HOA Insights: Common Sense for Common Areas
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Episodes
Learn how mission statements & vision statements unite your HOA board and guide better decisions.
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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 imp...
See how Florida’s new reserve funding legislation is transforming HOA law, board management, and community finances statewide.
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This week, Robert sits down with Marnie Dale Ragan, partner at Haber Law, to discuss the impact of Florida Reserve Funding Legislation and what every HOA board needs to know about the evolving HOA Law landscape. Marnie exp...
How one HOA Board managed a $2M Special Assessment with strategy, transparency, and teamwork.
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A small 18-unit HOA faced a $2 million special assessment that could have divided the community. Instead, their HOA Board turned it into a story of planning, transparency, and perseverance. Terri Rene and her team tackled severe exterior damage, owner res...
Older HOAs face unique challenges that you might not be used to dealing with. Learn how aging associations can rebuild trust, handle rising costs, and plan for the future!
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Are older HOAs facing bigger problems? In this episode of HOA Insights, Robert Nordlund and Kevin Davis discuss the realities of aging associations. Older HOAs can face rising i...
Learn how choosing the right bank can save your HOA time, money, and frustration!
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Robert talks with Gavin Nelson from Merchants Bank about how the right banking partner can simplify community finances. Learn how modern technology, check scanning, electronic payments, and integrated HOA software help streamline operations and boost transp...
Julie & Robert are back for a part 2 about the top traits of great HOA Boards!
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What makes an HOA board truly great?, Robert and Julie continue their discussion on the top traits of successful HOA boards. From holding productive meetings and maintaining credibility with homeowners to showing appreciation for volunteers and leading with empathy,...
Today we hear from HOA Board Hero Michelle who dealt with a 2-alarm fire that affected 32 units at her community.
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Robert spotlights HOA Board Hero Michelle Mansour from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Michelle shares her journey of serving on an HOA board through a catastrophic 2-alarm fire that affected 32 units, lawsuits, management c...
Could one bad financial mistake ruin an entire HOA? Find out!
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Robert and Kevin explain the real costs of financial mistakes for HOAs. From missing reserve accounts to late financial reports, they show why every board member must understand their association’s numbers. Topics include transparency, teamwork, building trust, and creating defens...
Did you know timeshare boards operate like HOAs? We explore why it’s important to know what’s going on at your timeshare!
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This week we welcome Jason Gamel, CEO of ARDA, to explore how timeshares function as associations. Robert and Jason discuss board responsibilities, budgeting, maintenance, and t...
What makes an HOA board truly great? Learn top traits, pitfalls to avoid, and how boards build credibility, trust, and community spirit!
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This week we take a close look at what separates great HOA boards from the rest. Julie Adamen and Robert Nordlund highlight the qualities that build strong, trustworthy leadership: clear communication, professionalism...
Can your HOA qualify for a loan? Learn why your reserve study is key to financing projects and securing better loan terms.
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HOA boards often wonder: Can our association qualify for a loan? This Week, Robert Nordlund talks with lending expert Walter Block about how lenders evaluate HOAs. Learn why reserve studies play a huge role in approval, w...
HOA Board Hero Dulce Warren sits down to explains why fairness & listening matter most for effective HOA leadership!
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HOA Board Hero Dulce Warren shares this week with Julie how fairness, listening, and ethics guide her approach to leadership. Dulce shares how she was tested leading on her HOA Board with tough issues like parking disputes and snow ...
Lower the temperature at your HOA Board meetings! Kevin Davis shares his mindfulness tools to pause, breathe, and respond with clarity!
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HOA Board tensions don’t have to run the show. This week Kevin Davis shares that he has special training as a mindfulness facilitator at UCLA. He shares practical ways to slow reactivity and make better decisions. Lea...
CAI President Melissa Ramsey shares emotional intelligence tools for calmer HOA boards and healthier communities!
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Emotions run hot in HOAs, but they don’t have to run the show. CAI National President Melissa Ramsey joins Robert Nordlund to unpack emotional intelligence for boards and managers. Learn how to pause, set boundaries, deperso...
New Florida HOA laws in 2025 impact reserves, inspections, and budgets! Learn what needs to be done to be in compliance.
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Major updates are coming for Florida HOAs in 2025! Reserve specialist Will Simons explains House Bill 913, detailing new rules for Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), mandatory milestone inspections, and financial complianc...
Experienced HOA board members are the key to strong, harmonious communities! Learn from real-life board hero, Lynn Ochberg and her years of experience!
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What makes an HOA board truly effective? Experience. Lynn Ochberg shares how her extensive background shapes her successful leadership in Florida. She shares with Robert her stories of navigat...
Board member incivility is rising, and it's costing your HOA! Learn how to reduce insurance claims & protect your community!
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You might have noticed, but lately Incivility is rising in community associations. This, in turn, is leading to more liability claims with higher premiums and denied insurance coverage. Robert Nordlund and Kevin D...
Does Self Managing an HOA take a toll on you? HOA Assist is here to help struggling board members!
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HOA Assist helps self-managed associations reduce board burnout, improve continuity, and save money without switching to full-service management. In this episode, Robert speaks with Mitch Gassen about how their hybrid solution empowers volunteer boards to ...
Is your HOA board facing homeowner backlash? Learn proven ways to rebuild trust & manage conflicts effectively during a crisis!
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Are you currently dealing with potential unrest in your HOA community? Julie and Robert share critical insights into what HOA boards must do when facing homeowner frustration. Learn how proactive communication, tra...
Could one book for HOAs change the entire industry? Find out!
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What if one book could save your HOA thousands and prevent endless headaches? In this episode, Robert and guest Kevin Leonard get into “Understanding Reserves: A Guide To Your Associat...
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