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Setting Holiday Décor Standards Without Being a Scrooge
It can be tough to balance festive and tasteful, when it comes to holiday décor. Setting policies for decorating will help maintain peace and goodwill for all within your association. -
10 considerations for vendor contracts
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. -
8 secrets to a better association budget process
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. -
Conducting association meetings
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. -
8 Tips for a Better Association Budget Process
Drafting a budget can seem like a daunting task. This guide will share tips to help you understand and manage your condo or HOA budget process. -
8 Tips for a Better Association Budget Process
Drafting a budget can seem like a daunting task. This guide will share tips to help you understand and manage your condo or HOA budget process. -
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. -
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. -
Architectural Modifications: What are my HOA backyard rules?
In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions regarding HOA backyard rules as well as steps for requesting an architectural modification to your home. -
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. -
5 keys to success for managing residential golf communities
In this article, we’ll discuss the five ways you can elevate your community golf experience below and how a professional management company like FirstService Residential can support luxury golf residences. -
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. -
The Corporate Transparency Act: 6 things board 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. -
The Corporate Transparency Act: 6 things board 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. -
The Corporate Transparency Act: 6 things board 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. -
Roberts Rules of Order simplified for HOA meetings
If you're an active Homeowner Association (HOA) board member interested in optimizing their meetings to increase efficiency, Robert's Rules of Order might be the answer for you. -
Understanding HOA foreclosure and evictions
In this piece, you can explore and better understand foreclosures, evictions, and all vital information on each process when they occur in an HOA community.