by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 26, 2021 | Fannie Mae, Housing Finance
On Oct. 13, Fannie Mae released new project requirements for condominiums and housing cooperatives following the partial collapse of Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Fla., in late June. The requirements, which become effective Jan. 1, apply to loans...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 21, 2021 | Federal Advocacy, Public Policies
The current and most pressing federal policy issues impacting community associations include legislative proposals related to the Champlain Tower South condominium collapse, COVID-19 housing assistance fund, Disaster Assistance Equity Act, and ham radios. Champlain...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Oct 14, 2021 | State Advocacy
To date, 29 states have entered their pre-filing period for this upcoming year’s legislative session. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the pre-filing process allows bills to be prepared and introduced before regular session convenes. This...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 7, 2021 | Community Association Guidance
Last week, Congress approved a measure to fund the government into early December, staving off a shutdown. The funding stopgap includes $22 million for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct a technical...