Could the Surfside Collapse Have Been Prevented? What NIST Just Revealed (Airing 6/28/26)

Could the Surfside Collapse Have Been Prevented? What NIST Just Revealed (Airing 6/28/26)

5 years after the collapse of Champlain Towers South, the federal government’s final investigation has changed our understanding of what happened. According to NIST, the building’s collapse didn’t begin in a matter of seconds. It had been progressing for nearly three weeks. In this special episode, Eric Glazer sits down with one of the few people who witnessed this tragedy from both sides, first as an engineer involved in the building before it collapsed, and then as someone who stood in Surfside as the disaster unfolded. In a deeply personal conversation, Greg Batista (@GregBatistaENGINEER | @askgbatista )⁩ reflects on what happened, how it changed him, and what must be done to ensure it never happens again. Five years after Surfside, the “Wild West” era of condominium safety is coming to an end. Eric and Greg explore the events leading up to the Champlain Towers South collapse, the lessons learned, and how engineering, technology, and stronger laws can help protect lives for generations to come. 📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) 📺 Watch live on YouTube 👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates! 👉 Follow us for critical insights every association owner needs to know. ____ Most condo owners think they understand how community living works…After more than 30 years practicing condominium and HOA law in Florida, Eric pulls back the curtain on the real world of condos and HOAs, the fights, the politics, the hidden financial dangers, reserve funding, board battles, Surfside, special assessments, and the human side of community living that nobody talks about, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”. The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as: • E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf [https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf] • Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7 [https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7] • Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm [https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm] And the audiobook is coming soon! or search in Amazon... “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?” Or: Eric Glazer Or: Condo Craze and HOAs ⸻ S4E21 | Airing 6-28-26 YouTube Chapters 00:00 Pre-Show 02:12 Cold Open, Five Years After Surfside 03:35 Show Start: NIST’s Final Report, The Building Was Failing for Three Weeks 05:34 Greg Batista’s 2017 Warning to the Champlain Towers Board 11:30 What the NIST Investigation Actually Found 13:25 The Warning Signs Everyone Missed 30:19 The “Wild West” Era of Florida Construction and Oversight 59:36 Greg Batista’s Book, Negligence, Lessons from Surfside 1:07:51 Representative Fabian Basabe Joins the Conversation 1:12:30 The Fight for Transparency and Accountability 1:18:45 Why the Memorial Still Hasn’t Been Built 1:23:40 The Lessons Every Condo Board Must Learn 1:24:10 Putting Safety Before Cost 1:26:00 Final Thoughts

Maybe Email Is Destroying Your Community (Airing 6/21/26)

Everyone talks about rising insurance costs, special assessments, and reserve requirements… But what if one of the biggest threats to your condo or HOA is sitting in your inbox? This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis explore how emails, texts, and “Reply All” chains are creating conflict, destroying relationships, and turning neighbors into enemies. Why are people more civil face-to-face? Why do so many board disputes start with an email? And what simple change could make communities healthier and more productive? If you serve on a condo or HOA board, or simply live in one, this episode may change the way you communicate forever. ____ 📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) 📺 Watch live on YouTube 👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates! 👉 Follow us for critical insights every association owner needs to know. ____ Most condo owners think they understand how community living works…After more than 30 years practicing condominium and HOA law in Florida, Eric pulls back the curtain on the real world of condos and HOAs, the fights, the politics, the hidden financial dangers, reserve funding, board battles, Surfside, special assessments, and the human side of community living that nobody talks about, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”. The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as: • E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf [https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf] • Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7 [https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7] • Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm [https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm] And the audiobook is coming soon! or search in Amazon... “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?” Or: Eric Glazer Or: Condo Craze and HOAs ⸻ S4E19 | Airing 6-14-26

Have Condos and HOAs Become Too Complicated to Self-Manage? (Airing 6/14/26)

