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  • Great Service: Does Your Community Association Management Team Have What It Takes?

    The right support, personality and set of expectations from your community are critical for your management team to deliver exceptional results. Does yours have what it takes?
  • Requirements for HOA board members: Becoming a board member

    Homeowners' associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life within a community. One of the pivotal positions within an HOA is that of a board member. Serving on an HOA board comes with responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities to make a positive impact in the community.
  • Navigating HOA bylaws: Can your HOA change its bylaws?

    Owning a home in a community association carries both advantages and obligations. Many individuals find a reassuring sense of structure and harmony in residing within a neighborhood overseen by a Homeowners Association (HOA). However, this structured way of life typically entails a collection of guidelines and regulations known as the HOA bylaws.
  • A closer look at HOA covenants

    Homeowners Associations, or HOAs, have become a ubiquitous presence in communities across the United States. With their neatly manicured lawns, consistent architectural designs, and communal amenities, HOAs offer numerous advantages to residents. But what makes these communities tick, and how do they maintain their order?
  • Can you refuse to join a homeowners association?

    Homeowner Associations (HOAs) are common in many neighborhoods, and they play a crucial role in maintaining property values community aesthetics, and resolving disputes. While HOAs offer numerous benefits, they also come with certain obligations and restrictions that may not be appealing to everyone.
  • Are HOA management fees worth it?

    When it comes to managing a community association, the decision to hire a professional management company can be a game-changer. However, it's natural for homeowners and board members to have concerns about property management fees.
  • A Complete Guide to Property Management Agreements

    Dive into our comprehensive guide on how to create a strong property management agreement. Discover essential clauses and tips. Get started today!
  • What is an estoppel certificate? A guide to HOA estoppels

    Community associations, such as condominiums and homeowner associations (HOAs), are governed by rules, regulations, and financial obligations. Ensuring transparency and accountability within these associations is paramount. Among the essential documents that facilitate this is the "estoppel certificate," a vital component of real estate transactions within community associations.
  • What is association property management?

    Community property management is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the value of residential developments and homeowners' associations (HOAs). It involves the oversight and administration of shared spaces and resources within a community, ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of its residents.
  • Are You Eligible for New York City’s 2024-2025 Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement Program?

    Our experts answered the most frequently asked questions to help owners and shareholders navigate requirements for the 2024-2025 tax abatement cycle.
  • Cultivating Success: Embracing our culture and values

    Within community association management, our goal is to establish industry standards by promoting a culture of service, dedication, and integrity within our organization. At FirstService Residential, our associates embrace our company's values and standards, contributing to our continuous success.
  • The ins and outs of homeowners insurance for condominiums

    Owning a condominium is a unique homeownership experience, blending the comfort of a private residence with shared community spaces. As a condo owner, you may wonder about the intricacies of insurance coverage.
  • Are homeowners association fees refundable?

    Homeowners' Association (HOA) fees are a common aspect of community living, providing essential funds for maintaining shared spaces and amenities. However, questions often arise about the nature of these fees, particularly regarding their refundability.
  • Six steps to implement EV charging in high-rise condos

    No longer the products of science fiction fantasy, electric cars are now a reality of everyday life. While the reduced emissions of personal electric vehicles, or PEVs, are good news for the environment, their charging requirements may create challenges for condo associations trying to navigate their infrastructure requirements, legal implications, management concerns and even aesthetic considerations.
  • Effective HOA Communication Tools: Why the Right Technology Matters

    Be honest: How good are your association’s HOA communication tools? Can residents and board members readily contact each other and your management company? Does your method of exchanging information ensure safety, privacy, and compliance with NJ HOA laws?
  • Establishing effective HOA 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.
  • How Developers Benefit by Partnering with Property Management Companies

    Residential home builders and real estate developers must wear many hats while creating the buildings and communities so many of us call home. Indeed, each project’s ultimate viability and marketability depend on how well every phase of development is planned and executed – ideally, with the highest levels of expertise, experience, cost-efficiency and professionalism.
  • The cost of property management: How much do property managers charge?

    In this article, we delve into the world of community association management fees, addressing common questions such as how much property management companies charge, the average property management fee, the tax implications of HOA fees as well as the value of hiring a professional management company.
  • Upholding community standards: 5 most common HOA violations

    An HOA violation refers to any action or condition that goes against the community's governing documents, including covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), and bylaws.
  • The Corporate Transparency Act: 6 things boards members need to know

    Although there are mixed opinions about whether the CTA applies to condo and HOAs, FirstService Residential is proactively assisting board members serving condo and HOAs in understanding and navigating this act.
  • Why do HOAs exist, and what is the purpose of an HOA?

    From enforcing rules on property appearance to managing communal amenities, HOAs wield considerable influence over homeowners' lives. But why do homeowner associations exist, and what is the purpose of an HOA?
  • HOA Lawyers: Why your community needs them

    Managing an HOA involves dealing with a myriad of legal issues, from drafting and enforcing bylaws to resolving disputes and navigating complex real estate laws. This is where the expertise of HOA lawyers becomes indispensable.
  • HOA Liens: What homeowners need to know

    In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore what HOA liens are, how they work, and their implications for homeowners.
  • Tips for understanding your property management agreement

    In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of property management contracts for community associations, addressing key questions and considerations.
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