Snap Surveys

Timely Surveys. Meaningful Insights.
The Foundation for Community Association Research periodically conducts targeted “Snap Surveys” of key industry groups—including community managers, board members, homeowners, and business partners—to capture perspectives on emerging trends and timely issues affecting community associations.

These short, focused surveys produce interesting, intriguing, and newsworthy findings that help community leaders, managers, and industry professionals make informed decisions. The results often serve as an early indicator of shifting challenges and opportunities within the field, providing a pulse on what matters most to communities today.

February 2026 – Participate in our latest survey on Board Recruitment, Retention & Homeowner Engagement
January 2026 – Attracting talent to the community management profession (coming soon!)
December 2025 – The Public Benefit of Community Associations to Local Municipalities
October 2025 – Management Company Benchmarking Trends
October 2025 – Reserve Study & Funding Trends
September 2025 – Aging Infrastructure in Community Associations
July 2025 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Community Associations/Management
April 2025 – Insurance coverage trends in community associations

February 2025 – Attorney & community management perspectives on current issues impacting community associations
January 2025 – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines Impact on Condominiums and Housing Cooperatives
November 2024 – Electronic Voting
November 2024 – Corporate Transparency Act
June/July 2024 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Community Associations
April 2024 – Structural inspections (building, balcony, parking garage) trends in condominiums, townhomes, and housing cooperatives
Fall 2023 – Back to Office Trends
July 2023 – Pickleball in Community Associations
April 2023 – Insurance Coverage Trends in Community Associations

March 2023 – Rising Costs in Community Associations
November 2022 – Reserve Studies, Funding, & Trends
June 2022 – The Impact of Staffing Shortages and Inflation on Community Association Pool Openings
April 2022 – Rentals and Leasing in Community Associations
November 2015 – Survey of associations in 13 states facing drought conditions
April 2015 – Reserve Studies – How knowledgeable are associations on reserve funding?
November 2014 – What issues create potential legal liability for client associations?
June 2014 – Resident Satisfaction
September 2013 – Reserve Studies and Funding
March 2013 – Career Satisfaction Among Managers

Thank You to Our Snap Survey Sponsors

We extend our sincere thanks to the organizations that have sponsored our Snap Surveys during the past year. Your support helps the Foundation advance research that informs, educates, and strengthens community associations worldwide.

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