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Eight community event ideas to engage your residents
Mar 20, 2023
For many people, one of the reasons for joining a homeowner association is to have access to community events and resident lifestyle programs.
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What does a community association secretary of the board do?
What does a community association secretary of the board do?
Mar 08, 2023
Every board of directors, whether for a Fortune 500 company or your community association, needs a great secretary. The secretary is responsible for maintaining those records accurately, including meeting minutes, bylaws and membership records.
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The basics of community pool insurance: what you need to know
The basics of community pool insurance: what you need to know
Mar 08, 2023
Swimming pools are one of the most common, and most desirable, amenities in communities. Making sure to have proper community pool insurance coverage.
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What is an HOA? FAQs about Homeowner Associations
Feb 24, 2023
The prevalence of homeowner associations (HOAs) has been steadily increasing, with over 53 percent of current homeowners in the United States living in HOAs and 82.4 percent of newly constructed homes sold in 2021 being part of a homeowners association.
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Myrtle Beach resort avoids evacuation with FirstService Residential partnership
Myrtle Beach resort avoids evacuation with FirstService Residential partnership
Feb 23, 2023
Residents of the Resort A building in Myrtle Beach breathed a collective sigh of relief recently when their condo association partnered with FirstService Residential and was able to avoid an emergency evacuation for recent hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
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6 Best Practices for Your HOA Board Meeting
6 Best practices for your HOA board meeting
Feb 13, 2023
Regardless of how you feel about them, board meetings are more than just something your community association chooses to do. They are something your community association must do. Board meetings are crucial to the governance of your community association. If they aren't run effectively, chances are your association won't function well either.
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55 and Older Communities: Are They for You?
55 and older communities: are they for you?
Feb 13, 2023
55 and older communities are on the rise as Baby Boomers and Generation X enters their retirement age. And with changing cultural nuances, studies show that seniors today are much more independent and savvier than previous generations.
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Swimming Pool Safety: 6 Things Your Association Should Do
Swimming pool safety: 6 things your association should do
Feb 03, 2023
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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Understanding Community Financials & How to Strengthen Them
Jan 25, 2023
One of the most important things to consider when analyzing a homeowner’s association (HOA) is the current standing of the community's financials.
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Is High Rise Apartment Living For You?
Jan 13, 2023
When determining if a high-rise apartment is for you, you may need to consider a few key items, such as height, location, amenity offerings, and leasing options, to name a few.
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5 Key Differences Between Condos and Apartments
Jan 13, 2023
Deciding between living in a condominium or an apartment can be daunting - but with the right information, finding your perfect property is simple!
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4 Things to Ask When Hiring a Property Management Vendor
Hiring HOA Vendors? Legal Issues to Consider
Jan 12, 2023
Your Board of Directors oversees the many day-to-day tasks required to operate and maintain your community… but they can’t do it alone. Over the course of the year, your homeowners association will hire vendors to provide a variety of services to keep your community running smoothly, such as exterior painting, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, tree trimming, equipment repair, exterminating, pool maintenance, street repair, and more. And then there are capital improvements, unforeseen events or emergency repairs — yeah, you’ll need vendors to take care of those, too.