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Slow and Steady: 5 Surprising Benefits of Raising Your Dues
We understand that boards don’t want to ask residents to pay higher association dues. But costs go up, despite best efforts. Learn the surprising benefits of small, steady increases to your board and homeowners! -
High Rise Security: Airbnb, Inc. & Active Shooter Preparedness
As a board member and resident, here's how you can address property management security in the wake of "invisible tourists". -
Avoid 5 Common Texas Association Budget Mistakes
We know budget season is stressful and we want to help! Avoid common mistakes & d ownload our budget survey results to discover key areas to consider when planning next year's budget. -
Corona-Vision: 8 Takeaways We Can Appreciate
Each of us, in our own way, are doing our part to make those in uncomfortable situations feel a little closer to home and a lot closer to love. -
A guide to neighborhood covenants
Managing association covenant enforcement can be difficult in any community. Restrictions for every community can be different, and it can be a challenge to keep the rules fair, reasonable and equally applied to all homeowners. Read on for some basic guidelines that will make navigating through these issues a little easier. -
Going Virtual: Best Virtual Meeting Platforms
Given the unprecedented practice of "social distancing," now may be the best time to find the right video conferencing platform for your association. -
Going Virtual: Strategic Communication
All community members play a role in ensuring communication is aligned, informative and consistent. Does your association have a strategic plan? -
High-Rise Holidays: Staff Appreciation Bonuses
For some communities, the end of the year is a time to pass on the spirit of giving to its staff. -
HOA Budget Bloopers: 7 Missteps to Avoid
Before you begin outlining the financial steps for your community, keep these 7 HOA budget bloopers in mind. -
Online voting in your HOA or community: What to know
From board meetings to resident communications, everyone should have a say in how to tackle the unknown as a community to keep homeowner safety a top priority. -
Is Your Texas COA or HOA Ready For a Tornado?
Extreme Weather in Texas: Part 2 - Are you prepared for a tornado? Get practical safety tips and what emergency prepartion taks should be completed by residents, board members, and your property managment company. -
Is Your Texas COA or HOA Ready For Extreme Weather?
Explore overall emergency management and three extreme weather scenarios - tornadoes, wildfires and hail in this quick 4 part series! Learn practical safety tips and what emergency prepartion taks should be completed by residents, board members, and your property managment company. -
Is your Texas Condo or HOA Ready for Hail?
Extreme Weather in Texas: Part 4- Are you prepared for hail storms? Get practical safety tips and what emergency prepartion taks should be completed by residents, board members, and your property managment company. -
Is your Texas Condo or HOA Ready for Wildfires?
Extreme Weather in Texas: Part 3 - Are you prepared for a wildfire? Get practical safety tips and what emergency prepartion taks should be completed by residents, board members, and your property managment company. -
Lifestyle at Home: A Little Something for Everyone
Continue an engaged, at-home lifestyle by utlizing these resources for residents of all ages! -
Lifestyle at Home: Keeping Young Ones Engaged
Not only will they learn something new every day, but it'll also keep their minds bright and busy. -
Lifestyle At Home: Wellness & Programming
From centering your mind to getting a daily dose of good news, these resources will help keep your spirits high while indoors. -
Municipal Duties Move to ‘Burbs as HOAs Must Step In
John Friedrichsen, Senior Vice President & CFO of FirstService Residential parent company FirstService Corporation, is quoted in USA Today about how HOAs benefit from the value-added services provided by leading professional management companies. -
Online Voting Keeps Your Community Engaged - CBM
From board meetings to resident communications, everyone should have a say in how to tackle the unknown as a community to keep homeowner safety a top priority. -
What are underfunded HOA reserves, and what can you do about it?
In this article, we'll cover what underfunded HOA reserves are, how they happen, as well as the risks and what can be done about it. -
Special Assessments: Fund Your Capital Improvement Assessment: Part III
Learn about special assessments as a way to fund unexpected capital improvements -
Planning an Award-Winning National Night Out Event
National Night Out is an annual event that promotes partnerships between communities, residents and local law enforcement. Celebrations can range from individual block parties to a large community festival. Either way, it’s a great opportunity to create connections between neighbors and focus on working together to make your community a safer, better place to live. This national celebration has become an annual tradition in many communities far and wide and we want to help you put together the best National Night Out event your association has seen yet. -
Storm Preparedness in Any Forecast for Texas HOAs and COAs
We're breaking down the most common types of Texas weather events and how your association can maximize your storm preparedness for any forecast. -
'Tis the Season: Community Decor & Vendor Management
There's just something about living among a community with lights stretched around each tree that inspires a childlike enthusiasm for what lies ahead.