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Feng Shui entryway
Creating a Feng Shui entryway: Enhance your home and life
Mar 03, 2015In today’s busy, noisy, fast-paced world, many of us have become multitaskers by necessity, caught up in trying to juggle the demands and responsibilities of family, health, career, lifestyle, community and more. But what if you could turn down the stress and volume of everyday life and enhance your life just by coming home? -
Raising puppies in apartments
Raising puppies in apartments: 7 tips for having dogs in a high rise
Feb 26, 2015Ah, man’s best friend. Dogs become cherished family members and add so much to our lives. But sometimes, our best friends can exhibit less-than-friendly behavior. This can not only cause friction in your home, but also in your community. The good news is, however, that often the only difference between a good dog and a not-so-good dog is training.
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Two older adults running on a path in nature
Active Adult Living: Marketing Amenities for Broad Appeal
Feb 23, 2015Successful active adult communities offer amenities that are suited to their residents, who may span several generations -- and multiple interests. It can be challenging to determine the active adult amenities, programs and services that fit best, but in his guest blog for Multi-Housing News, FirstService Residential's Michael Mendillo offers several clear and effective guidelines.
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how to be a good neighbor
How to be a good neighbor: Six things to do
Feb 13, 2015In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, it’s time to take a look at a different kind of love: the kind you extend toward your neighbor. -
Reserve study firm
Seven tips to finding a reserve study company
Feb 12, 2015Your reserve fund is what helps your association anticipate its future– and budget for it, too. This fund gives you the power to maintain the quality of your community by allowing for projects that are both necessary and expensive (like a future roofing or paving project, for instance).
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Five reasons to use quality HOA vendors
Five reasons to use quality HOA vendors
Feb 06, 2015When you have a large-scale project slated for your community, it’s tempting to select a vendor based on price. After all, what’s more important than saving your association money?
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What is a fire hydrant
What is a fire hydrant? What to know about community fire hydrants
Feb 05, 2015Aside from knowing to not park next to one, how deep is your knowledge of fire hydrants? Unless you’re a firefighter, it’s probably not that extensive. This may not be a problem... until the unthinkable happens and you need to be confident that your fire hydrants are in good working order. But like any equipment in your community, fire hydrants need to be maintained.
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Fighting mold in your condo
Fighting mold in your condo or HOA: A step-by-step guide
Feb 04, 2015It’s the scourge of households everywhere: the unsightly, unsanitary, unbecoming sight of mold. But waging war on mold means more than launching a full-scale assault when you see it (though that can be part of the battle plan). Instead, consider a comprehensive strategy – here are some tips to help you get started and steer clear of mold.
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How to protect your home in an HOA
9 of the best ways to protect your home in an HOA
Jan 29, 2015You’ve worked hard to create a home that is warm and inviting for your family and friends. So how can you make sure it won’t also be inviting to burglars or others with criminal intent? We’ve got ten tips that can help keep your home and property safe -- and keep unwanted visitors at bay.
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board of directors conflicts of interest
9 tips about board of directors conflicts of interest
Jan 26, 2015It’s a term that gets tossed around quite a lot. But “conflict of interest” is a real and genuine threat to your association and its proper stewardship. Understanding what the term means – as well as how to recognize and avoid conflicts of interest– can go a long way toward ensuring the strength and stability of your community and eliminating many concerns. -
Millennial housing boom
What to know about the millennial housing boom
Jan 23, 2015Millennials (also called “Generation Y”) are making a big impact on communities. Comprising the youngest adult population in America (think people born between about 1980 and 1995), these individuals now constitute 31% of all new home and condo sales, according to the National Association of Realtor’s Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends study 2014. Here’s a breakdown that puts it all into perspective:
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HOA financial management
HOA financial management: Tips for greater financial strength
Jan 19, 2015So what’s the most important aspect of your community? Is it aesthetics? Sense of belonging? Neighbors knowing neighbors? Desirability to home buyers?