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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!

We’ve highlighted four common board blunders and included some practical tips for avoiding them. It’s important to identify these potential blunders early to save yourself and your board time and frustration.

As a self-managed association, do you need a management partner? Before making that choice, ask these 6 questions.

A big part of what sets your community apart is the amenities it offers. This goes beyond a pool, a fitness area or a place for a rooftop party – your amenities help create a lifestyle, and that’s the most important thing to residents and association members.

Solving for these 5 common myths can help you improve your decision-making process and align as a board. Read on to learn more.

If your main concern is to avoid increasing assessments, you may want to reconsider. As a board member, one of your primary fiduciary responsibilities is to protect property values, and assessments are an investment that helps do just that.

Does your association manager have the right tools, resources and support to take your association to the next level?

Great capital improvements lead to better property values. Read on to see the three ways to pay for them and the pros and cons for each.

As a self-managed association, do you need a management partner? Before making that choice, ask these 6 questions.

There are often valid reasons to raise assessments, but in some cases, you may want to take a different route. Here are three cost-saving strategies.

Up to 60 percent of strata home owners in the Greater Vancouver Regional District lack insurance. A good policy will protect your biggest asset and help you keep your head above water.

Safeguarding a strata corporation’s operating and reserve funds is one of the main fiduciary duties of all board members, not just the treasurer. This means strata councils must protect the financial interests of the strata corporation and its members.

Does your association manager have the right tools, resources and support to take your association to the next level?

Strategic capital improvements lead to better property values. Read on to see the three ways to pay for them and their pros and cons.

As a self-managed association, do you need a management partner? Before making that choice, ask these 6 questions.

There are often good reasons to raise assessments, but in some cases, you may be able to take a different route. Here are three strategies to help save your HOA money and keep assessments stable.

According to Forbes.com, Property Managers are tied for the #2 spot on the list of Happiest Jobs in America. Coincidentally, thanks to our continued growth and success, FSR is currently recruiting for several Property Manager positions. If you’re a quality professional seeking an outstanding career with the industry leader, check out all of our open positions (happiness included).

In this piece, we will cover what capital improvements are and the best way your association can fund capital improvements, from reserve funds to special assessments.

Maintaining your buildings’ assets is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. The common areas require a broad range of routine maintenance and repairs to keep them looking good and operating smoothly.

If you’re a recent (or about-to-be) college grad looking for your perfect career fit, here’s a helpful checklist to help you narrow down your choices:

In our guide to capital improvements , reserve studies and their relationship to capital improvements and preventive maintenance were discussed at length.

In this article, we’ll expand on "What is a community association manager?" and dive into all key characteristics of this profession, including role responsibilities, certification requirements, and more.

Community association management is an industry filled with diversity. You'll find people from all walks of life who have chosen it as a career path, and all for their own personal reasons. What is the one commonality? It's easy to love what they do!

Finding a property management company to partner with your board isn’t easy. Find out how we can help you.