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5 Steps to the Best Reserve Study Firm
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. -
$10K Savings in Monthly Electricity Costs Through Community Distributed Generation (CDG) Programs
FirstService Residential is expected to deliver up to $10K in monthly electricity cost savings to buildings subscribed to a local Community Distributed Generation Program. -
Board Brief: Florida Condominium Insurance Coverage
HOA and condo association insurance are designed to cover claims or losses that impact your community. Learn more about protecting your property. -
Insurance Coverage for Your Condo or Community Association
Association insurance is a critical component of protecting your property and maintaining its value. Learn more! -
Top 7 community amenities residents look for
As more people move into homeowner associations, there is growing interest in the number and variety of community amenity offerings, especially in luxury communities, where white glove services and lifestyle programming are at the heart of their residents’ lifestyles. -
How do you pay HOA fees: FAQs for making HOA online payments
Not too long ago, one of the main ways residents in homeowner associations (HOAs) could pay their association fees was with a check, money order, or cash. Fast forward a decade or two later, and paying with a check is inconvenient for many residents who no longer use checkbooks or carry cash—leaving many homeowners wondering how to make an HOA payment online. Luckily, we know how. -
2023 Florida Legislative Session: New Florida HOA Laws Impacting Community Associations
Following the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, there are new Florida condo laws and HOA laws that community associations need to know about. Learn more. -
New Tennessee Law Impacts Reserve Studies
Tennessee condo boards need to know the impact of Senate Bill 863 and House Bill 750 on reserve studies. Learn more. -
Five FAQS about master homeowner associations
A master association is an entity that governs a community comprised of multiple sub-associations, such as condominiums, townhomes, or gated communities. -
Tips for Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs in Your Community
Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more! -
Reduce Your Community’s Energy Consumption and Costs with These 3 Tips
Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more! -
Reduce Your Community’s Energy Consumption and Costs with These 3 Tips
Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more! -
What are CC&Rs?: The “Boss Doc" of Texas Associations
Find out what covenant restrictions mean for your association and get tips on how to communicate their importance to homeowners. -
5 Tips for a Smoother Transition to New Management
Ready for a change? Bringing on new management should be a seamless switch. Start by asking the right questions. -
2023 Insurance Market Trends: General Liability and Umbrella Policy Limits
Property insurance is among the greatest rising costs for New York City condo and co-op boards, especially general liability and umbrella policies. FirstService Residential can help. -
Easy and Effective Community Rules Enforcement
Enforcing community rules can be challenging. But ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies can actually improve the resident experience. Get 6 top tips now! -
Easy and Effective Community Rules Enforcement
Enforcing community rules can be challenging. But ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies can actually improve the resident experience. Get 6 top tips now! -
Tips to Enforce Community Rules Easily and Effectively
Ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies or the community's rules can improve the resident experience. Check out our tips! -
Tips to Enforce Community Rules Easily and Effectively
Ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies or the community's rules can improve the resident experience. Check out our tips! -
Water Conservation 101: What HOA Board Members Need to Know
In Arizona, water conservation has become essential for individuals, communities, and HOA board members. Read on and discover the solution to water preservation in Arizona. -
Great Service: Does Your Community Association Management Team Have What It Takes?
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? -
Navigating HOA bylaws: Can your HOA change its bylaws?
Owning a home in a community association carries both advantages and obligations. Many individuals find a reassuring sense of structure and harmony in residing within a neighborhood overseen by a Homeowners Association (HOA). However, this structured way of life typically entails a collection of guidelines and regulations known as the HOA bylaws. -
Setting Holiday Décor Standards Without Being a Scrooge
It can be tough to balance festive and tasteful, when it comes to holiday décor. Setting policies for decorating will help maintain peace and goodwill for all within your association. -
Setting Holiday Décor Standards Without Being a Scrooge
It can be tough to balance festive and tasteful, when it comes to holiday décor. Setting policies for decorating will help maintain peace and goodwill for all within your association.