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Creating, and more importantly, maintaining a great community, the kind of place that people love to call home, takes a lot of hard work.

Every community can expect to experience negligent or careless guests who will either cause a ruckus, or worse, damage association property. When that happens, deciding who should be held responsible for their actions can create a delicate – and potentially volatile – situation. Oftentimes, Boards may go after the owner, but they shouldn’t forge full-steam ahead without some sort of ammunition.

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?

Know what questions to ask a prospective property management company in Florida? Check out our list to ensure you have all the right information before making a choice.

Many community association boards and residents would like to implement energy efficiency measures in their communities. But what about the cost to get started?

Estoppel certificates are a critical part of any real estate transaction and can be confusing. What's included, how are they created, what does it all mean? Learn more here.

In February, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency when cases of the Zika virus began to spread, impacting Florida.

Nothing says a healthy community like full homes/units and bustling activity in common areas. Painting a pretty picture of a dynamic community to potential buyers takes minimal effort on the part of the board.

A great board treasurer has skills and characteristics to tackle the responsibilities of planning and strategizing the financial livelihood of a community. The right treasurer can make a big difference!

Board members benefit from taking continued education courses. Take a moment to read about the particular advantages that can be obtained.

As a Floridian, you're pretty familiar with flood insurance, but you may not be aware of the recent changes in the law. Learn more here!

Designing and executing a comprehensive plan for preventative maintenance must be a top priority for your building

A pool inspection can be a major source of anxiety for board members and residents. Don't throw in the towel; there are steps you can take to make sure your inspection goes...well, swimmingly.

Ah, summertime in Florida. Backyard barbecues. Long days at the beach. And endless mosquito bites.

Today’s active adult communities are growing in popularity in Florida and across the country, spurred in great part by the maturing U.S. population. As interest in activity-rich, amenity-driven lifestyles increases for the 55-plus group, existing age-restricted communities are working hard to adapt their facilities and programming in order to compete in the changing Florida active adult community marketplace. At the same time, developers and builders are searching for the best strategies to make new ventures stand out from the crowd.

High-rises come with their own challenges, and chief among them is fire safety. Here are four Fire Safety Tips from the experts at National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Lifestyle communities are becoming one of the fastest growing sectors. Here are five of the most common considerations that go into choosing the right lifestyle community.

Having a great board of directors to lead the way for a community association is vital to its future well-being. How can future board members be prepared to take the reins?

Often, expectations are not met when dealing with vendors. These tips will help you get the most from your contractor.

Communities flourish with dedicated volunteers. Here are ways to encourage homeowners to get involved and create a positive environment as volunteers.

In this article, we’ll break down what you need to know about HOA rules in Florida, including common regulations, enforcement processes, and how residents can get involved.

The number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on the road is quickly growing, which means the need for conveniently located battery charging stations is also on the rise. What does this mean for your association?

Living in Florida seems like a year-round holiday, but there are peak vacation times, and, of course, Summer is one. Learn how to stay safe during Summer vacations!

Tending to your community's landscaping sends a clear message that your property is desirable, prosperous and well managed. Here are tips to make your community the neighborhood's pride and joy!