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5 Steps to Good Board Succession Planning
In your community association, it's important to identify people who have leadership potential and train them for the eventuality of being in charge. -
Insurance Coverage for Your Condo or Community Association
Association insurance is a critical component of protecting your property and maintaining its value. Learn more! -
What is the role of a property manager?
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. -
Resident Conflict: How to Handle Difficult Situations Like a Pro
HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community. -
Resident Conflict: How to Handle Difficult Situations Like a Pro
HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community. -
Resident Conflict: How to Handle Difficult Situations Like a Pro
HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community. -
Resident Conflict: How to Handle Difficult Situations Like a Pro
HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community. -
Tips for Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs in Your Community
Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more! -
Reduce Your Community’s Energy Consumption and Costs with These 3 Tips
Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more! -
Reduce Your Community’s Energy Consumption and Costs with These 3 Tips
Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more! -
2023 Insurance Market Trends: General Liability and Umbrella Policy Limits
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. -
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. -
Too Many Packages? How Your High-Rise Can Manage the Holiday Rush
Online holiday shopping is a common way to find the perfect gift while saving time and money. Shoppers worry about; will I get it in time and safely? -
Local Law 97: 2023 Updates from the New York City Department of Buildings
The DOB has updated LL97 carbon emissions requirements for boards and building owners, including fines and violations for non-compliance, filing deadlines, and Good Faith Effort. -
5 ways board members can manage association meeting challenges
Resolving association meeting challenges is a crucial responsibility of your board. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise. -
5 ways board members can manage association meeting challenges
Resolving association meeting challenges is a crucial responsibility of your board. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise. -
Association meetings: 5 challenges and how to overcome them
Association meetings can present challenges. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise. -
Association meetings: 5 challenges and how to overcome them
Association meetings can present challenges that can hinder the association's effectiveness. Learn how to handle 5 challenges as they arise. -
HOA vs POA: What is a property owners association?
When living in a community, whether a suburban neighborhood, a vacation destination, or a retirement haven, you'll likely encounter terms like HOA and POA. These acronyms, standing for Homeowners Association (HOA) and Property Owners Association (POA), play vital roles in shaping the quality of life and property values in residential areas. -
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. -
$10K savings in monthly electricity costs through Community Distributed Generation (CDG) programs
FirstService Residential is expected to deliver up to $10K in monthly electricity cost savings to buildings subscribed to a local Community Distributed Generation Program. -
Local Law 97: 2023 updates from the New York City Department of Buildings
The DOB has updated LL97 carbon emissions requirements for boards and building owners, including fines and violations for non-compliance, filing deadlines, and Good Faith Effort. -
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?