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Resale certificates and packages: What home buyers need to know
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. -
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. -
How To Create Good Homeowners Association Guidelines
Associations need rules to keep order, but if they’re taken too far or aren’t consistently and fairly enforced, things can get nasty. By establishing a solid set of rules, your board and property manager will have an easier time enforcing them; make them clear and communicate them regularly with residents and the job of enforcement should be even easier. -
Everything You Need to Know About Unenforceable HOA Rules
HOA rules vary, but there are unenforceable HOA rules you should know. Read this article to learn more about HOA rules. -
Everything You Need to Know About Unenforceable HOA Rules
HOA rules vary, but there are unenforceable HOA rules you should know. Read this article to learn more about HOA rules. -
Understanding HOA Reserves and Reserve Studies for Homeowners Associations
One of the most important responsibilities your HOA board of directors faces is effectively planning for major common-area repairs and replacements. Whether a costly expenditure is needed in a few years or 20 years from now, it’s the board’s fiduciary duty to make sure your homeowners association (HOA) has adequate funds when the time comes. That’s where HOA reserves come into play. -
FAQs for making an HOA payment online
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. -
13 Ways SB 1588 Affects Your Texas HOA
Help your board navigate the impact of SB 1588 with our summary of legislative changes, effective dates, what's new, and recommended action items for each new provision. -
FirstService Residential Welcomes Edsall Bluff Association to its Virginia Portfolio
FirstService Residential, the leading residential community management company, started providing full-service property management services to Edsall Bluff Association in Alexandria, Virginia. -
HOA Board Toolkit: 4 Proven Business Strategies
What 4 strategies do successful businesses and boards have in common? Read on to find out. -
HOA Committee Charter Formation FAQ
Get answers to frequently asked questions submitted by board members like you! -
The Leaven Group Selects FirstService Residential to Manage its Latest High-Rise Condominium
The Leaven Group selects FirstService Residential to provide property management and lifestyle services for Solis, a beachfront community being developed in Orange Beach, AL. -
FirstService Residential Expands Residential Property Management Operations
FirstService Residential, North America's leading property management company, announced today that it has expanded its operations with the recent acquisition of Condominium Concepts Management, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. -
FirstService Residential Promotes Todd Beebe, CCAM, to General Manager of Rancho Mission Viejo, Orange County's Newest Master-Planned Mixed-Use Development
Todd Beebe brings more than 15 years of HOA community experience to the community -
Five tips for solving HOA parking problems
Parking is one of the most common challenges for homeowners associations (HOAs). It seems, regardless of the type of community, the same parking situations happen to us all. To help keep misunderstandings and violations to a minimum, follow these five tips to manage your HOA’s parking policy. -
5 Tips to Improve Your Architectural Review Process: HOA Architectural Committee
The art of community architectural review may not seem like a big deal on the surface, but there is more to it than meets the eye. In fact, one of the main reasons community associations are formed is to protect property values and keep the community maintained, harmonious and beautiful. Ensuring high architectural standards is an important part of that. -
FirstService Residential Welcomes New Florida Properties
The company has expanded its portfolio in Florida and will be providing management services to eight new residential communities. See the list! -
Fair Housing Act: Service Animals - A Nail without a Hammer
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! -
A Guide to Prevent Holiday Decorations from Snowballing Out of Control in Association Maintained Communities
No matter what the holiday or celebration may be, your HOA board needs to make sure that residents don’t run amok with their decorating. How can you establish—and enforce—decorating policies without putting a damper on your community’s festive spirit? Here are four tips for letting residents express their holiday creativity while keeping them from going “hog wild.” -
Holiday Decorations Do's and Don’ts: HOA Rules For Holiday Decorations
How to establish decorating policies without being a grinch. Keep spirits bright this season for the whole community! -
Virtual Annual Meetings: New Guidelines for Board Members
What happens if the annual meeting date that is in the by-laws is missed? Can a cooperative or condominium hold a virtual annual meeting? Learn now. -
Establishing effective homeowners association rules and regulations
Homeownership comes with a myriad of benefits, but it also brings a set of responsibilities, particularly when you are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA). The board of directors for the association maintains the integrity and value of a community by establishing HOA regulations that protect resident’s investment as a homeowner. -
FirstService Residential Awarded Management Contract for Sovereign Condominium Association
Sovereign Condominium Association, a well-known, exclusive high-rise community located in Buckhead, Atlanta, has chosen FirstService Residential to serve as their new management partner. -
Brookwood Place Selects FirstService Residential as its Management Partner
FirstService Residential has been selected to provide management services for Brookwood Place, a luxury condominium and townhome community in Atlanta.