The collapse of Champlain Towers South in Florida wasn’t just a tragic event, it was a wake-up call for community association and maintenance plans and programs. Since then, insurers have gotten stricter, lenders more cautious, and lawmakers busier than ever. With a little discipline and a plan, you can lead your community safely to the summit. Get started with a six-step preventive maintenance plan.
There’s no shame in acknowledging mental health challenges. Reducing the stigma surrounding them is essential to healing and living a healthy and full life. We should seek out mental health professionals who can help us find our path back to being the best versions of ourselves.
Like many of you, I’ve been watching what’s happening in Minneapolis, and it’s heavy. We’re feeling the impacts in our communities too. CAI members and community leaders across the globe have an opportunity to lead by building community and focusing on civility.
It’s not uncommon for community association managers and board members to have days filled with high-stress situations, emotional exchanges, and difficult personalities, but there’s a clear line between a difficult day and harassment. Here’s how to recognize and respond to harassment.
The housing market is expected to build on the gradual stabilization that began in 2025 this year and will see improvements in inventory, home sales, prices, and mortgage rates, according to 2026 predictions. In 2026, the Foundation for Community Association Research projects 3,000 to 4,000 new condominium communities and homeowners associations will be built, growing the total number of associations in the U.S. from approximately 373,000 at the end of 2025 to as many as 377,000 in 2026.
Since launching in May 2018, CAI‘s Ungated blog has provided news, tips, and trends important to the community association housing model with members and nonmembers. This year, we published 60 posts on topics such as the Corporate Transparency Act, holiday preparation guidelines, community projects, and four-day workweeks. Revisit the top five most read Ungated blog posts in 2025.
