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Blood Drive at AMI – Tuesday, May 22, 2012

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:22:31 +0000

Please help support Edward Naegele (father of AMI Accounting Manager Lanie Ellison) in his fight for cancer by donating blood or platelets to the MD Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank. A blood drive will be hosted at the AMI Corporate office on Tuesday, May 22^nd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To sign up please contact Georgene Buenger at 713.984.7209 or gbuenger@amitx.com.

Please review the attached blood donor criteria before scheduling your donation.

Appreciation items and refreshments will be provided for all donors!

Thank you for your support!

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Association Management, Inc. Selected to Manage Cat Hollow Community

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:53:07 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Amber Vermillion, Marketing Manager
Association Management, Inc.
(713) 932-1122 avermillion@amitx.com

Association Management, Inc. Selected to Manage Cat Hollow Community

(April 20, 2012- Austin, TX) – Association Management, Inc. (AMI), a FirstService Residential Management company, was selected by Cat Hollow Community, Inc. to manage its 123 unit condominium community in Round Rock, Texas, effective April 1, 2012. Camille Belcher, PCAM, Director of AMI-Austin Division, will lead her team in creating a seamless transition for Cat Hollow residents and board members.

The Cat Hollow Board of Directors is excited about the positive changes in store for the Cat Hollow community and is looking forward to working with AMI-Austin.

AMI, which has earned a reputation for delivering the highest levels of professional association management services, will provide proactive physical property management, financial responsibility and open communication between Cat Hollow property owners, board members and management, with a goal of enhancing both property values and resident satisfaction.

“We are excited to partner with Cat Hollow and look forward to providing every resident with the outstanding professional and personalized service for which AMI is known,” said AMI CEO David Regenbaum, PCAM.

Association Management, Inc. (AMI) offers a full range of professional residential and commercial association management services to over 260 communities in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio and surrounding areas. Please visit www.amitx.com for more information on AMI services.

Association Management, Inc. (AMI) is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at www.firstservice.com.

I really appreciate all that you and AMI have done! – Sabine on Fifth High Rise in Austin

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:26:38 +0000

I really appreciate all that you and AMI have done! It has been a great privilege working with you all. I feel your team headed by Camille and Brenda and company have done a fantastic job in a very difficult situation over the past few years. We are a better organization and a better high rise due to their level of both expertise and professionalism. Thank you very much! I look forward to working with you again when the opportunity arises.

- Scott S., Board Member at Sabine on Fifth High Rise in Austin

Association Management, Inc. to Provide Management Services to Presidential Glen

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:41:45 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Amber Vermillion, Marketing Manager
Association Management, Inc.
(713) 932-1122 avermillion@amitx.com

Association Management, Inc. to Provide Management Services to Presidential Glen

(April 16, 2012 – Austin, TX) – Association Management, Inc. (AMI), a FirstService Residential Management company, has been chosen by Presidential Glen Master Community, Inc. to deliver professional management services for the 415-acre, 1,600 lot master-planned community under development in Manor, TX. AMI took over management responsibilities on April 1, 2012, with Director of AMI-Austin Division Camille Belcher, PCAM and her team providing services to residents and board members.

“I am delighted that Presidential Glen, the second largest master-planned community in Manor, has placed its trust in AMI to deliver unparalleled professional property management services,” said AMI CEO David Regenbaum, PCAM.

“Our approach for the community will emphasize our commitment to providing the highest level of service to residents, with a goal of increasing both their satisfaction and property values, both now and in the future.”

LGI Homes, builder for Presidential Glen, has become one of the fastest growing homebuilders in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio and commitment to their customers is what drives their success. LGI Homes has made a number one priority to simplify the buying process and stand by our customers every step of the way, so their customers can truly enjoy the realization of owning a home.

Association Management, Inc. to Host Round Table Discussion for Active Adult Community Associations on April 17

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:21:41 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Amber Vermillion – Marketing Manager
Association Management, Inc.
Phone: 713-932-1122, E-Mail: avermillion@amitx.com

Association Management, Inc. to Host Round Table Discussion for Active Adult Community Associations on April 17

(April 5, 2012- Houston, TX) – As new legislative requirements are enacted in Texas, Active Adult community associations are struggling to remain in compliance. To help associations effectively manage these important issues, Association Management, Inc. (AMI), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host a free Round Table discussion for Active Adult Community Associations on April 17 in Houston, TX. This educational event will be presented by AMI CEO David Regenbaum, PCAM.

“AMI’s Round Table discussion is an educational tool designed to help community associations understand and stay in compliance with the ever changing Texas legislation,” said Regenbaum. “As a leader in the marketplace, AMI continues to educate and provide community associations with the solutions and tools they need to manage homeowner concerns and perform their jobs more efficiently and cost-effectively.”

To register for the Round Table or obtain additional information, please contact Amber Vermillion at AMI at (713) 984-7256 or avermillion@amitx.com

Association Management, Inc. (AMI) is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at www.firstservice.com

FS Energy Featured in IMT Report on Energy Disclosure and Job Creation

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:18:40 +0000

FirstService Energy is prominently featured in an important new energy report just released by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), a Washington, DC-based not-for-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency, green building and environmental protection in the U.S. and abroad.

The report, Energy Disclosure and the New Frontier for American Jobs, profiles business leaders in the emerging field of building energy management who are implementing groundbreaking new techniques for energy disclosure, which in turn, is creating skilled, export-proof jobs in cities across the U.S.

