Fall Fun for the Whole Family
Celebrate the Season Fall Fun for the Whole Family Cooler days, colorful leaves, cozy evenings and plenty of opportunities to make great memories together. Fall is one…
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Do you know what kind of meeting your community is having?
Community Association Education We’re Having What Kind of Meeting? A straightforward guide to annual meetings, board meetings, special meetings, town halls, and executive sessions. If you have…
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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, and Washington,…
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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, condominium associations,…
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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 beginning in…
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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 could significantly…
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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 it relates…
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Gives Volunteer Leaders a Jump Start
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.…
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7 Tricks for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
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,…
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Winter Weather Preparedness: 5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Fleet, Property, and People
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…
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The First Thanksgiving
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…
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Veterans Day, A History
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…
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