FirstService Corporation reports news about a North American property services business built around two service platforms: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. FirstService Residential announcements commonly cover new residential community management assignments, high-rise and homeowners association portfolios, developer and builder services, customer-care programs, and regional leadership updates.
FirstService news also includes quarterly operating results, cash dividend declarations on its common shares, and corporate updates tied to its property services model. FirstService Brands provides essential property services to residential and commercial customers through company-owned operations and franchise systems, including brands such as California Closets, Paul Davis Restoration, CertaPro Painters, Floor Coverings International, and Pillar to Post Home Inspectors.
FirstService Residential (FSV) has been selected to provide full-service property management services for Scarlett Place Condominium in Baltimore. The residential high-rise overlooks the Inner Harbor near Harbor East and Little Italy. The selection adds Scarlett Place to the company's managed communities.
FirstService (FSV) subsidiary FirstService Residential celebrated the Forbes Travel Guide VERIFIED Luxury Residences recognition earned by its managed Dallas community, Residences at the Stoneleigh. Residents, board members and the management team gathered to receive a commemorative plaque. The designation followed verification of the community's service culture, operational practices and resident experience against the program's standards.
FirstService Residential (FSV) has partnered with Seaward Development to manage Mira Mar Sarasota, a luxury residential redevelopment in downtown Sarasota.
The engagement covers full-service property management as well as lifestyle and amenities management. FirstService Residential will support the community from its earliest stages and throughout its long-term operation. The development comprises 70 residences in two 18-story towers on South Palm Avenue.
FirstService Residential (FSV) has been selected to provide full-service property management for The Highlands Community Association in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.
The association's board selected the company after a search for a management partner. The engagement expands FirstService Residential's community management business in Pennsylvania.
FirstService (FSV) subsidiary FirstService Residential joined residents and board members to celebrate ALINA Residences receiving its Forbes Travel Guide VERIFIED Luxury Residences plaque.
The Boca Raton property, managed by FirstService Residential, earned the designation after an evaluation of its service culture, operational practices and resident experience against the program's standards. FirstService Residential manages seven Forbes VERIFIED Luxury Residences and is expanding its Service Excellence program across hundreds of high-rise communities. The program was developed through a collaboration with Atelier CX, Forbes Travel Guide's consulting division.
FirstService (FSV) subsidiary FirstService Residential celebrated PIER 4 Residences' Forbes Travel Guide VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation at a plaque dedication ceremony. Residents, board members and the management team gathered at the Boston Harbor community to mark the recognition.
PIER 4 earned the designation following a verification process evaluating its service culture, operational practices and resident experience against the program's standards. FirstService Residential manages the property and collaborates with Atelier CX, Forbes Travel Guide's consulting division, on a brand-wide Service Excellence program.
FirstService Residential (FSV) and its FirstService Development Advisors division released national research examining how community design and amenities influence homebuyers. Conducted by ProMatura Group, the survey covered 1,600 residents across six master-planned communities in Florida, California, Virginia and Texas, with average homeownership of 7.8 years.
Community design drove purchase decisions at 46%, while amenities led the choice to stay at 49%. In the amenity-rich communities analyzed, homes sold for up to 46.1% more than comparable homes outside the community, and land values improved by 20.6% to 28.6%. Developers invested an additional $15,000 to $27,000 per home.
FirstService (FSV) subsidiary FirstService Residential joined residents and board members at The Jade Signature to celebrate its Forbes Travel Guide designation. The Sunny Isles Beach condominium presented its VERIFIED Luxury Residences plaque after an evaluation of service culture, operational practices and resident experience.
FirstService Residential (FSV) manages Residences by Armani/Casa Miami, which celebrated its Forbes Travel Guide VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation. The property earned the recognition after a verification process evaluated its service culture, operational practices and resident experience against the program's standards. Residents, board members and management attended the celebration, which included a plaque dedication and recognition pins for associates.
FirstService Residential (FSV) began managing Ironwood Crossing Homeowners Association in San Tan Valley on September 1 with an on-site team. The master-planned community has 2,147 residences, and the team includes a community manager, assistant manager and lifestyle staff.
The association gains access to the company's operational and community management resources, along with specialized financial solutions and guidance through FirstService Financial. FirstService Residential plans to work with the board on community operations, resident support and future planning.