At home, at work: Regulating home businesses in community associations
Many Americans have changed how and where they work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some community association leaders who have seen an increase in home-based businesses are trying to be flexible with restrictions, while others say it’s time to revisit and modify rules.
Virtual learning: Planning, innovation lead to new education opportunities
CAI’s newly developed virtual Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) Case Study features a pre-recorded video showcasing the property and live interviews with the host community manager, board members, and business partners. Major components of the case study experience remain the same.
Going virtual: Modified education offerings for community association professionals
This year has led CAI to discover new ways to deliver our world-class education to community association professionals, making learning easier with our seamless virtual training programs that empower our educators and students.
Stay positive: Coping with the emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
2020 has been one of the most difficult and stressful years ever, and has made a tough job even tougher for board members and managers. It’s normal to be feeling anxious, nervous, or sad, but it’s important to take care of yourself so you can better support your community.
Calm and collected: 6 steps for board members to reduce tensions in a community
Dealing with upset homeowners is likely the least favorite part of a board member’s role. Associations can follow these steps to de-escalate tense situations and work with residents to resolve issues in the community.
Election notice: How communities can regulate displays of political signs
Political signs can quickly spring up in community associations. Boards should look to state laws and their governing documents to create or revise rules on their display.
Start your career: New community management program for recent college graduates
CAI’s three-step training program introduces recent college graduates to community association management—a profession that continues to experience high demand in the workforce.
Recommitting to civility: How to build bridges and repair divides in our communities
This year has been extraordinarily difficult and stressful, and the election has already been divisive. We may need to work even harder in coming months to build bridges, repair divides, and support each other.
Helping hand: Virginia HOA sets up little food pantry to help neighbors
A homeowners association in Charlottesville, Va., has transformed its Little Free Library into a pantry stocked with free food for neighbors who are struggling—a gesture of community goodwill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Election Day is coming: Be prepared and patient—with your vote and in your community
Know your voting options and make plans—early—for how you will cast your ballot. Check your voter registration status, and request a mail-in ballot as early as possible.
