Over the last 10 years, the number of community associations has grown significantly.  In the Metroplex, municipalities are recognizing the benefits of community associations, including increased property values, safer streets, and beautiful neighborhoods.  As more potential homeowners explore community association living for the first time, they need to understand their rights, responsibilities, and the beneifts of their community.

Episode 1 of "Community Contact" discusses some of the common challenges to first time homeowners in community associations, and what changes are being spearheaded by CAI to help potential home buyers understand the dynamics of community association living.

Our guest for this episode is Judi Phares, PCAM, CEO of RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc., AAMC.  Ms. Phares is the Chairman of the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers and has over 20 years experience in the community management field.

If you would like to contact Judi, you can reach her at:

CMA, AAMC
1800 Preston Park Boulevard
Suite 101
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 934-0400

For additional information, we have the following information available free as downloads:

What To Know Before You Buy

Community Association Living

If you would like to contact our host, Paul Grucza, you can reach him at the following:

Paul Grucza, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Regional Vice President
CMA, AAMC
1500 N. Norwood Drive
Building C, Suite 300
Hurst, TX 76054
(817) 857-1235