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FirstService Residential Community Association Manager of the Year, Pat Bialek
Patricia Bialek Receives Community Manager of the Year Award
Nov 24, 2014
Pat Bialek, VP Property Management, was named Community Association Manager of the Year at the Excellence Awards and Winter Gala hosted by the Community Associations Institute (CAI), Illinois Chapter. As the first-ever winner of this prestigious award, Pat was recognized for her exemplary knowledge, ethics, professionalism and skills in financial, administrative and facilities management.
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To Self-Manage or Not? How to Get the Best Property Management Service
Nov 13, 2014
How can I get the best service for my property? That’s a question community associations wrestle with regularly. Some self-managed community associations believe they can’t afford to hire a professional property management company to manage and maintain their community’s operations, assets, finances, common areas and other day-to-day activities.
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Four Ways Illinois Condos/Co-ops and HOAs Can Save Money on Energy Bills with the Best Property Management Services
Nov 05, 2014
Energy conservation and managing HOA community environmental footprints are crucial, but board members have a responsibility to homeowners to exercise financial prudence and proactively seek ways to manage rising costs.
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Condo Lifestyles article on FirstService Residential property, Lake Point Towers
Lake Point Tower Featured in CondoLifestyles
Sep 29, 2014
CondoLifestyles magazine published an article on Lake Point Tower highlighting the many property enhancements and improvements which have elevated the iconic high-rise to remain competitive with newly constructed communities.
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Crisis Management in Multifamily Condo, HOA and Co-op Communities
Jan 01, 0001
Unfortunately, crises can occur anywhere. That’s why it is so important for Associations to have an emergency response plan in place. Is your association prepared to handle disruptive or violent incidents? Read more on how to prepare for the worst-case scenario.