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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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✉️ Fannie Mae's March 18th Lending Letter: http://www.reservestudy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LL-2026-03-Project-Standards_Insurance...
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...
Most underfunded HOAs stay stuck. This HOA Board Heroes story shows you how to break the cycle!
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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 commun...
Every HOA Board decision impacts home values and risk. Are you making the right ones?
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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 w...
CAI just released free HOA Board Member Training that could change how your board leads. Learn more!
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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 an...
Can your HOA save money without cutting corners? Here’s what smart boards are doing right now…
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📝 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 ti...
How did one HOA Board Hero win support for a 20% dues hike without backlash? Here’s what they did right…
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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 ...
Great HOA board meetings build trust. Bad ones create frustration, conflict, and doubt. Which does your association have?
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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 in...
Rogue HOA Board Members can expose your association to liability. Learn how boards should respond before damage is done.
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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...
Cyber scams are quietly draining HOA funds. Learn how to spot fraud, stop phishing, and protect your community before it’s too late!
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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 cybe...
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