-
Cut Costs and Save Money to Help Your Budget - FirstService Residential
Keeping Your Budget Healthy in the Age of COVID-19
Jul 05, 2020
-
Photo of two children wearing bunny ears smiling and peering over a counter.
Socially Distant Celebration During COVID-19
Jun 24, 2020
Learn how community members are making a difference in their communities with socially distant celebrations during COVID-19 spring holidays.
-
Photo of a woman and her son doing a virtual workout in their home.
COVID-19: Making Virtual Connections in Crisis
May 27, 2020
Learn how associates, residents and board members are making a difference in their communities with interactive online activities, during COVID-19.
-
Photo of a woman wearing a mask receiving a grocery delivery at their home.
“Be Genuinely Helpful”: Giving Back to Our Communities
May 20, 2020
Learn how associates and residents are making a difference in their communities, providing grocery delivery and food delivery, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Photo of an elderly couple reading over a community emergency preparedness plan.
Updating Your Community Emergency Preparedness Plan for Pandemics
May 18, 2020
In the past, when planning for emergencies, a global pandemic was likely not on your list. While most board members did not anticipate a pandemic as something that needed a plan before COVID-19, it's now clear that communities need to develop a plan to address this and any future pandemics. Read on to learn how to build a community emergency preparedness plan with a possible resurgence of coronavirus and other potential pandemics in mind.
-
A photo of a variety of diy face marks with cartoon dogs on the fabric.
Making a Difference One Face Mask at a Time
May 14, 2020
Learn how associates, residents and board members are making a difference in their communities, one face mask at a time, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Photo of a gloved hand wiping down a handrail in one of the condo common areas.
Keeping HOA and Condo Common Areas Clean During the Coronavirus Pandemic
May 08, 2020
During these unprecedented times, residents are spending the majority of their time at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect themselves and their loved ones from infection. One of their primary contact points with the outside world is in your HOA or condo common areas, where they can be at risk of contact with lingering coronavirus or even spread existing virus to other areas of the property. Read on for a comprehensive list of places to clean and how to clean them.
-
Photo of a woman in an active lifestyle community doing yoga in front of a laptop.
Virtual Programs for Healthy and Happy Active Lifestyle Communities
May 06, 2020
Chances are, you joined the board at your HOA or condo because you’re extremely passionate about the community and want to improve the experience of the other residents within it. Part of adding value to residents in your community is offering classes and programs for them to participate in to get to know their neighbors and offer opportunities for them to stay happy and healthy. Read on to find some suggestions for great virtual programs for communities like yours.
-
Cleaning person with a bucket and cleaning materials
Your HOA Board and Coronavirus: 5 Questions to Discuss
Mar 23, 2020
When a disaster or unexpected crisis occurs, what is your board’s responsibility? As associations face the emerging outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), it is important to consider the decisions you’re making as a board to ensure that you are keeping your community’s best interest in mind.
-
Wash hands frequently or use hand sanitizer if possible
4 Ways to Keep Your Community or High-Rise Safe and Clean
Mar 17, 2020
You love your managed community or high-rise building! But obviously, living in proximity to other people can come with challenges, especially during cold and flu season. As a board member, you want to help keep your residents healthy and your community running smoothly. Read on to learn 4 ways to do that.
-
What Your Community Association Needs to Know About Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Planning: Keeping Calm in a Crisis
Mar 15, 2020
No board ever wants to find itself in the midst of an emergency, but they happen. Whether you face an outbreak of illness, an earthquake, a hurricane, a fire, the impact of any devastating event can be minimized by good emergency preparedness planning.
-
online board meetings
Going Virtual: HOA & COA Web Conferencing
Feb 04, 2020
Given the unprecedented practice of "social distancing," now may be the best time to find the right video conferencing platform for your association.