The report includes a case study describing how FS Energy developed an innovative building energy rating and disclosure scorecard, called the Building Energy Rating Guide (BERG), to benchmark and track energy usage and costs. After applying this innovative initiative to over 400 FirstService-managed properties in New York City, FS Energy discovered that energy usage and costs were significantly reduced, while client demand for greater energy efficiency increased.

Free “Collections and Foreclosures” Seminar for Community Associations on April 18

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:07:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Amber Vermillion – Marketing Manager
Association Management, Inc.
Phone: 713-932-1122, E-Mail: avermillion@amitx.com

Association Management, Inc. to Host Free “Collections and Foreclosures” Seminar for Community Associations on April 18

(March 27, 2012- Houston, TX) – Community associations across the U.S. continue to struggle with major financial challenges stemming from the mortgage foreclosure crisis and economic downturn. To help associations effectively manage these important issues, Association Management, Inc. (AMI), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host “Collections and Foreclosures: How to Comply with the New Texas Legislative Requirement” on April 18, 2012 in Houston, TX.

The free educational seminar will be presented by Attorney Brady Ortego of RobertsMarkel, a law firm which specializes in assisting and representing property owners associations and developers.

According to a recent Community Associations Institute (CAI) survey, approximately 25% of community managers reported vacancy rates greater than 5% as a direct result of foreclosure. Uncollected assessments from vacant homes place added financial strain on the remaining homeowners, as well as on community associations, which rely on assessments to fund essential services and amenities such as landscaping, utilities, trash pickup, road and building maintenance, swimming pools and playgrounds.

AMI’s upcoming Collections and Foreclosures seminar will outline proven steps that community associations can take to effectively manage foreclosure-induced budgetary shortfalls while remaining in compliance with new Texas legislative requirements.

“This important seminar is a mission critical tool designed to help community associations proactively address the growing challenges of foreclosure in their communities,” said David Regenbaum, CEO of AMI. “As a leader in the marketplace, AMI continues to educate and provide community associations with the solutions and tools they need to manage homeowner concerns and perform their jobs more efficiently and cost-effectively.”

To register for this free seminar or obtain additional information, please contact Amber Vermillion at AMI at (713) 932-1122 or avermillion@amitx.com

Association Management, Inc. (AMI) is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at www.firstservice.com.

Sources: Survey information is courtesy of Community Associations Institute. Learn more at www.caionline.org.

Association Management, Inc. to Host Free “Collections and Foreclosures” Seminar Community Associations on April 12

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:07:04 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Amber Vermillion – Marketing Manager
Association Management, Inc.
Phone: 713-932-1122, E-Mail: avermillion@amitx.com

Association Management, Inc. to Host Free “Collections and Foreclosures” Seminar for Community Associations on April 12

(March 6, 2012- Houston, TX) – Community associations across the U.S. continue to struggle with major financial challenges stemming from the mortgage foreclosure crisis and economic downturn. To help associations effectively manage these important issues, Association Management, Inc. (AMI), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host “Collections and Foreclosures: How to Comply with the New Texas Legislative Requirement” on April 12, 2012 in The Woodlands, Texas.

The free educational seminar will be presented by Attorneys Roy Hailey and Brad Kitchens of Butler | Hailey, which specializes in assisting and representing property owners associations and developers.

To register for the seminar or obtain additional information, please contact Amber Vermillion at AMI at (713) 932-1122 or avermillion@amitx.com

Association Management, Inc. (AMI) offers a full range of professional residential and commercial association management services to over 260 communities in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio and surrounding areas. Please visit www.amitx.com for more information on AMI services.

Association Management, Inc. (AMI) is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at www.firstservice.com.

Sources: Survey information is courtesy of Community Associations Institute. Learn more at www.caionline.org.

Fieldstone selects AMI for Community Association Management Services

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:20:11 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

Media Contact:
Amber Vermillion – Marketing Manager
Association Management, Inc.
Phone: 713-932-1122, E-Mail: avermillion@amitx.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fieldstone selects AMI for Community Association Management Services

(February 29, 2012- Houston, TX) – Fieldstone (Houston) ASLI VI, L.L.L.P. has selected Association Management, Inc. (AMI), a FirstService Residential Management company, to serve the 330 single-family home community in Richmond, Texas. AMI will assume management responsibilities on April 1, 2012 and create a seamless transition for residents and Board Members by bringing more than 33 years of community management experience.

“AMI’s approach to providing management services for Fieldstone emphasizes service to the residents, enhancement of property values, financial responsibility, pro-active physical property management and maintaining open lines of communication between the property owners, the Board and management,” stated AMI CEO David Regenbaum, PCAM.

Fieldstone is a beautiful 390-acre master planned community in Richmond, Texas that unites small town charm and big city conveniences nearby. The Fort Bend County community offers residents numerous parks, integrated walking trails, a recreation center with splash pool, and close proximity to shopping, dining and entertainment.

Founded in 1979, Association Management, Inc. (AMI) offers a full range of professional residential and commercial community association management services to over 260 communities in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio and surrounding areas. Please visit www.amitx.com for more information.

Association Management, Inc. (AMI) is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FSR is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at www.firstservice.com.

What are governing documents and how do I find them?

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:54:06 +0000

The “Governing Documents” for your association are the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (or Declaration of Condominium) plus any Rules and Regulations, Resolutions or guidelines that have been established by your association.

You received a copy at, or prior to, closing on your home. If you need another set, it is available through your association and/or its managing agent. Your Governing Documents are recorded instruments so they are also available through the County in which your Association is located.

Please see our FAQs