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HOA Listserv vs Facebook Group: Which Is Better for Your Community?

HOA Listserv vs Facebook Group: Which Is Better for Your Community?

February 14, 2026 By mark david mcCreary

Many volunteer boards try Facebook first.

Here’s why email-based listserv systems often work better.


Accessibility

  • Not every homeowner uses Facebook.
  • Everyone uses email.

Privacy

  • Facebook groups can expose personal data and allow non-residents to request access.
  • Email systems remain private and controlled.

Searchability

  • Facebook threads get buried.
  • A listserv keeps organized, searchable communication records.

Professionalism

  • Email-based systems feel official and appropriate for governance.
  • Facebook often feels informal.

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