In this episode of The SAHMA Exchange, where policy, people, and property management meet, we’re looking ahead to what 2026 may bring for the affordable housing industry. We’re joined by Sonja Horn, President of Dash Compliance, and Breana Thomas, Director of Policy, Procedures, and Training at Fairstead, for a candid and practical forecasting conversation. Together, we discuss what feels fundamentally different about this moment in the industry, the ongoing evolution of HOTMA, insurance pressures, staffing and recruitment challenges, and the growing role of technology and AI. We also touch on Southeast-specific considerations and close on a hopeful note - what’s working, what’s improving, and what we hope to look back on as progress by 2027.