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5 Reasons Board Members Go Back to School
Jan 08, 2020
You’ve just been elected to your HOA or condo association board. Congratulations! Now you can celebrate...with some time back in the classroom.
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10 Steps on How to Plan a Successful Community Event
Oct 28, 2019
You’re planning an event for your homeowner (HOA) or community association. Congratulations! After the initial excitement comes growing panic, right? Well, not necessarily.
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Slow and Steady: 5 Surprising Benefits of Raising Dues
Sep 17, 2019
It’s that time of year again – budget season is upon us. You know the steps to creating your budget, but what drives your process?
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Annual Meetings and HOA Special Meeting Notice: FAQs for Homeowners Associations and Shareholders
Sep 16, 2019
Annual and special meetings can have their own set of rules and needs. Read on to learn more about these two important types of meetings for your HOA or condo association board.
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What Is An HOA Fee? And What Does Your HOA Fee Cover?
Aug 13, 2019
Congratulations! You just bought a new home and it’s perfect for your family – just the right size, condition, location and neighborhood to meet your needs. Your new home is part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), which means you will pay HOA fees. What is an HOA fee? What do they pay for?
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Swimming Pool Safety: 6 Things Your Association Should Do
Jun 14, 2019
Summertime is swim time, and for the most part, it’s a plunge into carefree fun. But without the right swimming pool safety practices, your residents and association could be at risk.
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See What Our Clients and Vendors Are Saying
What Our Clients and Vendors Are Saying
May 16, 2019
Finding a property management company to partner with your board isn’t easy. Find out how we can help you.
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5 Steps to the Best Reserve Study Firm
May 13, 2019
In our guide to capital improvements , reserve studies and their relationship to capital improvements and preventive maintenance were discussed at length.
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FirstService Residential – Be Part of a First-Class Team
May 09, 2019
Why should you choose to work at FirstService Residential? Maybe it’s because we’re the leading property management company in North America.
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6 Tips to Help Your Residents Protect Your Community During Summer Vacation
May 01, 2019
Summer is a great time to hit the road! Travelers will be taking advantage of the warm weather to go to beaches, campsites, on cruises and more. Learn how to protect your home and preserve your peace of mind while you're away.
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Find out how FirstService Residential Exceeds Customer Expectations
FirstService Residential Exceeds Customer Expectations Every Day
Apr 23, 2019
Service from a property management company can mean differerent things to different people. So how does FirstService Residential continually deliver exceptional customer service to the communities it manages?
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What do HOA Board Members Really Want? 7 Top Service Issues
Mar 15, 2019
Whether you're on the board of a high-rise or community association. you want to hire a property management company that will provide the best service for their community. What does that really mean?