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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.

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.

John Friedrichsen, Senior Vice President & CFO of FirstService Residential parent company FirstService Corporation, is quoted in USA Today about how HOAs benefit from the value-added services provided by leading professional management companies.

Handling day-to-day maintenance and making necessary improvements are critical responsibilities for any homeowners association (HOA). And when your serve on your association’s board of directors, they can quickly become overwhelming if you don’t have a good system in place to manage them. So how do you make sure that your maintenance staff is able to handle that long list of tasks that need to get done so that your community runs smoothly and retains its appeal?

Self-managing your condominium property may seem like it saves money, but does it really? Why the cheapest property management option may not be the best.

For most people selling a condominium, it is important to stand out from the competition in the real estate market, have a quick sale and obtain the best possible price. But how do you do that? The way your property is presented to potential buyers makes a big difference. Consider these tips to help you achieve real estate sales success.

What are your property manager's responsibilities? Find out if they have what it takes. Upcoming Condominium Management Licenses and more.

Adequate funding and planning preserves your community for future residents.

Managing package deliveries has become a necessity for condo associations and as the holidays arrive it's more important than ever to be organized for the onslaught deliveries. Check out our tips for managing packages during this busy time of year.

FirstService Residential has helped boards and building owners save millions of dollars in energy costs, in part, through our Energy Aggregation Purchasing Program.

FirstService Residential recommends that all boards and building owners consider the installation of EV charging stations and incentives available through NYSERDA and ConEd.

As a community association board member, knowing the risks of self-managed associations and the rewards of working with a professional management partner are essential. Check out our list of the 7 top risks and rewards.

As a community association board member, knowing the risks of self-managed associations and the rewards of working with a professional management partner are essential. Check out our list of the 7 top risks and rewards.

As a community association board member, knowing the risks of self-managed associations and the rewards of working with a professional management partner are essential. Check out our list of the 7 top risks and rewards.

As a community association board member, knowing the risks of self-managed associations and the rewards of working with a professional management partner are essential. Check out our list of the 7 top risks and rewards.

Even the best self-managed HOAs and condo communities can’t do it all. Learn the truth behind 7 common property management myths to help you make the right choice.

Even the best self-managed HOAs and condo communities can’t do it all. Learn the truth behind 7 common property management myths to help you make the right choice.

Even the best self-managed HOAs and condo communities can’t do it all. Learn the truth behind 7 common property management myths to help you make the right choice.

Even the best self-managed HOAs and condo communities can’t do it all. Learn the truth behind 7 common property management myths to help you make the right choice.