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The next renaissance: why the physical world wins in the AI era

With Zack Kass, former head of GTM at OpenAI

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Viral HOA content and what 220 million views revealed about community management

With Adam Fitch a.k.a Mr. Fitch

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HOA news you need to know: week of 6/26/26

Week of 6/26/26 - With Maegan Woytek

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Agentic AI in real estate: from use cases to domain-level redesign

With McKinsey & Co's Alex Wolkomir

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Long-form conversations with the executives, researchers, and thought leaders building what comes next in business, in technology, and in the communities around us.

Alex Wolkomir, McKinsey | Agentic AI in Real Estate: From Use Cases to Domain-Level Redesign

Alex Wolkomir, McKinsey | Agentic AI in Real Estate: From Use Cases to Domain-Level Redesign

McKinsey Partner Alex Wolkomir joins host Maegen Woytek to unpack agentic AI in real estate — why isolated use cases aren't enough, what true domain-level redesign looks like, and the competitive risk operators face when everyone runs the same AI playbook.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 6/26/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 6/26/26

This week's HOA news roundup: Vantaca's HOA fee data made waves in The Wall Street Journal and Morning Brew, and a new full episode features FCAR's Jake Gold breaking down 21 years of homeowner satisfaction data.

What Homeowners Really Think About HOA Life

What Homeowners Really Think About HOA Life

FCAR Executive Director Jake Gold joins host Maegen Woytek to unpack the 2026 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey — 21 years of data showing most of the 74 million Americans in community associations are satisfied with where they live.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 5/29/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 5/29/26

This week's HOA news roundup: CNBC and Yahoo Finance cited Vantaca data showing median HOA dues jumped 44% in 2025 to $757, driven largely by condo master policy premiums nearly doubling, plus what to ask your board ahead of hurricane season.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 5/15/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 5/15/26

This week's HOA news roundup: credit card delinquencies hit a 15-year high, multigenerational households are climbing as home prices rise, and Minnesota passes HOA reform after two years of resident pressure.

From Defund to Fund: Inside Florida's 2026 HOA Legislative Session with Mark Anderson, Executive Director of CEOMC Florida

From Defund to Fund: Inside Florida's 2026 HOA Legislative Session with Mark Anderson, Executive Director of CEOMC Florida

CEOMC Florida's Mark Anderson joins host Maegen Woytek and co-host Catie Marks for a behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 Florida legislative session and how a small coalition of management companies became a major political force in the state.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 5/1/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 5/1/26

This week's HOA news roundup: new homeowners now spend 26% of income on housing versus 20% for long-time owners, Sunbelt migration may be hitting a financial ceiling, and why buyers should scrutinize HOA reserves before purchasing.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 4/17/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 4/17/26

This week's HOA news roundup: condo and HOA fees are up 26% since 2019, a Florida bookkeeper is accused of stealing HOA funds, and Georgia's SB 406 advances with new rules on fines, liens, and financial transparency.

Viral HOA Content and What 220 Million Views Revealed About Community Management | Adam Fitch of The HOA.i

Viral HOA Content and What 220 Million Views Revealed About Community Management | Adam Fitch of The HOA.i

Adam Fitch, creator of The HOA.i — 220 million views and 200,000 followers strong — joins host Maegen Woytek to discuss why HOA frustration goes viral online and what residents are really reacting to.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 4/3/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 4/3/26

This week's HOA news roundup: new Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac rules raise minimum reserve funding to 15% by 2027, Georgia's SB 406 could restrict assessment and lien collection, and early-bird registration opens for the ACAM CEO Mindshare Retreat.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 3/20/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 3/20/26

This week's HOA news roundup: a new survey reveals what actually drives HOA board engagement, fresh data shows fees climbing in select markets, and a new report previews how AI could reshape community management.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 3/6/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 3/6/26

This week's HOA news roundup: Indiana's House Bill 1152 would bar HOAs from charging fees not in governing documents, a new survey finds 64% of homeowners say their HOA causes daily stress, and a reminder that HOA living comes with more than one rulebook.

The Referral Ceiling: The New Growth Playbook for Community Management Leaders

The Referral Ceiling: The New Growth Playbook for Community Management Leaders

Vantaca CMO Marina Devalia and CRO Will Cameron join host Maegen Woytek to break down why the old CAM referral playbook is hitting a ceiling, and how reputation-first selling is replacing relationship-first selling.

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 2/20/26

HOA News You Need To Know: Week of 2/20/26

This week's HOA news roundup: Georgia's Senate Bill 406 proposes aggressive foreclosure and dissolution reforms, insurance premiums are up 24% since 2021, and FCAR projects 4,000 new HOAs this year.

