by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Mar 18, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
On March 18, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued a significant update to their project standards and property insurance requirements. These changes reflect the realities of today’s housing market and focus on the long-term financial sustainability of condominium...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jan 27, 2026 | Civility, Other
Like many of you, I’ve been watching what’s happening in Minneapolis, and it’s heavy. People are hurting, angry, sad, disgusted, and frustrated. Emotions are running high. I cannot imagine how Minnesotans feel as they wake up and step outside their homes into their...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Dec 1, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Civility, Community Associations Institute, Holidays, Resources, volunteers
As we step into December, many of us are coming off a long weekend of family, friends, food, and reflection. We are now facing inboxes whose cups have definitely overflowed. Before diving into the emails, meetings, and to-do lists I invite you to pause, take a breath,...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Elise Busse, Tony Campisi, CAE, Marlee Breakstone, Ben Price | Nov 25, 2025 | Advocacy, Community Associations Institute, Federal Advocacy, Legislative Action Committees, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team recently asked CAI members to share why they advocate on behalf of the community association industry. We received thoughtful answers. A reserve professional in Florida says he advocates because he believes in “the power of...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Sep 12, 2025 | CAI, Civility, Community Associations Institute, Other
Less than three months ago, I wrote about the tragic shooting targeting legislators in Minnesota. A senseless act that killed two people and injured two others. This week, we are once again grieving after the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a public event on a Utah...
