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Increasingly complex building regulations, rising costs, and inflation have shifted the needs of boards and building owners in New York City. The most successful property managers employ teams of experts who can triage the most sensitive issues.

FirstService Residential’s financial experts answered the most frequently asked questions about the current economic environment, potential impacts on building budget planning, reserve funds, and the role a property manager plays in the budget process.

In New York City, record-breaking median rent rates observed in summer 2022 are showing signs of relief, but remain elevated above historic averages.

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!

Holidays can be a lot of fun when you live in a planned community, condo or HOA. But when you are on your association’s board of directors, they can also be a lot of work. You have to make sure all the prep work is done, decorations are up, vacations are covered and parties are planned. Can a group of volunteers—as dedicated as you may be—possibly get it all done? And do you dare wish to do it with minimal stress, too?

Annual meetings allow HOA and condo communities to share information and elect new board members. Learn how to make them successful!

If you are serving on the board of directors of a community association, you know firsthand how cumbersome storing resident data can be, especially if your community is self-managed. One way to secure resident data while optimizing communication methods and tasks is to look into an HOA management software.

To help owners and shareholders navigate requirements for the 2023-2024 tax abatement cycle, our experts answered the most frequently asked questions.

As a community association board member, knowing the risks of self-managed associations and the rewards of working with a professional management partner are essential. Check out our list of the 7 top risks and rewards.

As a community association board member, knowing the risks of self-managed associations and the rewards of working with a professional management partner are essential. Check out our list of the 7 top risks and rewards.

As a community association board member, knowing the risks of self-managed associations and the rewards of working with a professional management partner are essential. Check out our list of the 7 top risks and rewards.

As a community association board member, knowing the risks of self-managed associations and the rewards of working with a professional management partner are essential. Check out our list of the 7 top risks and rewards.

Deciding between living in a condominium or an apartment can be daunting - but with the right information, finding your perfect property is simple!

Even the best self-managed HOAs and condo communities can’t do it all. Learn the truth behind 7 common property management myths to help you make the right choice.

Even the best self-managed HOAs and condo communities can’t do it all. Learn the truth behind 7 common property management myths to help you make the right choice.

Even the best self-managed HOAs and condo communities can’t do it all. Learn the truth behind 7 common property management myths to help you make the right choice.

Even the best self-managed HOAs and condo communities can’t do it all. Learn the truth behind 7 common property management myths to help you make the right choice.

One of the most important things to consider when analyzing a homeowner’s association (HOA) is the current standing of the community's financials.

Following the temporary closure of fitness centers, interior lounges and other amenity spaces, boards and owners may want to consider offering alternative programming for residents.

Residents of the Resort A building in Myrtle Beach breathed a collective sigh of relief recently when their condo association partnered with FirstService Residential and was able to avoid an emergency evacuation for recent hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

The prevalence of homeowner associations (HOAs) has been steadily increasing, with over 53 percent of current homeowners in the United States living in HOAs and 82.4 percent of newly constructed homes sold in 2021 being part of a homeowners association.