The Next Renaissance: Why the Physical World Wins in the AI Era

The Next Renaissance: Why the Physical World Wins in the AI Era

Vantaca CEO Ben Currin sits down with Zack Kass, former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, to explore his new book The Next Renaissance and the idea of a “Human Premium” in an AI-saturated world.

Lead Better, Live Better: Community Management Insights with Sarah Hudson

Lead Better, Live Better: Community Management Insights with Sarah Hudson

Sarah Hudson, Director of Continuous Improvement at Inframark, shares how project management principles, small habits, and a renewed focus on wellness can improve how community management leaders work and live.

Recruiting That Retains: How CAM Leaders Can Build Scalable, High-Performing Teams

Recruiting That Retains: How CAM Leaders Can Build Scalable, High-Performing Teams

Adoni Kokkinos, CEO of Newell Property Management, shares how his team recruits directly from universities and uses location, culture, and career pathing to sell community management as a lifestyle, not just a job.

Real Talk from the Front Lines of HOA Operations with Catie Marks

Real Talk from the Front Lines of HOA Operations with Catie Marks

Catie Marks, President at May Management, shares her path from portfolio manager to president and the lessons she's learned about trust, workflows, and keeping people at the center of every decision.

Accelerating Performance in CAM: The Agentic AI Advantage

Accelerating Performance in CAM: The Agentic AI Advantage

HOAi founder Haoyu Zha shares how a frustrated HOA board member's pain points became an AI-driven assistant now embedded within Vantaca, and how it's helping management companies shift from reactive to proactive service.

Legacy Meets Innovation: How EJF Is Leading the Next Era of Community Management

Legacy Meets Innovation: How EJF Is Leading the Next Era of Community Management

Peter Greaves, Founder and CEO of EJF Real Estate Services, discusses scaling operations, preserving culture through acquisitions, and leading his company into the AI-driven future of community management.

Recruiting in Community Management Strategies for Success

Recruiting in Community Management Strategies for Success

Recruiting expert Sam Morton joins host Eddie Key to share what it really takes to attract and retain top talent in community management, from candidate engagement to interview process design.

The Secrets of Staffing

The Secrets of Staffing

Rob Buffington of Gordian Staffing shares how his own hiring struggles led him to build a remote staffing company for community management firms, and how to get the most out of a remote team member.

Full Speed Ahead with Vantaca CEO Ben Currin

Full Speed Ahead with Vantaca CEO Ben Currin

Vantaca CEO Ben Currin talks about his path from nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy to leading Vantaca, and where he sees the community association management industry heading.

Balancing the Old with the New

Balancing the Old with the New

Ricky Zilem, VP of Business Development at PS Property Management, discusses balancing proven processes with emerging technology in community association management.

From Customer to Customer Success Manager

From Customer to Customer Success Manager

Vantaca Customer Success Manager Stacey Kruse shares her experience with Vantaca as both a customer and employee, and what that perspective brings to onboarding and change management.

Management with Service in Mind

Management with Service in Mind

Chris Morales, Director of Workflow at Heritage Property Management Services, discusses her career journey and why customer service philosophy is central to community association management.

Banking on CAM: Trends and Insights in CAM Banking

Banking on CAM: Trends and Insights in CAM Banking

James Bradley, Director of Business Development Strategy at Association Prime, shares his perspective on the relationship between community association management companies and their banks.

Win as a Team: The Importance of People & Culture

Win as a Team: The Importance of People & Culture

Vantaca Director of People and Culture Graham Elmore discusses building a winning company culture and how lessons from his time as an elementary school principal apply to the corporate world.

Engineering Success with Vantaca Co-Founder Dave Sweyer

Engineering Success with Vantaca Co-Founder Dave Sweyer

Vantaca co-founder Dave Sweyer, also co-owner of CAMS, discusses what led him to the CAM industry, founding Vantaca, and lessons learned in change management and team building.

Every Super Hero Has an Origin Story: How Vantaca Began

Every Super Hero Has an Origin Story: How Vantaca Began

Two of Vantaca's original employees, Chief Growth Officer Greg Rohde and Chief Customer Officer Lauren Godwin, share the story of Vantaca's early days and the industry gaps that led to its founding.

Finding the Pulse, the next step, Acquisitions

Finding the Pulse, the next step, Acquisitions

Scott Wolf, owner of Brigs, shares how his hospitality industry background shaped his approach to customer service and acquiring other companies while maintaining company culture.

The book of Komatsu Hosted by: BD Snow and Shelly DeAntonio

The book of Komatsu Hosted by: BD Snow and Shelly DeAntonio

Evelyn Dufford of Association Services of Washington discusses how the pandemic affected the industry and shares some of the most memorable stories from the “Book of Komatsu.”

