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Conflict Resolution for Condo and HOA Community Association Board Members
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 -
Selling Your Home? Here Are Some Helpful Tips to Add and Value and Appeal
Selling your home? Here are a few tips that will help you add appeal and value to your home. -
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. -
Setting Pet Policies for Your Community
Establishing rules and boundaries to keep order within you community is key to ensuring residents are respectful of the common areas. Whether you live in a pet-friendly community or where no pets are allowed it is important to include the rules in the community’s governing documents that specify limits on the type and number of pets allowed. Here are some ways your community association board and Property Management Company can help resolve any pet-related issues. -
Seven Ways to Fight Mold - And Win
In Florida, mold is something we all will encounter sooner or late. How can you keep mold from taking over your sanctuary? And if it has, how can you eradicate it? These tips will help maintain a healthy home. -
Six Simple Ways to Get the Most Out of Your HOA Committees
There are a number of strategies you can implement to keep your committees engaged and get the most out of your valuable volunteers. -
Ten Things You Can Expect from Your Property Management Company
Deciding to hire a property management firm rarely comes easy, but with the changing times Boards are finding it to be not only a wise decision, but the best decision, for all parties involved. -
Building effective committees: Get more support from your community
Effective committees help lighten the load for board members. Learn how to set up and manage committees to leverage association engagement for maximum impact. -
Tips and Tricks to Help Your Community Go Smoke-Free
Smoking affects the homes we live in by increasing the risk of fire and property damage and by raising insurance costs and legal liability. -
Four Tips for HOA Board Members to Avoid Common Mistakes
We all make mistakes, it happens. Here are a few suggestions to help you avoid common board member missteps. -
Tips to Increase Homeowner Participation and Build Stronger Communities
Membership in your association, whether community or condo association, is an added bonus to homeownership. A common goal is to protect property values, enhance the quality of life and make it a desirable place to live. -
Top 10 Socially Distant Activities to Keep Your Community Healthy
As the days and weeks pass, and residents of your condominium or HOA are asked to stay home, it's more important than ever to help your community stay fit and active! -
Top Trends in Miami Luxury Multifamily Amenities
Luxury multifamily high-rises continually strive to offer standout amenities, as best exemplified in Miami's luxury market. -
How to Communicate: What Your Board Should Know and Do
You want your community association to be successful. Do you think about effective board communication as an ingredient in your recipe for success? -
Win the Backyard Battle: A Guide to Controlling Whiteflies
Homeowners work hard to build their perfect backyard oasis (or front yard retreat). Here in Florida, there is a formidable enemy working just as hard as you to undo it all. -
5 Ways Your Board Can Improve Communications
How well your board communicates has a tremendous impact on your community association. Every board can benefit from these 5 principles. -
Add More Comfort and Joy to Your Holiday Season
The most wonderful time of the year can come with a lot of stress! Review these guidelines to help make the holidays sweeter for all! -
All You Need to Know About Using Social Media to Build Community
Social media can be a phenomenal marketing and communications tool for your community association! But you need a strategy! -
CAI-Georgia Interviews FirstService Residential as part of their Leadership Circle
During the third quarter of 2015, the CAI-Georgia Membership Committee interviewed FirstService Residential as part of their Leadership Circle. Read more about what our team members shared on making a difference for Georgia communities. -
Choosing the Right Lifestyle Community for Your Needs: Five Tips
Lifestyle communities are becoming one of the fastest growing sectors in today's housing market. Read the five most common considerations that go into choosing the right lifestyle community. -
Communication Impacts Every Part of Your Community: Do You Have a Plan?
Clear, effective communication makes a difference in the overall well-being of any community. Poor communication can negatively impact your community's reputation, operating budget and property values. -
Does My Community Need a Clear Vision to Drive Policies and Compliance?
Discover how your community’s vision ties into both creating and enforcing policies among your residents and homeowners. -
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? -
Eight Skills Community Association Board Presidents Should Master
Are you considering volunteering to serve as the president of the board for your homeowner or condominium association? Here's what the position entails.