Photo Gallery: Through the Decades – Community Live! 2025
CAI Keystone members made their way to the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, April 30 & Thursday, May 1 for the chapter’s Through the Decades – Community Live! 2025 Conference & Expo presented by Delaware Valley Paving. Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees for helping to make this […]
Spring Into This Seasonal Preventative Maintenance Guide
Hello Spring! Yes, we made it through yet another wild winter in the tri- state area. As the flowers start to bloom, and we brace for some April showers now is a great time to do community wide exterior inspections throughout the buildings within your community. Preventative maintenance within your communities is dependent on many […]
Living & Managing in a 55+ Community
It is not a great idea to generalize, certainly not about 55+communities. After all, to be eligible to live in one, only one resident has to be over 55, the others can be any age over 18. But there are characteristics of these communities which make them unique. Let’s look at them from both a […]
Understanding the Importance of Gutters and the Necessity of Routine Cleaning
Gutters are often overlooked as components of a home, yet they serve crucial functions in protecting the integrity of your property. Neglecting this essential system can lead to considerable damage and costly repairs. In this blog post, we will delve into the purpose of gutters, the problems that arise from neglect, and why scheduling cleanings […]
Aquatic Weed Identification: What’s Growing in My Community’s Pond?
If you’re responsible for overseeing the management of a lake or stormwater pond, you know it’s a valuable asset that elevates the beauty and appeal of your community. However, you also know that residents who expect a well-maintained, picturesque environment will quickly voice their concerns at the first sign of unsightly weeds in the water. […]
How Do Wildfires in California Affect Your Condo Insurance?
I know what you’re thinking—how can wildfires in California have anything to do with your condo insurance rates in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware? Here’s how:The recent California wildfires are estimated to have an economic loss of over $250 billion, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in United States history. By the end […]
Gratitude Without Attitude: How Organizational Leaders Should Appreciate Volunteer Efforts
by: Lisa Havrilla, ARM, CMCA, AMS | CAMCO Management, Inc. AAMC EDITOR’S NOTE: The content of this article was developed in part or in whole with artificial intelligence. The author reviewed and edited the content for accuracy. In today’s organizations, employees and community volunteers often go above and beyond their standard job descriptions, volunteering their […]
Photo Gallery: 2025 State of the Industry Breakfast
Chapter members gathered on January 21 as CAI Keystone kicked-off the chapter’s 50th year at the Union League of Philadelphia with its 2025 State of the Industry Breakfast. CAI’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer Tom Skiba, CAE, who is set to retire later this year, presented a fascinating and insightful in-depth look at the past, present, […]
Photo Gallery: 2025 Community Retreat
New and returning committee volunteers gathered on January 7, 2025 at Green Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania to help the chapter kick-off its 50th anniversary year. The chapter’s annual Committee Retreat is a great way for committee members to network and get to know one another, take part in a team building exercise, […]
On Thin Ice? Understanding Your Obligation During a Snow Event
Is it true that property owners have no duty to remove snow during a storm event? Yes. In the case of Collins v. Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation, 179 A.3d 69 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018), the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s entry of Summary Judgment in favor of a defendant property owner and against an […]