September, 2011 -- CAS attended the Community Associations Intitute North Carolina Chapter's annual conference in Raleigh. For the third year in a row a CAS manager won the Onsite Manager of the Year Award. Congratulations to Judy Marshall at St. James Plantation! Prior winners include Mike Zmuda at Hedingham in 2010 and Dennis McGarvey at Governors Club in 2009.

Full list of honors awarded to CAS staff and communities:

  • Lochside Master Homeowners Association, Durham NC - Small Mixed Community of Distinction
  • Governors Club Property Owners Association, Chapel Hill NC - Large Mixed Community of Distinction
  • Pickard Oaks, Chapel Hill NC - Small Townhome Community of the Year
  • Judy Marshall - St. James Plantation - Onsite Manager of the Year
  • Jay Atkinson - St. James Plantation - Developer of Distinction

We are proud to be recognized for our community association management services. As always, we strive to exceed expectations and look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence in the coming year.

August, 2011 -- We are pleased to welcome several new communities to the CAS family.

July 20, 2011 -- CAS hosted a Lunch & Learn at the Pinehurst Resort for CAS Large Scale Management clients consisting of associations with on-site management staff. In attendance were representatives from St. James Plantation, Governors Club, Seven Lakes West, Hedingham, Fairfield Harbour, Oyster Harbour, and Seven Lakes Landowners Association.

Participants enjoyed a variety of informative presentations:

  • Saving money through special tax election for HOAs. Jay Wallace, CPA
  • What Assurances does an Audit give an association? Jay Wallace, CPA
  • Leveraging technology to improve security in gated communities. Van Page, Capsure Software
  • Using security cameras and designing systems. Gerry Stickle, The Budd Group
  • Avoiding Litigation by holding reasonable Fine Hearings. Ed Bedford Esquire, CMCA, AMS
  • D&O Liability Insurance and Fidelity Bonds: What’s NOT covered. John Stone CMCA, AMS, PCAM

For information on upcoming events or to request one in your area, please contact CAS at 877-420-9320.

July 1, 2011 -- The city of Durham has enacted new restrictions on the use of pine straw in landscaping. As of July 1, no pine straw or other landscaping material with a fire rate of spread of greater than 24 inches per minute may be placed within 10 feet of buildings with combustible exterior construction. Read more on the City of Durham website.

June, 2011 -- CAS has opened an office in Wilmington, NC. Already, 6,000 units are under management in New Hanover and Brunswick counties. Read the press release