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Within community association management, our goal is to establish industry standards by promoting a culture of service, dedication, and integrity within our organization. At FirstService Residential, our associates embrace our company's values and standards, contributing to our continuous success.

Owning a condominium is a unique homeownership experience, blending the comfort of a private residence with shared community spaces. As a condo owner, you may wonder about the intricacies of insurance coverage.

Homeowners' Association (HOA) fees are a common aspect of community living, providing essential funds for maintaining shared spaces and amenities. However, questions often arise about the nature of these fees, particularly regarding their refundability.

Be honest: How good are your association’s HOA communication tools? Can residents and board members readily contact each other and your management company? Does your method of exchanging information ensure safety, privacy, and compliance with NJ HOA laws?

Homeownership comes with a myriad of benefits, but it also brings a set of responsibilities, particularly when you are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA). The board of directors for the association maintains the integrity and value of a community by establishing HOA regulations that protect resident’s investment as a homeowner.

Residential home builders and real estate developers must wear many hats while creating the buildings and communities so many of us call home. Indeed, each project’s ultimate viability and marketability depend on how well every phase of development is planned and executed – ideally, with the highest levels of expertise, experience, cost-efficiency and professionalism.

In this article, we delve into the world of community association management fees, addressing common questions such as how much property management companies charge, the average property management fee, the tax implications of HOA fees as well as the value of hiring a professional management company.

An HOA violation refers to any action or condition that goes against the community's governing documents, including covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), and bylaws.

From enforcing rules on property appearance to managing communal amenities, HOAs wield considerable influence over homeowners' lives. But why do homeowner associations exist, and what is the purpose of an HOA?

Managing an HOA involves dealing with a myriad of legal issues, from drafting and enforcing bylaws to resolving disputes and navigating complex real estate laws. This is where the expertise of HOA lawyers becomes indispensable.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what HOA liens are, how they work, and their implications for homeowners.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of property management contracts for community associations, addressing key questions and considerations.

If you're an active Homeowner Association (HOA) board member interested in optimizing their meetings to increase efficiency, Robert's Rules of Order might be the answer for you.

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

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

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

What is a PUD? Understanding the difference between HOA vs PUD can be difficult - discover our expert insights into the differences and more.

In this piece, we’ll review crucial information that can help you better understand what deed-restricted communities are, how to identify them, and many more technical insights.

In this piece, you can explore and better understand foreclosures, evictions, and all vital information on each process when they occur in an HOA community.

In this article, we’ll explore the role of property management companies in communities and answering commonly asked questions by other residents, just like you.

In this article, we'll explore the topic of high-rise living and the trends and challenges that come along with high-rise management and the budgeting process in high rises.