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Ask the Expert: Storm Damage Insurance Claims
Join Jamie George, Vice President of Insurance, FirstService Financial, for an Ask the Expert online dialogue about overall claims process, best practices and how to prepare for similar events in the future. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Promoting Fire Safety in Your Community Association
Part of your job as a board member is ensuring the safety of residents in your community association. To that end, it’s important to educate homeowners about possible fire risks and the steps they can take to prevent fire hazards in their homes. Chances are that fire safety isn’t top of mind for residents. However, home fires are more common than most people realize. -
5 Things to Know About Adequate Staffing
Does your homeowners association have adequate staff for the services that you provide? Learn how to staff your community effectively. -
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. -
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. -
10 property manager requirements to look out for
A property manager’s role is a unique one; it requires answering the needs of residents, A Community Association Manager (CAM), also called a property manager, is integral to the smooth functioning of residential complexes and homeowners associations. Whether managing property affairs or fostering a sense of community, the qualifications and skills required for property managers are diverse and multifaceted. -
FAQs - High-Rise Insiders: Structural Integrity
Get answers to frequently asked questions from our recent High-Rise Insiders: Structural Integrity webinar to help your association increase building safety for your COA residents. -
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. -
Ask the Expert: ACC Board Hearings
Join Devin "Buck" Benson of Barton Benson Jones, PLLC for an Ask the Expert discussion about how best to prepare for and execute new ACC Board Hearings stemming from recent Texas legislation. -
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. -
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. -
Establishing effective HOA 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. -
Want to Become a Community Association Manager? Here Are 7 Questions and Answers to Consider
Are you interested in becoming a Community Association Manager? It requires a passion for helping others, empathy, and dedication to providing quality customer service, among other things. Read our article to learn if it's the right fit for you. -
FAQ: How New York City’s COVID Vaccination Requirement Impacts Boards & Building Owners
As of December 27, 2021, New York City’s Department of Health requires building workers who perform in-person work to show proof of vaccination to their employer. -
The Impact of the Great Resignation on Property Management
The Great Resignation, or the “big quit," has affected virtually every industry especially difficult for residential property management. -
The Impact of the Great Resignation on Property Management
The Great Resignation, or the “big quit," has affected virtually every industry especially difficult for residential property management. -
How an HOA Preventative Maintenance Plan Can Keep Your Community From Walking on Thin Ice
Cold weather is upon us, so now is the time for your HOA to make sure your maintenance program is on track. Read this article to learn more. -
The Impact of the Great Resignation on Property Management
The Great Resignation, or the “big quit," has affected virtually every industry especially difficult for residential property management. -
7 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Property Manager
Partnering with a property management company is a big step. Learn what to consider when deciding which one is right for you and your association. -
How an HOA Preventative Maintenance Plan Can Keep Your Community From Walking on Thin Ice
As a property manager, you always have to make sure your preventive maintenance program is on track. Read this article to learn more. -
7 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Property Management Company
Hiring a property management company is a big step that will have a decisive impact on your community for years to come. Learn what factors to consider.