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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.

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

Dealing with drought means warding off wildfires. Here's how to safely prevent wildfires during a drought in Texas.

Association insurance is a critical component of protecting your property and maintaining its value. Learn more!

As more people move into homeowner associations, there is growing interest in the number and variety of community amenity offerings, especially in luxury communities, where white glove services and lifestyle programming are at the heart of their residents’ lifestyles.

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.

In Texas communities, board effectiveness is the foundation for maintaining a thriving community. Discover how to achieve enduring board effectiveness.

Living in a high-rise condominium certainly has its perks. You get the convenient location, the dramatic views, attentive concierge services and a range of amenities. However, vertical living also means added challenges when it comes to fire safety. Fortunately, there are measures that both your corporation board and residents can take to improve safety.

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

Policymaking for your community is no easy job. Save your board time and effort - ask these 5 questions before drafting new policy.

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!

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!

Ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies or the community's rules can improve the resident experience. Check out our tips!

Ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies or the community's rules can improve the resident experience. Check out our tips!

In Arizona, water conservation has become essential for individuals, communities, and HOA board members. Read on and discover the solution to water preservation in Arizona.

As a board member, you care about your community’s preparedness. Investing in flood insurance in Florida is one of the best ways to protect your community.

As a board member, you care about your community’s preparedness. Investing in flood insurance is one of the best ways to protect your community.

As a board member, discover what you need to know about floods and how flood insurance can help mitigate expenses caused by a flood.

As a board member, discover what you need to know about floods and how flood insurance can help mitigate expenses caused by a flood.

The DOB has updated LL97 carbon emissions requirements for boards and building owners, including fines and violations for non-compliance, filing deadlines, and Good Faith Effort.

Discover the resources, checklists, and solutions your association needs for Texas hurricane season. Prep now and offset the impact of severe weather.

Drafting a budget can seem like a daunting task. This guide will share tips to help you understand and manage your condo or HOA budget process.

Drafting a budget can seem like a daunting task. This guide will share tips to help you understand and manage your condo or HOA budget process.

When living in a community, whether a suburban neighborhood, a vacation destination, or a retirement haven, you'll likely encounter terms like HOA and POA. These acronyms, standing for Homeowners Association (HOA) and Property Owners Association (POA), play vital roles in shaping the quality of life and property values in residential areas.