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Part 1: Electric Cars and Charging Stations – Is Your Pennsylvania Community Association Ready?
Jun 17, 2016
Within the past five years, nearly half a million cars in the United States have been able to drive past gas stations – and it is not because they have always had a full tank of gas. It is a result of the influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that have been purchased in this country since December 2010, when the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt – the first mass-market PEVs – rolled out and made their stylish debut.
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How a FirstService Residential High-Rise Prepares for the Papal Visit
Jul 21, 2015
With the Papal Visit swiftly approaching, many Philadelphia area high-rises are preparing for managing security concerns while keeping residents comfortable. Read more about how residents and area buildings may be affected and how FirstService Residential’s Chuck Homler is preparing Cityview Condominiums.
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The Risks and Rewards of Short Term Rentals During the Papal Visit, Democratic National Convention, and other Big Events.
Jul 14, 2015
Philadelphia will soon play host to extremely important upcoming events such as the World Meeting of Families, the Papal visit, and the 2016 Democratic National Convention. With various news outlets reporting that residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs may be able to cash in by renting extra rooms, or their entire homes, to the throngs of people flocking to city for these events, homeowners associations brace for short-term rentals problems.
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Michael Mendillo, Regional President of FirstService Residential, Mid-Atlantic, Inspires William Patterson University
Apr 09, 2015
Michael Mendillo, president of FirstService Residential's Mid-Atlantic region, returned to William Patterson University, his alma mater, to inspire students with real-life lessons about leadership and success.
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Tis the Season…Will Your Holiday Packages Arrive Safely and on Time?
Dec 12, 2014
Many people shop online to get that perfect gift for our loved one, while saving both time and money. But do you always feel confident that nothing will go wrong with your delivery? If not, there are ways you can feel more secure.
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Five Steps Toward Increasing a Volunteer Spirit in Your Community
Oct 28, 2014
The best communities thrive due to the efforts and talents of their volunteer leaders.
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Qualities That the Best Property Managers Share
Oct 13, 2014
A pleasant personality and the ability to communicate effectively to residents and vendors are basic skills that a board would anticipate a good community manager would have. Do you know what other factors you should be looking for in the best community managers?
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12 Qualities that Make a Great Property Management Company
12 Qualities that Make a Great Property Management Company
Jun 18, 2014
When choosing the right property management company for your community, you will be asking a variety of questions to assess whether the company or manager is the best choice to respond to the needs of your board and your residents.
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FirstService Residential Executive Discusses Offbeat Second Home Investment Locations and Trends
Jul 10, 2013
While exclusive communities like the Hamptons or Malibu will always be attractive locations for affluent vacation home buyers, several new trends are emerging in the growing second home market.
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Good Management – The Key to Active Adult Community Success
Good Management – The Key to Active Adult Community Success
Jun 07, 2013
Today’s active adult communities are growing in popularity in New Jersey and across the country, spurred in great part by the maturing U.S. population. As interest in activity-rich, amenity-driven lifestyles increases for the 55-plus group, existing age-restricted communities are working hard to adapt their facilities and programming in order to compete in the changing marketplace. At the same time, developers and builders are searching for the best strategies to make new ventures stand out from the crowd.