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What the Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act Could Mean for Condo Associations

What the Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act Could Mean for Condo Associations

Morgan Kirchenwitz What We're Thinking About Lately... 22 July 2026

Across the country, condominium associations are facing a common challenge: how to pay for major structural repairs while keeping homeownership affordable. Aging buildings, increasing maintenance costs, and stricter safety expectations have placed significant financial pressure on both associations and homeowners.

To address these challenges, lawmakers have reintroduced the Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act (H.R. 9569), a bipartisan proposal designed to expand financing options for critical condominium repairs. If passed, the legislation could provide valuable new tools for associations and unit owners facing expensive capital projects.

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Summer Building Maintenance Checklist Every Condo Board Should Follow

Summer Building Maintenance Checklist Every Condo Board Should Follow

Lauren Schrader What We're Thinking About Lately... 14 July 2026

Winter snow, spring rain, and summer heat can all take a toll on your condominium property. That's why summer is one of the best times for condo boards to inspect the building, address maintenance issues, and plan repairs before small problems become costly ones.

Use this condo maintenance checklist to help keep your association in good condition throughout the summer.

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Heat Waves and High Utility Bills: How Condo Associations Can Prepare

Heat Waves and High Utility Bills: How Condo Associations Can Prepare

Lauren Schrader What We're Thinking About Lately... 07 July 2026

Summer in the Chicago area brings more than sunshine and days at the lake – it also brings rising temperatures, increased energy demand, and higher utility bills. For condominium associations, prolonged heat waves can strain building systems, increase operating expenses, and create challenges for both board members and residents.

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