Community Trends - June 2025

THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS 14 Polished to Perfection: Enhancing Curb Appeal in Your Community By Matthew Manley, McMahon’s Jersey Shore Power Wash 14

18 How Community Associations Can Shine in a Tough Insurance Market By David Velasco, EBP, The Baldwin Group

24 Polish with Purpose: The Secret to a Proud, Pristine Deck By Debora Borzillo, EBP, Lemus Construction, Inc. 30 Fostering Proud Participation: Empowering Residents Through Committee Engagement By Patricia Polak, PS&S, LLC

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EXTRAS President’s Corner Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events Beach Party — Save the Date

Legislative Update

Your Voice is Key with NJ-LAC and CA-PAC CAI National Conference & Happy Hour Recap

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F.A.S.T. Olympics Registration

Highrise Site Tour - Asbury Park — Register Now!

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Boss Lady Virtual Panel — Register Now!

2025 Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing — Dinner Only Registration

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Business Partner Skill Building Workshop: From Fear to Flourish: Sharpen Your Speaking Skills — Register Now! 29 2025 Conference & Expo — Save the Date 31 2025 Recruiter Club 33 Conference & Expo Educational Speaker Proposals 35 New Members 38 New Member Open House — Register Now! 39 PAC the Haus Registration 41 Ultimate Night Out — Save the Date 43 2025 Ultimate Partner Listings 44

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