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 Hannah Engber, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 3, 2023 | Advocacy, Federal Advocacy
More than 120 Community Associations Institute advocates from 25 states and Washington D.C., gathered yesterday in the nation’s Capital in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate on behalf of the community association housing model with their...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 26, 2023 | Federal Advocacy, infrastructure
Remember the major infrastructure bill passed by Congress in 2021? CAI recently reviewed H.R.3684 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for programs that may impact community associations. The Energy Efficiency...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Sep 28, 2023 | Disaster Relief, FEMA
September is National Preparedness month, and the theme is Take Control in 1,2,3. The campaign focuses on how communities can prepare for disasters while dealing with a growing multitude of extreme weather events and emergencies. The national campaign under the...
by Hannah Engber | Aug 3, 2023 | Federal Advocacy
For the first time in three years, CAI is hosting in-person its exclusive CAI Advocacy Summit on Capitol Hill Nov. 2 in Washington D.C. Join CAI’s Government and Public Affairs department and CAI member advocates nationwide as they meet with members of Congress and...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 7, 2023 | Federal Advocacy
Recognizing the need for revised guidelines, CAI released updated Reserve Study Standards in May to provide communities with an improved framework for effective reserve planning. Key changes and benefits offered by the latest standards include a particular emphasis on...