This week on Condo Craze & HOAs, Eric Glazer sits down with Santiago Martin Grossy, Director of Association Operations at Affinity Management Services, to tackle a controversial question: Have community associations become too complicated to self-manage? Today’s boards are dealing with reserve studies, inspections, insurance challenges, collections, financial reporting, owner communication, and increasingly complex laws. So where does the board’s role end? What does a property manager actually do? What should a management company be doing behind the scenes? And why do some communities thrive while others seem stuck in constant crisis? ____ 📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) 📺 Watch live on YouTube 👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates! 👉 Follow us for critical insights every association owner needs to know. ____ Most condo owners think they understand how community living works…After more than 30 years practicing condominium and HOA law in Florida, Eric pulls back the curtain on the real world of condos and HOAs, the fights, the politics, the hidden financial dangers, reserve funding, board battles, Surfside, special assessments, and the human side of community living that nobody talks about, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”. The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as: • E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf [https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf] • Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7 [https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7] • Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm [https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm] And the audiobook is coming soon! or search in Amazon... “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?” Or: Eric Glazer Or: Condo Craze and HOAs ⸻ S4E19 | Airing 6-14-26

Your Condo Board Is Guessing With Millions

Florida condos are entering a completely different era. Insurance costs are exploding…Special assessments are crushing owners. Construction projects are delayed, over budget, and in many cases…completely out of control. But here’s the real problem… Volunteer condo boards are being forced to oversee multi-million dollar construction projects without the experience or systems needed to protect owners from costly mistakes. This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer sits down with HCMC, construction management expert Sam Hodge to break down what’s REALLY happening inside Florida condos right now. What is an owner’s rep? Why are projects running over budget? Why are owners getting hit with massive assessments? And how do communities stop wasting money? If you live in a Florida condo or HOA…this episode is mandatory viewing. WATCH LIVE Sunday at a special time 12pm on YouTube. ____ 📞 Call in live Sunday at 12pm – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) 📺 Watch live on YouTube 👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates! 👉 Follow us for critical insights every association owner needs to know. ____ Most condo owners think they understand how community living works…After more than 30 years practicing condominium and HOA law in Florida, Eric pulls back the curtain on the real world of condos and HOAs, the fights, the politics, the hidden financial dangers, reserve funding, board battles, Surfside, special assessments, and the human side of community living that nobody talks about, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”. The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as: • E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf [https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf] • Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7 [https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7] • Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm [https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm] And the audiobook is coming soon! or search in Amazon... “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?” Or: Eric Glazer Or: Condo Craze and HOAs ⸻ S4E18 | Airing 6-7-26

The Biggest Lie in Condos: We’ll Keep Assessments Low (Airing 5/24/26)

For decades… condo owners were told the same thing: “Don’t worry. We’ll keep fees low.” People believed it. But what if those low fees were never the real price? This Sunday at 11AM, Eric Glazer breaks down the biggest lie in condo living…and why thousands of Florida owners are now getting hit with financial shock all at once. ____ 📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) 📺 Watch live on YouTube 👉 Subscribe for more Condo Craze and HOAs updates! 👉 Follow us for critical insights every association owner needs to know. ____ Most condo owners think they understand how community living works…After more than 30 years practicing condominium and HOA law in Florida, Eric pulls back the curtain on the real world of condos and HOAs, the fights, the politics, the hidden financial dangers, reserve funding, board battles, Surfside, special assessments, and the human side of community living that nobody talks about, in his new book, “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?”. The book is available RIGHT NOW on Amazon as: • E-book 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf [https://tinyurl.com/4bc6tmaf] • Paperback 👉 https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7 [https://tinyurl.com/46r8a8a7] • Hardcover 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm [https://tinyurl.com/2a3rjkdm] And the audiobook is coming soon! or search in Amazon... “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?” Or: Eric Glazer Or: Condo Craze and HOAs ⸻ S4E17 | Airing 5-24-26