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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.

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.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Apartment preventive maintenance is the practice of performing regular inspections, repairs, and minor upgrades to help prevent equipment failures and keep units in good condition. Learn more in our guide.

FirstService Residential is expected to deliver up to $10K in monthly electricity cost savings to buildings subscribed to a local Community Distributed Generation Program.

HOA and condo association insurance are designed to cover claims or losses that impact your community. Learn more about protecting your property.

In this guide, we will cover what HOA special assessments are, how they should be handled, and everything your association should know from costs to avoiding fees.

When you think of a residential community, your mind may often turn to association fees, rules, and groundskeeping. Very rarely do you realize that a professional property management company usually manages these communities, with a property manager or community association manager (CAM) overseeing the day-to-day management of the community.

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.

Following the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, there are new Florida condo laws and HOA laws that community associations need to know about. Learn more.

Often, expectations are not met when hiring a contractor. These tips will help you get the most from your vendor.

Often, expectations are not met when hiring a contractor. These tips will help you get the most from your vendor.

Often, expectations are not met when dealing with vendors. These tips will help you get the most from your contractor.

Tennessee boards need to know the impact of Senate Bill 863 and House Bill 750 on their association's condominium reserve study. Learn more.

A master homeowners association is an entity that governs a community comprised of multiple sub-associations, such as condominiums, townhomes, or gated communities.

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

Find out what covenant restrictions mean for your association and get tips on how to communicate their importance to homeowners.

Ready for a change? Bringing on new management should be a seamless switch. Start by asking the right questions.

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.

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!