Melissa Garcia (Retired)

After 26+ years, that’s a wrap folks! But at the end of one of the most significant chapters of my life, I feel like I’m stepping off the gangplank and onto a ship, with a huge family waving from ashore. Bittersweet. Nostalgic. Someone recently told me that I wasn’t really leaving anyone behind, I wasGoGo to Blog

** This article was originally published in the CAI-SOCO Community Connections Magazine Q2 2025 ** A Two-Step System That Allows You to Thrive In Our Industry This issue of Community Connections is all about systems that help us thrive professionally. As a 25+ year practicing HOA attorney, I can certainly point to time management orGoGo to Blog

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you already know about the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), the federal law focused on combating illicit financial activity. The CTA requires Reporting Companies, including associations, to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). The report must contain certain information on BeneficialGoGo to Blog

What is the CTA? The CTA is a federal law that is focused on combating illicit financial activity. It’s intended to prevent money laundering, tax fraud, terrorist financing, and other illegal financial activity that could occur through shell companies or other non-transparent ownership structures. The CTA creates a new reporting requirement under which Reporting CompaniesGoGo to Blog

May is Mental Health Awareness month. The HOA industry brings many struggles, stresses, and mental health difficulties to all involved. As a way to help steer our minds towards a more positive approach to this ever-challenging industry, we are reposting “Life Lessons” by Melissa Garcia. This article provides Melissa’s insights into what keeps her movingGoGo to Blog