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     <title>Pine Creek Village HOA Saves Over 2.8 Million Gallons of Water in 7 months</title>
     <description><![CDATA[HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. announced today that Pine Creek Village Association in Colorado Springs, Colorado saved over 2.8 million gallons of water in just one irrigation season using HydroPoint's WeatherTRAK Smart Irrigation Controllers.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:35:33 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pr-inside.com/pine-creek-village-homeowners-association-saves-r3030555.htm</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Association Financial Services Recovers Money For Condos & HOAs After Banks Fore]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[A new tactic has been developed by Association Financial Services of Miami, Florida that has proven to be a boom to financially hurt condos and HOAs. Condominium and Homeowner Associations have been hit hard during the last five years by writing off amounts owed to them after a bank forecloses on a unit or home owner.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:11:42 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9138961.htm</link>
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     <title>AtHomeNet Selected to Provide Online Services to Florida Bar Members</title>
     <description><![CDATA[AtHomeNet, Inc., an online services provider in metro Atlanta, proudly announces their new partnership with The Florida Bar. Selected as part of the Member Benefits Program, AtHomeNet will offer online web services to the organizations 90,000 active members.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:24:57 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9135818.htm</link>
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     <title>MEEB Now Offering Free Seminars to Property Managers</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Due to the overwhelming response we would like to clarify that MEEB is now offering (free of charge) in-house mini seminars and question and answer workshops throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island for property management companies with 5 or more participants.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:42:45 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://meebpc.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/meeb-now-offering-free-seminars-to-property-managers-2/</link>
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     <title>Carpenter Elected to Lead CCAL in 2013-2014</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Scott Carpenter, Esq., a former president of the Central Arizona chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and a past recipient of CAI’s national Award of Excellence in Government and Public Affairs, has been elected to serve a two-year term as president of CAI’s prestigious College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL).]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:49:11 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/wrqUsh</link>
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     <title>My Green Condo Partners With PayLease to Offer Condominium Associations</title>
     <description><![CDATA[My Green Condo Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with an industry leader PayLease, an Online Payment Service Provider. This partnership will enable a one-stop shop via MGC for associations, residential property managers, and property management companies.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:56:48 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9091582.htm</link>
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     <title>Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Comments on Dryer Fire in Waterford Condo</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Waterford Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard is warning residents in attached condos and apartment buildings to encourage their neighbors, landlords and homeowner’s association to have dryer vents inspected for safety. He is especially concerned with those multi-unit buildings where new tenants are moving in soon after another moves out.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.emailwire.com/release/78737-Dryer-Vent-Cleaning-Wizard-Comments-on-Dryer-Fire-in-Waterford-Condo.html</link>
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     <title>CAI Applauds Administration Guidance of GSE Foreclosures</title>
     <description><![CDATA[In a letter dated January 6, 2012, CAI has thanked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for guidance to banks and federal savings associations on their responsibilities in foreclosure]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:13:15 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/AyGCSr</link>
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     <title>Florida CAM courses receive '2011 Best of Business Award'</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Florida CAM Courses, a Vero Beach business, has been selected for the 2011 Best of Business Award by the SBCA Community.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:32:50 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/jan/04/florida-cam-courses-receive-2011-best-of-business-/</link>
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     <title>The Community Associations Institute announces 2012 leadership team</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Kathryn C. Danella, CMCA, LSM, PCAM, general manager of Boca Pointe Community Association Inc. near Boca Raton, Fla., will begin her one-year term January 1 as the national president of Community Associations Institute (CAI).]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:25:06 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.examiner.com/hoa-in-west-palm-beach/the-community-associations-institute-2012-leadership-group-are-ready</link>
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     <title>MEEB Establishes Foundation to Give More and "Give Back" to Condo World</title>
     <description><![CDATA[When it comes to charitable giving, the attorneys at Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks (MEEB) think more is better.  With that thought in mind, the firm has established a non-profit foundation as a vehicle for expanding its own contributions and possibly soliciting contributions from others.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:49:51 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/tmpeyh</link>
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     <title>Kathryn Danella, Other CAI Leaders Take Office Jan. 1</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Kathryn C. Danella, CMCA, LSM, PCAM, general manager of Boca Pointe Community Association Inc. near Boca Raton, Fla., will begin her one-year term January 1 as the national president of Community Associations Institute (CAI).]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:49:40 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CAIerelease/message/246</link>
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     <title>AtHomeNet and Community Advocacy Network Partner to Benefit Florida Comm. Assns</title>
     <description><![CDATA["Through our partnership with CAN, our clients will have a direct link to all the advocacy information and tools that the network has to offer with a special password created specifically for each community,"]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:04:35 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://news.yahoo.com/athomenet-community-advocacy-network-partner-benefit-florida-community-050621601.html</link>
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     <title>Election Trust Serves Up Texas-Sized Ballot in Sugar Land</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Given over 10,000 voters required more than seventy unique ballot styles with variable weighted values and a choice of two voting options - paper mail-in or online ballots - the 2011 annual election for First Colony Community Association (FCCA) was certainly a Texas-sized administrative challenge for Election Trust.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:39:15 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/12/prweb9030511.htm</link>
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     <title>CICs Face Continuing Financial Issues</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of community associations continue to struggle with financial issues associated with the mortgage foreclosure crisis and economic downturn, according to a national survey conducted in late 2011 by Community Associations Institute (CAI).]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00:43 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/sUq2km</link>
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     <title>QuickBooks Accounting Software for Homeowner Associations NOW Integrates with As</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The most utilized accounting software for homeowner associations and management companies can now access real-time data integrated with their AssociationVoice Web sites]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:20:14 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quickbooks-accounting-software-for-homeowner-associations-now-integrates-with-associationvoice-134913128.html</link>
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     <title>Rampart Properties’ Clients Have Success with Florida Friendly Landscaping</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Due to local soils with the consistency of beach sand and recent hard freezes, some yards in Wellington at Seven Hills, a Rampart Properties managed community, have been replaced five times in the past half-dozen years.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:20:09 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20111201006220/en/rampart/properties/clients</link>
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     <title>Harris Properties Targets Electric Vehicles as Challenge to Condominium Associat</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Harris Properties, prominent Culver City, California based property management company, is at the forefront of addressing the growing issue of electric vehicles (EV) and the inherent problems which condominium owners and their Boards may face as their popularity grows.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:19:31 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/harris-properties-targets-electric-vehicles-152200850.html</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Associa Supports Kids Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Associa, the largest community management services firm in North America, and Associa Supports Kids (ASK) partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to give the gift of a great future.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:48:57 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/associa-supports-kids-partners-with-boys-girls-clubs-of-america-2011-11-28</link>