HOA after dark, the first client, the OG Hosted by: BD Snow and Shelly DeAntonio

HOA after dark, the first client, the OG Hosted by: BD Snow and Shelly DeAntonio

Lisa Turner of Silver Leaf Management Company reflects on being Vantaca's first client and her company's five-year journey with the software.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, the evolution Hosted by BD Snow and Shelly DeAntonio

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, the evolution Hosted by BD Snow and Shelly DeAntonio

Niall Dempsey of PRM Chicago discusses how technology has improved work-life balance, training, and recruiting at his company.

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News

What leaders are reading right now. Analysis, perspectives, and the stories shaping business and technology.

Allied Property Group Goes Live on Vantaca to Modernize 115 Community Associations Across Florida

Allied Property Group Goes Live on Vantaca to Modernize 115 Community Associations Across Florida

Vantaca unveils HOAi Fleet at the CAI Annual Conference, transforming community living with AI-driven management solutions for enhanced resident experiences.

Morning Brew Cites Vantaca HOA Fee Data

Morning Brew Cites Vantaca HOA Fee Data

Morning Brew reports that homeownership costs have surged since 2019, citing Vantaca data showing HOA fees jumped 51% from 2021 to 2025.

Wall Street Journal Cites Vantaca HOA Fee Data

Wall Street Journal Cites Vantaca HOA Fee Data

Wall Street Journal analysis shows homeownership costs jumped 39% since 2019, with HOA fees up 51%. Vantaca cited as authority on community association fee trends.

Vantaca Marks the Next Frontier of Community Living at CAI Annual 2026

Vantaca Marks the Next Frontier of Community Living at CAI Annual 2026

Vantaca unveils HOAi Fleet at the CAI Annual Conference, transforming community living with AI-driven management solutions for enhanced resident experiences.

CNBC Select Cites Vantaca on Rising HOA Fees

CNBC Select Cites Vantaca on Rising HOA Fees

CNBC Select explains why HOA fees are rising across the country and what homeowners can do about it, using Vantaca platform data. Learn about reserve funding and insurance pressure…

Yahoo Finance Cites Vantaca Data on HOA Dues Spike

Yahoo Finance Cites Vantaca Data on HOA Dues Spike

Yahoo Finance cites Vantaca data showing HOA dues spiked 44% to $757 in 2025. Nearly 10% of HOAs issued special assessments, with median assessment at $1,100.

Vantaca Taps 18-Year Industry Operator Catie Marks to Lead Enterprise Growth Strategy

Vantaca Taps 18-Year Industry Operator Catie Marks to Lead Enterprise Growth Strategy

Vantaca appoints Catie Marks as Director of Strategic Accounts, leveraging her 18 years of industry experience to enhance enterprise growth strategies.

Vantaca Is Officially Great Place To Work Certified

Vantaca Is Officially Great Place To Work Certified

Vantaca has earned the Great Place To Work Certification, with 94% of employees affirming it as a great workplace, reflecting a strong, supportive culture.

Eclipse Community Management Goes Live on Vantaca to Deliver Best-in-Class Technology for 20,000+ Homes

Eclipse Community Management Goes Live on Vantaca to Deliver Best-in-Class Technology for 20,000+ Homes

Vantaca's fully integrated platform connects managers, residents, and vendors to streamline operations and improve the community experience.

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Industry insights & content

Original research, benchmarks, and findings from the most comprehensive look at community association management. What's working, what's shifting, and what leaders need to know before everyone else does.

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AI in action, real stories from community management leaders who made the leap

AI can save your team serious time but only if you know how to ask for what you need.

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Your future unlocked. Executive playbook for AI transformation.

A Practical Guide for Community Management Leaders

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Vantaca case studies: Growth, efficiency, and excellence

Explore the real-world results community association management leaders are achieving with Vantaca’s automation and support.

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Change management spotlight: Real stories from CAMs who made the switch

You're considering new community management software but the questions won't stop.

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Demo series: Knowledge assistant masterclass — prompting that gets results

AI can save your team serious time but only if you know how to ask for what you need.

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Choose the right management solution for your business and get the most from It

Know when it's time to switch HOA software and how to choose the right solution.

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10 must-haves in your community association management software

10 software features every community management company needs to stay competitive.

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Media

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Meet Olivia

Meet Vantaca's newest team member. Olivia can onboard your next association before your coffee finishes brewing, works around the clock, and has already earned a reputation as the hardest worker on the team. Watch the first episode of Staffed, Vantaca's original series.

