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Send us Fan Mail Most underfunded HOAs stay stuck. This HOA Board Heroes story shows you how to break the cycle! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Struggling with underfunded reserves, deferred maintenance, or the chaos of a self-managed HOA? In this episode, board hero Hal Hovey shares how his association went from $89 in the bank and no reserves to a healthier, professionally run community. Hal and Robert discuss the hidden risks of low dues and self-manag...
Send us Fan Mail Every HOA Board decision impacts home values and risk. Are you making the right ones? ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Kevin and Robert started this podcast in response to the tragic Champlain tower South collapse. They wanted to create another pathway where board members could be encouraged and equipped for the hard work they do, leading their associations into the future. So why take their advice? Why are they doing this? What's in it for ...
Send us Fan Mail CAI just released free HOA Board Member Training that could change how your board leads. Learn more! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ We’re here today for episode 149 to share news about a new free course from CAI, the National Community Associations Institute. If you're not familiar with it, they're a trade organization. It's called Community Association Living and in their words, it's meant to be an accessible introduction for anyone want...
Send us Fan Mail Can your HOA save money without cutting corners? Here’s what smart boards are doing right now… ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 📝 Link to Russell's "How to Save Money Guide" 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Episode-148-Russell-Outline.pdf This episode was inspired by Jeff from Lake Tahoe, who wrote in: “money is always tight at our association. What can we do to limit our assessment increases?” Well, that's a hard ...
Send us Fan Mail How did one HOA Board Hero win support for a 20% dues hike without backlash? Here’s what they did right… ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Association Reserves finished a reserve study for a 66‑unit townhome association in Las Cruces, New Mexico, earlier this year. It was their first engagement with this property, and they ended up recommending a significant increase in the association's reserve funding and a special assessment. That’s not u...
Send us Fan Mail Great HOA board meetings build trust. Bad ones create frustration, conflict, and doubt. Which does your association have? ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Today, we'll be continuing our early 2026 series on top HOA trends that we expect you'll be dealing with this year. In this episode, we'll be addressing rebuilding trust by running HOA Board Meetings that are organized and informative. Good meetings, and the message they give of trustwort...
Send us Fan Mail Rogue HOA Board Members can expose your association to liability. Learn how boards should respond before damage is done. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ When HOA Board Members act alone, bully others, or ignore proper process, the entire association can be exposed to serious legal and financial risk. In this episode, HOA attorney Tom Ware explains fiduciary duty, agency authority, the business judgment rule, and what boards must do when a ...
Send us Fan Mail Cyber scams are quietly draining HOA funds. Learn how to spot fraud, stop phishing, and protect your community before it’s too late! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Cyber scams are one of the fastest-growing threats facing HOAs today. From fake invoices to AI-powered voice fraud, boards and managers are being targeted like never before. Kevin and Julie break down how cyber scams happen, why insurance often doesn’t cover losses, and what you...
Send us Fan Mail Great HOA Boards don’t happen by accident. Learn how education and persistence protect association communities from costly mistakes! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Strong HOAs are built by board members who are willing to learn, ask questions, and stay persistent even when decisions are difficult. In this Board Heroes episode, Robert Nordlund interviews Candice Scanlon about how education, training, and steady leadership helped her associ...
Send us Fan Mail HOA incivility can spread fast in your community. Learn when tension becomes toxic and how boards can lead with clarity, kindness, and control! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Incivility inside an HOA is more than bad behavior. It’s contagious, corrosive, and can quietly undermine leadership and decision-making. Robert and Kevin explore how disrespect escalates, why tone matters during tough decisions like special assessments, and how...
Send us Fan Mail Roof replacements are one of the biggest HOA decisions. Learn what HOA Boards need to know and prepare before timing, budgeting, or hiring go wrong! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Replacing a roof is one of the most expensive and risky decisions an HOA Board will ever make. In this episode, roofing expert Jeremy Lara from Baja Roofing shares what boards need to know before relying on a reserve study, choosing contractors, or waiting too ...
Send us Fan Mail AI, incivility, and staffing shortages… these are the top trends community associations must prepare for in 2026! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 2026 is not business as usual for community associations (but neither was last year!). Robert, Kevin, and Julie break down the three biggest trends shaping the year ahead, including rising incivility, misuse of AI, staffing challenges, and growing financial pressure. So how HOA board members like...
Send us Fan Mail Deferred maintenance doesn’t happen overnight. Learn where HOA boards get stuck and how to start fixing problems before they explode! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Deferred maintenance quietly destroys HOAs long before anyone admits there’s a problem. HOA Board Hero Lisa Pieropan shares what happens when boards delay repairs, underestimate risk, and lose political capital with homeowners. Her community’s crumbling infrastructure &am...
Send us Fan Mail What happens when an HOA board leads with purpose? Learn how vision and mission statements transform decisions, trust, and community culture. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Most HOA Boards rely on rules and governing documents. The strongest ones rely on a clear Vision & Mission Statement. Paul Butler, board member and business consultant, shares how his newly formed HOA created a clear vision statement and mission statement to guide ...
Send us Fan Mail Is recruiting new HOA board members seeming harder than ever? Learn in this podcast some practical tools to engage volunteers, reduce burnout, and build a stronger community pipeline! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Volunteer Interest Form: http://www.reservestudy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ep137-Volunteer_Interest_Form.pdf Struggling to recruit new HOA board members? You’re not alone. In this episode, Robert and guest Ca...
Send us Fan Mail When should an HOA retire a committee? Robert and Julie show you how to learn the signs, best practices, and communication tips to keep your community thriving! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ When is the right time to retire an HOA committee? Robert and Julie break down how to evaluate committees, set charters, boost productivity, and transition members with appreciation and transparency. Learn how to refresh your HOA structure, impr...
Send us Fan Mail Holiday cheer can bring chaos in your community association! Learn how HOAs can cut liability, prevent fires, avoid disputes, and keep the season merry, bright, and safe! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ The holidays bring joy but also real risks for every HOA. Robert and Kevin break down the biggest liability traps of the season, from fires and slip-and-falls to parking chaos, fraud attempts, and unpredictable guests. Learn how clear ...
Send us Fan Mail Learn how HOA insurance is shifting in 2025, why premiums are stabilizing, and how boards can lower risk and costs! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ What’s really happening with HOA insurance in 2025? Robert & Kevin break down the latest trends shaping premiums, risks, and reinsurance markets across the country. From the impact of billion-dollar wildfires to the rise of “thermonuclear” you’ll learn what’s driving insurance costs and how...
Send us Fan Mail This week we explore how HOA Boards can prevent election disputes, follow state laws, and ensure a smooth, transparent voting process. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ HOA Elections shouldn’t be stressful, but for many HOA Boards they often are. In this episode, Robert sits down with Kurtis Peterson from The Inspectors of Election to discuss how associations can avoid common pitfalls during the HOA election process. From understanding your g...
Send us Fan Mail Learn how mission statements & vision statements unite your HOA board and guide better decisions. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ What makes an HOA board truly effective? In this episode, Robert Nordlund and Julie Adamen discuss how clear Mission Statements and Vision Statements transform how communities operate. Mission and vision statements can be guiding principles to improve communication, unify your board, and keep your HOA focused...
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