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

As more people move into homeowner associations, there is growing interest in the number and variety of community amenity offerings, especially in luxury communities, where white glove services and lifestyle programming are at the heart of their residents’ lifestyles.

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.

A master homeowners association is an entity that governs a community comprised of multiple sub-associations, such as condominiums, townhomes, or gated communities.

Find out what covenant restrictions mean for your association and get tips on how to communicate their importance to homeowners.

Ready for a change? Bringing on new management should be a seamless switch. Start by asking the right questions.

Property insurance is among the greatest rising costs for New York City condo and co-op boards, especially general liability and umbrella policies. FirstService Residential can help.

As an HOA or condo board member, it’s important to stay up to date on pool safety practices. Keep your community safe with these 6 pool safety tips.

As an HOA or condo board member, it’s important to stay up to date on pool safety practices. Keep your community safe with these 6 pool safety tips.

As an HOA or condo board member, it’s important to stay up to date on pool safety practices. Keep your community safe with these 6 pool safety tips.

As an HOA or condo board member, it’s important to stay up to date on pool safety practices. Keep your community safe with these 6 pool safety tips.

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?

When it comes to residential living in luxury communities, homeowners are looking for properties to push the envelope regarding innovation, luxury, and convenience. This is evident in metropolitan high-rise properties catering to an affluent demographic through unique amenities and elevated service offerings.

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?

When hiring contractors for services within your community, a solid understanding of the vendor contracts is crucial for the success of a project. Depending on the type of project or service you are hiring for, your association may or may not require a bidding process. Soliciting bids is done in an effort to identify the provider that can best complete the work according to the association’s needs and within the given budget.

While there is no one perfect process, since every community is different, we do have 8 universal secrets to help streamline your community’s budget process.

Association board meetings are the foundation for effective governance of the community. These gatherings serve as the platform where board members, homeowners, and the management team come together to address a range of critical issues, foster community engagement, and ensure the smooth operation of the 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.