Community association boards can take steps to improve their chances of securing better premiums by using some simple yet practical insurance bidding strategies. During a recent CAI webinar, insurance professionals outlined several relatively easy steps boards can take to save money and protect homeowners’ investments when seeking insurance policy renewals in a hard market. The post The art of insurance bidding: Practical strategies help navigate a hard market appeared first on Ungated: ...| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Governance in community associations is complex, with many potential blind spots that can lead to serious challenges.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are designed to create well-maintained, harmonious communities; however, what happens when one or more board members make that difficult? Whether the issue is overreach, unresponsiveness, or outright hostility, homeowners often find themselves frustrated with how to handle conflicts. At Kuester Management Group, we’ve seen firsthand how board of director dynamics can make […]| Kuester Management
Community associations create stable, well-managed neighborhoods where families invest, connect, and thrive. A Florida legislator’s recent call to ban homeowners associations is, respectfully, a solution in search of a problem and would cause needless disruption for millions of Floridians. The post Facts over headlines: CAI responds to calls to ban Florida HOAs appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Less than three months ago, I wrote about the tragic shooting targeting legislators in Minnesota. A senseless act that killed two people and injured two others. This week, we are once again grieving after the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a public event on a Utah college campus. His death forever changes the lives of […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
Community associations create stable, well-managed neighborhoods where families invest, connect, and thrive. A Florida legislator’s recent call to ban homeowners associations is, respectfully, a solution in search of a problem and would cause needless disruption for millions of Floridians. Florida thrives because neighbors choose to work together. This week, I’ve given a half–dozen interviews with media across the Sunshine State to keep the conversation grounded in facts. […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
August marks National Civility Month and offers an ideal opportunity to reflect on the importance of respectful dialogue. Civility is especially important in community associations where challenging conversations may be unavoidable. Recent findings from the Polarization Research Lab highlight a growing need for civility. Its studies show polarization not only divides us but also may compromise trust and cooperation within communities.| CAI Advocacy Blog
For many homeowners, joining their association board may seem like an obligation rather than an opportunity. However, it can be transformative both personally and for the broader community. As a long-time board member, I know our community’s strength begins with individual volunteers. The post Getting involved: The power of community leadership appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Even the most effective communicators face conflict, but experts have several strategies to resolve most difficult conversations.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI’s Member Service Center takes pride in ensuring everyone gets the information they need. But we need your help.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Having a crisis communication plan in place before an incident happens is essential for managing the situation effectively.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Effective communication is a core skill that can help smooth the path for community association board members, managers, and residents.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Communities thrive thanks to volunteer leadership. Let's celebrate our volunteers and recognize the importance of fiduciary duty.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
A community garden project at a condominium association in Wynnewood, Pa., is revitalizing the community in more ways than one.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association managers can help guide board members and residents through applications for green technologies.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI legislative action committees monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each volunteer committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from community association business partners. With all 50 states in session in 2025, CAI LACs host advocacy and fly-in days with state legislators […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
Community association boards can use simple methods to protect sensitive data from cyber crime and breaches.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association leaders are emphasizing the importance of physical and mental wellness in the battle over workplace stress.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
This year, let's engage in a health and wellness conversation. What if we focused our efforts around the good of community associations?| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Mentorship can make for exceptional managers, carrying them through the toughest of times and helping them thrive in community associations.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is dedicated to advocating for legislation that improves the governance and sustainability of community associations. As 2025 approaches, CAI’s state government affairs efforts remain member-driven, focused on refining state policy outcomes to strengthen the community association housing model. To effectively shape CAI’s 2025 legislative agenda, the Government and Public Affairs […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
The CAI Heartland Chapter and the CAI Missouri LAC filed a lawsuit in August challenging a "chicken law" impacting Missouri communities.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Strategic planning establishes a roadmap in a changing environment, allowing new board members to play from the same sheet of music.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Learn strategies for hosting memorable experiences, nurturing belonging and empowerment, and building community.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association managers must master financial management to drive sound decisions for their communities.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
