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2026 Legislative Update for Community Association Boards – Maryland, Virginia & D.C.
Byfbaggarly August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

2026 Legislative Update for Community Associations | Blackstone Management Board Education & Legislative Awareness 2026 Legislative Update for Community Associations Important developments from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. that condominium and homeowners association Board members should have on their radar. Keeping Your Board Informed Community association laws continue to evolve, and even seemingly small legislative…

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Important Update: Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirement Eliminated for HOA & Condo Boards
Byfbaggarly August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Community Association Legislative Update Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Eliminated for Community Association Boards A major federal regulatory change provides long-awaited relief for homeowners associations, condominium associations, and the volunteer board members who serve them. What Happened? On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, commonly known as FinCEN,…

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Education | HOA Management | Reserve Study

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Higher Minimum Reserve Funding Standards – What Does it Mean for our Association?
Byfbaggarly June 11, 2026

Many people are concerned that the new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac requirements, effective March 18, 2026, will make condo living more expensive because associations beginning in 2027 must fund Reserves at a minimum of 15% of the total budget instead of 10%. Others have asked whether these changes will fundamentally affect how Reserve Studies…

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Board Members | Education | Q&A

Legislative Update: Changes That Could Affect Community Association Governance
Byfbaggarly April 24, 2026

Federal Legislative Update: What the Corporate Transparency Act Means for Community Associations Community associations across the country have been closely monitoring recent federal legislation that could significantly impact how associations—and more specifically, volunteer board members—handle personal information reporting requirements. At the center of this discussion is the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a federal law enacted…

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Education | HOA Management | Insurance

Insurance Market Update for Condominium Associations
Byfbaggarly March 24, 2026June 24, 2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our communities informed and prepared, we have developed a comprehensive report on the current insurance market as it relates specifically to condominium associations. Over the past several years, the insurance industry has experienced significant shifts driven by increased claims, rising reconstruction costs, and changes in underwriting standards….

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Education | Real Estate | Safety

Gives Volunteer Leaders a Jump Start
Byfbaggarly January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

Community associations are no exception to the ubiquitous challenge of speeding on streets around the world. In private communities, safety isn’t just a feature, it’s a cornerstone. It’s one of the primary reasons people choose neighborhoods. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, higher speeds significantly increase the likelihood of accidents and the severity of…

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Education | Health | Holiday

7 Tricks for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Byfbaggarly December 31, 2025

As you make your New Year’s resolutions, are you already wondering if you’ll be able to keep them? Looking back at promises made this time last year, perhaps you realize you’re making the same resolutions all over again. You’re not alone; research from Statistics Brain shows that 45 percent of us make specific resolutions each year, only…

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Board Members | Education | Real Estate | Safety | Weather

Winter Weather Preparedness: 5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Fleet, Property, and People
Byfbaggarly November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

From snowstorms in Texas to historic cold temperatures across Florida, it’s clear that winter weather preparedness is not just for northern regions. Wherever you are, managing winter weather risk doesn’t have to be daunting; it simply begins with preparing for snow, ice, and extreme cold ahead of time. For over 60 years, Philadelphia Insurance Companies…

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Education | Holiday

The First Thanksgiving
Byfbaggarly November 13, 2025

Native Americans and early settlers gave thanks together with this historic feast. On the fourth Thursday of November, people in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, a national holiday honoring the early settlers and Native Americans who came together to have a historic harvest feast. NATIVE AMERICANS Long before settlers came to the East Coast of…

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Veterans Day, A History
Byfbaggarly November 4, 2025

Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on November 11th to honor American veterans for their service. Originally, Armistice Day in 1919 was established to commemorate the end of World War I. In 1954, the name was changed 1954 to honor all American veterans of all wars. The day is marked with ceremonies, such as a wreath-laying at the…

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Board Members | Education | Holiday | Safety

Halloween Decorating and Safety Tips
Byfbaggarly October 18, 2025October 18, 2025

From 3-foot-tall skeletons draped over front lawns to inflatable pumpkins and spider web-covered walkways, Halloween decorations have grown in popularity over the years. Community association board members may choose to develop a policy for these spooky decorations, including what, where, when, and for how long. Board Members Engage residents in a conversation on whether…

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Board Members | Education | HOA Management

Finances/Budgets -How the Budget is Prepared
Byfbaggarly July 20, 2025May 9, 2025

Each year you receive a draft of the proposed budget for review and comment. A lot of work goes into preparing the budget. It’s a complex activity that has to start early so the budget can be finalized and approved prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year. Here’s how we do it: The…

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