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Flood insurance: What board members need to know
As a board member, discover what you need to know about floods and how flood insurance can help mitigate expenses caused by a flood. -
Can you refuse to join a homeowners 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. -
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. -
Cultivating Success: Embracing our culture and values
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. -
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. -
Why do HOAs exist, and what is the purpose of an HOA?
From enforcing rules on property appearance to managing communal amenities, HOAs wield considerable influence over homeowners' lives. But why do homeowner associations exist, and what is the purpose of an HOA? -
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. -
Summer event ideas for HOA communities: 10 creative activities
We have curated a list of 10 creative summer event ideas and examples that you can incorporate into your community event calendar this season, whether you live in a condo or a high-rise. -
What is a deed-restricted community?
In this piece, we’ll review crucial information that can help you better understand what deed-restricted communities are, how to identify them, and many more technical insights. -
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.