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Understanding a Co-Op and Condo Reserve Fund & Strategic Budgeting
With an effective reserve-fund strategy, boards can properly plan for unplanned equipment replacements and repairs to building systems and facilities. -
HOA Maintenance Checklist: Planning and Paying for Property Improvements
Want to keep your HOA or high-rise in tip-top shape for current and future residents? Learn how to plan and pay for maintenance and capital improvements. -
New York City Council Extends Local Law 152 Inspection Deadlines for Boards & Building Owners
As of November 2021, the New York City Council has extended Local Law 152 gas pipeline inspection deadlines for boards and building owners through June 30, 2022. -
Want to Become a Florida Community Association Manager? Here Are 7 Questions and Answers to Consider
Are you interested in becoming a Community Association Manager? It requires a passion for helping others, empathy, and dedication to providing quality customer service, among other things. Read our article to learn if it's the right fit for you. -
FAQ: How New York City’s COVID Vaccination Requirement Impacts Boards & Building Owners
As of December 27, 2021, New York City’s Department of Health requires building workers who perform in-person work to show proof of vaccination to their employer. -
FAQ: The Impacts of the New York Prevailing Wage Law on Condominiums & Cooperatives
Beginning July 1, 2022, condominium and cooperative buildings in New York City must begin to pay building workers a prevailing wage or forfeit their eligibility for the Cooperative and Condominium Property Tax Abatement. -
How an HOA Preventative Maintenance Plan Can Keep Your Community From Walking on Thin Ice
Cold weather is upon us, so now is the time for your HOA to make sure your maintenance program is on track. Read this article to learn more. -
Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions
Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community. -
Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions
Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community. -
Talent and Supply Chain Disruptions
Has your community association been affected by labor shortages? Learn more about supply chain issues and how to address them in your community. -
How an HOA Preventative Maintenance Plan Can Keep Your Community From Walking on Thin Ice
As a property manager, you always have to make sure your preventive maintenance program is on track. Read this article to learn more. -
Market Trends & Best Practices: Liability Insurance for NYC Condominiums & Cooperatives in 2022
New York City boards and owners are experiencing great difficulty renewing general liability and umbrella insurance policies. FirstService Residential can help. -
Do Associations Need to Adjust Wages for Their Staff to Stay in the Game?
The labor shortage is drastically affecting the property management industry, and wages are playing a big role. Learn what you should know to help navigate today’s labor market. -
Do Associations Need to Adjust Wages for Their Staff to Stay in the Game?
The labor shortage is drastically affecting the property management industry, and wages are playing a big role. Learn what you should know to help navigate today’s labor market. -
Association Policy 101: How to Make Rules Without Making Enemies
As a board member you know the importance of making rules. The key to association policy making is that rules be clear, sensible and clearly communicated to residents. -
Preparing for spring: 12 tips for HOA landscaping maintenance
A good spring-cleaning can do wonders for your community association. Here are some tips to get your started. -
2022 Special Session Update: New Laws Impacting Community Associations
At the Florida Legislature's special session, new laws impacting community associations support condo safety and insurance reform. Learn more. -
NYC Local Law 88: Lighting Upgrades & Sub-Meters in Mixed-Use Residential Buildings
Local Law 88 requires most mixed-use residential buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to upgrade lighting in common areas to current NYC energy code, install sub-meters for each non-residential tenant space and provide monthly energy-use statements to sub-metered tenants. -
A Capital Improvements Plan for Your Tennessee Association
A successful capital improvement project requires a lot of planning to ensure that things go as smoothly as possible. Does your community know where to start? -
A Capital Improvements Plan for Your Alabama Association
A successful capital improvement project requires a lot of planning to ensure that things go as smoothly as possible. Does your community know where to start? -
Ask the Experts: Rising Costs in Community Association Insurance
Insurance costs are rising, and budgeting for higher insurance premiums has become increasingly challenging for associations. Learn best practices for managing insurance premium increases. -
Ask the Experts: Rising Costs in Community Association Insurance
Insurance costs are rising, and budgeting for higher insurance premiums has become increasingly challenging for associations. Learn best practices for managing insurance premium increases. -
Ask the Experts: Rising Costs in Community Association Insurance
Insurance costs are rising, and budgeting for higher insurance premiums has become increasingly challenging for associations. Learn best practices for managing insurance premium increases. -
Ask the Experts: Rising Costs in Community Association Insurance
Insurance costs are rising, and budgeting for higher insurance premiums has become increasingly challenging for associations. Learn best practices for managing insurance premium increases.