by Guest Author | Apr 16, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
These days, “green” means tapping into renewable energy and protecting the environment. Community association managers can help guide board members and residents through applications for evaluating, approving, and implementing the installation of green technologies such as solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, rain barrels, wind generators, and heat pumps.
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 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.