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The Walsh HOA PodcastAbout The Walsh Homeowners Association Reserve Study - 2025Send us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, discusses The Walsh Homeowners Association Reserve Study, conducted by Reserve Advisors, assessing the condition and projected replacement costs of common elements within the community. The study identifies 49 reserve components and proposes a 30-year funding plan to ensure adequate reserves. The report includes a five-year outlook prioritizing projects such as beach liner replacement and pool repairs. The study recommends phased increases in reserve contributions to achieve a stable cash flow, aiming for over $3.6 million in reserves by 2054. Ultimately, the reserve...2025-02-1211 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastHow to Prepare Your Home for a Freeze in WalshSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, is intended to help Walsh homeowners prepare for a freeze in North Texas. This podcast emphasizes protecting the home's plumbing system, especially indoor and outdoor pipes, from freezing and bursting. It provides a comprehensive checklist for both before and during a freeze, including steps to ensure the home's insulation is adequate, cracks are sealed, and how to maintain proper heating. This podcast also advises how to handle the situation after the freeze has passed, including conducting a walkthrough for signs of...2025-01-0313 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastImportant Information for Townhome Owners at WalshSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, is an overview outlining the rights and responsibilities of townhome owners in the Walsh development. It specifically defines the "Service Area" which includes designated areas receiving certain benefits and services, like landscaping and maintenance. These services, along with their associated costs, vary depending on the specific Service Area Lot. The podcast outlines the Association's responsibilities regarding maintenance and insurance, while clearly outlining the owners' responsibilities for upkeep and repairs. Owners are responsible for their own personal property and certain Townhome components...2024-10-3108 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastOverview of the Walsh 2025 BudgetSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, provides an overview of the Walsh Homeowners Association's budget for 2025. It describes and highlights planned services, like front yard maintenance and high-speed internet provided to residents, as well as the corresponding costs and funding sources. This podcast also explains the upcoming assessment rate increase for 2025, justifying the increase with factors such as inflation, growing landscaping needs, and a shift towards financial independence from the developer.Visit www.walshhoa.com2024-10-2209 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastAll About the Walsh HOA Dues IncreaseSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, explains the rationale behind the Walsh Homeowners Association planned assessment rate increase, the second in the community's history, which is intended to address rising costs and ensure the long-term financial health of the HOA. The increase, to be implemented in 2025, is justified by factors including inflation, increased landscaping and water usage, and the need for common area repairs and replacements. Additionally, the HOA is reducing its reliance on developer subsidies, which have historically covered a significant portion of community expenses. The...2024-10-2205 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastThe Walsh Covenant Enforcement and Fining PolicySend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, briefly outlines the enforcement and fining policy for the restrictive covenants in the Walsh HOA. This podcast gives examples of specific types of violations that will result in fines and describes the process for appealing a fine. It also includes information about how the HOA enforces the covenants, such as sending notices to violators and other actions. The purpose of the Covenant Enforcement & Fining Policy is to provide residents with clear guidelines regarding covenants and their enforcement.Visit www...2024-10-2108 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastWalsh Welcome Packet for New HomeownersSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, contains and overview of the welcome packet for new homeowners in the Walsh community, a new development in Fort Worth, Texas. It outlines the various amenities and services available to residents, including details on the homeowners association (HOA), community amenities, parks and green spaces, technology and internet, and front yard landscape maintenance. This podcast also includes important information about building modifications, disclosures about property taxes and assessments, and contact information for key personnel and services.Visit www.walshhoa.com2024-10-1608 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastAll About Landscaping Services at WalshSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management discusses the Walsh Front Yard Maintenance Program. The Walsh Association provides a front yard landscaping program for all homeowners in the community, which is included in their monthly assessments. The program provides routine services such as mowing, edging, weed-eating, and fertilization. Residents can opt for additional services like irrigation checks and flowerbed sprinkler heads at an additional cost. The program is designed to maintain a consistent look throughout the neighborhood while also preserving property values. The Association encourages residents to maintain...2024-10-1510 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastBulk