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As North America's property management leader, FirstService Residential wants to provide you with updated communication strategies for board and community alignment. Download our guide learn more.

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Search our archives to read articles about the topics that matter most to you: budgeting, communication, insurance, preventive maintenance, building community and more!

November 05, 2020
How do property management companies communicate with residents? Here are 4 ways to create effective community communication.
4 Ways to Develop Effective Community Communication
November 05, 2020

When your community considers a new manager, having the right property management company can help you learn how to transition from one property manager to another. 

How to Transition from One Property Manager to Another
August 20, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating financial impacts that we won’t fully understand for a long time. Learn how to maintain your budget in the "Era of Social Distancing."
Maintaining Your HOA Budget in the Era of Social Distancing
March 17, 2020
You love your managed community or high-rise building! But obviously, living in proximity to other people can come with challenges, especially during cold and flu season. As a board member, you want to help keep your residents healthy and your community running smoothly. Read on to learn 4 ways to do that.
 
4 Ways to Keep Your Community or High-Rise Safe and Clean
March 16, 2020
Whether you're on the board of a high-rise or community association. you want to hire a property management company that will provide the best service for their community. What does that really mean?
What do Property Managers do? 7 Top Service Issues They Help With
March 15, 2020
Replacing a trusted vendor or finding a new one can be a challenge. How can you have peace of mind that the vendors you’re considering are right for you? Follow the tips below to help screen potential vendors and get the best fit for your association.
Vendors: A Path to Success
March 14, 2020
No board wants to raise fees. But costs go up – or do they? Learn how cost containment can help keep your MA association fees from increasing. 
Stop! Before Raising Association Fees, Try Cost Containment
February 25, 2020
There are numerous reasons why working with a management company can help your community achieve its vision and goals. Read on to learn 6 of the major benefits you can experience when you transition from managing your own staff to having a staff ran by a management company.
6 Major Benefits of Converting Your Staff to a Management Company
August 05, 2019
HOA Emergency Preparedness Plan for Summer Weather
June 26, 2019
Board members and association managers are great collaborators! Learn how to capitalize on that relationship to get the most for your management dollars.
How Boards Can Partner With Good Property Management Companies
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Roles & Responsibilities

DREAM TEAM: The Key to Exceptional Service
Budget & Assessments

Are You Making the Most of Technology to Communicate During COVID-19?

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