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Virtual Board Meetings: Comprehensive Guidelines for Board Members

To help boards and shareholders navigate the legal and logistical nuances of virtual annual meetings, our property management experts have assembled a collection of best practices that address the most common concerns and logistical hurdles.

Automating Compliance & Inspections for Multifamily Buildings in NYC

Robust automation software can help boards and building owners in New York City satisfy local law compliance deadlines and inspection cycles.

5 Things to Know About Adequate Staffing

Does your homeowners association have adequate staff for the services that you provide? Learn how to staff your community effectively.

Property manager requirements: 10 training tips

A property manager’s role is a unique one; it requires answering the needs of residents, A Community Association Manager (CAM), also called a property manager, is integral to the smooth functioning of residential complexes and homeowners associations. Whether managing property affairs or fostering a sense of community, the qualifications and skills required for property managers are diverse and multifaceted.

Residential EV Charging Stations: Benefits & Incentives for Multifamily Buildings

FirstService Residential recommends that all boards and building owners consider the installation of EV charging stations and incentives available through NYSERDA and ConEd.

HOA 101: Master These 3 Genius HOA Board Meeting Tips

Follow these three proven tips to improve your Arizona HOA board meetings and excel as an association.

Want to become a Florida community association manager? Here are 7 questions and answers to consider

Are you interested in becoming a Community Association Manager? It requires a passion for helping others, empathy, and dedication to providing quality customer service, among other things. Read our article to learn if it's the right fit for you.

How to choose the right Texas property management company: Qualities to look for

The property management industry is competitive, and everyone seems to think they offer the “best" service. But what does great property management look like? Learn what questions to ask to make sure you’re getting the service you deserve.

The Do’s & Don’ts of Communicating Policy

Not sure how to communicate about policy with your residents? Follow these do’s and don’ts to guide your policy-making efforts and help your board obtain community buy-in.

The Do’s & Don’ts of Communicating Policy

Not sure how to communicate about policy with your residents? Follow these do’s and don’ts to guide your policy-making efforts and help your board obtain community buy-in.

What Great Looks Like: Getting the Property Management Service You Deserve

The property management industry is competitive, and everyone seems to think they offer the “best" service. But what does great property management look like? Learn what questions to ask to make sure you’re getting the service you deserve.

Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions

Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community.

Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions

Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community.

Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions

Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community.

The Do’s & Don’ts of Communicating Policy

Not sure how to communicate about policy with your residents? Follow these do’s and don’ts to guide your policy-making efforts and help your board obtain community buy-in.

Vendor Communication Best Practices: The Do’s and Don’ts

Open and effective communication among the board, management company and vendors is an important part of any community's operating budget and for improving residents' lifestyles.

HOA communication: Do's, don'ts, and best practices

Implementing new policies within a community can be challenging, but when a board communicates effectively and gives residents a plan that outlines the necessity, process and benefits of a policy, they can avoid a lot of issues and get buy-in, too.