Legal changes: New mandates for HOAs in California
New mandates in California that went into effect Jan. 1 bring several changes to community associations. Here’s a summary of how the bills affect association governance and operations.
High standards: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac update requirements to secure loans in condos
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued new requirements to secure loans in condo buildings. The guidance relates to structural integrity and financial stability and is in response to the condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., in late June.
2021 highlights: The 5 top posts published on Ungated this year
This year, 62 posts were published on Ungated covering myriad topics. Revisit the most read stories as part of our 2021 highlights.
Looking ahead: Educating, advocating, and supporting communities in the new year
The holiday season is upon us once again. It’s a perfect time to reflect on the challenges, achievements, and changes we experienced ahead of the new year. Lessons learned in 2021 will inform CAI’s strategy to help our leaders and professionals learn, grow, and adapt to constant changes in our industry.
Holiday decorations: Creating fair, easy-to-follow, and owner-supported guidelines
With Christmas right around the corner, community associations across the country are coming alive with festive lights and holiday decorations. Guidelines on these displays should be updated, fair, easy to follow, and owner supported.
