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  • Talking the Talk: Communication with Your Property Management Company

    Getting the most out of the relationship between your Condominium Corporation and your property management company comes down to many important factors and communication, as in any relationship, is essential.
  • Ontario property manager duties: What to expect

    Not all residential property managers have what they need to give you great service. Learn what it takes to be a great residential property manager.
  • How Can My Association Fund Capital Improvements?

    Nothing lasts forever…and when it comes time to replace your high-rise roof, community pool or to add new amenities, your association will need to determine how to pay for it. All of these things – significant repairs and replacements, as well as new construction – are considered capital improvements.
  • The 12 Yeas & Nays of HOA Social Media

    Capitalize on your resident's online presence to boost the positive online reputation of your association.
  • Slow and Steady: 5 Surprising Benefits of Raising Your Dues

    We understand that boards don’t want to ask residents to pay higher association dues. But costs go up, despite best efforts. Learn the surprising benefits of small, steady increases to your board and homeowners!
  • Annual Meetings and Special Meetings: FAQs for Homeowners Associations and Shareholders

    If you’re looking for comprehensive information about the different types of association meetings, ask a seasoned board member or your property manager for information and guidance. Meanwhile, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions about annual and special meetings.
  • Ask the Expert: Leveraging Buying Power

    Watch our final episode of Ask the Expert, to learn about leveraging your buying power with Christian Mora, National Director of Procurement at FirstService Residential.
  • Ask the Expert: Homeowners and Condo Owners Association Reserve Study

    View our third episode of Ask the Expert, featuring Andrew Stoutenburg, Regional Executive Director of Reserve Advisors, as he talks about the importance of reserve studies in financial planning.
  • Avoid 5 Common Texas Association Budget Mistakes

    We know budget season is stressful and we want to help! Avoid common mistakes & d ownload our budget survey results to discover key areas to consider when planning next year's budget.
  • Corona-Vision: 8 Takeaways We Can Appreciate

    Each of us, in our own way, are doing our part to make those in uncomfortable situations feel a little closer to home and a lot closer to love.
  • A guide to neighborhood covenants

    Managing association covenant enforcement can be difficult in any community. Restrictions for every community can be different, and it can be a challenge to keep the rules fair, reasonable and equally applied to all homeowners. Read on for some basic guidelines that will make navigating through these issues a little easier.
  • Fiduciary C.P.R. for COAs - Austin's Key Takeaways for a Condo Association Budget

    Discover our top takeaways around the three fiscal duties of Care, Priority, & Responsibility for your condominium association.
  • Fiduciary C.P.R. for COAs - Dallas's Key Takeaways

    Discover our top takeaways around the three fiscal duties of Care, Priority, & Responsibility for your condominium association.
  • Fiduciary C.P.R. for COAs - Houston's Key Takeaways

    Discover our top takeaways around the three fiscal duties of Care, Priority, & Responsibility for your condominium association.
  • A guide to managing your Texas HOA pool

    In Texas, where temperatures can reach triple digits and humidity isn’t far behind, a refreshing dip in a pool can be a welcome relief. That’s why so many HOAs offer swimming pools as an amenity. Here are 10 guidelines to help you manage your association pool.
  • Going Virtual: Best Virtual Meeting Platforms

    Given the unprecedented practice of "social distancing," now may be the best time to find the right video conferencing platform for your association.
  • High-Rise Holidays: Staff Appreciation Bonuses

    For some communities, the end of the year is a time to pass on the spirit of giving to its staff.
  • HOA Budget Bloopers: 7 Missteps to Avoid

    Before you begin outlining the financial steps for your community, keep these 7 HOA budget bloopers in mind.
  • 10 questions to ask a Texas HOA management company

    How do you determine which property management company will provide you with the best service? Here are 10 questions that you should ask when consulting with property or homeowner association (HOA) management companies to help you make the important decision.
  • A guide to Texas hurricane preparation for your HOA

    Everything is bigger in Texas & sometimes even hurricanes. And during hurricane season, being a board member for a residential community in the Houston area can bring some big challenges, too. To help get you and your community ready and reduce the effects if a hurricane does strike, we've put together six important tips.
  • Keep Your Community Safe During Summer Vacations

    Summer time – the perfect season to hit the road, relax, spend time with family and friends, or embark on a new adventure. While you hope your residents have fun on their summer vacations, you also want to make sure that their homes stay safe and they fulfill their responsibilities to the association while away. Whether you live in a condominium, master-planned or single-family community, you want to make sure that your residents prepare their homes in a way that helps protect themselves and the community.
  • Keep Your HOA Community Safe During Summer Vacations

    Summertime: It’s the perfect season to hit the road, relax, spend time with family and friends or embark on a new adventure. Although you hope that residents in your community have fun on their summer vacations, you also want to make sure that their homes stay safe and that they continue to fulfill their responsibilities to the association. Whether yours is a condominium, master-planned or single-family community, follow these tips to help your residents prepare their homes in a way that protects it and the community while they are away.
  • Lifestyle at Home: A Little Something for Everyone

    Continue an engaged, at-home lifestyle by utlizing these resources for residents of all ages!
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