Trash Pick-up Info for WalshSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, details the City of Fort Worth's monthly curbside bulk waste collection services for residential homes in Walsh HOA. Residents can dispose of up to 10 cubic yards of bulky items at no extra charge, but exceeding this limit will incur a fee. To ensure proper collection, items must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of the assigned collection week and must be at least two feet away from obstructions. There are specific items that are not allowed...2024-10-1410 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastHighlights from the Walsh Design Guidelines Concerning ModificationsSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, brings you an overview of the Walsh Homeowners Association (HOA) guidelines for all exterior modifications to homes and lots within the community. These guidelines cover a wide range of projects, from painting and landscaping to swimming pools and play structures. The Walsh Reviewer must approve any modifications before construction begins, and failure to comply with the guidelines can result in fines and other enforcement actions. The Walsh Design Guidelines aim to ensure that all properties maintain a consistent aesthetic and adhere...2024-10-1307 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastFall Lawncare Tips for Your Zoysia Lawn in WalshSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, provides fall lawncare tips specifically for zoysia grass in the Walsh neighborhood. The tips cover topics such as mowing height, watering frequency, fertilization, weed control, insect prevention, disease prevention, aeration and topdressing. TVisit www.walshhoa.com2024-10-1112 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastGeneral Tree Fertilization Tips for WalshSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, provides guidance on fertilizing trees and shrubs in the Walsh Community. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced fertilization program, highlighting the potential harm of over-fertilization and the need for soil and foliar analysis to determine specific nutrient requirements. This podcast also outlines optimal application methods, timings, and fertilizer types, emphasizing the role of nitrogen and the potential for micronutrient deficiencies, particularly iron. Additionally, it offers tips for calculating fertilizer amounts and emphasizes the importance of thorough watering after fertilizer applications.2024-10-1009 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastAll About Tree Staking and Stake RemovalSend us a text with your thoughts!The podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, provides a comprehensive guide to tree staking and removal, covering the rationale, techniques, and materials involved. It highlights the potential benefits and pitfalls of staking, emphasizing the importance of proper installation and timely removal to avoid harm to the tree. This podcast further details the process of straightening wind-thrown trees, outlining the necessary conditions for successful restoration and the steps involved in the process.Visit www.walshhoa.com2024-10-0910 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastProtecting Your Trees This Winter in WalshSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, provides guidance on caring for young or newly planted trees, particularly during the winter months in Walsh HOA. The discussion stresses the importance of providing adequate water, applying mulch to insulate the roots, wrapping the trunk to prevent sunscald, and pruning to remove dead or diseased limbs. These steps are crucial for protecting vulnerable trees from harsh winter conditions and ensuring their survival and growth here in Walsh.Visit www.walshhoa.com2024-10-0809 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastFire Ant Control Tips for WalshSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, describes the "Two-Step Method," an effective way to control fire ants in your yard here in Walsh. The method involves first using a bait insecticide to treat the entire yard, targeting the queen and worker ants. Baits are slow-acting but require minimal effort to apply. As a second step, individual ant mounds are treated with a chemical or organic mound drench, granule, bait, or dust. This approach is effective when there are many ant mounds and the goal is to eliminate...2024-10-0707 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastControlling Rats and Mice Around Your HomeSend us a text with your thoughts!This podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, provides Walsh residents information from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on how to control rats and mice. It identifies the three main types of rodents: the Norway rat, the roof rat, and the house mouse. This podcast explains that controlling these rodents requires an integrated approach, including the use of rodenticides, traps, removal of shelter, elimination of food and water sources, and rat-proofing. It explains the different types of...2024-10-0610 min
The Walsh HOA PodcastOrganic and Natural Pest Control Tips for Your Walsh HomeSend us a text with your thoughts!The podcast, brought to you by Insight Association Management, provides Walsh homeowners a detailed guide on natural, organic pest control solutions for the home. It outlines a range of strategies using readily available household items like essential oils, herbs, and even banana peels to repel various pests. The guide emphasizes the non-toxic nature of these solutions, making them safer for families with children and pets. It covers everything from preventing flies from entering the home to deterring spiders and ants with spices and even slugs with beer!Visit...2024-10-0509 min