by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jun 1, 2023 | Advocacy, Community Association Guidance, Legislative Action Committees, Other, Public Policies, State Advocacy, State Capitols
Advocacy and government affairs have been a core function of CAI from the start. Fifty years ago, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, along with other stakeholders and CAI’s founders, recognized the uniqueness and potential of the community...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 25, 2023 | Flag, Other
As we unofficially start summer here, As we also prepare to observe Memorial Day—a day to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the U.S. Military—Many HOA and condo residents across the country will demonstrate by displaying the American Flag. According to...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 18, 2023 | Legislative Action Committees, Other, State Advocacy, volunteers
This week, hundreds of CAI members gather in Dallas, Texas to celebrate CAI’s 50th anniversary and reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world. One of CAI’s core objectives is to advocate for public policy that creates the most ideal legislative and...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE and Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | May 9, 2023 | Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Updated lending questionnaires introduced last year by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have resulted in restricted access to mortgages and created condominium building “blacklists,” impacting thousands of affordable housing units in the U.S., according to Community...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. and Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 3, 2023 | Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, State Advocacy
CAI Legislative Action Committees (LACs) monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from...
