Calm and collected: 6 steps for board members to reduce tensions in a community
Dealing with upset homeowners is likely the least favorite part of a board member’s role. Associations can follow these steps to de-escalate tense situations and work with residents to resolve issues in the community.
Election notice: How communities can regulate displays of political signs
Political signs can quickly spring up in community associations. Boards should look to state laws and their governing documents to create or revise rules on their display.
Start your career: New community management program for recent college graduates
CAI’s three-step training program introduces recent college graduates to community association management—a profession that continues to experience high demand in the workforce.
Recommitting to civility: How to build bridges and repair divides in our communities
This year has been extraordinarily difficult and stressful, and the election has already been divisive. We may need to work even harder in coming months to build bridges, repair divides, and support each other.
Helping hand: Virginia HOA sets up little food pantry to help neighbors
A homeowners association in Charlottesville, Va., has transformed its Little Free Library into a pantry stocked with free food for neighbors who are struggling—a gesture of community goodwill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Election Day is coming: Be prepared and patient—with your vote and in your community
Know your voting options and make plans—early—for how you will cast your ballot. Check your voter registration status, and request a mail-in ballot as early as possible.
Disaster preparedness: Ready your community for severe weather during COVID-19
Community leaders can take several actions to ensure their association is prepared for severe weather events—while also addressing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A vote for technology: How electronic voting can facilitate community association elections
Electronic voting can provide homeowners a convenient and secure way to vote, increase participation rates, and lead to greater accountability for board members.
Happy homeowners: Americans overwhelmingly satisfied with community association living
Close to 9 in 10 homeowners living in a community association rate their overall experience as positive, according to a new report from the Foundation for Community Association Research.
Protected profession: Few managers seeing employment impacts from COVID-19
Staffing levels for community management companies and managers have been largely unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic as they primarily continue working remotely, with slightly higher expenses in some areas, according to a CAI survey.
