by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Feb 11, 2022 | Community Association Guidance, Public Policies
For the past several years, there are growing concerns over the shortage of affordable housing, as well as entry-level housing in the U.S. Numerous housing experts indicate that current housing stock is failing to keep up with demand. Freddie Mac notes that there was...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 18, 2021 | Community Association Guidance, Other, Public Policies
CAI’s much anticipated Condominium Safety Public Policy Report, released in late October, reveals the outcome of the task forces convened shortly after the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Fla., in late June. The report...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 11, 2021 | Fannie Mae, Other, Public Policies
CAI released important and substantive information and resources in the past couple of weeks that are worth repeating. Below is a summary of important details on these topics; click on each headline for the full articles. Fannie Mae Released Temporary Requirements for...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 3, 2021 | Community Association Guidance, Public Policies
Following the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Tower South in Surfside, Fla., in late June, CAI convened three specialized task forces to explore changes to laws and best practices for the community association housing model that could help other communities...
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 Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 6, 2021 | Public Policies
In the U.S., CAI represents the interests of the more than 73 million people living in homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives. The political views of CAI members are as diverse as that of any group in the country; therefore, developing public...