CAI is hosting its 2025 Congressional Advocacy Summit on Thursday, Nov. 6 in Washington, D.C. CAI’s 2025 Congressional Advocacy Summit is the premier advocacy event of the year for the community association housing model. The Advocacy Summit represents an opportunity to speak with federal lawmakers and their staff face-to-face to help advance CAI’s public policy […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI's new publication, the Community Association Manager Handbook: The Essential Guide, is a practical resource designed to help community managers succeed in a role that combines financial oversight, community development, and volunteer leadership. The post Manager handbook: New resource helps community leaders thrive appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Developing and implementing well-crafted policies is a cornerstone of successful association governance. Thoughtful policies protect the association and enhance the overall quality of life for residents. Boards should have clear policies and procedures for governing operations, decision-making processes, rules enforcement, and financial management. The post Well-crafted policies: Developing straightforward guidelines for your community appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Ins...| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Compensation for community managers is increasing, but more needs to be done to attract talent to the profession. Enter the four-day workweek.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Election season is upon us, and political signs are more relevant than ever. It is at the forefront of discussions between community association leaders and residents. New Jersey and Virginia are holding major elections in November for governor, the full New Jersey General Assembly, and the Virginia House of Delegates. Many cities are holding elections […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI Advocacy is reflecting on 2025 community association legislative trends and gearing up to predict 2026 industry trends. Seven state legislatures are completing their 2025 legislative sessions, and 16 states have started prefiling legislation for upcoming 2026 state legislative sessions. Those states include Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri (senate only), […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
The CAI Board of Trustees approved a newly updated Assessment Increase Limitations Public Policy. This update reflects CAI’s commitment to ensuring a community association board’s ability to retain reasonable discretion to effectively financially manage the community by adjusting assessments. Such decisions are made thoughtfully and are based on several factors including the need to conduct […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
The 2025 fiscal year ended on Sept 30. The Antideficiency Act prohibits federal agencies from obligating any money without an appropriation from Congress. Any period when appropriations are not enacted into law, either through regular appropriations bills or a continuing resolution, is known as a “funding gap.”| CAI Advocacy Blog
Tempi di percorrenza : 4 ore Difficoltà : Escursionistico Dislivello : 350 metri The post Anello di Granaglione first appeared on Alto Reno Terme.| Alto Reno Terme
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
Community associations develop and nurture many partnerships over the years, but seasoned professionals and volunteers say the relationship between an association and its management company is arguably the most significant. The post The perfect match: Hiring a community management company appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| 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
GenAI + Agentic AI: Driving Smarter Self-Service View this article on the publisher’s website GenAI dramatically enhances the conversational and transactional efficiency of self-service solutions. By harnessing large language models (LLMs) with curated, targeted, and well-maintained datasets, genAI excels in tasks such as identifying and building intents, crafting intelligent responses, and testing conversational flows. By… Read More »GenAI + Agentic AI: Driving Smarter Self-Service The...| DMG Consulting
CAI was honored with a Power of Associations Silver Award for its campaign to protect community associations from burdensome reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act at the American Society of Association Executives’ Summit Awards Dinner on Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C. The Power of Associations 2025 Summit Awards recognize associations that go beyond their […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
September 16 2025, is National Voter Registration Day! CAI reaffirms its commitment to promoting civility and civil engagement. We are here to assist community association residents, professionals, and industry leaders to register and make a plan to vote in elections at every level.| CAI Advocacy Blog
Besides the announcement trailer, Nintendo Japan shared a few tidits for Fortune’s Weave in a Topics article. The story begins in a gigantic arena filled with an excited crowd. A The post Fortune’s Weave: Info from Nintendo Topics (Japanese) appeared first on Serenes Forest.| Serenes Forest
New community association board members often need to hit the ground running, but it's also incredibly important to set aside time to understand the inner workings of the association. When new board members become familiar with the players, governing documents, budget, reserve study, and more, they can confidently guide the community and fulfill their responsibilities. The post Come aboard: What new board members need to know appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute 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. 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
In a world where disagreements can escalate quickly, fostering civility within community associations is more important than ever.| 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
Some situations have no reasonable explanation, but they can cause real trauma. How we choose to respond greatly impacts our wellness.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
The most dynamic way to influence policy impacting community associations is to show up—CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team is inviting you to do just that at the CAI Congressional Advocacy Summit. Join CAI for the premier advocacy event for the community association industry. The summit is your chance to speak with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill and staff face to face to help advance CAI’s public policy priorities. This event is being held on Thursday, Nov. 6th in Washington,...| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI is an open-source cybersecurity AI framework that outpaces human experts in security tasks—by up to 3,600x. Discover how it's reshaping the future of hacking.| Blue Headline
