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

Budget season is stressful, so let's start with the basics. We’ve curated a glossary of terms you need to know to tackle budgeting like a pro.

Homeowners associations (HOAs) and condo associations play a crucial role in maintaining the aesthetic appeal and functionality of residential communities. However, managing the financial aspects of these associations can be challenging, especially when unexpected expenses arise.

When your association has to invest in its property, whether for repairs or a new construction project, the financing for that work must be considered as carefully as the work itself.

When your association has to invest in its property, whether for repairs or a new construction project, the financing for that work must be considered as carefully as the work itself.

Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) play a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality of life in their communities. One of the most critical responsibilities of an HOA is budgeting. A well-crafted HOA budget ensures that the community's finances are managed effectively, providing necessary services and amenities while maintaining or even increasing property values.

Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more.

Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more.

Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more.

Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more.

Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more.

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.

Hurricanes are a significant risk all across Florida, whether your property is a Miami high-rise, a gated community in Orlando, or a 55+ community in Boca Raton. Learn more about effective communication to weather hurricane emergencies!

As many homeowners are quickly discovering with hurricane Ian’s impending arrival, it doesn’t always matter what kind of preparation your community makes before a powerful hurricane strikes. The effects can still be devastating – even after the storm loses strength.

Your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment to fellow homeowners. Learn cost containment strategies that can save your association money.

Your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment to fellow homeowners. Learn cost containment strategies that can save your association money.

Increasingly complex building regulations, rising costs, and inflation have shifted the needs of boards and building owners in New York City. The most successful property managers employ teams of experts who can triage the most sensitive issues.

High-rise buildings have increased security risks during the holidays. Make sure your high-rise is prepared with these holiday security tips.

FirstService Residential’s in-house financial experts answered the most frequently asked questions about the current economic environment, potential impacts on building budget planning, reserve funds, and the role a property manager plays in the budget process.

In New York City, record-breaking median rent rates observed in summer 2022 are showing signs of relief, but remain elevated above historic averages.

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!