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Episodes
Can an HOA recover from years of chaos? One board member shares the leadership lessons that changed everything.
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In Episode 171, Robert is joined by a special guest he met at the recent CAI National Conference: Rose Walker. Rose is a former vice president of a 106-unit condominium association who experienced firsthand the challenges of lea...
Your HOA board may be getting graded, and not just by homeowners. HOA insurance and lenders are paying closer attention than ever.
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In Episode 170 Robert and Kevin discuss how the landscape for community associations is changing. Decisions that once affected only an HOA's residents are now receiving greater scrutiny from insurance carriers...
One former HOA board member shares her experience of being recalled by a rogue board and what life in her community has looked like since.
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In Episode 169, Robert is joined once again by returning guest Helen, whom listeners may remember from Episode 112. A former HOA board member in Southern California, Helen shares her firsthand experien...
HOA loans or special assessments? Discover which option may cost your community less in the long run.
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In Episode 168, Julie is joined by HOA industry veteran Rolf Crocker to discuss one of the toughest financial decisions community associations face: should an HOA fund major expenses with a special assessment, a loan, or a combination of ...
Could your HOA survive a cyberattack? Learn the HOA cybersecurity mistakes that can lead to costly consequences.
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In Episode 167, Kevin Davis and Sherry Branson tackle one of the fastest-growing risks facing community associations: cybersecurity. As AI, connected devices, and digital platforms become a bigger part of HOA operations, many b...
The tragedy of Champlain Towers changed HOAs forever. What lessons should every board member remember today?
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Episode 166 marks the anniversary of an event that eventually led our host, Robert Nordlund, to start this podcast in the hope of educating board members so that we never experience a tragedy like this again. A reflection on the fi...
HOA fraud happens more often than most boards realize. Here's how to make your community a harder target!
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In Episode 165, we're joined once again by repeat guest Russell Munz of Community Financials. Serving associations nationwide, Community Financials provides financial management and a variety of remote services to help HOA boards oper...
Are your HOA vendors truly serving your community or just benefiting from a trusted relationship? Listen to find out the signs that might be costing your association!
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This week, Robert sits down with Board Hero, Peter Isakovic, a homeowner and board member from Colorado. He serves on the board of the CAI Rocky Mountain Chapter, and came ...
A Florida HOA lost $2 million to HOA board fraud. Learn the warning signs before it happens to you.
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Episode #163 might just be our craziest story yet, and in a new fashion! Kevin Davis tells a story of how an unchecked board president can put you and your community in grave financial danger. This episode covers how a Florida HOA lost near...
The best HOA board meetings handle disagreement without creating division or drama. Learn how to handle conflict!
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I'm here today for Episode #162 with a return special guest, Jim Slaughter, who joined us in the early days of the podcast for Episode #7. He is the President of Law Firm Carolinas, practicing throughout North and South Caroli...
Learn the top HOA building maintenance tips that will help your board spot the dangers early and avoid costly structural repairs!
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What can HOA boards do today to prevent tomorrow's building disasters? In this episode, engineering expert Greg Batista of G. Batista Engineering & Construction shares practical HOA building maintenance str...
Fannie Mae’s 2027 changes could impact HOA lending standards nationwide. Here’s what boards need to know.
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Think your HOA contract covers everything? Many boards misunderstand what “full service” means…
With us today is Rolf Crocker, the president of Omni Community Management, an association management company located in Northern California. This week we thought we would regale you with all of the information we have about HOA management companies, their relationships with HOA boards, and how an...
Small HOA board mistakes can become massive lawsuits! See how poor decisions escalate legal and financial risk.
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Poor HOA board decisions can quickly escalate into lawsuits costing tens of thousands, or even millions, of dollars. Learn how communication failures, inconsistent rule enforcement, deferred maintenance, discrimination claims, a...
What should your HOA do when ICE shows up? Here’s what boards need to know about ICE and HOA responsibilities.
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Complying with law enforcement or people in uniform is something that we just do as part of living in our ordered society, but that has traditionally been for issues having to do with life safety. You got to think about let...
HOA votes shouldn’t feel like a battle. Here’s how to run them smoothly and avoid costly mistakes.
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Why should a board put in long hours preparing for HOA votes of any kind and then struggle to support or defend it? There's so many types of elections and...
HOA loan approvals aren’t guaranteed. Here’s why more communities are being turned down…
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Today, we have two industry professionals, former managers, both with the prestigious pcam credential, and they're both now in the banking industry, Michelle Underwood and Marcy Kravit. We asked them to join us on the show today because we ...
Every HOA board has conflict. The best ones use diversity to make better decisions. Here’s how to turn your board diversity into success…
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Today, Julie Adamen and Robert Nordlund will be addressing a common challenge among board members: seeing the world differently from one another. The question is, will that tear your board ap...
HOA finances suffer when boards delay decisions. Learn the legal and financial risks of inaction.
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HOA finances are at risk when boards avoid making decisions. Kevin Davis and Sherry Branson break down how “no decision” leads to legal exposure, deferred maintenance, and financial strain. Learn how fiduciary responsibility, communicatio...
What does a reserve study tell you about your HOA? See how it predicts costs, reserve funding needs, and financial risks.
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A reserve study shows more than numbers. It lays out your HOA’s financial health, future expenses, and risk of special assessments. Learn how to read your HOA reserve study, understand what your percent funded, a...
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