Common Ground

CAI's flagship bimonthly magazine provides in-depth information, expert insights, and analysis of community association governance and management. Print edition exclusive to CAI members. Select digital content available to nonmembers.
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MARCH/APRIL 2026

Grace and Grit

Joni Lucas and Hazel Siff

Women have long been leaders within CAI and throughout volunteer and professional roles supporting associations. Meet five who have given their time, creativity, and expertise to build stronger, more cohesive communities.

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Feature Articles

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Home is Where the Heart Lives

Richard D. Hunter and Colby Phillips, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Since 2016, the Homeowner Satisfaction Survey has consistently revealed tha ...
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Taking Charge

Robert Moss
Transitioning from developer to owner control is rarely, if ever, seamless. ...
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2025 CAI Executive Summary

Common Ground March April 2026
A Focus on Innovation, Modernization, and Engagement
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Seize the Day

Sandra L. Gottlieb, ESQ.
There's no shame in acknowledging mental health challenges. Reducing the st ...
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Climbing the Maintenance Mountain

Kevin Davis, CIRMS | Susan McClintic, ESQ | J. David Rauch
Effective and timely building maintenance is essential to a community's fut ...
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Departments

Your Turn

Community leadership. Building trust and transparency. Saving money.

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Homefront

Community association growth. Mila Kunis' leadership. Corporate Transparency Act update.

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On the Board

Financial transparency.

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Ask the Experts

Taxing questions.

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Background

Ronda Theisen is a believer in second chances. That's one reason why her story—and her community's—is one for the books.

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Member Pulse

What skills or traits are most important to your community when hiring a manager?

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