FirstService Residential's 2026 BENCHMARK High-Rise Report Finds Insurance Relief and Rising Reserve Contributions Reshaping High-Rise Budgets
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FirstService Residential (NASDAQ: FSV) released its 2026 BENCHMARK High-Rise report, analyzing operating costs and budget trends for nearly 1,500 high-rise buildings across 22 U.S. and Canadian markets. The study highlights increased reserve funding driven by updated reserve studies, aging infrastructure and rising construction costs, alongside improving insurance conditions in several markets, including premium reductions in South Florida. The report also introduces The High-Rise Standard framework, developed in part with ATELIER CX of Forbes Travel Guide, connecting operational excellence, hospitality-focused service and eligibility for Forbes Travel Guide’s VERIFIED Luxury Residences designation.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | Earnings results | Positive | -7.4% | Revenue and adjusted earnings growth accompanied by a -7.41% 24-hour reaction |
| Jul 09 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | +0.6% | Company scheduled second-quarter results release and conference call |
| Jul 08 | Leadership promotion | Positive | -2.2% | Mark Hamiter promotion was followed by a -2.24% 24-hour reaction |
| Jul 06 | Risk management launch | Positive | -0.8% | Resilience First launch was followed by a -0.75% 24-hour reaction |
| Jul 01 | Leadership promotion | Positive | +0.7% | David Readinger promotion was followed by a 0.67% 24-hour reaction |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive or operational announcements produced mixed outcomes, including a -7.41% reaction to the latest earnings release.
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Analysis of nearly 1,500 high-rise buildings across 22 North American markets reveals how reserve funding, insurance conditions, and operating costs are reshaping high-rise budgets.
DANIA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstService Residential,
The report finds that reserve funding has become a defining theme across nearly every market, as updated reserve studies, aging infrastructure, and rising construction costs push boards toward higher contributions and more proactive capital planning. At the same time, insurance conditions are improving in several high-rise markets. In
Beyond reserve funding and insurance, the report tracks cost drivers across more than a dozen categories, including elevators, fire protection, energy and sustainability, waste management, and technology. It also includes market-by-market expense guides covering major metro areas from
"Board members are everyday heroes tasked with making complex decisions on behalf of their communities, and budgeting is where that responsibility often starts," said David Diestel, CEO of FirstService Residential. "This year's BENCHMARK High-Rise report provides boards with real budget information to support stronger reserve planning, long-term investments, and informed decision-making while helping them balance financial priorities with residents' evolving expectations for service and community experience."
This year's edition also introduces The High-Rise StandardSM, FirstService Residential's framework for pairing strong day-to-day operations with a hospitality-driven approach to service. A significant component of the program centered in hospitality training was developed in collaboration with ATELIER CX, the consulting division of Forbes Travel Guide and provides a path for select properties to pursue Forbes Travel Guide's VERIFIED™ Luxury Residences designation, which seven FirstService Residential-managed buildings recently earned.
"Everything we do is centered on improving how residents live and interact with their community," said Robert Smith, president, South Region at FirstService Residential. "The High-Rise Standard gives every property a consistent foundation built on excellence, while allowing boards and developers to shape an individual experience that reflects what makes their building unique."
Click here for more information about BENCHMARK and to download a complimentary copy of the report.
About FirstService Residential
FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident.
Leveraging unique expertise and scale, FirstService serves its clients with proven solutions and a service-first philosophy. Residents can count on 24/7 customer care and tailored lifestyle programming, amenity activation, and technology for their community's specific needs. Market-leading programs with FirstService Financial, FirstService Energy, and special districts teams deliver additional levels of support.
Boards and developers select FirstService Residential to realize their vision and drive positive change for residents in the communities in their trusted care.
FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: FSV), a North American leader in providing essential property services to a wide range of residential and commercial clients.
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