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Commercial Observer-Grading Buildings on Energy Consumption
A new law will require residential and commercial buildings to prove their energy efficiency -
Habitat Magazine-Here Are Ways to Pay for Retrofits to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The Climate Mobilization Act, requires buildings 25,000 square feet and larger to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by certain target percentages in 2024, 2030, and beyond. -
Have You Asked Yourself, "Do I Need Flood Insurance in a High-Rise?"
High-rise buildings in New York City aren’t immune to flooding. Learn the basics of flood insurance and why your NYC high-rise needs it today! -
How Your Condo or Co-op Can Help with Hoarding Cleaning Services, NYC
Hoarding is a disorder than can be dangerous to everyone in your NYC condo or co-op building. Learn how to handle hoarders in your building today. -
Steps for Condo or Co-Op Hoarding Clean Up, NYC
Hoarding can be dangerous to every resident in your NYC condo or co-op building. Learn how to work with hoarders in your building today. -
How to Keep Your Condo and Co-op Meeting on Track
With many meetings moving to telecommunications platforms like Zoom or GoToMeeting, it’s more important than ever to have a fine-tuned system for keeping your meetings organized and on track. There are steps you can take to ensure your upcoming meetings, whether they’re online or in person are effective and concise. -
Adoption of NYC Local Law 147 Smoking Policy: Memorandum from General Counsel Ben Kirschenbaum
NYC's latest Local Law #147/2017 requires all owners of class A multiple dwellings, including all coops and condos, to adopt a “smoking policy” no later than August 28, 2018. The purpose of implementing such a policy is to outline the requirements of this law so board members may consider how their coop or condo will comply. -
Getting Your Building’s Spring Cleaning Started
As building managers begin property inspection, they note the necessary repairs for winter damage as they make their rounds through the community. The spring season is a time for renewal and a fresh look, so being able to properly landscape around the building is of utmost importance. -
Why Your Condo or High-Rise Needs a Great Front Desk Team
Five seconds. Science tells us that’s how long it takes to form an initial judgement about a person or thing. First impressions are even faster – they happen in an instant. Given this limited time to make a positive impact, the need for a great front desk team is clearer than ever. -
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. -
Ways to Improve Your Condominium’s Lobby
How do you like to say “hello?” No matter what expression you use, chances are you like to take the opportunity to put your best foot forward and make a good first impression. -
What Should you Expect from a Residential Property Manager
Not all residential property managers have what they need to give you great service. Learn what it takes to be a great residential property manager. -
Annual Meetings and Special Meetings: FAQs for Homeowners Associations and Shareholders
If you’re looking for comprehensive information about the different types of association meetings, ask a seasoned board member or your property manager for information and guidance. Meanwhile, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions about annual and special meetings. -
Ask the Expert: Common Homeowner Association Insurance Questions
Continue our quick, 4-part webinar miniseries, Ask the Expert, where Jamie George, Vice President of insurance, FirstService Financial, will cover your common insurance questions and discuss anticipated increases in rates for 2021. -
Corona-Vision: 8 Takeaways We Can Appreciate
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. -
EV Charging Event Top Takeaways
Missed the event? Discover our top takeaways for adding or optimizing EV Charging for your high-rise building. -
Fiduciary C.P.R. for COAs - Austin's Key Takeaways for a Condo Association Budget
Discover our top takeaways around the three fiscal duties of Care, Priority, & Responsibility for your condominium association. -
Fiduciary C.P.R. for COAs - Dallas's Key Takeaways
Discover our top takeaways around the three fiscal duties of Care, Priority, & Responsibility for your condominium association. -
Fiduciary C.P.R. for COAs - Houston's Key Takeaways
Discover our top takeaways around the three fiscal duties of Care, Priority, & Responsibility for your condominium association. -
Going Virtual: Best Virtual Meeting Platforms
Given the unprecedented practice of "social distancing," now may be the best time to find the right video conferencing platform for your association. -
How Can My Texas Condo Association Manage Holiday Package Overload?
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. -
High-Rise Living Trends: Must-Have Amenities for 2017
Today, high-rise living is attracting a broad range of residents, from millennials to empty nesters, all seeking convenience and luxury in an urban setting. Although they have a common drive to discover this newer metropolitan lifestyle, these very different households have a variety of needs and wants. This means that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for defining what desirable amenities look like. In fact, properties must continuously adapt and update their offerings to stay competitive in their community. -
Discover Whether HOA Board Members are Personally Liable
If you’ve agreed to serve as a board member for your homeowners association (HOA), you may be thinking this is just like any other simple volunteer opportunity. However, there are certain fiduciary responsibilities and protocols that board members should be aware of to help protect the association and their own personal liability. Here we’ve compiled a few fundamental principles that every board member should apply.