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HOMES.COM · AUGUST 20, 2026
Florida condo owners could face new mortgage hurdles despite safety reforms
Association Reserves Founder and CEO Robert Nordlund spoke with Homes.com News about new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reserve requirements and the potential impact on Florida condominium communities. Nordlund explains how underfunded reserves could affect mortgage eligibility, financing terms, property values, and the ability of owners to sell their units.
YAHOO FINANCE · AUGUST 15, 2026
Connecticut condo prices keep rising as listings, HOA fees climb and sales dip
Yahoo Finance highlighted Association Reserves research on the financial health of homeowners associations while examining rising condo prices, HOA fees, and changing market conditions in Connecticut.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL · AUGUST 9, 2026
Why Your Condo Association Might Be Raising Your Dues Soon
The Wall Street Journal cited Association Reserves data showing that 39% of condominium associations nationwide are in a weak financial position, with reserve funds below 30% funded, as part of its examination of rising association dues.
YAHOO FINANCE · AUGUST 9, 2026
Nationwide, HOA foreclosures jumped nearly 40% as associations got tougher on unpaid dues
Yahoo Finance featured Association Reserves research showing that 74% of association-governed communities are funded below the 70% level, highlighting the financial pressures facing many HOAs and their homeowners.
MSN · AUGUST 4, 2026
HOA Foreclosures Surge as Nearly Three-Quarters of Associations Are Underfunded
Association Reserves CEO Robert Nordlund provided expert insight into the financial pressures facing underfunded associations and the growing risk of special assessments or loans needed to maintain common-area assets and protect property values.
NBC 6 SOUTH FLORIDA · JULY 24, 2026
How to find out if your condo has adequate reserve funds
Association Reserves CEO Robert Nordlund spoke with NBC6 Responds about reserve funding, special assessments, and how condominium owners can better understand the financial health of their associations.
MARKETWATCH · JULY 7, 2026
Condos are getting cheaper — but list prices don’t include this fast-growing hidden cost
MarketWatch examined how community association fees and reserve funding can affect the true cost of condo ownership, highlighting the growing financial pressures facing condominium communities and their owners.
MANAGECASA · MAY 4, 2026
HOA Reserve Funds: Funding Levels, Studies and State Rules (2026)
ManageCasa featured findings from Association Reserves’ analysis of more than 100,000 reserve studies, including research showing that approximately 74% of U.S. associations are underfunded.