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  • What is an HOA resale package? Everything you need to know

    What is a resale package and why is it important? How do you get one and when do you need it? Read this article to learn more!
  • A guide to HOA street parking and parking rules

    HOA street parking rules dictate where, when, and how residents and visitors can park within a community. Learn more about specific rules and guidelines here.
  • HOA Parking Rules: 6 Questions to Assess Your Policy

    How can you ensure that your association’s parking rules are fair and easy to understand and follow? Here are 6 essential questions to ask before you create or enforce parking policies.
  • A guide to Georgia HOA bylaws: Everything you need to know

    Learn how to amend your association bylaws, including the practical logistics required to do so.
  • Depreciation Reports: What You Need to Know

    A depreciation report provides an inventory of your Strata Corporation’s common property and assets, their projected 30-year maintenance and replacement cost. It is a useful tool for Strata Councils when it comes to budgeting for capital projects and it also gives transparency for owners and buyers on the building.
  • What's an HOA transfer fee, and who pays it?

    In this piece, we'll break down what HOA transfer fees are, how they differ from other fees and taxes, and who typically pays them.
  • The leadership corner

    In the latest edition of The Leadership Corner, FirstService Residential leaders Robert G. Smith, Stephanie Parker, and Amy Sanchez share their expert insights and strategies from years in the property management industry.
  • Tips for creating a no-smoking policy in your apartment or high-rise building

    The dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke are well known, and tobacco use is now the leading cause of disease and preventable death in the United States. But smoking doesn’t just impact our personal health – it also affects the buildings we live in, potentially increasing the risks of fire and property damage, raising insurance costs, increasing legal liability and more. In addition, property management companies, condominium associations and property owners often field complaints from homeowners about how smoking doesn’t just affect their health and safety, but also their lifestyle – issues like secondhand smoke drifting into their units, increased litter and fire hazards from discarded cigarette butts, smelly and unsightly ashtrays ruining the aesthetics of common areas, and more.
  • HOA Board Education: Why HOA boards should attend classes, events and expos

    Let’s face it: Just because you are a member of your homeowners association (HOA) board of directors, doesn’t mean you know everything about running an HOA. The truth is, most board members are not experts; they are simply volunteers who want to do all that they can to ensure that their community continues to be a great place to live.
  • FirstService Residential Expands Operations into Delaware with Debut of New Office on Bethany Beach

    FirstService Residential has opened its first office in the First State to better serve its growing number of clients along the Delaware and Maryland shore.
  • Here's What to Know About Conducting an HOA Reserve Study

    If you are a high-rise Board member, resident or property owner looking for the peace of mind that insurance provides, make sure you have the correct coverage. Follow our guidelines!
  • What is The Best Pool Heater for Florida Communities?

    Even in the sunny warmth of Florida, water in a swimming pool isn't usually warm enough. Solution? A pool heater. There are several options, each with pros and cons, according to Chris Normandeau, director of FirstService Energy.
  • A board member's guide to managing an HOA pool

    Many people want to live in a community that has a swimming pool, and if there’s one in yours, you know what kind of value it brings. While it’s great to think of all those hot days when you and your neighbors can enjoy an afternoon in the water, with it comes many responsibilities community association board members must adhere to that go beyond staying cool or keeping in shape.
  • 10 Tips for Managing Your Community Pool

    Managing your pool properly is important! Learn more about maintenance, safety issues and compliance matters that go into correctly operating a community pool.
  • 5 tips for maintaining fire safety for buildings in your high-rise

    Living in a high-rise can be an exciting experience, but it's also vital to keep fire safety in mind. Discover 5 fire safety tips that will help keep residents safe.
  • What is a NJ resale certificate? A complete guide

    For most people, buying a home is the largest investment they make. We all know there’s a lot of paperwork that comes with buying a home, and although it can seem overwhelming, that paperwork is vital for the protection of the buyer, the seller and the community in which the home is located. If you are buying or selling a home in managed community, a resale package is a critical part of that. What is a resale package and why is it important? How do you get one and when do you need it? We sat down with our Director of Resale to get the answers to these and other important questions.
  • Minnesota squatters' rights: A 2025 guide

    In this guide, we’ll break down how Minnesota squatters’ rights work, what steps you can take to protect your property, and how a Minnesota property management company like FirstService Residential can help you safeguard your investment.
  • How preventive maintenance can keep your HOA ready for all seasons

    Cold weather will soon be upon us, so now is the time for your homeowner association (HOA) to make sure your maintenance program is on track. As brutal as Chicago winters can be, you certainly don't want to discover a leak in your roof during a heavy snowfall or have a boiler stop working during a record cold spell. Don't get caught in the cold!
  • How to Rev Up Your Building's Rooftop

    It’s no secret that the housing market in New York is competitive. So to truly set your high-rise apart, we suggest one thing: start at the top. Your rooftop is an opportunity to bring neighbors together, enhance the visual appeal of your property, and – if activated correctly – a potential revenue source that can bring added income to your association. There are always opportunities to enhance the amenities throughout your building but here are a few ideas that focus on the roof.
  • How Can My Association Fund Capital Improvements?

    Nothing lasts forever…and when it comes time to replace your high-rise roof, community pool or to add new amenities, your association will need to determine how to pay for it. All of these things – significant repairs and replacements, as well as new construction – are considered capital improvements.
  • 3 Ways to Fund Your Condo Corporation’s Replacements and Major Repair

    At one time or another, every condominium corporation has to spend money on replacing equipment or making major repairs. Whether that means replacing a roof, installing a new ventilation system or any other big-ticket project, they are a necessity. But how should your condo corporation pay for them?
  • Repaint – and Be Satisfied.

    Remember when you last painted your living or dining room, your entrance hallway, den, kitchen, or another room in your home? It felt so great just looking at the finished work, even before the furniture was moved back into place. That new colour scheme you selected – the clean, unmarred baseboard and molding that set off that room so well? The bright white ceiling that highlighted the whole space? But it’s been a few years. How do you know when it’s time to repaint?
  • Board Meetings: 5 Rules to Live By

    The greatest strength of your board is the diverse perspectives of its members, but this can also present the biggest challenges. Creating the right dynamics will help your association board conduct business smoothly and efficiently.
  • The four fundamentals of effective community landscaping

    Landscaping makes an immediate statement about the brand of your community. The right landscaping can set your community apart from others and enhance property values. Here our four landscaping considerations.
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