by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Oct 28, 2025 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Disaster Relief, Fannie Mae, Federal Advocacy, FEMA, Freddie Mac, HAM Radio, Housing Finance, Insurance, Political Signs, Resources
CAI is hosting its 2025 Congressional Advocacy Summit on Thursday, Nov. 6 in Washington, D.C. CAI’s 2025 Congressional Advocacy Summit is the premier advocacy event of the year for the community association housing model. The Advocacy Summit represents an...
by Ben Price | Jun 19, 2025 | Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Housing Finance
June is National Homeownership Month. It’s a time when we recognize the importance of the programs and policies that help millions of Americans attain and maintain ownership of safe and affordable homes. Often, condominiums and housing cooperatives are the most...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Dec 6, 2023 | Federal Advocacy, Freddie Mac, Housing Finance
Finally, a win for CAI and for access to lending for some of the nation’s most affordable housing options – condominium units. Freddie Mac announced today they are taking a step towards transparency by creating eligibility statuses and expanding access to information...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jun 26, 2023 | Federal Advocacy, Housing Finance
CAI, the international leader for community association education, governance, and management, partnered with CHLA and NAR to voice concerns about the guidelines in a letter last week to FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson, Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar, and Freddie...
by C. Scott Canady | May 18, 2022 | Federal Advocacy, Housing Finance
This week, the Biden administration announced polices to lower housing costs and increase the supply of homes for sale and rent. CAI has evaluated the announcement and identified three areas of primary interest to community association board members, managers, and...
by C. Scott Canady | Mar 3, 2022 | Home Act, Housing Finance, Other
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 created the $9.6 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) to help homeowners who lost jobs and income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic catch up on housing payments such as community association assessments, mortgages, and...