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Texas Budget 101: Ultimate Word Bank of Financial Terms Your Board Should Know
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. -
Trend Report: Multifamily Rental Leasing & Investment Activity in New York City
Though inflation and economic uncertainty continue to impact property investments and transactions, multifamily stakeholders and institutional owners remain optimistic. -
Understanding condo association and HOA loans
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. -
Board Member Roles: What Does My Title Mean?
What are key ingredients of a great community? Committed residents, a dedicated board and a clear understanding of everyone's roles and responsibilities, and you have the recipe for success. -
Board Meetings: 5 Rules to Live By
The greatest strength of your board is the diverse perspectives of its members, but this can also present the biggest challenges. Creating the right dynamics will help your association board conduct business smoothly and efficiently. -
3 Ways to Pay for an Association Capital Improvement Project
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. -
3 Ways to Pay for an Association Capital Improvement Project
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. -
Avoid Board Burnout: Ease Your Workload and Keep Your Sanity
Board members can be overly burdened and become burned out. Working with a quality property management company can help ease your board burden. Learn how. -
Avoid Board Burnout: Ease Your Workload and Keep Your Sanity
Board members can become overly burdened and burn out. Working with a quality property management company can help ease board burden. Learn how. -
Creating the best HOA budget: A step-by-step guide
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. -
Budgeting For Success: Managing the Rising Costs of Supplies, Labor and Insurance
Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more. -
Budgeting For Success: Managing the Rising Costs of Supplies, Labor and Insurance
Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more. -
Budgeting For Success: Managing the Rising Costs of Supplies, Labor and Insurance
Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more. -
Budgeting For Success: Managing the Rising Costs of Supplies, Labor and Insurance
Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more. -
Budgeting For Success: Managing the Rising Costs of Supplies, Labor and Insurance
Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more. -
3 Cost Containment Strategies to Minimize Assessment Hikes
Your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment to fellow homeowners. Learn cost containment strategies that can save your association money. -
3 Cost Containment Strategies to Minimize Assessment Hikes
Your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment to fellow homeowners. Learn cost containment strategies that can save your association money. -
9 Tips for Planning a Community Event
Community events are an excellent way for HOA and condo associations to unite residents. Follow these tips to help make your event a success. -
9 Tips for Successful Community Event Planning
Community events are an excellent way for HOA and condo associations to unite residents. Follow these tips to help make your event a success. -
9 Tips for Successful Community Event Planning
Community events are an excellent way for HOA and condo associations to unite residents. Follow these tips to help make your event a success. -
9 Event Planning Tips For Your Community
Community events are an excellent way for HOA and condo associations to unite residents. Follow these tips to help make your event a success. -
The Property Management Paradigm Shift: From Facility Caretaker to Strategic Building Partner
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. -
Ask Our Experts: Strategic Budget Planning for New York City Condominiums & Cooperatives
FirstService Residential’s 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. -
Q4 Trend Report: Multifamily Investment Activity in New York City
In New York City, record-breaking median rent rates observed in summer 2022 are showing signs of relief, but remain elevated above historic averages.