by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Community Associations Institute, Compliance, Condo Safety, Fannie Mae, Federal Advocacy, FHFA, Freddie Mac, Insurance
On July 17, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team met with leadership within the Federal Housing Finance Agency to share urgent concerns and specific policy recommendations to modernize condominium lending eligibility requirements administered by Fannie Mae and...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 1, 2025 | Civility, Community Association Guidance, Flag, Holidays
The Fourth of July has arrived, and it is important for community association residents to know their community’s rules on displaying the American flag. CAI believes all Americans should have the opportunity to display the U.S. flag to demonstrate their patriotism and...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jun 16, 2025 | Civility
This past weekend, we were devastated by the horrifying news that Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in an act of political violence. Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife also were shot and remain in serious condition,...
by Marlee Breakstone | May 15, 2025 | Advocacy, Annual Meetings, Other, Resources, State Advocacy, State Capitols
As the weather gets warmer and several holidays draw nearer, community associations nationwide are planning fun and exciting events. These events are designed to bring people together, celebrate community, and inspire professionalism, effective leadership, and...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | May 8, 2025 | Advocacy, Annual Meetings, Federal Advocacy, Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
This week, hundreds of CAI members gather in Orlando to reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world at CAI’s Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW. One of CAI’s core objectives is to advocate for public policy that creates the most ideal...
