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
CAI shares what you need to know about living in community associations.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Americans love their community associations, and it's easy to see why given the services, security, and amenities that accompany homeowners association living.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Tragedy in paradise: Maui wildfires impacting community associations, CAI members| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Rules and regulations help community associations maintain property values and protect a quality of life.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Improving civility is crucial in increasingly diverse communities. CAI’s Civility Pledge aims to facilitate community conversations on complex issues.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute 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
Many community association leaders are unaware that most music and movies are protected by copyright. Use of copyrighted work without a license constitutes infringement regardless of intent. If a community association publicly plays music or a movie, it must first obtain a license. The post Roll the credits: What to know about music and movie licensing appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| 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
Community association managers have an important role offering advice and coaching to homeowner volunteers.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
In the wake of the devastating Texas floods, FirstService Residential teams across Texas mobilized a coordinated relief effort.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Natural disasters are occurring more frequently than ever. Although weather is unavoidable, associations can take steps to mitigate loss.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Recent storms across the country, including Hilary's impact in Southern California, serve as a reminder to evaluate disaster preparations.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Residents, homeowners, board members, managers, business partners, and entire community associations were impacted by the Maui wildfires.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Disaster recovery is never easy. Thanks to the leadership of its manager, a Florida condominium battered by Hurricane Ian is in good shape.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Even the most well-prepared and effective communicators in community associations will inevitably be faced with situations that have escalated into conflict, but experts have several strategies to de-escalate and resolve most difficult conversations. Dealing with difficult conversations doesn’t necessarily mean coming to a final resolution, but it’s a step in the process. The post Difficult conversations: Solving communication challenges with tactics and technology appeared first on Unga...| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI’s Member Service Center takes pride in answering calls live and responding promptly to emails to ensure everyone gets the information they need. But we need your help. Clear, concise, and courteous communication is essential on both sides. Here are some tips to make the most of your interaction with the Member Service Center: The post Spoonful of sugar: Communicating with CAI’s Member Service Center appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog.| 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
Practical tips for community association board members and managers for resolving community conflict that involves mental illnesses.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community associations must understand laws and regulations that apply to assistance animals when considering rules on their ownership.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
California communities are staring at skyrocketing insurance premiums, putting a strain on finances and, in some cases, mortgage lending.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association leaders should determine the construction projects considered essential to their continued operation during the COVID-19 outbreak.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Electric vehicle ownership is on the rise, and so are charging station requests. Communities need to act now to prepare for the future.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
When it comes to electric vehicle charging stations, an association may need to create rules or regulations governing access to them.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Four years ago, the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., took 98 lives. The devastating event highlighted the critical need for proactive building maintenance, structural inspections, and financial preparedness to ensure condo safety. Over the past few years, CAI has educated community association residents, board members, community managers, business partners, legislators, and regulators about structurally sound and fiscally responsible communities. The post C...| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Whether you chose community management or it chose you, you are part of a mission with profound significance.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Hiring a community manager is a tall order for associations and management companies, but a CMCA credential can help candidates stand out from the rest.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
HOA boards are seeking guidance on collecting assessments and how to be flexible with homeowners struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association managers and property managers are distinctly different professions with functions, skill sets, and responsibilities specific to each.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association managers have been largely protected from employment impacts during COVID-19 thanks to the essential role they provide.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
A new report from the Foundation for Community Association Research details the earning potential and benefits for individuals in the community management profession.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
'Twas the night before the HOA’s Christmas, and through the community, there appeared just pure unity. Until ...| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community associations have annual, town hall, special, and board meetings. What's the difference? And when can the board go into executive session?| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Offering news, tips, and trends important to community associations, also known as homeowners associations, condominiums, and cooperatives.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Good community association managers must learn to master seven soft skills—from communication and conflict resolution to leadership.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Getting involved provides benefits to those seeking professional development and lasting relationships, says Lisa Cox, 2022 chair of CAI’s Community Association Managers Council.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Feeling valued is important to many women during their careers. It’s crucial to have the courage to be honest and the ability to recognize the moments we shouldn’t let slip by.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Meet Laurie Poole, who is helping women attorneys with earning respect as president of the 2022 CCAL Board of Governors.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
