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Community Association Documents Explained
Living in a community association brings many benefits, from shared amenities to a sense of belonging. However, it also entails certain...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 213 min read


Association Document Hierarchy and why it’s important to Know Which Document Prevails
Becoming a member of an association, either for first-time association members or even homeowners looking to find a new community to move...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 213 min read


How Managers help communities achieve their goals
Last week we spoke about how associations can set achievable goals. An achievable goal is a specific, realistic, and attainable target...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 213 min read


New Year, New Goals
With 2023 in the books, the new year is a new opportunity for communities to review where they are currently, and where they want to go...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 213 min read


Commitment to Community
“The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food.” ~ Dean Ornish Community . We...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 212 min read


Looking forward to all 2024 has to offer
We are so honored that you've joined us in 2023 for the launch of our blog, Word on myStreet . As this year comes to an end, we are...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 211 min read


Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities: Principles for Homeowners and Community Leaders
More than a destination at the end of the day, a community is a place people want to call home and where they feel at home. This goal is...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 212 min read


The Role of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is comprised of community volunteers that have been elected by the membership in which they serve. Boards and...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 213 min read


Responsibilities of The Associations
One of the biggest reasons why residents prefer homes in an association is because homeowners’ associations are proven to stabilize home...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 213 min read


Who’s who in the association structure
Have you ever wondered how your association makes decisions? Who determines how assessments are spent? How does that streetlight get...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 213 min read


Community Association Fundamentals
Each common-interest community has its own history, personality, attributes, and challenges, but all associations share common...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 211 min read


What are all those letters following my manager’s name and title and why are they important?
Have you ever wondered what all those letters are following your community manager’s name? CMCA, AMS, PCAM, LSM, and RS are some of the...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 213 min read


The myStreet Mission
The myStreet Mission Merriam-Webster defines a mission statement as something that states the purpose or goal of a business or...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 212 min read


So that's what that term means: Association Terminology Explained
Below is a list of some community association terminology that you may have heard your manager or Board of Directors use in emails or...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 215 min read


Types of Community Associations Continued
In our previous posts on types of community structures, we’ve covered the Planned Community and the Condominium Community, the two most...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 211 min read


Types of Community Associations Continued
In our last post, we talked about what makes up a Planned Community, the most common type of community association. This week, we’ll...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 212 min read


Types of Community Associations - Planned Community
A community association is a generic term used to describe residential developments in which each owner is bound to a real estate...
Jessica Simpkiss
Mar 212 min read


What is CAI?
CAI is a one-stop shop where owners, community volunteers and their managing partners can find answers to the questions we have...

Jessica Simpkiss CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Mar 21, 20231 min read


History of Community Associations
Community Associations are wonderful organizations benefiting millions of US residents every day.

Jessica Simpkiss CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Mar 21, 20233 min read


What is a Community Association?
Associations can consist of single-family homes, condominiums, or townhomes and are typically set up by the original developer.

Jessica Simpkiss CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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