How to run a board meeting in your HOA

An HOA audit is a detailed examination of an association’s financial records performed by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In this article, we’ll answer common questions about how to make HOA audits easier and more efficient.

Vendor management is an important aspect of community association board business. From selecting the right vendors, to maintaining those important relationships, find out how your board can be effective in vendor management.

Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your HOA board do to ensure effective communication?

Although there are mixed opinions about whether the CTA applies to condo and HOAs, FirstService Residential is proactively assisting board members serving condo and HOAs in understanding and navigating this act.

Pets are often a welcome addition to a community association, however they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you ensure all of your human and pet residents live in harmony? Sensible pet policies!

Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the association rules are being followed. Learn how your HOA board can enforce policies in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.

Creating an efficient budget for your HOA can be a challenge. Advanced preparation is critical to making your budget a valuable financial tool for the success of your community. So, what do you need to consider?

The holiday season is upon us, and nothing puts you in a festive like pulling your holiday decorations out of storage. Many people derive a sense of community and comfort from seeing familiar decorations at the same time each year.

Having an integrated plan is the key to proactively addressing your property's maintenance needs. Here are six things you need to do for an effective preventive maintenance plan.