Events
10:00am:
Doors Open for Attendee Check-in/Registration
10:00am - 5:00pm: Exhibit Hall Open/Food Court
Hundreds of exhibitors will be featured offering all types of condominium services.
If you get hungry, don’t fret. Our conveniently located in-house food court offers
a wide array of tasty snacks and light meals to keep you energized as you take in
the Expo.
8:30am - 4:00pm: Educational Seminars
Industry professionals will present in-depth seminars designed to give attendees
a wealth of insider information.
8:30am - 4:00pm: Free Advice Booths
Experienced professionals in fields ranging from law to finance to association maintenance
will be on-hand throughout the show with advice and answers for both board members
and property managers.
Comprehensive Course:
Foreclosures: The Aftermath…Rentals, Rehabs, and Responsibilities
Attend Community Associations Institute’s engaging seminar led by Kelly Elmore of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit and Patricia Bialek of Wolin-Levin to:
- Learn what to do with the increase of foreclosures
- Understand how to handle negligent properties
- Identify when to contract Real Estate Professionals for leasing of a unit
- Establish ways to maximize the delinquency collection in a foreclosure
- Discover the liability of renting- is it worth it? (Landlord Tenant Acts)
- Determine how to manage empty units- access, repairs, and maintenance
- Recognize if the bank is complying with the Associations Rules
Attendees may receive 1.5 CAI Continuing Education credits. Register for this seminar at www.cai-illinois.org under Program & Event Registration or call 847-301-7505 for more information.
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Seminars
Room 1, 10:30am-11:30am
The Truth and Nothing But the Truth—Insider Secrets from an
Attorney, an Accountant and a Property Manager
Sponsored by: Caruso Management Group
Speakers: Marcia Caruso, Caruso Management Group, Mark Cantey,
Cantey Associates; Patrick Costello, Esq., Keay & Costello, P.C.
In this seminar experts will discuss frequently-asked legal, accounting
and management questions. Panelists will offer tips and strategies to
help boards operate more effectively and efficiently.
Room 2, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Everything You Need to Know About FHA, VA & Fannie Mae Approval for Your Condo
Sponsored by: National Condo Advisors, LLC—Strategic Inspections, LLC
Speaker: Orest Tomaselli
This seminar will discuss the newest FHA, VA and Fannie Mae condo
requirements. Topics include the risks involved with FHA board member
certification, mandatory reserve funding requirements, compliance
underwriting, and choosing whether to allow FHA financing within a
condominium.
Room 1, 1:30pm-2:30pm
The Top 5 Things Managers Wish Boards Knew
Sponsored by: Associa
Speaker: Christine Evans, CMCA, PCAM
In order for a building community to run smoothly and efficiently, the
board/management relationship must be cultivated and maintained. In
this session, management pros will discuss the five biggest issues
standing between boards, managers, and a successful relationship.
Room 2, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Energy Efficiency Issues—How Can Your Building Be Greener?
Sponsored by: DRF Trusted Property Solutions & Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program
Speakers: Scott Schnurr and Dennis Fiddick, DRF Trusted Property
Solutions; Peter J. Santangelo, Community Advantage; Tom Kovalak,
Nicor Gas; Jeff Crittenden, Resource Solutions Group.
How can your building be greener, more cost-effective, and efficient?
This seminar will discuss HVAC, plumbing, irrigation and electrical
solutions as well as planning, equipment, and methods of
implementation for the betterment of your building.