3 Major Laws Changing Texas HOAs and COAs
With another legislative session is in the books, you're probably wondering which laws impact your community. See this summary of the most recent HOA-related laws and changes to expect.
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Social Committee Ideas for Any Budget
Looking for ways to bring your community's residents together? Good news: you don't need a huge budget. Try these 5 tips from real lifestyle managers.
Speech Introducing Candidate for Lt. Governor of KY
Written for a political event in Lexington, KY, this was the introduction speech welcoming the candidate for Lt. Governor of Kentucky (delivered by CMO of Forcht Group, Eddie Woodruff).
How to Set Up EV Charging Stations in Texas High-Rises
With over 200,000 electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the Lone Star State, it’s clear that more Texans are opting for greener travel. Use this guide to make your high-rise property EV-friendly.
Guide: Manage Package Overload at Your Texas Association
It may get worse during the holidays, but online shopping has no season. The more residents order, the more mail your HOA/COA staff must safeguard. Follow this guide to solve package pile-up headaches for good!
Social Media Response Examples for HOAs and COAs
Half the battle of running a community's social media page is knowing how to respond. Here's how to identify and reply to each social media personality type.
Fraud Prevention: Red Flags Roadmap
Whether it's an HOA or any other organization that has fiduciary duties, there's always a level of risk. Look out for the red flags outlined on this infographic to protect everyone involved.
Corporate Transparency Act: Here's What Board Members Should Know
Legal expert Leah Burton weighs in on how the anticipated Corporate Transparency Act affects HOA and COA board members in Texas. See her outline steps to comply before the deadline in the webinar.
Guide for Stress-Free Holiday Event Planning
Hosting some holiday cheer this year? Whether you're planning for a small group or whole community, see this quick guide for keeping spirits bright at your event from beginning to end.
What Is Cyber Liability Insurance and Do I Need It?
Cyber liability insurance provides barrier against the ever-changing landscape of cybercrime. This article explores steps communities (and anyone) can take to protect their most valuable data.
10 Ways to Prevent Wildfires in a Texas Drought
Dealing with drought means warding off wildfires. Here's how to safely prevent wildfires during a drought in Texas.
Social Media Policy Checklist
If your organization has designated owners of your social media presence, it should also have a social media policy. See this quick list of policy essentials that will help get you started.
How to Hold Open Meetings in Your Association
Explore steps to hold a structured, productive, and (dare I say) enjoyable meeting that builds trust between board members and residents.
From Board Conflict to Board Alignment: 4 Tips for Texas HOAs
Board conflict is bound to happen in an HOA, but how does that impact residents? Here are 4 tips on how to align as a board to benefit the whole community.
8-Step-No-Regrets Guide to Better Bidding
Transitioning to new HOA or COA management? See these 8 steps to ensure a seamless switch and take the challenge out of change.
Getting Great Volunteers for Your Texas Association
Rallying the right volunteers starts with the committees themselves. Let's look at the different types of committees in Texas HOAs and COAs and discuss the best ways to recruit residents.
Site Page: Austin Property Management
Top performing market page out of all Texas market pages with a 99% boost in SEO during the time I managed it; I optimized page with hyper-localized copy and keywords specific to the Austin area.
ACC Committee Guidelines for Better Curb Appeal in Texas
Since an ACC makes decisions that affect its HOAs' curb appeal, let's talk about committee members’ responsibilities and items that should be on every architectural review checklist.
Guide: Action Items to Make Your Property EV-Friendly
With a growing number of electric vehicles filling up parking garages all over Texas, now is the time to make your property EV-friendly. See this guide for a list of action items to get started today.
Best Communication Tools for Board Members
See the four most effective communication tools for HOA board members in Texas. This list also covers the best ways to use each and keep residents are in the loop.
Guide for Surviving Severe Weather in Texas
What's the difference between a watch and a warning? What emergency supplies should I have on hand? Find out in this complete severe weather guide for Texas homeowner/condo owner associations.
Partnership with Del Webb at Union Park
FirstService Residential officially partners with Del Webb at Union Park, a 55+ active adult community in Little Elm, TX.
DAMPA Students & Nashville Producers Team Up to “Heal The World”
The student ensemble at Dallas Academy of Music and Performing Arts (DAMPA) joined Nashville producers to release a cover of "Heal the World." Proceeds benefit Hurricane Harvey victims.
Forcht Bank to Help with Historical Rabbit Hash Restoration
Forcht Bank will match donations made at their banking location in Burlington, KY to help restore Rabbit Hash General Store, a historic site beloved by locals and visitors from all across the country.
New Management: Preston Tower Condos HOA
Preston Tower Condos HOA now partners with FirstService Residential Texas. The FirstService team will provide full management services to the luxury Dallas high-rise.
My Favorite Things Goes Red for Women as Special Sponsor
My Favorite Things (MFT) gift and furniture shop will be supporting the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Experience as an official “Red Couch Sponsor.”