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     <title>CMS Services, Inc. and Sentry Management, Inc. Announce Merger</title>
     <description><![CDATA[CMS Services, Inc., a condominium and homeowner association management company based in Northern Virginia and Sentry Management, Inc., a national leader in community association management, recently announced their merger]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:46:25 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/101307/</link>
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     <title>CAI Applauds Congressional Input on Mortgage Issues</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Congressional leaders are expressing serious reservations about Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) mortgage-approval policies for condominiums-policies that are the source of mounting confusion and angst for condominium boards, homeowners and real estate agents nationwide.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:23:55 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CAIerelease/message/244</link>
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     <title>Albuquerque NM is The Newest Member of Sentry Management, Inc.</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Sentry Management, Inc., the leader in homeowner association management and condominium management has announced the merger with Carol Rickert & Associates of Albuquerque, NM. The new office has begun the change over and will officially be renamed Sentry Management]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:54:50 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/100912/</link>
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     <title>Nextdoor Brings Private Social Networks to a Neighborhood Near You</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Social networks like Facebook and Google+ are great for staying connected with family, friends and coworkers—even fans. But sharing and communicating with practically anyone in the digital realm has alienated us from most of the flesh-and-blood beings we see everyday—our neighbors. How well do you know your neighbors?]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:23:07 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.businessinsider.com/nextdoor-brings-private-social-networks-to-a-neighborhood-near-you-2011-10</link>
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     <title>Condo Manager Includes New Features for Helping Property Management Companies Pr</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Condo Manager, a leading provider in condo and homeowner association management technology, is promoting its Go Green initiatives for management companies and associations that use the software.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:19:48 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/468359</link>
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     <title>Luxury Condo Owners Recover Record $5.4 Million for Faulty Construction</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Owners of residences at a premiere San Francisco luxury condominium building have recouped $5.4 million in a landmark construction defect case that sets a state record for per-unit recovery.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/ryu0F8</link>
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     <title>eStrata Launches New Web-Based Application</title>
     <description><![CDATA[eStrata, a Canadian web development company, announced its brand-new online application which features tools specifically tailored to meet the needs of strata councils and condo boards]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:15:07 -0500</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=923382&Itemid=29]]></link>
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     <title>Texas POA Primer by Sharon Reuler Named "Best Paper" at Annual Real Estate Law C</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Dallas attorney Sharon Reuler and Houston attorney Roy Hailey share the Jerry Charles Saegert Award for "Best CLE Paper" for "The Texas POA Primer ~ Tips for Working with Condominium and Homeowner Associations,"]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:24:27 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/oD63JG</link>
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     <title>Code Violation Services launches HOA platform</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Code Violation Services Inc. launched a new platform called HOA Plus to help investors, lenders and others locate homeowner associations and resolve property demands to reduce barriers to property sales.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:14:06 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.housingwire.com/2011/10/10/code-violation-services-launches-hoa-platform</link>
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     <title>AtHomeNet Acquires South Florida Based Web Site Service</title>
     <description><![CDATA[AtHomeNet, Inc. a privately owned company, announced the purchase of MyCommunityAssociation.com, a distinguished website provider based in Florida. The procurement was finalized in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday, September 29 by AtHomeNet CEO, Susan Sanders, and MyCommunityAssociation.com owner, Michael Berger.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:04:11 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.athomenet.com/press-release/athomenet-acquires-south-florida-website-service-10032011.asp</link>
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     <title>Management Trust acquires Parker Finch</title>
     <description><![CDATA[California-based community-association management giant the Management Trust has purchased its second Phoenix-area management firm this year, Parker Finch Management of Scottsdale.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:48:26 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://t.co/zYLRt6UP</link>
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     <title>Chicago Study Shows Cost Advantages of National Green Building Standard Compared</title>
     <description><![CDATA[A new report on green certification costs for home building and remodeling in the Chicago market says that the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is a more flexible, affordable alternative for certifying single-family homes, townhouses, and condos than other national or regional green building certifications.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:47:31 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/nYnt6S</link>
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     <title>AtHomeNet Introduces the Industry's First Interactive Voice Response System</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta company, AtHomeNet launched CallFast, a new service in its MultiConnect suite of services. The interactive voice response system allows community residents to quickly access current account information by calling the community's special MultiConnect phone number.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:39:56 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.athomenet.com/press-release/athomenet-introduces-first-interactive-voice-response-system-09192011.asp</link>
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     <title>Smith Management Group earns green certification</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Smith Management Group has become the first business of its kind in the United States to earn Green Business certification from the Green Business Bureau.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:34:27 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.stltoday.com/suburban-journals/metro/news/article_f6ce4387-8f49-579b-b9f7-88973f11e325.html</link>
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     <title>Greying Boomers Will Create Legal Concerns for Community Associations, Attorney</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Homeowners' associations are adept at tackling problems like cracked swimming pools or unkempt lawns. But given that America's 65-and-over population is projected to grow by more than 70 percent in the next 13 years, boards will be forced to confront a new set of challenges - namely, sorting through legal questions created by the "aging in place" of the massive baby boom generation,]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:42:55 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Greying-Boomers-Will-Create-prnews-3463013584.html?x=0</link>
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     <title>AtHomeNet Announces Integration with FirstService Residential Management</title>
     <description><![CDATA[AtHomeNet, Inc., a web services company in metro Atlanta announces their partnership with property management service provider, FirstService Residential Management (FSR). The relationship will allow FSR clients to utilize their "Connect" software in collaboration with AtHomeNet websites to provide the ultimate online experience for their employees and residents.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:53:30 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8741692.htm</link>
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     <title>Associa Welcomes Prescott Management to the Family</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Associa, the nation’s leading community association management firm, announced today it has expanded its presence in the state of California by acquiring The Prescott Companies, headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:56:20 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110817005923/en/Associa-Welcomes-Prescott-Management-Family</link>
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     <title>The Best Kept Security Secret for Communities; Video Surveillance Solutions</title>
     <description><![CDATA[For Envera Systems business is booming in a bad economy. With offices in Boca Raton and Sarasota, FL the company has grown considerably since expanding to the East coast of Florida in 2010. This year alone, the cutting edge security technology company is doubling its sales force. What started out as a small system to help gated communities save money has turned into the best security money can buy. Envera's virtual guards can see multiple points in a community at one time and even voice down to vandals or intruders. Envera now protects communities from Tampa to Naples and from Miami to Jacksonville with video surveillance and virtual guard services.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:02:35 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/ollNvq</link>
