This survey explores how evolving lending requirements, insurance challenges, and reserve funding expectations are affecting condominium communities nationwide. The findings highlight growing concerns about financing eligibility, financial stability, and the long-term impact of changing lending standards on community associations.

This survey examines how communities are addressing evolving digital risks such as phishing, ransomware, electronic payment fraud, vendor breaches, and artificial intelligence (AI). The findings highlight growing awareness of cybersecurity challenges while revealing ongoing needs for training, policies, and preparedness across community associations.

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The Foundation is proud to recognize Mike Bailey, CEO/General Manager of Highlands Ranch Community Association, as a recipient of the inaugural Nico March Hero of Community Management Award. Mike’s visionary leadership, commitment to conservation, and dedication to strengthening community life exemplify the very best of community management.

The Foundation’s 2026 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey reveals continued strong resident satisfaction, positive neighbor relationships, and growing support for community engagement and reserve planning.

New housing construction, improving inventory, and stabilizing mortgage rates are expected to support the addition of 3,000–4,000 new community associations nationwide in 2026, reinforcing the strength of the community association housing model.

Congratulations to Christopher Charbonneau, CMCA, of Black Forest Condominiums in Fridley, Minnesota, recipient of the 2026 Homeowner Leader of the Year Award. Chris was recognized for his outstanding service, ethical leadership, and lasting contributions to both his community and the broader community association industry.

Your support helps us continue funding research, scholarships, and data that strengthen the community association industry. With a $50 donation, you’ll receive a Foundation-branded lanyard and commemorative pin—a small token of appreciation for supporting more than 50 years of advancing knowledge and building community.

The latest Community Association Fact Book, the most comprehensive compilation of national and state community association data, includes several new components including an interactive map of the U.S.

The Roy Hailey Memorial Scholarship covers the full tuition for one CAI Professional Management Development Program (PMDP) course (a $579 value)—available online or as a live virtual course. Take the next step in your career—or share this opportunity with a manager who’s ready to grow.

Share your experience with short-term rentals, rental restrictions, enforcement, and community impacts. Your input will help identify emerging trends and inform future research and best practices across the community association industry.

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Purchase digital access to our Community Association Manager Compensation and Salary Survey, sponsored by Innovia Co-op.