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Should You Consider Moving to a High-Rise Condo?
There are many things to consider when it is time to move. Maybe you’re moving to a new neighbourhood or a new city. What if you want a complete lifestyle change and are thinking about leaving your single-family home or townhome and considering moving to a high-rise condominium? Depending upon your goals, this may or may not be the right move for you. -
Staying Ahead of Your Condo Corporation’s Maintenance and Improvement Projects
Continually maintaining and improving your property is crucial if you want to protect your condominium corporation’s financial health. To ensure that these important responsibilities are well managed requires a long-term plan and a means of effectively handling day-to-day projects. Here’s how you can make that happen. -
What Your Condo Corporation Needs to Know About the Legalization of Recreational Cannabis
The Canadian Senate passed Bill C-45 , known as the ‘Cannabis Act’, in June 2018 which legalized the recreational use of cannabis across Canada. The first G-7 country to do so! When Bill C-45 goes into effect on October 17 th , Canadians will be able to purchase, consume and grow up to four cannabis plants, as well as make cannabis-containing products at home. -
Managing Package Deliveries During the Holiday Season
Managing package deliveries has become a necessity for condo corporations and as the holidays arrive it's more important than ever to be organized for the onslaught deliveries. Check out our tips for managing packages during this busy time of year. -
Managing Packages at Your Strata Corporation During the Holiday Season
Managing packages at your strata corporation has become a necessity and as the holidays arrive it's more important than ever to be organized for the onslaught deliveries. Read FirstService Residential BC's solutions to the manage holiday rush. -
Protect Your Pipes: Avoid Catastrophe in Your Condo Association This Winter
When the temperature dips far below freezing, you'll want to be sure your pipes are well-insulated. -
Managing Package Deliveries During the Holiday Season
Managing package deliveries has become a necessity for condo associations and as the holidays arrive it's more important than ever to be organized for the onslaught deliveries. Check out our tips for managing packages during this busy time of year. -
Managing Package Deliveries During the Holiday Season
Managing package deliveries has become a necessity for condo associations and as the holidays arrive it's more important than ever to be organized for the onslaught deliveries. Check out our tips for managing packages during this busy time of year. -
Managing Package Deliveries During the Holiday Season
Managing package deliveries has become a necessity for condo corporations and as the holidays arrive it's more important than ever to be organized for the onslaught deliveries. Check out our tips for managing packages during this busy time of year. -
Why a Roof Leaks After a Snowfall – and What Can Be Done
Your residents are calling on about water leaks after a snowfall. Could an ice dam on the roof be the culprit? -
Local Law 152: Updated Requirements for Boards and Buildings
Is your building prepared for Local Law 152 gas piping inspections? FirstService Residential recommends getting ahead of schedule to avoid unforeseen deficiencies and costly fines. -
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. -
Reserve Fund? Special Assessment? Loan? 3 Ways to Fund Capital Improvements
Great capital improvements improve property values. Read on to see the three ways to pay for them and the pros and cons. -
Is Your HOA (Really) Prepared? 13 Questions to Assess Your Maintenance Plan
Avoid facing surprise HOA maintenance costs. Here are 13 questions to ask about your preventive maintenance plan. -
Market Trends & Best Practices: Property Insurance for Boards & Building Owners in 2021
Around the world, the property and casualty insurance industry experienced record losses from 2016 to 2019, and consumers are now feeling the effects on both a macro and micro scale. -
Ask the High-Rise Experts: Healthy Building Practices for 2021
Watch our latest high-rise roundtable video to learn which healthy building best practices you should keep in 2021 for your Arizona high-rise. -
Mitigating Board Liability & Personal Exposure – Part One
A capable management company will enforce procedures and invest in technologies that help limit legal liability for the condo or co-op, and also mitigate board member personal exposure. -
Is Your HOA Maintenance Plan Proactive or Reactive? 12 Questions to Ask
Are you asking the right questions? A strong maintenance plan can be the difference between a well-run and run-down Arizona association. -
Mitigating Board Liability & Personal Exposure – Part Two
Policy exclusions introduce increased risk to the board and often render a contractor’s policy meaningless. Properly vetting a contractor’s insurance is critical. -
Ask the HOA Insurance Experts: Why are Premiums Spiking by 30%?
Insurance premiums are on the rise. Find out why the markets are hardening and find the right coverage for your Arizona association. -
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. -
Multifamily Investment Activity in New York City
As different sectors of New York City’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, strong signs of life are emerging in multifamily rental property investment. -
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.