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     <title>Phoenix HOA manager acquired</title>
     <description><![CDATA[One of the country's largest homeowners-association management companies has acquired Phoenix-based Cuellar Realty Services Inc., which manages the homeowners associations for about 70 local communities.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:28:27 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/articles/2011/08/03/20110803phoenix-hoa-manager-acquired.html</link>
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     <title>A Unique Book on Colorado Community Association Law</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Bradford Publishing Co. announces the release of the publication “Colorado Community Association Law—Condominiums, Cooperatives, and Homeowners Associations”. This comprehensive book is a treatise, case finder, and practice guide—all in one. In it the author provides extensive information about all aspects of the law, supporting his discussions with citations to relevant statutes and case law]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:37:32 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8672634.htm</link>
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     <title>AtHomeNet Deepens Integration with Partner, TOPS Software</title>
     <description><![CDATA[AtHomeNet, a web services company, announces increased functionality through its partnership with community association industry software provider, TOPS Software. The integration of the two companies’ services allows for an association management company’s accounting information to flow into AtHomeNet’s community and association management company websites.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:44:25 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8658257.htm</link>
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     <title>AssociationVoice Launches Online Homeowner Association Meeting Services Complete</title>
     <description><![CDATA[AssociationVoice, a technology provider to community associations, residential buildings and management companies, has just released multiple innovative communication capabilities for its website service including on-demand, online meetings. Users can easily organize real-time online meetings right from the AssociationVoice website connecting with anyone located anywhere in the world, and on any device.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:17:55 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/voice-broadcast/articles/198377-associationvoice-launches-online-homeowner-association-meeting-services-complete.htm</link>
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     <title>CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MANAGERS TURNS 20</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The California Association of Community Managers (CACMSM) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at this year’s Statewide Expo & Conference at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim on July 28-July 29.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:51:46 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://california.realestaterama.com/2011/07/18/california-association-of-community-managers-turns-20-ID01241.html</link>
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     <title>FirstService Adds Simerra Property Management</title>
     <description><![CDATA[FirstService Corporation (Nasdaq:FSRV) (TSX:FSV) (TSX:FSV-PU) today announced that its subsidiary, FirstService Residential, North America's largest manager of residential communities, further expanded its scale and market leadership with the acquisition of Simerra Property Management Inc., one of Toronto's largest and most respected residential property management firms.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:28:55 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43752928</link>
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     <title>Association Management Leadership Forum</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Association Management Leadership Forum is committed to identifying the most pressing issues surrounding the Association Management Industry and providing best practice solutions to business owners and decision makers through the use of technology.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:39:04 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://amlftour.com/</link>
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     <title>CEO of Common Interest Management Services, on Shanti's Peer-to-Peer Model of Su</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Bay Area's fastest growing HOA management firm, Common Interest Management Services (CIMS), provides support for a number of community building organizations.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:26:01 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/32563-Mike-Archer-CEO-of-Common-Interest-Management-Services-on-Shanti-s-Peer-to-Peer-Model-of-Support-Services-for-Bay-Area-Communities-</link>
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     <title>The Management Trust Acquires Professional Management Associates</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Management Trust, America's third-largest community association management firm, today announced the acquisition of Professional Management Associates (PMA) of Aurora.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:34:42 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/the-management-trust-acquires-professional-management-associates-221721.php</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[KG & B Releases Multimedia Guide to Florida Community Assn's Legislative Changes]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Leading Florida Law Firm Launches Latest Addition to “Law and Learning Guidebook Series” with New, Interactive “Katzman Garfinkel & Berger 2011 Legislative Guidebook for Community Associations” Online -- Second-Annual Legislative Guide Uses Video, Links and Q&A Format to Explain Impact on Community Associations of All Florida Legislation Passed in 2011]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:03:32 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://news.yahoo.com/katzman-garfinkel-berger-releases-multimedia-guide-florida-community-172014700.html</link>
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     <title>HOA Residents Fly the Stars and Stripes to Show Patriotism</title>
     <description><![CDATA[This holiday weekend, Americans will be flying their American flags to demonstrate their patriotism and support of our country.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:41:39 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://yhoo.it/ivxI4o</link>
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     <title>Aurora management firm is purchased</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Management Trust , the third-largest U.S. community association management firm, bought the Professional Management Associates (PMA) of Aurora, the company announced Tuesday.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:09:51 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2011/06/21/aurora-management-firm-is-purchased.html</link>
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     <title>FirstService Expands Its Residential Property Management Operations in Las Vegas</title>
     <description><![CDATA[FirstService Corporation today announced the acquisition of Excellence Community Management, one of the leading providers of residential property management services in the greater Las Vegas, Nevada market]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:30:19 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/firstservice-expands-its-residential-property-management-operations-in-las-vegas-2011-06-20?reflink=MW_news_stmp</link>
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     <title>CCMC Selects HomeWiseDocs.com to Deploy Latest Technology</title>
     <description><![CDATA[HomeWiseDocs.com is pleased to announce its new business relationship with CCMC, a leading community association management firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:03:39 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/11/06/p1181520/ccmc-selects-homewisedocs-com-to-deploy-latest-technology</link>
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     <title>Today Management Merges with Homeside Properties</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Associa : companies Homeside Properties, Inc., : and Today Management Inc. : , are pleased to announce they are merging their operations into one. The combination unifies two long-standing market leaders in association, construction and maintenance management with a combined 45 years of experience.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:19:35 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pr-inside.com/today-management-merges-with-homeside-properties-r2666668.htm</link>
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     <title>Common Interest Management Services Discusses Sponsorship of Special Olympics</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Mike Archer of Common Interest Management Services, an HOA Management Company, discusses co-hosting Special Olympics clinics with St. Mary's College athletics department]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/32473-Mike-Archer-of-Common-Interest-Management-Services-Discusses-Sponsorship-of-Special-Olympics</link>
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     <title>Toyota to Launch Condominium-based Next-generation Vehicle Car-sharing</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Starting in spring 2012, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), in collaboration with Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., Daikyo Incorporated and Toyota Housing Corporation, plans to launch a condominium-based car-sharing program using next-generation, environment-friendly vehicles.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:09:44 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.japancorp.net/press_release/24004/toyota_to_launch_condominiumbased_nextgeneration_vehicle_carsharing</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Silldorf & Levine, LLP to Present "Power Board" Seminar for Community Associatio]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Partners of the Southern California Community Association law firm of Silldorf & Levine, LLP will present their "Power Board" seminar on June 18, 2011 at the San Clemente Community Center.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:24:55 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Law-Offices-of-Silldorf-prnews-3715321331.html?x=0</link>
