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Engaged homeowners are the foundation of a thriving community! Discover one way to get them involved.

Association terms that every board member should know and understand.

Would you say that your Board was successful in 2018? Read on to see what residents are saying about homeowner's associations nationwide!

Tune in to hear a panel of board members discuss their best advice around the topic of Committee Formation.

Get answers to frequently asked questions submitted by board members like you!

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.

Managing association covenant enforcement can be difficult in any community. Restrictions for every community can be different, and it can be a challenge to keep the rules fair, reasonable and equally applied to all homeowners. Read on for some basic guidelines that will make navigating through these issues a little easier.

Consider 4 key elements when preparing for your Annual Meeting. Get practical tips today!

All community members play a role in ensuring communication is aligned, informative and consistent. Does your association have a strategic plan?

Given the unprecedented practice of "social distancing," now may be the best time to find the right video conferencing platform for your association.

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.

For some communities, the end of the year is a time to pass on the spirit of giving to its staff.

Before you begin outlining the financial steps for your community, keep these 7 HOA budget bloopers in mind.

You want to celebrate the season with family and friends, but with the holiday merely weeks away, landing a role opposite of George Clooney sounds easier than planning a holiday bash. Does it not? Well fear not! These primo party planning tips will have you singing carols over eggnog in next to no time (and for little money), all compliments of our professional party planner.

The number one reason associations fail to meet quorum is the lack of participation by their homeowners. Knowing this, we’ve put together a list of practical ideas to help increase homeowner participation and alleviate the worry about whether or not you will have enough attendance to hold your meeting.

How do you determine which property management company will provide you with the best service? Here are 10 questions that you should ask when consulting with property or homeowner association (HOA) management companies to help you make the important decision.

Whether your association is faced with presenting positive or potentially controversial announcements, you can probably expect a few homeowners to raise their questions and concerns during your annual meeting, making it difficult to keep your meeting on track. To help, here are a few things you can do to limit distractions or interruptions and keep the meeting rolling full steam ahead.

A leak in a high-rise condominium can quickly result in expensive water damage. How can you reduce your risk and be better prepared if your building springs a leak?

Continue an engaged, at-home lifestyle by utlizing these resources for residents of all ages!

Not only will they learn something new every day, but it'll also keep their minds bright and busy.

From centering your mind to getting a daily dose of good news, these resources will help keep your spirits high while indoors.

John Friedrichsen, Senior Vice President & CFO of FirstService Residential parent company FirstService Corporation, is quoted in USA Today about how HOAs benefit from the value-added services provided by leading professional management companies.

Have open board positions? Discover five key components to finding & training new board member candidates.

National Night Out is an annual event that promotes partnerships between communities, residents and local law enforcement. Celebrations can range from individual block parties to a large community festival. Either way, it’s a great opportunity to create connections between neighbors and focus on working together to make your community a safer, better place to live. This national celebration has become an annual tradition in many communities far and wide and we want to help you put together the best National Night Out event your association has seen yet.