Constructive measures: Handling construction projects during the COVID-19 outbreak
Community associations may need to reevaluate which construction projects are necessary to their continued operation and which nonessential construction to put on hold during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Stand together: Kindness and resilience make for stronger communities
Whether you’re delivering meals, collecting donations, grocery shopping for an elderly resident, or calling to check on a quarantined neighbor, every act of kindness helps during these challenging times.
Continuity and closures: How community associations are addressing COVID-19
Ensuring continuity of operations and residents’ safety has become top of mind for community association leaders as the COVID-19 outbreak begins to impact more and more of the U.S.
Tally up: How the 2020 census will help shape your community’s future
Data collected in the 2020 census will drive decision-making, political representation, and economic development across the U.S. Community associations can play an important role by sharing the importance of the decennial census and encouraging residents to respond.
Stay healthy: How to minimize the spread of coronavirus in your community
As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues its rapid spread across the world, community associations should take preventative measures to minimize impacts to health and ensure the continuity of association operations.
Effective leadership: How board leader education moves communities forward
Education is a critical component to being an effective homeowner volunteer leader. Becoming a more informed board member represents a commitment that will allow you to move your community forward.
On the lookout: Tips to prevent burglaries at home
Community association leaders can be diligent in their efforts to deter possible crimes, but they can’t do it alone. Homeowners also can do their part to make their community a safe place to call home.
Ground rules: How and when to draft new rules on emerging issues
New technology, demographics, design trends, and more are forcing community associations to adapt—or adopt—rules. What should be considered when determining the right rule for your community?
Market share: Community associations continue upward trend
An estimated 66% of all new home construction in 2020 will be built in homeowners associations, condominiums, or housing cooperatives, according to the Foundation for Community Association Research.
Communicating openly: How community managers can navigate a diverse set of opinions
Community managers must interact with board members and residents who have a diverse set of opinions while carrying out the daily responsibilities of their role, making communication a crucial part of any respectable manager’s skillset.