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     <title>Landmark Legal Proceeding Provides Florida HOA and Condominium Associations with</title>
     <description><![CDATA[A new legal strategy, coined Total Recovery, has been approved in a landmark legal proceeding in South Florida, establishing a new legal trend to help strengthen HOA and condominium associations across the state and potentially nationwide.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:40:27 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Landmark+Legal+Proceeding+Provides+Florida+HOA+and+Condominium+Associations+with+Powerful+Legal+Tactic/6568668.html</link>
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     <title>RealManage Receives 2011 Best of Addison Award</title>
     <description><![CDATA[For the third consecutive year, RealManage has been selected for the 2011 Best of Addison Award in the Real Estate Management category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:41:14 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/11/06/p1144893/realmanage-receives-2011-best-of-addison-award</link>
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     <title>The Continental Group to Host “2011 Florida Legislative Updates for Condo Associ</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Continental Group (TCG) in conjunction with the Brickell Homeowners Association (BHA) will host the “2011 Florida Legislative Updates for Condo Associations” on Wednesday, June 22nd]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:55:19 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prlog.org/11528121-the-continental-group-to-host-2011-florida-legislative-updates-for-condo-associations.html</link>
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     <title>InstaPage® Integration With Facebook/Twitter Now Live</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Lazarus Group today announced the launching of integration of its InstaPage® Standard Homeowners Associations Websites product line with popular social networking tools, Facebook and Twitter.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:47:18 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prlog.org/11523287-instapage-integration-with-facebooktwitter-now-live.html</link>
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     <title>Palm Desert HOA Attorney Warns of Looming Crisis to Face HOA's</title>
     <description><![CDATA[A crisis is looming for homeowner associations in California and few homeowner associations are alert to how bad the crisis is about to become.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 15:36:27 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.bestoptionsformyhome.com/palm-desert-homeowner-association-attorney-warns-of-looming-crisis-to-face-homeowner-associations/</link>
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     <title>National Asset Management Firm Launches HOA Subsidiary</title>
     <description><![CDATA[MMREM, a national asset management firm for federal agencies and private sector servicers, investors, and insurers, launched its partial subsidiary, Virginia-based Sperlonga Data and Analytics, last week.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 14:41:48 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.dsnews.com/articles/national-asset-management-firm-launches-hoa-subsidiary-2011-05-24</link>
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     <title>Florida's 2011 Legislative Session Modifies Condo Board Members Continuing Educa</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Under Florida Statute Section 718.112 newly elected or appointed condominium board officers and directors must provide written certification of their knowledge of Florida condominium law and their association's bylaws.  In lieu of this certification, board members may "submit a certificate of having satisfactorily completed the educational curriculum administered by a division-approved condominium education provider within 1 year before or 90 days after the date of election or appointment."]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 10:30:04 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/state-of-floridas-2011-legislative-session-modifies-condo-board-members-continuing-education-requirement-122146364.html</link>
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     <title>Law Firm, Community Advocacy Network Make Available Hurricane Preparedness Guide</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Florida Community Association Boards, Managers, Cities & Counties Urged to Prepare for Disaster Contingencies in Advance of Active 2011 Storm Season. Law Firm Founding Partner Launches LinkedIn® "Community Association Damage Claims and Recovery" Group as Property Insurance Claims Resource.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 19:15:04 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20110517/bs_prweb/prweb8442609</link>
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     <title>ControlByNet Showcases Cloud-Based Hosted Video Surveillance Solution</title>
     <description><![CDATA[ControlByNet, (CBN), a leader in cloud-based, hosted video security surveillance solutions, is showcasing its solutions for home owners associations and property managers at the CAI Annual Conference and Exposition.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 16:51:25 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/295810</link>
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     <title>ATG Announces Community Association Industry's First Mobile Maintenance App</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Advanced Technology Group (ATG (News - Alert)) the exclusive provider of Complete Control for Communities (C3), is pleased to announce the release of a revolutionary mobility application, Mobile Maintenance Management (M3), based on C3 (News - Alert) that will transform how property managers, maintenance technicians and management companies handle and process work orders]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 16:32:42 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2011/05/03/5483454.htm</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Jason Proudfit Named CEO Of Rossmar & Graham]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Rossmar & Graham, Arizona’s largest and most experienced full-service community association management firm, has appointed Jason Proudfit as its new CEO. Proudfit previously held the position of CFO at Rossmar & Graham, where he worked closely with the executive team in all facets of the business.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:01:43 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.dailymarkets.com/stock/2011/04/29/jason-proudfit-named-ceo-of-rossmar-graham/</link>
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     <title>Honeywell Wind Turbine by WindTronics Now Available for Purchase</title>
     <description><![CDATA[WindTronics announced today the launch of its much-anticipated Honeywell Wind Turbine, which is now available through authorized dealers, retailers and partners. Best noted for always turning and generating power in as little as two miles per hour (mph), the Honeywell Wind Turbine's small size, light weight and negligible noise, ensures everyone with wind has the ability to generate renewable wind energy for their home or business.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:16:02 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://prn.to/foan8M</link>
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     <title>Disaster recovery Ideas Provide to decrease the disaster's affect</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Paramount Disaster Recovery Company invented by Mr.Steve Slepcevic is most important national disaster response, revitalization and revival Company in the USA. Paramount Disaster has become a major head in national adversity crisis response and in creation under the brilliant guidance of Mr. Steve Slepcevic.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:43:10 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/126874-1303107745-steve-slepcevic-disaster-recovery-ideas-provide-to-decrease-the-disasters-affect.html</link>
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     <title>FirstService Further Expands Market Leading Residential Property Management Oper</title>
     <description><![CDATA[it has expanded its market leading North American residential property management business with the acquisitions of Vancouver Condominium Services Ltd., based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Abbott Enterprises Inc., based in Charlotte, North Carolina]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:36:34 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42641951</link>
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     <title>Guile 3D Studio Introduces Denise, the Virtual Assistant</title>
     <description><![CDATA[One example of how Denise can help in interactions between people and technology is in the role of a virtual governess at a hi-tech condominium in Sao Paulo, called Pinheiros Connections. Here she will be in charge of the interface between residents and automated residence services.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:31:19 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://yhoo.it/ik5EIU</link>
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     <title>CAI Elevates Advocacy on Mortgage Financing</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Alarmed about proposed changes in the mortgage finance system, Community Associations Institute (CAI) is stepping up its Congressional and federal regulatory advocacy on behalf of American homeowners, homebuyers and common-interest communities.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:00:06 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CAIerelease/message/236</link>
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     <title>Rampart Properties Assn Named WINNER in 2011 Florida Communities of Excellence</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Rampart Properties. an Associa company, applauds its community, Parkshore Plaza Condominium Association, which recently was named a winner in the 2011 Florida Communities of Excellence Awards for implementing a state-of-the-art disaster response plan.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:22:54 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.associaonline.com/Corp/About/News/2011/article040611d.htm</link>
