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What Do Association Fees Pay For?
Knowing where your assessment money goes is essential to being a savvy association or co-op resident. In this article, we break down the main cost categories. -
3 Ways to Resolve HOA Disputes and Community Conflicts
How do you resolve community conflict, prevent costly and time-consuming litigation and maintain a great reputation in the Nevada marketplace? Consider these three methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). -
What If Our Manager Leaves? How to Handle HOA Staff Changes
Learn how to effectively manage HOA staff and manager changes. -
Condo Capital Improvements: Lending Solutions for Condominium and Co-op Boards
FirstService Residential and FirstService Financial work in tandem to help our clients successfully finance capital improvement projects and save money without compromising quality of service. -
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. -
Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP): Understanding Cycle 9 Requirements
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. -
11 Critical Questions to Ask About Your HOA’s Maintenance Plan
Is your preventative maintenance plan in need of a check-up? Read on to learn the 11 questions you should ask to assess your HOA’s maintenance health. -
Avoid These 5 HOA Board Blunders
To help you avoid the most common board blunders, we’ve identified four mistakes and some practical ways to avoid them. By preventing blunders, you can help steer your board in the right direction, which can ultimately help improve your overall community. -
Don’t Be the HOA Bad Guy: 4 Proven Policy Enforcement Tips
Enforcing HOA policies is nobody’s cup of tea, but having good policy enforcement in place helps improve the resident experience and elevates your reputation. Follow these 4 principles for healthy policy enforcement: -
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. -
Reserve Funds: Six Ways to Improve Association Returns
Are you really getting the best returns on your reserve funds? Most board members aren’t sure. Learn six ways to improve your reserve fund returns. -
Six Ways to Have a Better Board Meeting
Improved board meetings play a crucial role in building up your association’s reputation and relevance in the market, which ultimately helps improve property values. Learn the six principles for better board meetings. -
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. -
Advocate, Doer, Visionary: The 3 Essential Duties of HOA Board Members
What does it mean it mean to be an advocate, doer and visionary? Learn about the 3 essential board member roles. -
Depth of Support: What You Should Expect from a Property Manager
Carefully evaluating the property manager is a critical component of board business and helps ensure a consistent level of service each and every day. -
Inflation, Insurance, and “In Case Of…": Why to Consider an HOA Assessment Increase
Raising assessments can keep your association healthy (and help boost property values). Read on to learn why, how and when to raise HOA assessments. -
Local Law 97 Updates: Building Energy Grades & Emissions Compliance
Local Law 97 impacts roughly 50,000 buildings across the city, a majority of which are multifamily residential properties. -
Residential EV Charging Stations: Benefits & Incentives for Multifamily Buildings
FirstService Residential recommends that all boards and building owners consider the installation of EV charging stations and incentives available through NYSERDA and ConEd. -
Understanding Co-Op and Condo Reserve Funds & 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. -
Delivering Exceptional Service: 6 Keys to a Great HOA Manager
What sets your association apart from other HOAs? Discover what types of support and training can help your manager (and association) excel. -
Board Member 101: HOA Leadership Roles and Duties
What are your HOA leadership roles and duties? To fully develop and enhance your leadership journey, begin by taking these four essential steps. -
Establishing effective homeowners association rules and regulations
Homeownership comes with a myriad of benefits, but it also brings a set of responsibilities, particularly when you are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA). The board of directors for the association maintains the integrity and value of a community by establishing HOA regulations that protect resident’s investment as a homeowner.