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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, communication, and proa...
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, and ...
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 com...
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 ...
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 Associati...
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 increase i...
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 ...
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, age...
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 cyber sca...
Great HOA Boards don’t happen by accident. Learn how education and persistence protect association communities from costly mistakes!
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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 a...
HOA incivility can spread fast in your community. Learn when tension becomes toxic and how boards can lead with clarity, kindness, and control!
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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 d...
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!
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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 kno...
AI, incivility, and staffing shortages… these are the top trends community associations must prepare for in 2026!
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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 challeng...
Deferred maintenance doesn’t happen overnight. Learn where HOA boards get stuck and how to start fixing problems before they explode!
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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 h...
What happens when an HOA board leads with purpose? Learn how vision and mission statements transform decisions, trust, and community culture.
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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...
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!
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Volunteer Interest Form: http://www.reservestudy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ep137-Volunteer_Interest_Form.pdf
Struggling to recruit new HOA boa...
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!
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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 tran...
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!
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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, fra...
Learn how HOA insurance is shifting in 2025, why premiums are stabilizing, and how boards can lower risk and costs!
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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 r...
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