Making spirits bright: Communities planning big holiday events and activities this season
Holiday events and activities are a great way for community associations to engage residents and raise spirits during the season. See what two communities have planned to bring homeowners together and develop stronger connections in their association.
Warm welcome: Hosting guests in your community during the holiday season
With Thanksgiving marking the start of the holiday season, many families and friends are likely to reunite after spending time apart during the pandemic. Here’s what to know about hosting guests, including parking, noise, and overnight stays.
Closing openings: CEOs adjust hiring strategy to recruit and retain community managers
A shortage of community manager candidates is leading management company CEOs to refocus their hiring strategy to bring qualified individuals to the profession and position them for success in their careers.
Strategic solutions: CAI offers public policy recommendations for high-rise safety
In the months following the condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., CAI convened community association leaders, experts, and key stakeholders to identify public policy recommendations for reserve studies and funding, building maintenance, and structural integrity.
Managing safety: Fannie Mae releases new project requirements for condos, co-ops
Following the Surfside condo collapse this summer, Fannie Mae recently released new building project requirements for its loans. CAI breaks down the key requirements of the guidelines effective Jan. 1.
Service adjustments: Labor shortages, rate increases forcing communities to adapt
Some community associations have found it difficult to hire workers due to labor shortages or have faced increased costs of raw materials stemming from supply chain slowdowns. As a result, many are adjusting operations until the situation improves.
Task delegation: How committees benefit association operations
Having committees to tackle short- and long-term tasks can be valuable for efficient community association operations. Learn what to consider when setting up committees and how to maximize their contributions.
Vaccine mandates: What could requirements mean for your community
Vaccines mandates for all federal employees, federal contractors, and many health care workers has left many other public and private organizations reevaluating their own health practices. Legal experts weigh in on how communities can keep their residents safe.
Community matters: How to be a good neighbor and build connections in your HOA
More than half of community association residents say they have become closer to their neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent CAI survey. The results illustrate the value of community association living.
Employee engagement: 4 strategies to lead a highly motivated team of community managers
There are many challenges that can cause community association managers to feel unmotivated in their jobs. Management company executives: Improve your employee engagement with these four strategies.