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     <title>Florida Communities of Excellence Awards Names Turnberry Ocean Colony and Island</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Turnberry Ocean Colony in Sunny Isles Beach, and IslandWalk of Naples received top honors in the 2011 Florida Communities of Excellence Awards sponsored by the Florida Community Association Journal and the law firm of Becker & Poliakoff. The awards recognize communities from across the state for achievements that benefit residents, enhance property values and contribute to the quality of life in Florida.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:35:43 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42417627</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Condo & HOA Expo Gives Property Managers Maximum ROI for Time Investment]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[On Thursday, April 7th, the Miami Beach Convention Center will host the 2011 South Florida Condo & HOA Expo. The one-day-only event is a non-stop, nine-hour information bonanza with vendor exhibits, demonstrations, and other activities related to sharing knowledge on effective HOA and condo management.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:23:36 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/265504</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Katzman Garfinkel & Berger Partners Offer Free Educational Seminars]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Florida community association law firm of Katzman Garfinkel & Berger (http://www.kgblawfirm.com), with statewide offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Maitland/Orlando, Boynton Beach, Miami, West Palm Beach, St. Augustine and Naples, today announced that firm partners Leigh C. Katzman and Donna DiMaggio Berger will provide two outstanding educational seminars during the daylong South Florida Condo & HOA Expo on Thursday April 7th at the Miami Beach Convention Center.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:32:44 -0500</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=253604&type=newswires]]></link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Noted Comm. Assn Law Firm Expads practice to NJ & NY]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Becker & Poliakoff, a pioneer and leader in the field of Community Association law, today announced that attorneys J. David Ramsey and Jennifer Loheac have joined the firm to start the Condo, Homeowners & Co-op practice group.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:20:45 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://on.msnbc.com/etzMLT</link>
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     <title>Community Advocacy Network Opposes Anti-Consumer Measures in Florida HB 5005</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Community Advocacy Network (CAN, http://www.canfl.com), Florida's leading advocate for the interests of millions of community association residents statewide, has called on Florida’s State Legislature to strike anti-consumer provisions in the HB 5005 “Deregulation Bill” currently under consideration in Tallahassee.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:46:38 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/CommunityAdvocacyNetwork/HB5005/prweb8225734.htm</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Katzman Garfinkel & Berger Issues FL Assessment Collection Guide]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[KG&B Attorneys Provide Comprehensive New Q&A Guide for Board Members on the Collection of Delinquent Assessments in Florida Community Associations]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:36:53 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20110318/bs_prweb/prweb8214908</link>
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     <title>New Florida-Friendly Landscaping(TM) Class Available for CAM's</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The University of Florida/IFAS Extension today announced that "Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: What it Means to Your Community," offering two hours of continuing education credit to licensed Community Association Managers, will be presented for the first time]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:00:47 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pr-inside.com/new-florida-friendly-landscaping-tm-class-r2476928.htm</link>
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     <title>New Features Will Supercharge Interaction HOA/Community Software</title>
     <description><![CDATA[F3 Technologies, Inc. (Pinksheets:FTCH - News) has completed work on a major update to its Interaction Community Systems™ community-management software, the linchpin for accelerating customer acquisition and revenue growth.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:37:33 -0500</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://finance.yahoo.com/news/New-Features-Will-Supercharge-iw-168713907.html?x=0&.v=1]]></link>
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     <title>WCI launches iPad app</title>
     <description><![CDATA[WCI Communities recently launched MyWCi, an application for Apple’s iPad that gives residents electronic access to community amenities and homeowner’s association documentation.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:34:11 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.review.net/section/detail/3-9-2011-wci-launches-ipad-app/</link>
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     <title>New Features Will Supercharge Interaction HOA/Community Software</title>
     <description><![CDATA[F3 Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FTCH) has completed work on a major update to its Interaction Community Systems? community-management software, the linchpin for accelerating customer acquisition and revenue growth.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:14:33 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.sys-con.com/node/1739603</link>
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     <title>Community Advocacy Network Says New SB 1516 Legislation to Benefit Florida Condo</title>
     <description><![CDATA[CAN Director Donna DiMaggio Berger Says Bill to Create More Parity Between Condo & HOA Statutes, Build on Key Community Association Reforms in 2010]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:56:57 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Community-Advocacy-Network-Says-New-SB-1516-Legislation-Benefit-Florida-Condos-HOAs-1404889.htm</link>
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     <title>FLACAMS.COM Announces Free Web Pages for Florida CAM's</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Chapnick Community Association Law, P.A. is proud to sponsor FLACAMS.COM, a free service to the public, Florida Community Association Managers, and Florida Community Association Management Firms]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:15:52 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5102164.htm</link>
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     <title>Association Management Leadership Forum Announces Tour Schedule</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Association Management Leadership Forum (AMLF) announces their 9 city tour schedule following a successful event in the metro Atlanta area. The tour was established for leaders in the association management industry to learn about technological advances and network with their peers and other industry professionals.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:57:05 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1375834</link>
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     <title>New Members, Officers elected to CACM Board of Directors</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The California Association of Community Managers (CACMSM) has announced a new board of directors for 2011.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:54:37 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://california.realestaterama.com/2011/02/25/new-members-officers-elected-to-cacm-board-of-directors-ID0986.html</link>
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     <title>MERIT Property Management Raised More than $162,000 in United Way Philanthropic</title>
     <description><![CDATA[MERIT’s campaign supports United Way programs that alleviate critical needs for families and individuals throughout California]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:36:53 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20110225/bs_prweb/prweb8157722</link>
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     <title>Community Association Management White Paper Illustrates Profession Steady</title>
     <description><![CDATA[While many businesses, organizations and professions have taken significant financial hits amidst one of the United State’s worst modern economic downturns, the community association management profession has continued to prosper.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:54:54 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://yhoo.it/eJCECp</link>
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     <title>Associa University Announces Addition of Associa Advanced Community Association</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Associa, the nation's leading community association management firm, is pleased to announce that Associa University (AU), the online campus for Associa, has introduced the Associa Advanced Community Association Manager (AACAM) curriculum and designation for its community managers.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:03:59 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://smart-grid.tmcnet.com/news/2011/02/22/5330197.htm</link>
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     <title>Concerned Homeowners Association Members Coalition Forms</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Concerned with the impact of exorbitant collection fees charged to homeowners struggling to pay their HOA dues, the Concerned Homeowners Association Members PAC (CHAMP) today announced the launch of their website, www.champnv.org]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:53:23 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prlog.org/11306024-concerned-homeowners-association-members-coalition-forms.html</link>
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     <title>TOPS Software Announces Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) Schola</title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOPS Software, the leader in Condominium and Homeowners Association Management software for 25 years, announces a new scholarship for Community Association Institute's (CAI) Professional Community Association Manager® (PCAM) accreditation program. This $1,000 scholarship will be made available]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:32:05 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/2/prweb8097068.htm</link>
