Read about some of our company’s latest news and events in our Fall 2016 Connections Newsletter.
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Message From Steven ParkerFeel-good customer service stories can remind us that building great relationships is not only good for business, but also makes every aspect of life better. I would like to relay a story that was recently shared with me by Tina Liaos, a community associate at our main Las Vegas office. |
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Giving Back to the Communities We ServeEvery day, FirstService Residential works hard to make a difference to enhance the quality of life for the residents in the communities we serve. Between assisting homeowners in need through our Operation Benevolent Heart program and recognizing our diamond communities that have been with us for 10 years, we strive to give back to the communities we serve. |
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Association Best Practices: My Day at the CapitolAs a very active HOA board president of three communities, I was provided an opportunity by FirstService Residential to participate in the first board member legislative event occurring at our state capitol in Carson City in March of last year. |
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Super-PrioritaloosaThe creation of SB 306 in October 2015, with respect to the Super-Priority as well as the actions of lenders prior to and after SB 306, have created a climate of confusion for many. As a result, I would like to take this opportunity to bring some clarity to the current condition, so that you can make an informed decision with respect to foreclosures. |
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FirstService Residential SpotlightA highlight of two of our exceptional associates that are making a difference, every day at FirstService Residential. |
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Communicating with the Right Communication ToolsCommunication is good, but effective communication is better. FirstService Residential has powerful communication tools for you to use in your community! |
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FirstService Residential Proudly WelcomesFirstService Residential proudly welcomed four new associations to our family of communities during the last quarter. |
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Three Quick Tips to Gain Volunteerism in Your CommunityWhen I think about gaining volunteers to serve on association boards and committees, the childhood story of “Mother Hen” comes to mind. In many associations, the same volunteers have been selflessly serving for what may seem forever. |
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FirstService Residential HappeningsCheck out our calendar of trainings and events! Also included is a recap of our board member trainings and events from the last quarter, as well as photos of our associates making a difference in our communities. |
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Nevada HOA Board Members: Get Ready for Another “Day at the Capitol”The start of the 2017 Nevada Legislative Session will be here before you know it, and FirstService Residential is already gearing up for its second “Day at the Capitol” event. |
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Preparing Your Association for ADR ClaimsAre you aware of the fact that many homeowners’ associations are either being served ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) claims with the Nevada Real Estate Division or being served with lawsuits filed in District Court? Your community manager may have had the unpleasant task of sending your board notification that they have been served with one of these ADR claims or lawsuits. |
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Community Spotlight: Ardiente, Live Life with PassionLike a private paradise, the gated community of Ardiente is an age-qualified, active lifestyle, luxury community that offers resort-style amenities for our very lively and engaged 1,300+ residents, aged 55 and up. |
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Flush Out the “Phantom” Water Wasters in Your HomeYou don’t need to be a sleuth like Sherlock Holmes to know that a dripping faucet is an obvious sign of a water leak. However, there may be other hidden “phantom” water leaks lurking in your home that aren’t as easy to identify and repair. |
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Simple Energy Conservation Steps to Benefit Your Community This WinterFall is here, which means that winter is right around the corner. While many parts of the country experienced unusual weather patterns last winter – from balmy weather up north to sweater weather in the southeast – the season will unfold in full force, bringing below-freezing temperatures, high winds and even epic snowstorms in many parts of the country. |
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FirstService Residential's Community TourTake an "Insiders Look" with this video tour of the Belvedere Towers, a FirstService Residential-managed community. |
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Your Next Community Budget in Nine Easy StepsIt’s that time of the year again, time to start drafting your association’s 2017 budget. As every association board member knows, a community budget is not an easy thing to tackle. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to make the process as painless as possible. |