Stepping into a community leadership role is not without its challenges, but the rewards are significant. Educate yourself, and get involved.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
If a community association hosts summer movie nights or concerts, it must first obtain the proper music and movie licensing.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Implementing a disaster preparation plan early on can limit property loss, reduce risks, and speed the association’s recovery.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Members of Congress are in recess throughout much of the summer, presenting an opportunity to make meaningful connections, deepen engagement with their offices, and interact with members of your community. CAI encourages community associations, managers, and homeowners to directly connect with members of Congress, state and local officials, and their staff to amplify industry voices and educate lawmakers on home soil.| CAI Advocacy Blog
In the wake of the devastating Texas floods, FirstService Residential teams across Texas mobilized a coordinated relief effort.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI’s community of homeowner leaders, community association managers, and business partners are devastated by the Kerrville, Texas, floods. Our hearts break for the families impacted by these destructive floods. The destruction stemming from this natural disaster is impacting community associations of all sizes and types in the greater central Texas region.| CAI Advocacy 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
Dawn Bauman has been named the next chief executive officer of CAI, the leading international authority on community associations.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
A community management company executive shares her mental health journey and advocates for managers to shape roles with happiness in mind.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
The 2025 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition: Community NOW got underway Thursday, featuring a variety of educational conference sessions.| 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
Riparte sabato 29 marzo la storica iniziativa di Trekking col Treno che da 34 anni offre un’opportunità per appassionati, cittadini e turisti di conoscere passo dopo passo il territorio bolognese, con i suoi paesaggi, la sua natura e la sua storia, guidati dagli accompagnatori volontari del CAI.| Alto Reno Terme
Women in community associations are having a conversation about gender equity. They agree that systemic change requires raising awareness.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
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On International Women’s Day, we proudly recognize and celebrate the extraordinary women who lead, inspire, and elevate communities.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Unprecedented wildfires brought sudden devastation to Southern California in January. Wildfire recovery efforts are underway.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Tech transformations such as digital tools, smart devices, and enhanced connectivity are redefining community associations.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute 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
In addition to being a Civil Rights Movement leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. also was a fierce advocate for fair housing.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Tra gli itinerari che permettono di scoprire la varietà della montagna appenninica, l’escursione da Granaglione al Passo Tre Croci di Monte Cavallo è una delle più affascinanti, soprattutto in questi giorni in cui il paesaggio è ancora imbiancato dalle nevicate dei giorni passati.| Alto Reno Terme
Effective committee collaboration is essential for community association success. Associations prosper when committees have defined roles.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
By integrating effective mentorship into daily interactions, community association leaders have a unique opportunity to drive success.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
An Iowa community association was forced to tackle reserve funding and severe maintenance challenges after years of neglect.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association boards and managers can find committee success through communication, scheduling, goals, and policy.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute 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
On Sept. 10, CAI filed a lawsuit against the Department of Treasury challenging the Corporate Transparency Act. Here's the latest.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
The 2023 Community Association Manager Compensation and Salary Survey report reflects stability, career progression, and earning potential.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
L’inchiesta #VanghePulite – avviata su questo sito l’1.1.21, con la pubblicazione e i commenti all’anonimo ’dossier dei veleni’ sul cerchio magico di Coldiretti e CAI SpA alias Federconsorzi 2 (1) – è stata ed è tuttora oggetto di numerose diffide e azioni legali presso il Tribunale di Roma, in sede civile e penale, nei confronti di chi scrive e dell’editore di GIFT (Great Italian Food Trade).| www.greatitalianfoodtrade.it
A community association manager’s job is multifaceted, and a manager who has strong emotional intelligence skills will succeed.| 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
The third annual High-Rise Managers Workshop allowed participants the opportunity to tour high-rise buildings, network, and learn.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Learn strategies for hosting memorable experiences, nurturing belonging and empowerment, and building community.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
The Admiral’s Walk, an 18-story Florida condominium, is prioritizing structural maintenance in the wake of the tragic Surfside collapse.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association managers must master financial management to drive sound decisions for their communities.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community associations are more involved than ever in building community through volunteer service in their own neighborhoods and beyond.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Meet two women in community association law who are shaping the path ahead for CAI and the community association housing model.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
2023 brought tech many advancements but also ethical challenges like AI-weaponization & platform monopolies. But what stories stood out most?| SmartFrame