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     <title>ControlByNet's Cloud-Based Security Solution Provides HOA the Power to Monitor</title>
     <description><![CDATA[ControlByNet, (CBN), a leader in cloud-based, hosted video security surveillance solutions, announced today continued growth in its new goal to reach homeowner association clients. CBN's 'no DVR-needed' product offerings allow HOA board members the ability to monitor the community with a unified, cloud-based, hosted video surveillance solution.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:22:09 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/hYjSBJ</link>
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     <title>The Management Trust completes debt recapitalization</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Management Trust has completed a debt recapitalization that allows the Tustin-based company to 'realign' its lender relationships while providing additional funds for continued expansion strategies]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:18:26 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/fNGwm8</link>
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     <title>Association Capital Bank Adds Service For Homeowner Associations</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Association Capital Bank (ACB), a Division of Texas Capital Bank has recently partnered with Revo Payments to offer electronic Homeowner and Condominium Association payment assessments]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:50:32 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.abcmoney.co.uk/news1/Association-Capital-Bank-Adds-Service-For-Homeowner-Associations,203100.htm</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[CCAL Honors Becker & Poliakoff Founding Partner Gary A. Poliakoff]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. today announced that the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) has bestowed its Gurdon Hall Buck Achievement Award on Gary A. Poliakoff, J.D., the firm's founding shareholder and author of "New Neighborhoods: The Consumer's Guide to Condominium, Co-op and HOA Living."]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:56:22 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pr-inside.com/college-of-community-association-lawyers-r2373680.htm</link>
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     <title>Duvall Investment Group, Inc. and CAMS Join Forces</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Duvall Investment Group Inc., is pleased to announce the formation of a new joint venture with CAMS (Community Association Management Specialists) of Wilmington, N.C. The new company will be called Duvall/CAMS Management, LLC. Both companies specialize in managing community associations throughout the Carolinas.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:23:09 -0500</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://charlotte.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?articletitle=Duvall%20Investment%20Group,%20Inc.%20and%20CAMS%20Join%20Forces&newsid=225577&type_news=latest&s=sbab]]></link>
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     <title>Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Urges Florida Condominium HOA's to Tell</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "we have been getting repeated reports where condominium home owners association boards in Florida, and other US Gulf States, are not being honest with their associations about presence of toxic Chinese drywall in some, or all of their condominium, or town home units."]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:53:36 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20110110/bs_prweb/prweb8054956_1</link>
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     <title>The Building Group Presents FIRST TUESDAYS -  for Chicago Condo and Coops</title>
     <description><![CDATA[FIRST TUESDAYS is a free educational series addressing issues that Chicago’s condo and co-op communities are facing. Topics include: Green initiatives; delinquency and foreclosure issues; resolving homeowner disputes; and more]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:50:51 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prlog.org/11206131-the-building-group-presents-first-tuesdays-free-series-for-chicago-condo-and-cooperative-owners.html</link>
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     <title>Companies that manage properties join together</title>
     <description><![CDATA[A Charlotte company that manages commercial and residential properties in the Carolinas, including the Triad, has created a joint venture that will manage more than 200 properties.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:16:04 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.news-record.com/content/2011/01/06/article/companies_that_manage_properties_join_together</link>
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     <title>Community Advocacy Network Unveils Community Association Legislative Wish List</title>
     <description><![CDATA[CAN Leads Way on 'Glitch' Bill to Remedy Legislative Inconsistencies, Pushes Florida Legislators to Pass New Reforms to Benefit Community Associations]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:04:49 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Community-Advocacy-Network-Unveils-Florida-Community-Association-Legislative-Wish-List-1376819.htm</link>
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     <title>Associa Acquires Homeside Properties and Strengthens Atlanta Presence</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Associa, the leader in community association management, announced today it has expanded its presence in the state of Georgia by acquiring Homeside Properties, headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:57:16 -0500</pubDate>
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     <title>Most Gulf States Residents Do Not Realize They Are Living with Toxic Drywall</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "we fear 100,000's of homeowners in 2001-2008, new or remodeled homes in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Southeast Texas are living with toxic Chinese drywall everyday-but have yet to connect the dots.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:58:10 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb8036994.htm</link>
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     <title>Tanglewood Association Verdict May be Houston Area's Largest</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Following a late November jury trial spanning two weeks, a Harris County jury awarded damages and attorneys' fees totaling almost $500,000.00 against a Houston area Tanglewood Homes Association for its violations of deed restrictions.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:44:28 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prlog.org/11169333-tanglewood-association-verdict-may-be-houston-areas-largest.html</link>
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     <title>Community Association Management Profession Stable During Recession</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Year-end snapshot of the field shows a strong job market despite the housing slump and economic challenges]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:29:45 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2010/12/22/community-association-management-profession-stable-during-recession/</link>
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     <title>The Hignell Companies Named Management Company Of The Year</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Hignell Companies, a residential and commercial property management and homeowner association management firm, today announced that it won the "Management Company of the Year" award from the nationally acclaimed Community Association Institute (CAI),]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:12:38 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4915384.htm</link>
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     <title>FirstService Unit Buys Majority Stake In Crosby Property</title>
     <description><![CDATA[FirstService Corp.  Monday said that its subsidiary, FirstService Residential, the manager of residential communities in North America, acquired a majority interest in Crosby Property Management Ltd., or CPM, residential property management company in British Columbia.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:50:22 -0500</pubDate>
     <link><![CDATA[http://www.rttnews.com/Content/CanadianNews.aspx?Node=B1&Id=1510602]]></link>
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     <title>Van Grack elected dean of College of Community Association Lawyers</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Van Grack, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, in Bethesda, has been elected dean of the national College of Community Association Lawyers for 2011 and 2012.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:39:49 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://mddailyrecord.com/2010/12/20/van-grack-elected-dean-of-college-of-community-association-lawyers/</link>
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     <title>CAI’s 60th Chapter Will Serve South Africa</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Community Association Institute (CAI) is breaking international ground with the launch of its first overseas chapter in South Africa.  The Board of Trustees approved the chapter December 16.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CAIerelease/message/230</link>
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     <title>Community Advocacy Network Launches 2nd Annual Mgmt. Survey of Florida Condos</title>
     <description><![CDATA[CAN Association Management Survey Polls Residents' Attitudes, Insights and Recommendations on Management of Their Communities Statewide]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:21:32 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Community-Advocacy-Network-Launches-2nd-Annual-Management-Survey-Florida-Condos-HOAs-1371028.htm</link>
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     <title>RealManage Releases Delinquency Notice Automation 1.0</title>
     <description><![CDATA[RealManage announced today that it has released Delinquency Notice Automation 1.0 as part of its internally developed community association management software application to enable clients to better meet the needs of their communities and members with an improved collection process.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:32:37 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4891974.htm</link>
