April 2025 CT

THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS 18 Let’s Get Glowing! How Revitalizing Your Common Spaces Can Enhance Property Value and Build a Strong Community By Carrie Fusella, Design Alternatives Group, LLC 18

28 Creating Value with Curb Appeal By Chris Merkler, Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.

32 How Paint Maintenance Can Impact Your Community’s Appearance and Longevity By Lindsey Champagne, CertaPro Painters 36 Management Trends: Beautify on a Budget By Erin Spiliotopoulos, CMCA, AMS, Matrix Property Management Group, LLC

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EXTRAS President’s Corner Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

Joint Best Practices Roundtable — Save the Date

Legislative Update

Your Voice is Key with NJ-LAC & CA-PAC

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Conquer + Connect Registration Conquer + Connect Schedule

Business Partner Meetup Announcement Business Partner Skill Building Virtual Workshop 2025 Awards Celebration Recap & Photos 2025 Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing — Dinner Only Registration 2025 Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing — Save the Date 2025 Conference & Expo — Save the Date PAC the Haus — Networking Event Registration

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F.A.S.T. Olympics — Save the Date

New Members

New Member Open House — Register Now! Conference & Expo Educational Speaker Proposals

2025 Recruiter Club

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2025 Ultimate Partner Listings

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