To mark 20 years with CAI, CEO Tom Skiba shares his perspective on the challenges and opportunities for the community association housing model and the future of the organization.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
What challenges and opportunities await CAI over the next few years? We asked leaders in the industry to share their perspective.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI is proud to celebrate 50 years and to be the place for community association information, education, and resources.| 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
A manager in Maryland recently became the 25,000th professional to earn the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) credential.| 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
The 2025 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition: Community NOW is next week. Community association leaders share a few highlights from 2024.| 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
September marks National Preparedness Month, serving as a reminder that disaster preparedness helps keep communities and families safe.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how community managers can handle both their workload and their mental health.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Women in community associations are having a conversation about gender equity. They agree that systemic change requires raising awareness.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
As the property insurance landscape becomes more difficult to navigate, a "bare walls" approach can help simplify the process.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Premiums have been skyrocketing, causing many communities to face significant challenges in obtaining affordable insurance coverage.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community associations must continue collections during COVID-19 crisis to meet ongoing maintenance requirements and contractual obligations.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Managers who earn CAI’s Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation demonstrate a higher level of commitment to their careers.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
On International Women’s Day, we proudly recognize and celebrate the extraordinary women who lead, inspire, and elevate communities.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Homeowners facing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic may have the option of negotiating a repayment plan for their assessments.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Show your appreciation for those who guide and protect your community. Celebrate managers with CAI on June 13.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Laying it bare: Simplifying property insurance| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
A community association is no better than the board of directors that leads it. If an association is to be excellent, willing volunteers must be developed.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community associations today employ highly-qualified professional community managers, and we think residents should know what the manager has—and has not—been hired to do.| 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 associations must take seriously new mandatory filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, legal experts advise.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Collections policies are necessary to ensure that all homeowners in a community association are treated equally.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
It’s time for some important behavioral changes in community association management. It’s time to commit to a healthy work-life balance.| 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
Technology and adjusted on-site protocols have helped business partners work with community associations during the COVID-19 pandemic.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
On again: Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements reinstated| 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
Mission driven: CAI’s Tom Skiba reflects on 20 years of leadership| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Maybe we can accept that incivility today is our problem. Maybe we all can be a little kinder, gentler, civil, and agreeable.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association leaders should always be evaluating emerging issues and determining the right rule for their community—or if one is needed at all.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association volunteers, managers, and business partners are attempting to outrun burnout, but it's no easy task.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Winning Achievements: CAI Members Honored for Outstanding Contributions| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Satisfaction survey shows overwhelming majority of homeowners rate their overall living experience as very good, good, or neutral.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Great community association board members have the right attitude, embrace and prepare for the role, and know when it's time to move on.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community associations would have a hard time existing without volunteers. Perfect your recruitment and retainment strategies with proven tips and tricks.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association boards have a lot of responsibilities. Their job is to make the community a great place to call home.| 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
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
Virtual meetings have provided flexibility for community association boards and managers as well as increased resident engagement.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Budgets are crucial to a community association’s financial operation. Here are some of the most common expenses in an operating budget.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Community association board meetings can be intense, but there are ways to navigate them while sticking to the business at hand.| 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
Leading a community association requires knowledge in numerous areas. Pursuing education can help managers and boards be better prepared for this responsibility.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Ruffled feathers in Missouri: CAI chapter files lawsuit challenging “chicken law”| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
CAI’s new guide helps homeowners understand the fundamentals of community association living and how communities are organized, governed, and managed.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Much like society in general, community associations have been experiencing a decline in civility. It's time for boards to send a message. This is how.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
The path to reducing conflict in associations begins with intentionally acting to avoid the disagreements. Start with consistent enforcement.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Investing in the future: Building community reserve funds| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Outrunning burnout: Getting happy takes introspection| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
Outrunning burnout: Getting happy takes introspection| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
A carefully written investment policy should guide community associations as they invest reserve funds for repairs and maintenance.| Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog
