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Fraud can happen with any management company and even in a community that is self-managed. Although there’s no way to ensure 100-percent protection against such an occurrence, FirstService Residential takes considerable precautions to minimize its likelihood.

Capitalize on your resident's online presence to boost the positive online reputation of your association.

Whether it's a long-time resident or a brand new board member, a stellar community manager makes sure that each interaction is treasured and conveys the value placed in customer service.

As a board member and resident, here's how you can address property management security in the wake of "invisible tourists".

Technology has its good and bad, but using it for your association can be a powerful tool while steering clear of its pitfalls.

Residents play a critical role in helping an association thrive. Here's how understanding homeowners' rights and responsibilities can bring out the best in your community!

Engaged homeowners are the foundation of a thriving community! Discover one way to get them involved.

Association terms that every board member should know and understand.

Would you say that your Board was successful in 2018? Read on to see what residents are saying about homeowner's associations nationwide!

Tune in to hear a panel of board members discuss their best advice around the topic of Committee Formation.

Get answers to frequently asked questions submitted by board members like you!

Each of us, in our own way, are doing our part to make those in uncomfortable situations feel a little closer to home and a lot closer to love.

In Texas, where temperatures can reach triple digits and humidity isn’t far behind, a refreshing dip in a pool can be a welcome relief. That’s why so many HOAs offer swimming pools as an amenity. Here are 10 guidelines to help you manage your association pool.

Consider 4 key elements when preparing for your Annual Meeting. Get practical tips today!

Given the unprecedented practice of "social distancing," now may be the best time to find the right video conferencing platform for your association.

All community members play a role in ensuring communication is aligned, informative and consistent. Does your association have a strategic plan?

Shopping is the hallmark of the holiday season, but the influx of packages can make any condominium association struggle to stay organized. Discover ways to handle holiday packages with ease by asking four simple questions.

For some communities, the end of the year is a time to pass on the spirit of giving to its staff.

Before you begin outlining the financial steps for your community, keep these 7 HOA budget bloopers in mind.

You want to celebrate the season with family and friends, but with the holiday merely weeks away, landing a role opposite of George Clooney sounds easier than planning a holiday bash. Does it not? Well fear not! These primo party planning tips will have you singing carols over eggnog in next to no time (and for little money), all compliments of our professional party planner.

The number one reason associations fail to meet quorum is the lack of participation by their homeowners. Knowing this, we’ve put together a list of practical ideas to help increase homeowner participation and alleviate the worry about whether or not you will have enough attendance to hold your meeting.

Whether your association is faced with presenting positive or potentially controversial announcements, you can probably expect a few homeowners to raise their questions and concerns during your annual meeting, making it difficult to keep your meeting on track. To help, here are a few things you can do to limit distractions or interruptions and keep the meeting rolling full steam ahead.

Everything is bigger in Texas & sometimes even hurricanes. And during hurricane season, being a board member for a residential community in the Houston area can bring some big challenges, too. To help get you and your community ready and reduce the effects if a hurricane does strike, we've put together six important tips.

Whether you live in a high-rise condominium in Austin, a gated community in San Antonio or an active adult community near Dallas, emergencies happen. As seen in the media over the past few years, such emergencies all may involve active shooters. Do you or your management team know what to do to protect residents in an active shooter situation?