Common Ground

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January February 2025

Even Keel

By Mike Ramsey

Professionals in the often-stressful community association field are emphasizing wellness. It's time to chill.

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Feature Articles

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Mind over Matter

By David J. Graf, Esq.
Community association volunteers, managers, and business partners are stres ...
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CAI 2024 Annual Report

A year of advocacy, creativity, and steady growth.
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Reserves Rx

By Michelle Baldry, RS
Community associations need to be on top of current trends and best practic ...
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Lead On

By Ted Ma
Mentorship has the power to transform the way board members and managers gu ...
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Wake Up Call

By Jeff Westendorf, CMCA, AMS
An Iowa community faced a bevy of maintenance challenges without the funds ...
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High Wire Act

By David Velasco
Navigating rising insurance costs for community associations requires board ...
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Departments

Your Turn

Corporate Transparency Act survey. Embracing aging. Connecting with real-estate agents.

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Homefront

Corporate Transparency Act update. Hurricane recovery. State-of-the-art gym. Electronic voting. Disney development. Floating condo.

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On the Board

Investment advice.

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Ask the Experts

Selling common property. Revisiting votes. 

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Background

Meet Melissa Ramsey, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, 2025 president of CAI. A cancer survivor, Ramsey has been vocal about the need for community association volunteers and professionals to prioritize their mental and physical health. 

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