The Seed of Security
Plant the seed of financial security this budget season. Proper reserve funding ensures your community’s growth. SPONSORED CONTENT IT’S BUDGET SEASON! One of the most crucial components of any community association budget is the Reserve Fund. This portion of the budget covers the amount of money your community needs to save throughout the year to meet […]
Quick Correspondence: Utilizing Simple Technology to Work Smarter
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first article in CAI Keystone’s new Working Smarter: Tips & Tricks series. Our Working Smarter series highlights easy to implement productivity enhancement tools and strategies that members can benefit from and begin using right away. Sarah K. HashTaylor Management Company In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of community management, one of […]
Your Guide to HOA Financing Options
SPONSORED CONTENT When it’s time for one of your homeowners associations to finance a capital project, how do you help them secure the funds? You could charge homeowners a special assessment or dip into HOA cash reserves, but those options put burdens on the homeowners or the association. Another option to consider is financing from […]
Healthy Water, Happy Community: The Essential Guide to Proactive Pond Maintenance
By: John Phelps, SOLitude Lake Management Editor’s Note: This article was developed in part with the aid of artificial intelligence. The content was thoroughly reviewed and vetted by the author and edited for style and clarity by CAI Keystone. When it comes to managing properties and nurturing community spaces, ensuring the long-term health and beauty […]
Summer Safety Tips for Community Associations
Editor’s Note: This article courtesy of PS&S and first appeared in their July 2024 Recipe for Success. Thanks to Dave Kiessling, R.C.S., R.S., Vice President, who granted CAI Keystone permission to share via our blog. Community Associations play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their residents. From managing outdoor activities to […]
Prepare for a Hot Summer!
Get your lawn, trees, and shrubs ready for the hottest days of the year with tips from SavATree’s expert arborists. Summer heat can damage delicate roots and cause plants to succumb to insects and diseases. SavATree uses soil tests to identify necessary soil enhancements to help your plants thrive during extreme conditions. They apply organic treatments that rebuild the organic profile of your soil, giving your lawn and plants better water-holding capacity, improved nutrient retention, increased beneficial microbial activity, and better soil structure. With proper watering and organic mulch, your trees and shrubs will be able to weather the heat and thrive.
Shining the Spotlight on Tidewater Property Management
Company BasicsName of company: Tidewater Property Management, Inc., AAMCPrincipal of company: Gail Windisch, CMCA, AMS, PCAMYear company was founded: 1989# of employees: 75States in which your company operates: Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia Company Contact InformationAddress: 3600 Crondall Lane, Suite 100, Owings Mills, MD 21117Phone #: (800) 761-5977E-mail address: info@tidewaterproperty.comWebsite: www.tidewaterproperty.com Company NarrativeFounded […]
CAI’s 2023 Excellence Awards Presented at All That Jazz!
Every year, CAI recognizes our best and brightest members with the CAI Excellence Awards. This years awards were presented at “All That Jazz,” our 2023 Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Delaware Valley Paving. Numerous excellent nominations were received in our various award categories. CAI Keystone extends our sincere congratulations to all the wonderful individuals and […]
From College to the Corporate World: Transitioning Your Social Network
Transitioning from college to the corporate world can be a culture shock, particularly when it comes to reshaping your social network. Young professionals may notice a challenge in switching from the social aspect of a campus to the structure of a professional environment. Transitioning your social media accounts may sound like a silly thing to […]
Meet the Best & the Brightest: CAI’s 2023 Excellence Awards Nominees!
CAI is dedicated to building better communities. That mission is fulfilled, in large part, by the hard work and dedication of our many volunteers, members, and leaders. Every year, CAI recognizes our best and brightest members with the CAI Excellence Awards. These awards will be presented at our 2023 Excellence Awards Gala. We have received […]