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2026 Legislative Update for Community Association Boards – Maryland, Virginia & D.C.
2026 Legislative Update for Community Associations | Blackstone Management Board Education & Legislative Awareness 2026 Legislative Update for Community Associations Important developments from Maryland, Virginia,…
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New Fannie Mae Rules Are Changing Condo Financing — Here’s What Your Association Needs to Know
Community Update New Fannie Mae Rules Are Changing Condo Financing Here’s what your association needs to know — and do — before your next sale,…
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Important Update: Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirement Eliminated for HOA & Condo Boards
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,…
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The Roles of HOA Board Officers: Who Does What?
BOARD MEMBER EDUCATION Understanding the Roles of Your Association’s Board Officers President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary: each position has a different purpose, but effective…
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Reserve Funding, Mortgage Guidelines, and Your Community: What Owners Need to Know
Board & Homeowner Education Reserve Funding and Federal Mortgage Guidelines What FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac requirements may mean for your association’s budget, assessments,…
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Balancing Summer and Your Volunteer Board Service
☀ Board Education Series Making Time for Summer—and Your Community Board service should be meaningful, not overwhelming. With a few practical habits and the right…
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Understanding the Forest Retention Area
Homeowner Education Why Doesn’t the HOA Maintain the Forest? Understanding the purpose of forest retention, forest conservation, and forest reserve areas within Maryland communities. Not…
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Higher Minimum Reserve Funding Standards – What Does it Mean for our Association?
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…
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Legislative Update: Changes That Could Affect Community Association Governance
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…
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Condo Association Insurance: Why Premiums Are Rising—and What Boards Can Do About It
Condominium associations across the country are facing a difficult reality: insurance premiums are increasing at an unprecedented pace. In Southern Maryland and the surrounding region,…
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Insurance Market Update for Condominium Associations
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…
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🌸 Spring Is Finally Here: Time to Refresh the Outside of Your Home
As the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring is finally starting to show its head. After a long winter, this is the…
