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Building Community Is the Mission Jul 21, 2026

Reflections from CAI President Matt Ober, Esq., CCAL, at the 2026 CAI Annual Conference

When my wife Stacy and I purchased our first home together in 1987, we were newly marr...

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Building Community Through Civility! How We Interact With Each Other Matters Apr 15, 2026

By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL, CAI President

This article first appeared in Beven & Brock News and Views for Homeowner Associations April 2026 newsletter here.

As we these na...

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Twas the Night Before the HOA’s Christmas Dec 23, 2024

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL, HOA Homefront Column

[Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore]

'Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the community
Not a complaint w...

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Why Is HOA Living and Governance So HARD Nov 03, 2024

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA HomefrontĀ 

Living in HOAs and governing HOAs can seem frustrating at times, but there are reasons for that frustration and sometimes re...

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