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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.

HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community.

HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community.

HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community.

HOA and condo board members should handle resident conflicts as soon as they arise. Learn ways to manage and reduce tension in your community.

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

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

Get helpful tips that your HOA or condo association can do to reduce energy consumption and lower your community’s electric bills. Learn more!

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Resolving association meeting challenges is a crucial responsibility of your board. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise.

Resolving association meeting challenges is a crucial responsibility of your board. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise.

Association meetings can present challenges. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise.

Association meetings can present challenges that can hinder the association's effectiveness. Learn how to handle 5 challenges as they arise.

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.

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.

Our experts answered the most frequently asked questions to help owners and shareholders navigate requirements for the 2024-2025 tax abatement cycle.

Within community association management, our goal is to establish industry standards by promoting a culture of service, dedication, and integrity within our organization. At FirstService Residential, our associates embrace our company's values and standards, contributing to our continuous success.

FirstService Residential is expected to deliver up to $10K in monthly electricity cost savings to buildings subscribed to a local Community Distributed Generation Program.