by Daniel Brannigan | Jan 22, 2019 | Community Associations, Publications
“Where is it written that we must act as if we do not care, as if we’re not moved? Well, I am moved. I want a kinder, gentler nation.” That was the late George H.W. Bush as he accepted the Republican nomination for president in 1988. Bush, of course, would go on to...
by Amy Repke | Dec 7, 2018 | CAI, Community Associations, Education, Publications
With their celebrations, gifts, and good wishes, the holidays are a time to be thankful and festive. Often that means decorating your home, office, and even car. But in some community associations, a resident’s seemingly innocent act of holiday cheer can be...
by Laurianne Sutton | Jun 7, 2018 | CAI, Community Associations, Publications
For the seventh time in 13 years, Americans living in homeowners associations and condominiums say they’re overwhelmingly satisfied in their communities, according to the 2018 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey, conducted by Zogby Analytics for the Foundation for...
by Daniel Brannigan | Jun 5, 2018 | Community Associations, Publications
The following initially appeared as “In This Issue” in Common Ground’s May/June 2018 issue. Fred Rogers had a unique ability to address difficult topics, such as disability, Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination, and racial integration, in a thoughtful...
by Laura Otto | May 16, 2018 | CAI, Community Associations, Publications
Board members who strive to serve the best interests of their residents regardless of their personal interests are critical to leading a community. These are a few of the must-have traits and skills that make board members successful: Be respectful. Board members...