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     <title>FirstService Acquires Association Management, Inc.</title>
     <description><![CDATA[FirstService Corporation today announced that it continued to increase the size and breadth of its residential property management business -- this time through the acquisition of an 80% interest in Association Management, Inc., (AMI) Houston's largest and most prestigious residential property management company.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:17:26 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://bit.ly/e4xuwW</link>
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     <title>Property Management Company Creates Video Gallery Highlights Award Winning Assn'</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Minnesota’s largest property management company, Gassen Property Management, manages hundreds of condominium, townhome and organized homeowners associations in the 13 county metro area. Several of the company’s award winning properties and associations are now highlighted in Gassen’s new online video gallery]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:24:51 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4776094.htm</link>
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     <title>Associations Should Neither Wait for Banks to Pay Up, Nor Rely on 'Silver Bullet</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Community Advocacy Network Executive Director Says Associations Should Neither Wait for Banks to Pay Up, Nor Rely on 'Silver Bullet' Strategies While Aggressively Pursuing Collections]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:24:08 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Community-Association-Advocate-Donna-DiMaggio-Berger-Counsels-Communities-Aggressively-1358731.htm</link>
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     <title>Largest HOA in US Launches Revolutionary Community Web Portal</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Digital Village provides a community web portal designed to enhance management communications and offer new online technologies to the Poinciana homeowners - hyper local news, social clubs and groups, smart meters, tele-work, tele-education and more!]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:23:51 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/11/p630940/largest-homeowners-association-in-us-launches-revolutionary-community-w</link>
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     <title>Sunvalley Solar's Green Community Plan a Success</title>
     <description><![CDATA[a leading solar power technology and solar system integration company, announced its contract with several homeowners of the Hilltop Community to offer residents extremely affordable solar power financing.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:14:27 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.bradenton.com/2010/11/18/2750582/sunvalley-solars-green-community.html</link>
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     <title>Parker Finch Opens First HOA Management Company in Dubai</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Parker Finch, a leading full service community management firm based in Phoenix, announced today it has opened the first US-headquartered HOA management company in Dubai.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:00:15 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prlog.org/11076181-parker-finch-opens-first-hoa-management-company-in-dubai.html</link>
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     <title>Altamar at the Ridge HOA Saves 3.2 Million Gallons of Water in 12 Months</title>
     <description><![CDATA[ HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc announced today that Altamar at the Ridge Homeowners Association in Brisbane, California saved 3.2 million gallons of water in 2009, cutting costs 35.7% through the use of smart water management technologies.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:08:48 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pr-inside.com/altamar-at-the-ridge-hoa-saves-r2237327.htm</link>
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     <title>Beauvallon Wins Mid-Sized Community Homeowners Association of the Year Award</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Beauvallion in Denver receives prestigious award from the Community Associations Institute, the Rocky Mountain Chapter (CAI-RMC).]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:54:56 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.wiredprnews.com/2010/11/08/the-beauvallon-wins-mid-sized-community-homeowners-association-of-the-year-award_2010110814902.html</link>
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     <title>Sentry's Community Pro? sets the standard for community association software</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Sentry Management, Inc. announces the completion of CommunityPro?, proprietary software built exclusively for Sentry to provide superior integration of all the functions necessary for flawless HOA administration]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:53:19 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/11/05/prwebprweb4747034.DTL</link>
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     <title>Sentry Management Celebrates 35 Years of HOA Business with a New Look</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Sentry Management, Inc. (http://www.sentrymgt.com), a full-service community management firm, celebrates 35 years of serving the needs of condominiums and homeowner associations.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:24:53 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4714924.htm</link>
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     <title>Pelican Bay Inaugurates New Solar Electric Tram System</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Pelican Bay Foundation, Inc. today inaugurated the conversion of their resident transportation tram system to Solar/Electric vehicles from Eco Trans Alliance of Sarasota]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:57:58 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4672754.htm</link>
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     <title>TOPS Software Announces TracerPro® Mobile Device Interface</title>
     <description><![CDATA[TOPS Software, the leader in Condominium and HOA management solutions for 25 years, and TracerPro®, the industry leader in GPS Integrated Mobile Violation software, announce a new integration between their services. Now TOPS users can perform key property management functions in the field from a variety of smartphones.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:13:59 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4671974.htm</link>
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     <title>3rd Annual Florida Communities of Excellence Awards</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Florida Community Association Journal and Becker & Poliakoff today announced the call for entries in the 2011 "Florida Communities of Excellence Awards." Professional community managers, board members, unit- and home-owners, and residents are encouraged to nominate their favorite communities]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:57:58 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Florida-Community-Association-Journal-Becker-Poliakoff-Announce-3rd-Annual-Florida-Communities-1337514.htm</link>
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     <title>The Greenerator is a new solar/wind generator for balconies</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Imagine a mini solar/wind generator that would work in an apartment/condo-specifically an apartment/condo with a balcony. The Greenerator is just such a gadget. The whole mini solar cell/wind turbine is estimated to generate up to six percent of electricity used by apartment dwellers.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:01:23 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://green.blorge.com/2010/10/the-greenerator-is-a-new-solarwind-generator-for-balconies/</link>
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     <title>Condo radio show offers forum for disputes</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Because there are so many laws, regulations and misconceptions regarding condo and homeowners associations, small problems within a community can quickly spiral into long legal battles.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-hrb-condoradio-1007-20101012,0,2231441.story?track=rss</link>
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     <title>RealManage to Host a Live Webinar to Discuss Crime Prevention</title>
     <description><![CDATA[RealManage announced today that Jo-Ann Greenstein, PCAM®, and Vice President of the company's Phoenix branch will be hosting a live Webinar, in conjunction with CAI Connect, to discuss proper community association crime prevention efforts.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:06:51 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4625434.htm</link>
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     <title>Associa Launches New Safe Kids Program in Texas;</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Rolling out across the state this month in Texas, Associa Safe Kids is a comprehensive program designed to keep kids of all ages safe by equipping Associa’s community association employees and residents with important safety tips and information on everything from pools and playgrounds to tools and household cleaning products]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:19:29 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pr-inside.com/associa-launches-new-safe-kids-program-r2154796.htm</link>
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     <title>Community Associations Oppose FHFA Transfer Fee Ban</title>
     <description><![CDATA[CAI hopes to persuade the FHFA to change its proposal to allow community associations or other organizations to charge fees that directly benefit their communities.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/deed-based_transfer_fees/community_associations/prweb4598844.htm</link>
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     <title>Associa Launches On-Line Magazine AssociaLiving.com</title>
     <description><![CDATA[the leader in community association management, recently launched AssociaLiving.com, a first-of-its-kind on-line magazine designed to be a resource of useful and inspiring information for residents of homeowners associations across the nation]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:01:47 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100914007094/en</link>
