Industry Research
Independent research for the community association management industry
Peak Executive Academy is a nonprofit. We run research projects built to move the whole industry forward, and to be used far beyond our own peer groups.
Independent
No vendor is paying for the outcome. As a nonprofit, our only goal is data the industry can actually rely on.
Anonymous
Participation is confidential. We aggregate submissions so no single company can be identified in the results.
Industry-Wide
We build these projects to be shared openly and used by boards, operators, and partners well beyond our groups.
Featured Project
CAPI: The Community Association Price Index
CAPI is the first anonymous, nationwide pricing benchmark built by and for management companies. We gather real Schedule A data from firms across the country and publish what the industry is actually charging for late fees, violation letters, transfer fees, and more.
- Benchmark your pricing against real national averages instead of guessing.
- Communicate your value to boards with independent data behind you.
- Anchor your pricing, whether you sit above, below, or right at the average.
CAPI 2026
Building a clearer picture of management pricing nationwide.
Submissions are 100 percent anonymous. No company name, no contract, no identifying information required.
Now Collecting SubmissionsOur Research Projects
We add new projects as the need becomes clear. Here is what is underway now.
Now Collecting
CAPI: Community Association Price Index
A national, anonymous benchmark of management pricing, built from real Schedule A submissions.
Learn more and participateIn Development
Compensation & Staffing Study
Manager pay, portfolio load, and team structure across markets, so owners can staff and pay with real data.
Coming soonIn Development
Technology Adoption Report
What platforms and AI tools management companies are actually using, and what is moving the needle.
Coming soonFrequently Asked Questions
Is participation anonymous?
Yes. Submissions are confidential and aggregated. We publish averages and trends, never individual company data.
Do I have to be a Peak member to participate?
No. Participation is open to any community association management company. The broader the participation, the more useful the results.
Does it cost anything?
No. These projects are part of our nonprofit mission. Taking part is free, and so is the resulting research.
How is the data used?
We combine submissions into an aggregated report and share it as an industry resource for owners, boards, and partners to reference.