A carefully written investment policy should keep community associations on a straight and narrow path, say professionals who advise them. At Ford’s Colony Homeowners Association, a 2,600-home community in Williamsburg, Va., a finance committee of volunteers uses an investment policy to advise the board.
CAI is proud to be recognized with four EXCEL Awards by Association Media & Publishing, a premier membership organization serving the needs of association publishers, communication professionals, and designers. CAI has earned at least one EXCEL Award nearly every year for the past 16 years.
Community association board members, managers, and business partners regularly face challenging and complex issues that can spark strong emotions. Many recognize it’s time to prepare for worst-case scenarios and to take steps to protect communities, colleagues, neighbors, residents, and themselves.
We’ve longed believed the best communities have knowledgeable governing boards, highly engaged residents, and educated and trained professional managers. HOAresources.com allows us to support these individuals.
Community association management has high earning potential and competitive benefits. A new report from the Foundation for Community Association Research offers insights into compensation for those in the profession.
A nice lawn requires time, money, and plenty of water—not to mention pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers. During a historic drought, many community associations are pulling up grass and installing more sustainable landscaping.
