by Guest Author | Apr 11, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Over the past week, the stock market has suffered major losses that make even the most confident Wall Street trader stressed. Many community association board members also have been wondering: What should we be doing with our reserve funds right now? By grounding your community’s reserve strategy in timing, needs, and structure, you can reduce anxiety and increase confidence even in the face of market uncertainty.
by Hazel Siff | Apr 8, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Women in community associations face unique challenges such as difficulty advancing and pay gaps, according to a panel of women leaders during a recent CAI webinar. They share three solutions women can put to use today.
by Guest Author | Mar 27, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Things have stabilized at the Hammocks Community Association near Miami more than three years after local prosecutors began filing criminal charges against previous board members for allegedly defrauding owners of more than $2 million in a financial fraud scheme. Every instance of financial fraud serves as a reminder, professionals say, of the importance of owner vigilance and the need for safeguards and controls.
by Hazel Siff | Mar 20, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Women in community associations are having a conversation about gender equity in the workplace. They agree that systemic change requires raising awareness of women’s experiences and welcoming the conversation. Changing behavior is hard, and significant change requires everyone’s awareness and proactivity, regardless of gender.
by Guest Author | Mar 13, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
During my more than 20 years managing and consulting with homeowners associations, I have been able to identify gaps in the relationships between boards, current and future homeowners, and management companies. We all have a role to play. Where do real estate agents stand in that gap?
by Hazel Siff | Mar 7, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
This Saturday (International Women’s Day) and throughout March, we proudly recognize and celebrate the extraordinary women who lead, inspire, and elevate community associations. From community management and governance to law, accounting, insurance, technology, reserve studies, banking, and engineering, women have made their mark on the community association industry.