by Guest Author | Mar 8, 2024 | CAI, Community Associations, Membership
March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate, here’s how two women, Alexis Firehawk and Kate Bushey, both attorneys in community association law, are shaping the path ahead for CAI and the community association housing model; both bring their unique perspectives to the profession.
by Hazel Siff | Feb 23, 2024 | CAI, Community Associations
Disaster recovery efforts can be complicated even without a challenging insurance market. Valencia on the Gulf, a condominium community nestled on the normally picturesque beach in Venice, Fla., was among the many neighborhoods that got hammered by Hurricane Ian. Under the leadership of its community manager, Valencia is well on its way to recovery.
by Daniel Brannigan | Feb 6, 2024 | CAI, International
Jeevan J. D’Mello, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, chief executive of Zenesis Corp., in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, began his term as president of the CAI Board of Trustees earlier this year, ushering in a new era of global collaboration and local impact in the organization’s more than 50-year history.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jan 23, 2024 | CAI, Community Associations
Since the 1970s, community associations have been a popular housing choice for people around the world—and the number of new condominium communities and homeowners associations is expected to increase by more than 3,000 in 2024, according to projections by the Foundation for Community Association Research, an affiliate organization of Community Associations Institute (CAI).
by Hazel Siff | Dec 20, 2023 | CAI, Community Associations
While nestled in the heart of Spring, Texas, where snowfall is a rare sight, the Windrose Community Association has found a creative way to bring the joy of winter to its residents. Each year, usually during the holiday season, Windrose transforms a designated area into a Texas winter wonderland by creating a snowy hill that children can enjoy. This heartwarming tradition not only brings joy to the children, but also strengthens the sense of community within Windrose.
by Tom Skiba | Nov 22, 2023 | CAI, Community Associations, Membership
Earlier this year, CAI grew beyond 45,000 CAI members. Reaching this number during our 50th anniversary year is a gratifying accomplishment, which reflects the hard work and dedication that CAI members and staff have put in to make for a robust and successful organization. But I think there’s more to the story.