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Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more.

Proper budgeting is essential to protect your community association's financial health. We can help! Learn more.

Your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment to fellow homeowners. Learn cost containment strategies that can save your association money.

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.

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.

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

In this article, we’ll discuss the main characteristics that make up high-rise living, operational and budget trends for board members, and everything you need to know if you are interested in a high-rise community!

55 and better communities are on the rise as Baby Boomers and Generation X enters their retirement age. And with changing cultural nuances, studies show that seniors today are much more independent and savvier than previous generations.

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.

Amending your governing documents or bylaws can be time-consuming, but reviewing them for potential revisions is essential. Learn more!

Amending your governing documents or bylaws can be time-consuming, but reviewing them for potential revisions is essential. Learn more!

Amending your governing documents or bylaws can be time-consuming, but reviewing them for potential revisions is essential. Learn more!

Amending your governing documents or bylaws can be time-consuming, but reviewing them for potential revisions is essential. Learn more!

Amending your governing documents or bylaws can be time-consuming, but reviewing them for potential revisions is essential. Learn more!

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

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.

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.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

Learn the key components that should be included in a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for your HOA or condo community.

When you think of a residential community, your mind may often turn to association fees, rules, and groundskeeping. Very rarely do you realize that a professional property management company usually manages these communities, with a property manager or community association manager (CAM) overseeing the day-to-day management of the community.

Not too long ago, one of the main ways residents in homeowner associations (HOAs) could pay their association fees was with a check, money order, or cash. Fast forward a decade or two later, and paying with a check is inconvenient for many residents who no longer use checkbooks or carry cash—leaving many homeowners wondering how to make an HOA payment online. Luckily, we know how.