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Effective vendor management
Effective vendor management for community associations
Oct 16, 2024
Vendor management is an important aspect of community association board business. From selecting the right vendors, to maintaining those important relationships, find out how your board can be effective in vendor management.
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Effective communication for community engagement
Effective communication for community engagement
May 06, 2024
Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your HOA board do to ensure effective communication?
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The Corporate Transparency Act: 6 things boards members need to know
The Corporate Transparency Act: 6 things board members need to know
Apr 30, 2024
Although there are mixed opinions about whether the CTA applies to condo and HOAs, FirstService Residential is proactively assisting board members serving condo and HOAs in understanding and navigating this act.
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Pet policies for community associations
Setting sensible pet policies for your community association: What you need to know
Mar 13, 2024
Pets are often a welcome addition to a community association, however they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you ensure all of your human and pet residents live in harmony? Sensible pet policies!
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Association policy enforcement
Five Tips for successful association policy enforcement
Feb 26, 2024
Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the association rules are being followed. Learn how your HOA board can enforce policies in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.
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HOA budget planning
Creating HOA budgets: What to consider
Dec 13, 2023
Creating an efficient budget for your HOA can be a challenge. Advanced preparation is critical to making your budget a valuable financial tool for the success of your community. So, what do you need to consider?
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HOA holiday decor policies
Four ways to set decoration policies for your HOA without being a grinch
Nov 20, 2023
The holiday season is upon us, and nothing puts you in a festive like pulling your holiday decorations out of storage. Many people derive a sense of community and comfort from seeing familiar decorations at the same time each year.
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HOA preventive maintenance planning
Have your HOA ready for all seasons with preventive maintenance
Nov 13, 2023
Having an integrated plan is the key to proactively addressing your property's maintenance needs. Here are six things you need to do for an effective preventive maintenance plan.
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Active adult couple stretching outside, facing forward and smiling
Preventing issues in your HOA when snowbirds fly the coop
Nov 08, 2023
As Minnesotans anticipate spending the winter months knee-deep in snow, it's likely that some residents in your homeowners association (HOA) are anticipating spending their winter in a warmer climate.
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Effects of cold weather on pipes
Avoiding the effects of cold weather on your pipes
Nov 03, 2023
Burst heating pipes are an unwanted but common occurrence during colder weather. The damage caused by the endless supply of water can be significant. Learn how to avoid a big headache and prevent pipes from freezing.