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The Nuts and Bolts of Running a Great Condo Board Meeting
Love them or hate them, if you are a condominium board member you know that board meetings are essential to the successful operation of the community. But not all meetings are as effective as they should be. With some planning and guidelines in place this can be improved in short order. -
The Secret to Great Board Member Communication
As a board member of your condominium corporation you have many responsibilities. Within your role time management and organization are two vital aspects in the life of a board member, but what about communication? Let us offer you some tips on ways to best communicate as you fulfill your duties. -
The Six Secrets to Building Your Condo’s Volunteer Pool
As a board member for your condominium corporation, you know that your community depends on volunteers to operate successfully. However, finding residents who are willing to be on your board of directors, join a committee or help at an event can be challenging. -
Getting the Right Training to Be a Successful Board Member
Most people who join the board of their condominium corporation aren’t experts. Rather, they are well-intentioned, dedicated volunteer-leaders who want to protect property values and ensure their community continues to be a great place to live. If you’re a new board member – or even a seasoned one – it’s important to get the training you need to govern effectively and address the issues you may face. -
True Financial Stability
A strong, healthy corporation requires every facet of property management to work in sync toward one common goal...true financial stability. -
What are Your Property Manager’s Responsibilities
What are your property manager's responsibilities? Find out if they have what it takes. Upcoming Condominium Management Licenses and more. -
Common Social Media Risks Texas HOAs & COAs Should Avoid
How do boards mitigate social media risks? We asked the expert. Watch the webinar to learn how to promote online engagement and avoid legal pitfalls. -
Winterizing Your Community Association
Now is the time for building engineers to winterize their buildings to protect them from harsh Illinois winters. -
3 Ways to Resolve HOA Disputes and Community Conflicts
How do you resolve community conflict, prevent costly and time-consuming litigation and maintain a great reputation in the Nevada marketplace? Consider these three methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). -
Tax Certiorari: Fast Facts for Boards and Owners in New York City
FirstService Residential managed properties have access to the tax certiorari experts at Goldberg Weprin Finkel Goldstein LLP, the premier firm in this specialized field. -
FISP (Local Law 11) - Understanding Cycle 9 Requirements in NYC
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. -
Watch the Webinar: Lifestyle Trends for 2021
Catch our latest online discussion with our lifestyle gurus, who'll discuss this year's lifestyle trends, best practices and hosting virtual events. -
4 HOA Strategies to Cut Costs and Maintain Assessments
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. -
Avoid These 5 HOA Board Blunders
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. -
Can Your HOA Handle a Crisis? 8-Step Emergency Preparedness Plan
Is your association really prepared for an emergency? Learn how to develop an HOA emergency preparedness plan in 8 steps. -
Your HOA Board and Coronavirus: 5 Questions to Discuss
How should your HOA board handle a pandemic like COVID-19? Start by tackling these 5 questions. -
HOA Committees and Volunteers: 8 Tips to Rally Residents
An effective Utah homeowners association will not only recruit great volunteers and committee members, but will empower them to help improve the community. The question is – how do you get there? -
Six Ways to Have a Better Board Meeting
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. -
Staying Connected: Communication Best Practices for Board Members
These four components of a successful communication plan will help your board create and deliver effective messaging throughout the year. -
Ask the Expert: Storm Cleanup in Texas HOAs and COAs
Who's responsible for storm cleanup in Texas? We asked the legal experts in this video on disaster recovery, state laws, insurance, liabilities, and more. -
New York’s Climate Mobilization Act | Frequently Asked Questions
FirstService Residential helps condo and co-op boards navigate CMA compliance, avoid costly fines and identify incentive programs that reduce the cost of building upgrades. -
FAQs - High-Rise Insiders: Structural Integrity
Get answers to frequently asked questions from our recent High-Rise Insiders: Structural Integrity webinar to help your association increase building safety for your COA residents. -
Ask the Expert: ACC Board Hearings
Join Devin "Buck" Benson of Barton Benson Jones, PLLC for an Ask the Expert discussion about how best to prepare for and execute new ACC Board Hearings stemming from recent Texas legislation. -
Flood Insurance for Condos and Co-ops in New York City
The rising cost of flood insurance and forthcoming changes to FEMA flood maps is a topic of discussion for condos and co-ops in the New York City area.