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We all know that there's a lot of paperwork in the home buying process. If the home you want to buy is in a managed community of any kind, a resale package, including your resale certificate and governing documents, is part of that paperwork. Resale certificates and packages offer transparency about the community and whether or not the sellers are current in their financial obligations to the association.

Vendor management is a large part of serving on the board of a managed community. Every community has outside partners for services like landscaping, sanitation, cable and Internet provision, pool maintenance, valet services and more. Open and effective communication among the board, the management company and the vendors employed by the association is an important part of making the most of any community’s operating budget and improving the lifestyles of its residents.

A good spring-cleaning can do wonders for your community association. Here are some tips to get your started.

Get a head start on preparing for the cooler seasons. See tips to keep your community looking its best as the weather changes.

Successful relationships typically hinge on one key thing: excellent communication. The relationship between community boards, residents and their association management company is no different. That’s why a good HOA management company will engage with you through a variety of tools and communication channels, ensuring clarity and accessibility in every interaction – which makes for a happier relationship all around. Here are just a few ways your association management company should be connecting with you.

Here are some email communication best practices for your building to use when sending out communications regarding the current pandemic.

What’s required to become a Florida board member? This article will answer this question from both a legal and a practical standpoint.

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.

Learn strategies board members can implement to contain costs and generate revenue to maintain HOA dues or increase dues if needed.

For a growing number of community associations across the United States and Canada, statute changes are making electronic voting a possibility for boards. If your state or province permits online voting – or will soon – does that mean that your board should make this option available to homeowners in your community?

When you have a large-scale project slated for your community, it’s tempting to select a vendor based on price. After all, what’s more important than saving your association money?

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.

Pets are often a welcome addition to a strata corporation, however they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you maintain harmony between all human and pet residents? Reasonable pet rules!

When your community considers a new manager, having the right experts on your management team can make for a smooth transition.

When it comes to service dogs and assistance animals, people often confuse the Federal American with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA). Learn more about FHA and ADA laws here!

Your reserve study is important to your financial health, but how do you get one? How do you choose the right reserve study firm to conduct it? Learn more.

Sooner or later, most community associations face some kind of management change. If your community has a great manager, you probably want them to stay forever. But how realistic is that?

There are 4 key areas to focus on if you want to ensure that your HOA Board of Directors is productive and successful. This article offers a review of each one.

In order for condominium committees to be successful, the board of directors must provide planning, structure and clear communication to the volunteer committee members. Consider these five points to ensure your next committee is focused, productive and an asset to your corporation.

High quality HOA board member training and valued vendor partnerships are things that set FirstService Residential Arizona apart from competitors . This October, HOA board members from all over the state will join us for our second annual Conference & Vendor expo. Keep reading for details about this unique event.

Each year the Arizona Legislative Action Committee (LAC) monitors a number of bills that could affect community associations across the state. This year, Governor Ducey passed House Bill 2411 stating that “it promotes transparency and participation for all residents in homeowners’ association governance.”

Have HOA budgets changed in 2020? Find out what 7 trends have shaped association budget planning this year.

Have HOA budgets changed in 2020? Find out what 7 trends have shaped association budget planning this year.

We’ve highlighted four common board blunders and included some practical tips for avoiding them. It’s important to identify these potential blunders early to save yourself and your board time and frustration.