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Does your onsite property management staff know policies and procedures, and their individual roles when a storm is on the horizon?

Master-planned communities are large-scale developments with a variety of amenities that clearly separate them from a standard housing subdivision. The focus is on providing its residents with a certain level of convenience, lifestyle and quality of life.

In June, the Miami Beach City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance to increase the city's minimum wage. First proposed by Mayor Philip Levine, it will take effect on January 1, 2018.

The Florida Legislature passed a new bill which will affect residents who call a community association home. Here is an overview of CS/CS/HB 7037 that will provide you with insight on these changes.

Association boards strive for a property of residents brimming with community spirit. A tightly knit community can be the product of following just a few simple steps.

Your budget should be a tool to move your community to action, and as such, it is important to follow some guidelines. Below are eight tips for preparing a budget that works.

Property management may be in your future. Take a look into the crystal ball to help you narrow down your options. If you like what you see, we've got an industry for you!

Your association does great things for the residents of your community, but not everyone is aware of these benefits. Sometimes legislators tasked with creating policies and laws for communities, have little knowledge of their inner workings.

As the weather heats up and stay-at-home orders surrounding COVID-19 are lifted, it's important to remember the social distancing guidelines in place.

Ideally, all parties in a homeowners or condo association agree, but In the real world, disagreements are a fact of life. Get tips on conflict resolution at your HOA or condo community from industry experts.ca

Whether your board is dealing with emergency rules or general community policies, here are some things to consider when addressing change in your community.

It can be tough to balance festive and tasteful, when it comes to holiday décor. Setting policies for decorating will help maintain peace and goodwill for all within your association.

Establishing rules and boundaries to keep order within you community is key to ensuring residents are respectful of the common areas. Whether you live in a pet-friendly community or where no pets are allowed it is important to include the rules in the community’s governing documents that specify limits on the type and number of pets allowed. Here are some ways your community association board and Property Management Company can help resolve any pet-related issues.

Smoking affects the homes we live in by increasing the risk of fire and property damage and by raising insurance costs and legal liability.

We all make mistakes, it happens. Here are a few suggestions to help you avoid common board member missteps.

Membership in your association, whether community or condo association, is an added bonus to homeownership. A common goal is to protect property values, enhance the quality of life and make it a desirable place to live.

You want your community association to be successful. Do you think about effective board communication as an ingredient in your recipe for success?

How well your board communicates has a tremendous impact on your community association. Every board can benefit from these 5 principles.

The most wonderful time of the year can come with a lot of stress! Review these guidelines to help make the holidays sweeter for all!

Social media can be a phenomenal marketing and communications tool for your community association! But you need a strategy!

During the third quarter of 2015, the CAI-Georgia Membership Committee interviewed FirstService Residential as part of their Leadership Circle. Read more about what our team members shared on making a difference for Georgia communities.

Clear, effective communication makes a difference in the overall well-being of any community. Poor communication can negatively impact your community's reputation, operating budget and property values.

Discover how your community’s vision ties into both creating and enforcing policies among your residents and homeowners.

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