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For New York City co-op and condo boards, virtual annual meetings are the new normal. FirstService Residential is here to help make your transition as seamless as possible.

FirstService Residential managed properties have access to the tax certiorari experts at Goldberg Weprin Finkel Goldstein LLP, the premier firm in this specialized field.

FirstService Residential has invested substantial resources to facilitate each of our managed properties with facade inspections and is here to help you navigate the many intricacies of FISP.

Is your preventative maintenance plan in need of a check-up? Read on to learn the 11 questions you should ask to assess your HOA’s maintenance health.

There are valid reasons to raise assessments, but in some cases, you may be able to go a different route. Here are four strategies to save your HOA money and keep assessments stable.

To help you avoid the most common board blunders, we’ve identified four mistakes and some practical ways to avoid them. By preventing blunders, you can help steer your board in the right direction, which can ultimately help improve your overall community.

If your main concern is to avoid increasing assessments, you may want to reconsider. As a board member, one of your primary fiduciary responsibilities is to protect property values, and assessments are an investment that helps do just that.

Enforcing HOA policies is nobody’s cup of tea, but having good policy enforcement in place helps improve the resident experience and elevates your reputation. Follow these 4 principles for healthy policy enforcement:

Are you really getting the best returns on your reserve funds? Most board members aren’t sure. Learn six ways to improve your reserve fund returns.

Improved board meetings play a crucial role in building up your association’s reputation and relevance in the market, which ultimately helps improve property values. Learn the six principles for better board meetings.

These four components of a successful communication plan will help your board create and deliver effective messaging throughout the year.

FirstService Residential has helped boards and building owners save millions of dollars in energy costs, in part, through our Energy Aggregation Purchasing Program.

Around the world, the property and casualty insurance industry experienced record losses from 2016 to 2019, and consumers are now feeling the effects on both a macro and micro scale.

What does it mean it mean to be an advocate, doer and visionary? Learn about the 3 essential board member roles.

Carefully evaluating the property manager is a critical component of board business and helps ensure a consistent level of service each and every day.

To help boards and shareholders navigate the legal and logistical nuances of virtual annual meetings, our property management experts have assembled a collection of best practices that address the most common concerns and logistical hurdles.

Robust automation software can help boards and building owners in New York City satisfy local law compliance deadlines and inspection cycles.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know to tackle special assessments effectively and help your community remain financially stable in the long run.

Insurance premiums are on the rise. Find out why the markets are hardening and find the right coverage for your Arizona association.

Insurance premiums are on the rise. Find out why the markets are hardening and find the right coverage for your California association.

Ensuring the longevity and prosperity of your association requires strategic planning and responsible financial management. In this article, we will delve into the importance of raising HOA special assessments, the best methods for doing so, and the optimal timing for implementing changes.

What is a reserve study? Reserve funds and reserve studies are critical components of the budgeting process that help ensure the long-term financial security of your community.

HOA reserve funds in New Jersey are community savings accounts that serve as a cushion — protecting your association’s finances from the burden of necessary future expenditures. Learn everything you need to know in our guide.

Raising assessments can keep your association healthy (and help boost property values). Read on to learn why, how and when to raise HOA assessments.