Community associations are, at their core, built on shared ownership and collective responsibility. While board members and managers play a critical role in governance and operations, truly successful communities recognize that long-term success depends on participation, planning, and collaboration at every level. So, what distinguishes thriving associations from those that struggle? The answerGo to Blog
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** This article was originally published in the CAI-SOCO Community Connections Magazine Q1 2026 ** Every new board member experiences some version of the same moment: the first meeting, the first tough question, the first time a neighbor looks to you for guidance. It’s both exciting and intimidating. Taking on a leadership role,Go to Blog
HB26-1099, Concerning Protecting the Financial Condition of Common Interest Communities, was introduced on February 3rd and, if passed, would affect reserves, records, and an association’s contract with a management company. Here are some of the changes we would see: We will continue to update our Legislative Tracker, as this and other bills progressGo to Blog
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,Go to Blog
As we turn the page to a new year, we are often asked what boards should do in the upcoming year. While this is a great question, there are times that a board should reflect on its previous year and ask what it should not do in efforts to improve the community. #1:Go to Blog