It's been said that community associations offer the greatest single extension of homeownership opportunities since the housing reforms of the New Deal and the provision of GI Bill benefits after World War II. In 1970, there were an estimated 10,000 community associations nationwide, and today there are more than 200,000, housing more than 40 millions Americans.
In the Community Associations Factbook, you'll find a compendium of important information about community associations, including:
Background ------------------- * Glossary Covering Key Community Associations Terminology * Core functions of Community Associations * Community Associations Around the World
History of Community Associations -------------------
Community ------------------- * Who is Attracted to Community Association Living * Amenities * Making Community Work * Community Spirit and Homeowner Satisfaction * Participation in Public Affairs
Governance ------------------- * Transition From Developer Control * Primary Responsibilities of the Board * Good Governance * Common Governance Challenges * Making and Administering Rules * Resolving Disputes Through Alternative Dispute Resolution
Business ------------------- * The Elements of the Business * Revenue * Reserves and Reserve Priorities * Expenses * Type of Management Used by Community Associations * Budget Categories
Master Chart ------------------- * Community Association Types Compared and Contrasted
Professionals ------------------- * Professional Community Association Manager (PCAMr) * Association Management Specialist (AMSr) * Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCAr) * Accredited Association Management Company (AAMCr) * College of Community Association Lawyers * Reserve Specialist
Resources List ------------------- * Trade and Professional Associations * State and Federal Government * Government-Sponsored Enterprises
Community Associations Facts -------------------
