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Ideally, all parties in a homeowners or condo association agree, but In the real world, disagreements are a fact of life. Get tips on conflict resolution at your HOA or condo community from industry experts.

Ideally, all parties in a homeowners or condo association agree, but In the real world, disagreements are a fact of life. Get tips on conflict resolution at your HOA or condo community from industry experts.

An HOA president is the elected or appointed leader of a homeowners association's board of directors and plays a central role in guiding the community's operations. In this guide, discover key duties and responsibilities.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Apartment preventive maintenance is the practice of performing regular inspections, repairs, and minor upgrades to help prevent equipment failures and keep units in good condition. Learn more in our guide.

FirstService Residential is expected to deliver up to $10K in monthly electricity cost savings to buildings subscribed to a local Community Distributed Generation Program.

In your community association, it's important to identify people who have leadership potential and train them for the eventuality of being in charge.

In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of board of directors succession planning and outline five key steps to tailor the process to your specific Alabama community.

Association insurance is a critical component of protecting your property and maintaining its value. Learn more!

When you think of a residential community, your mind may often turn to association fees, rules, and groundskeeping. Very rarely do you realize that a professional property management company usually manages these communities, with a property manager or community association manager (CAM) overseeing the day-to-day management of the community.

Not too long ago, one of the main ways residents in homeowner associations (HOAs) could pay their association fees was with a check, money order, or cash. Fast forward a decade or two later, and paying with a check is inconvenient for many residents who no longer use checkbooks or carry cash—leaving many homeowners wondering how to make an HOA payment online. Luckily, we know how.

HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community.

HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community.

HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community.

HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community.

A master homeowners association is an entity that governs a community comprised of multiple sub-associations, such as condominiums, townhomes, or gated communities.

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

Find out what covenant restrictions mean for your association and get tips on how to communicate their importance to homeowners.

Ready for a change? Bringing on new management should be a seamless switch. Start by asking the right questions.

Property insurance is among the greatest rising costs for New York City condo and co-op boards, especially general liability and umbrella policies. FirstService Residential can help.