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     <title>California Forum to Focus on Community Association Legal Issues</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Diverse legal issues affecting the governance and management of homeowner and condominium associations in California will be the focus of a day-long legal forum October 29 in Irvine.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:34:44 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/110181</link>
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     <title>HOA Flag Disputes Serve as Reminder to HOA Managers/Boards</title>
     <description><![CDATA[ As flag disputes between homeowners and homeowner associations (HOAs) garner national attention around the country, these conflicts serve as reminders to community association managers and HOA boards about the need to have rules that are clear]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:26:23 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/HOA+Flag+Disputes+Serve+as+Reminder+to+HOA+ManagersBoards/5943040.html</link>
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     <title><![CDATA[Becker & Poliakoff Applauds Manatee County Circuit Court Judge's Order]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. today announced its support for this week's decision by Manatee County (FL) Circuit Court Judge Janette Dunnigan to enter a finding of Contempt of Court against a Ft. Lauderdale law firm for its actions in dragging out a foreclosure procedure]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:06:48 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Becker-Poliakoff-Applauds-Manatee-County-Circuit-Court-Judges-Order-Imposing-Fines-Against-1313416.htm</link>
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     <title>Common Myths About Private Transfer Fees</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Private transfer fees (also called home resale fees, capital recovery fees and private transfer fee covenants) have been in the news a lot lately.  In fact, a significant disinformation campaign has been waged by special interest groups seeking to preserve their outdated, anti-consumer fee structures at the expense of this important funding tool.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:42:19 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/common-myths-about-private-transfer-fees-101722078.html</link>
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     <title>Water Conservation Provides Money for Struggling Communities.</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The loss of revenues, because of a poor job market, a depressed real estate market, and an excessively high foreclosure rate, has caused many Community Homeowner Associations to struggle financially.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:09:35 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prlog.org/10888510-water-conservation-provides-money-for-struggling-communities.html</link>
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     <title>Association Board Meetings Must Adhere to Business Meeting Standards</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Good preparation and careful attention to details are the keys to keeping property owners association board meetings from spinning out of control, says LeClairRyan attorney Elizabeth L. White]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:10:13 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.bradenton.com/2010/08/19/2516519/association-board-meetings-must.html</link>
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     <title>Sharon Reuler Presents The Texas Poa Primer To Real Estate Lawyers</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Dallas-based attorney Sharon Reuler presented The Texas POA Primer ~ Tips for Working with Condominium and Homeowner Associations ~ at the 2010 Advanced Real Estate Law Course, sponsored by the State Bar of Texas.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:16:14 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prlog.org/10863635-sharon-reuler-presents-the-texas-poa-primer-to-real-estate-lawyers.html</link>
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     <title>Worth Ross Management helps to keep things calm in Dallas condos</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Worth Ross can't remember a dull day on the job, but some are more challenging than others.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:24:45 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/columnists/chall/stories/DN-Hall_15bus.ART0.State.Edition1.26c407a.html</link>
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     <title>Community Advocacy Network supports associations</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Community Advocacy Network has its roots firmly planted in the city and unincorporated areas of Delray Beach and is looking to help homeowners associations cope with a challenging economic landscape]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:48:08 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/delray-beach/fl-drf-can-0811-20100811,0,6115370.story</link>
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     <title>Ocean's Edge at Jacksonville Beach Receives Fannie Mae Approval</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Ocean's Edge, the beachside community of condominium homes in Jacksonville Beach, has received Fannie Mae project approval, making it possible for qualified buyers at the community interested in a conventional loan to receive financing.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:11:40 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oceans-edge-at-jacksonville-beach-receives-fannie-mae-approval-99885359.html</link>
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     <title>VISION AWARDS PRESENTED TO CALIFORNIA’S TOP COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT EXPERTS</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Eleven of the top experts in community association management in California were presented with Vision Awards by the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) at last night’s awards ceremony.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:54:35 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/08/02/vision-awards-presented-to-californias-top-community-management-experts-ID0707.html</link>
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     <title>FHA Pros Launches Online Tool for Finding FHA-Approved Condos by Address</title>
     <description><![CDATA[FHA Pros, LLC, a national FHA (Federal Housing Administration) condominium approval service, today unveiled www.checkfhaapproval.com, a unique online resource for buyers, sellers, lenders, real estate agents, property managers and appraisers that provides full reports on FHA approval status for condos across the country.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:31:26 -0500</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[RealManage announced today that the company has expanded its product offering to include single-family management and leasing services]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:34:35 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4307974.htm</link>
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     <title>Tech Startup Neighbortree.Com Launches Free Neighborhood Website Social Network</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Provides user-managed online communities in a neutral website environment where residents can share, discuss, buy & sell, announce and debate any neighborhood issue]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:33:33 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2010/07/27/4921513.htm</link>
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     <title>WWW.HOAMANAGEMENT.COM has launched.</title>
     <description><![CDATA[HOAMANAGEMENT.COM allows community associations to narrow down the search location and display management companies and vendors that provide service in a specified region.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:19:31 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.free-press-release.com/news-www-hoamanagement-com-has-launched-1279304317.html</link>
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     <title>Associa University Opens Online Doors to Direct Homeowner Training</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Associa and Associa University introduces their first online training sessions geared directly to homeowners and association board members in tandem with its four new online courses for its community managers.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:21:05 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pr-inside.com/associa-university-opens-online-doors-r1963801.htm</link>
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     <title>The Hignell Companies Expand Community Association Management Services in Chico,</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Hignell Companies announce the expansion of their community association management services in Chico and Redding. The company has recently signed contracts to begin managing Park Forest Estates in Chico and Stanford Hills in Redding]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:19:30 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hignell-Companies/CAM/prweb4091404.htm</link>
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     <description><![CDATA[Towne Properties announced today that they will be presenting a free seminar titled "Landscape Management for your Community" on Saturday, July 31st for Board Members of local Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:16:25 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.i-newswire.com/free-seminar-for-hoa-condo-board/47465</link>
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     <title>Fountain Terrace Condominium Association Names Stillman Management</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Stillman Management, Inc., a full service property management company based in Mamaroneck, NY, recently signed a three-year management agreement with 71 Fountain Terrace Condominium Association, Inc. and 77 Fountain Terrace Master Condominium Association, Inc., located at 71 Strawberry Hill Avenue in Stamford, CT.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:15:40 -0500</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.i-newswire.com/fountain-terrace-condominium-association/45793</link>
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     <description><![CDATA[Available as a free download from the iTunes app store today, the Gotham Lofts MOBILE HOME™ app for the iPhone and iPod Touch platform marks a first for the Toronto area condominium community.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:14:31 -0500</pubDate>
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