CAI & The Foundation For Community Association Research

CAI is directly affiliated with the Foundation for Community Association Research, a nonprofit that conducts studies and collects data that matter to community association managers.

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HOA Strategic Planning: Building A Future For Your Community

Posted in: HOA/Condo

Strategic planning is important to the future of your HOA. So, what goes into a good plan? To find out, we spoke to Jake Gold, director of education at the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

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8 Steps Of A Reserve Fund Study For HOA & Condo

Posted in: HOA/Condo

By understanding what a reserve fund study requires, how to carry one out and why it matters, HOA and condo managers can keep their communities thriving for generations of homeowners to come.

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10 Ways To Prevent HOA Board Member Burnout

Posted in: HOA/Condo

Let’s talk about ways HOA managers can work with their board of directors to prevent common issues, reduce stress and build a stronger, more engaged community.

Reserve fund accounting in Yardi Breeze Premier

Best Bookkeeping Software For Reserve Fund Accounting

Posted in: HOA/Condo

A reserve fund is like a savings account for costly repairs and replacements. While this may seem simple, reserve fund accounting requires functionality not found in general bookkeeping software (e.g., QuickBooks).

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Yardi Breeze Premier Fall 2023 Updates: ID Verify & More

Posted in: Commercial, HOA/Condo, Residential

We’re excited to bring you new ways to prevent fraud, customize dashboards, work on the go, restrict permissions and more. For a complete list of new features, documents and other resources, visit the Help Center.

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Property Managers On Property Management: 2023 Discussion

Posted in: Affordable, Commercial, HOA/Condo, Manufactured Housing, Residential, Self Storage

At our 2023 REfresh conference for Yardi Breeze users, we asked property managers about their careers, tech and long-term visions in the industry. Check out what they had to say.

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