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It can be tough to balance festive and tasteful, when it comes to holiday décor. Setting policies for decorating will help maintain peace and goodwill for all within your association.

Establishing rules and boundaries to keep order within you community is key to ensuring residents are respectful of the common areas. Whether you live in a pet-friendly community or where no pets are allowed it is important to include the rules in the community’s governing documents that specify limits on the type and number of pets allowed. Here are some ways your community association board and Property Management Company can help resolve any pet-related issues.

There are a number of strategies you can implement to keep your committees engaged and get the most out of your valuable volunteers.

Deciding to hire a property management firm rarely comes easy, but with the changing times Boards are finding it to be not only a wise decision, but the best decision, for all parties involved.

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

Smoking affects the homes we live in by increasing the risk of fire and property damage and by raising insurance costs and legal liability.

We all make mistakes, it happens. Here are a few suggestions to help you avoid common board member missteps.

Membership in your association, whether community or condo association, is an added bonus to homeownership. A common goal is to protect property values, enhance the quality of life and make it a desirable place to live.

As the days and weeks pass, and residents of your condominium or HOA are asked to stay home, it's more important than ever to help your community stay fit and active!

Luxury multifamily high-rises continually strive to offer standout amenities, as best exemplified in Miami's luxury market.

You want your community association to be successful. Do you think about effective board communication as an ingredient in your recipe for success?

How well your board communicates has a tremendous impact on your community association. Every board can benefit from these 5 principles.

The most wonderful time of the year can come with a lot of stress! Review these guidelines to help make the holidays sweeter for all!

Social media can be a phenomenal marketing and communications tool for your community association! But you need a strategy!

During the third quarter of 2015, the CAI-Georgia Membership Committee interviewed FirstService Residential as part of their Leadership Circle. Read more about what our team members shared on making a difference for Georgia communities.

Lifestyle communities are becoming one of the fastest growing sectors in today's housing market. Read the five most common considerations that go into choosing the right lifestyle community.

Clear, effective communication makes a difference in the overall well-being of any community. Poor communication can negatively impact your community's reputation, operating budget and property values.

Discover how your community’s vision ties into both creating and enforcing policies among your residents and homeowners.

The right support, personality and set of expectations from your community are critical for your management team to deliver exceptional results. Does yours have what it takes?

Are you considering volunteering to serve as the president of the board for your homeowner or condominium association? Here's what the position entails.

Community association management has been around for 50 years, making tremendous strides in that short time, as have the communities that have benefited from having professional teams managing their property.

Are you happy at your current job?

Are there vacancies in your community? Empty homes can decrease the curb appeal of your community, lead to compliance issues and have a negative impact on your association's feeling of community.

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.