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Corporation Special Assessments: How to Avoid Them
For board members, special assessments are typically unwelcome necessities. They are primarily needed because reserves have been underfunded and must be supplemented to pay for large capital projects such as replacing roofs or mechanical equipment. -
Association Special Assessments: How to Avoid Them
For board members, special assessments are typically unwelcome necessities. They are primarily needed when the association’s reserves are not sufficient to pay for large capital projects such as replacing roofs or mechanical equipment. -
Community Corporation Special Assessments: How to Avoid Them
For board members, special assessments are typically unwelcome necessities. They are primarily needed because reserves have been underfunded and must be supplemented to pay for large capital projects such as replacing roofs or mechanical equipment. -
Flood Insurance for Condos and Co-ops in New York City
The rising cost of flood insurance and forthcoming changes to FEMA flood maps is a topic of discussion for condos and co-ops in the New York City area. -
FAQ: The Impacts of the New York Prevailing Wage Law on Condominiums & Cooperatives
Beginning July 1, 2022, condominium and cooperative buildings in New York City must begin to pay building workers a prevailing wage or forfeit their eligibility for the Cooperative and Condominium Property Tax Abatement. -
Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions
Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community. -
Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions
Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community. -
Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions
Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community. -
Looking Forward: Multifamily Investment, Construction, & Delivery Activity in New York City
The multifamily residential sector in New York City made significant strides in 2021 as borough economics continued to recover and transition into a post-pandemic paradigm. -
7 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Property Manager
Partnering with a property management company is a big step. Learn what to consider when deciding which one is right for you and your association. -
High-Rise Insurance: Seven Tips to Cover Your Property
Life in a high-rise property has its rewards. With great amenities, good security, and even concierge services, there are many advantages that are specific to just this kind of lifestyle. Similarly, there are specific requirements when it comes to insuring it, too. High-rises often have multiple residences, each with their own policies, plus shared common spaces, which also require coverage. Here are a few areas to help you determine if you and your high-rise community is adequately covered. -
7 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Property Management Company
Hiring a property management company is a big step that will have a decisive impact on your community for years to come. Learn what factors to consider. -
7 Things to Consider When Hiring a Property Management Company
Partnering with a property management company is a big step. Learn what to consider when deciding which one is right for you and your association. -
Market Trends & Best Practices: Liability Insurance for NYC Condominiums & Cooperatives in 2022
New York City boards and owners are experiencing great difficulty renewing general liability and umbrella insurance policies. FirstService Residential can help. -
Preparing for A Storm During Supply Chain Shortages
As the supply chain crisis continues to linger with no end in sight, proper storm preparation means considering supply shortages. Read on for 6 things to consider as your board prepares for the upcoming storm season. -
Do Associations Need to Adjust Wages for Their Staff to Stay in the Game?
The labor shortage is drastically affecting the property management industry, and wages are playing a big role. Learn what you should know to help navigate today’s labor market. -
Do Associations Need to Adjust Wages For their Staff to Stay in the Game?
Wages are playing a big role in the labor shortage challenge. Learn what your community association can do. -
Do Associations Need to Adjust Wages For their Staff to Stay in the Game?
Wages are playing a big role in the labor shortage challenge. Learn what your community association can do. -
Do Associations Need to Adjust Wages for Their Staff to Stay in the Game?
The labor shortage is drastically affecting the property management industry, and wages are playing a big role. Learn what you should know to help navigate today’s labor market. -
Emergency Preparedness Planning: Keeping Calm in a Crisis
No board ever wants to find itself in the midst of an emergency, but they happen. Whether you face an outbreak of illness, an earthquake, a hurricane, a fire, the impact of any devastating event can be minimized by good emergency preparedness planning. -
5 Creative Ways to Create Revenue With Your Community Amenities
It's the typical budgeting dilemma for community association boards: How do you keep assessment fees manageable and still maintain the community's operations? -
5 Creative Ways to Create Revenue With Your Community Amenities
It's the typical budgeting dilemma for community association boards: How do you keep assessment fees manageable and still maintain the community's operations? -
5 Creative Ways to Create Revenue With Your Community Amenities
It's the typical budgeting dilemma for community association boards: How do you keep assessment fees manageable and still maintain the community's operations? -
5 Creative Ways to Create Revenue With Your Community Amenities
It's the typical budgeting dilemma for community association boards: How do you keep assessment fees manageable and still maintain the community's operations?