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

When the temperature dips far below freezing, you'll want to be sure your pipes are well-insulated.

Your residents are calling on about water leaks after a snowfall. Could an ice dam on the roof be the culprit?

Is your building prepared for Local Law 152 gas piping inspections? FirstService Residential recommends getting ahead of schedule to avoid unforeseen deficiencies and costly fines.

FirstService Residential has invested substantial resources to facilitate each of our managed properties with facade inspections and is here to help you navigate the many intricacies of FISP.

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

Avoid facing surprise HOA maintenance costs. Here are 13 questions to ask about your preventive maintenance plan.

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

Are you asking the right questions? A strong maintenance plan can be the difference between a well-run and run-down Arizona association.

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

Want to keep your HOA or high-rise in tip-top shape for current and future residents? Learn how to plan and pay for maintenance and capital improvements.

As of November 2021, the New York City Council has extended Local Law 152 gas pipeline inspection deadlines for boards and building owners through June 30, 2022.

Cold weather is upon us, so now is the time for your HOA to make sure your maintenance program is on track. Read this article to learn more.

As a property manager, you always have to make sure your preventive maintenance program is on track. Read this article to learn more.

A good spring-cleaning can do wonders for your community association. Here are some tips to get your started.

There is no way to avoid surprises when it comes to the maintenance of your community. Preventative maintenance ensures that your systems are keeping future problems at bay; predictive maintenance is also effective.

Nothing bites into your budget like maintenance issues. Whether it’s the grounds keeping and upkeep that you pay for on a regular basis or those surprise projects (natural disasters, anyone?) that sneak up on you, maintenance can account for an average of 25% or more of your overall expenditures.

Insurance costs are rising, and budgeting for higher insurance premiums has become increasingly challenging for associations. Learn best practices for managing insurance premium increases.

The Broward County Florida Fire Prevention Code has been amended to include new requirements for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Bleeding Control Kits (BCKs). Learn more.

Communities are often targeted by cyber hackers because their databases house so much homeowner info. Learn more about cyber liability insurance straight from the expert.

Nothing lasts forever and you need to have a plan to replace major items and systems before their lifespans end. How do you create that plan? Start with a quality reserve study.

Nothing lasts forever and you need to have a plan to replace major items and systems before their lifespans end. How do you create that plan? Start with a quality reserve study.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.