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Residential home builders and real estate developers must wear many hats while creating the buildings and communities so many of us call home. Indeed, each project’s ultimate viability and marketability depend on how well every phase of development is planned and executed – ideally, with the highest levels of expertise, experience, cost-efficiency and professionalism.

In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions regarding HOA backyard rules as well as steps for requesting an architectural modification to your home.

Multifamily building owners are now considering how to cater to legacy short-term renters, as well as forever tenants. This includes the provision of relevant and enticing amenities, expanded services, and rethinking concessions to maximize their revenue potential.

An HOA violation refers to any action or condition that goes against the community's governing documents, including covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), and bylaws.

From enforcing rules on property appearance to managing communal amenities, HOAs wield considerable influence over homeowners' lives. But why do homeowner associations exist, and what is the purpose of an HOA?

Managing an HOA involves dealing with a myriad of legal issues, from drafting and enforcing bylaws to resolving disputes and navigating complex real estate laws. This is where the expertise of HOA lawyers becomes indispensable.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what HOA liens are, how they work, and their implications for homeowners.

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.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of property management contracts for community associations, addressing key questions and considerations.

FirstService Energy's experts answer common questions about EV chargers, including costs, incentives, revenues, and curb appeal.

New York City hopes to spur construction of multifamily housing with new 485x tax exemptions.

One Wall Street is an example of how residential conversions can succeed in one of the most expensive cities to reposition an existing building.

Experts from our affiliated insurance brokerage share tips for owners, shareholders, and board members to minimize exposure to market volatility.

If you're an active Homeowner Association (HOA) board member interested in optimizing their meetings to increase efficiency, Robert's Rules of Order might be the answer for you.

FirstService Residential has partnered with Logical Buildings to simplify energy management and carbon emissions reduction.

New lead paint inspection laws will change how New York City's multifamily buildings must perform testing and maintenance.

Effective committees help lighten the load for board members. Learn how to set up and manage committees to leverage association engagement for maximum impact.

Effective committees help lighten the load for board members. Learn how to set up and manage committees to leverage association engagement for maximum impact.

Effective committees help lighten the load for board members. Learn how to set up and manage committees to leverage association engagement for maximum impact.

What is a PUD? Understanding the difference between HOA vs PUD can be difficult - discover our expert insights into the differences and more.

An FAQ from our in-house experts to help owners and shareholders navigate filing requirements.

In this piece, we’ll review crucial information that can help you better understand what deed-restricted communities are, how to identify them, and many more technical insights.

In this piece, you can explore and better understand foreclosures, evictions, and all vital information on each process when they occur in an HOA community.

How does the injunction halting the Corpoate Transparency Act effect New York condomniums and cooperatives? Read our compliance update for board members.