Vantaca Skipped the $7M Super Bowl Ad.

Vantaca Skipped the $7M Super Bowl Ad.

Instead, we built something that can help your community association management company save millions in operational costs.

10 Years of Vantaca: Our Team's Story

10 Years of Vantaca: Our Team's Story

To celebrate a decade of innovation and impact, we brought the Vantaca team together to reflect on our journey. Hear directly from the people who have built our company, shaped our culture, and continue to push us forward. Here's to the next 10 years.

State of the Industry Panel Discussion

State of the Industry Panel Discussion

Watch this discussion from Vantaca Vision 2025 to hear top voices in community management explore the trends, technology, and innovation shaping our industry.

Community Association Manager Appreciation Day 2025

Community Association Manager Appreciation Day 2025

Community Association Manager Appreciation Day is all about recognizing the incredible work community association managers do every day to make communities stronger, more connected, and better for everyone. From our team to yours - THANK YOU!

Vantaca + ACCU: Partners in Success

Vantaca + ACCU: Partners in Success

A Day in the Life of a Community Association Manager

A Day in the Life of a Community Association Manager

Hear it straight from the source—an inside look from one of EJF Real Estate Service Inc.'s community association managers, Sean.

Vantaca + HOAi Product Walkthroughs

Vantaca + HOAi Product Walkthroughs

Whether you’re an accountant, community manager, board member, or exploring automation and AI, discover our focused demos that showcase the tools and workflows most relevant to your role.

Hear From Our Customers: Premier Association Management

Hear From Our Customers: Premier Association Management

Hear from Vantaca customer, Premier Association Management, on their experience with choosing Vantaca as their community management performance software solution.

Hear From Our Customers: Neighborhood Management Inc.

Hear From Our Customers: Neighborhood Management Inc.

Hear from Vantaca customer, Neighborhood Management Inc., on their experience with choosing Vantaca as their community management performance software solution.

Hear From Our Customers: Heritage Property Management Services

Hear From Our Customers: Heritage Property Management Services

Hear from Vantaca customer, Heritage Property Management Services, on their experience with choosing Vantaca as their community management performance software solution.

Hear From Our Customers: Westward360

Hear From Our Customers: Westward360

Hear from Vantaca customer, Westward360, on their experience with choosing Vantaca as their community management performance software solution.

Our Customers on Vantaca's Proven Process: Corner Property Management

Our Customers on Vantaca's Proven Process: Corner Property Management

Our Customers on Vantaca's Proven Process: Trident Management

Our Customers on Vantaca's Proven Process: Trident Management

12 KPIs Episode 4: Operational Efficiency

In the fourth video in Vantaca's KPI series, Vantaca CPO Adam McCombs discusses the key KPIs every community association management business should know in regards to operational efficiency.

12 KPIs Episode 3: Human Resources

In the third video in Vantaca's KPI series, Vantaca CPO Adam McCombs discusses the key KPIs every community association management business should know in regards to human resources.

12 KPIs Episode 1: Introduction

Introducing our new comprehensive eBook, and an accompanying webinar and video series led by CPO Adam McCombs: "12 Essential KPIs for Community Association Management Businesses"

Why Customers Love Vantaca

Why Customers Love Vantaca

Hear why our customers love Vantaca and our community association management software that drives performance.

12 KPIs Episode 2: Customer Satisfaction KPIs

In the second video in Vantaca's KPI series, Vantaca CPO Adam McCombs discusses the key KPIs every community association management business should know in regards to customer satisfaction.

Vantaca Customers on Vantaca IQ

Vantaca Customers on Vantaca IQ

Vantaca IQ is the window into your entire organization's business operations, a business intelligence tool built specifically for community association management.

Drive Performance with Vantaca

Drive Performance with Vantaca

Vantaca helps companies drive performance in employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.

Why Vantaca

We asked Vantaca customers why they chose Vantaca. Here's what they had to say!

Switch to Vantaca

Switch to Vantaca

Hear from Vantaca's happy customers on why making the switch to Vantaca is the right and time saving solution.

The Vantaca Difference

The Vantaca Difference

Hear from Vantaca customers about why Vantaca is the single comprehensive solution for your community association management performance software.

Increase Productivity

Increase Productivity

Increase your staff's productivity and workflows with Vantaca's easily configurable workflows that standardize and automate tasks.

Intuitive Banking Integrations

Intuitive Banking Integrations

Take advantage of Vantaca's intuitive and automated banking integrations so your organization can save time and money.

Comprehensive Solutions

Comprehensive Solutions

Streamline your technology suite by taking advantage of Vantaca's single comprehensive, automated, and highly configurable solution.

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