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HOA Insights: Common Sense for Common Areas

Hosts: Robert Nordlund, Kevin Davis, Julie Adamen

We exist to help all 2 million volunteer HOA Boardmembers nationwide have the right information at the right time to make the right decisions for the future of their community association. Stay with us weekly for actionable insights that minimize stress, avoid catastrophes, and protect property values! Watch On YoutubeShop!HOA insights now has its very own merch store! Our team has whipped up some hats, mugs, T-Shirts, & more that we think Volunteer HOA Boardmembers are gonna love. We also offer

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119 | How to be a Mindful HOA

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2025/08/18

Send us a text CAI President Melissa Ramsey shares emotional intelligence tools for calmer HOA boards and healthier communities! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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, depersonalize conflict, align around mission and vision, and prevent burnout

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118 | New 2025 Florida HOA Legislation Every...

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2025/08/11

Send us a text New Florida HOA laws in 2025 impact reserves, inspections, and budgets! Learn what needs to be done to be in compliance. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 compliance. All these things WILL affect HOAs in Florida through...

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117 | HOA Board Heroes: Why Experience Makes Strong...

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2025/08/04

Send us a text Experienced HOA board members are the key to strong, harmonious communities! Learn from real-life board hero, Lynn Ochberg and her years of experience! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 navigating special assessments and infrastructure repairs to building

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116 | When HOA Incivility Gets Expen$ive

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2025/07/28

Send us a text Board member incivility is rising, and it's costing your HOA! Learn how to reduce insurance claims & protect your community! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 Davis join us this week to break down how board member behavior im...

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36:21

115 | How HOA Assist Helps Self-Managed Communities...

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2025/07/21

Send us a text Does Self Managing an HOA take a toll on you? HOA Assist is here to help struggling board members! ✅ Learn More About HOA Assist! 👉 https://www.hoa-assist.com/ 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 lead without the overwhelm! Chapters From Today: 0...

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114 | How To Act When a Community is Fed Up With Your...

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2025/07/14

Send us a text Is your HOA board facing homeowner backlash? Learn proven ways to rebuild trust & manage conflicts effectively during a crisis! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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, transparency, and direct engagement with residents can eas...

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113 | Why Everyone Involved with HOAs NEEDS This One...

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2025/07/07

Send us a text Could one book for HOAs change the entire industry? Find out! ✅ Get the first chapter FREE of “Understanding Reserves” HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/44QjKwH 📘 Buy “Understanding Reserves” on Amazon 👉 https://a.co/d/b0jrTK7 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 Association's Reserve Fund”, a must-read for anyone involved in a homeowners associ...

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112 | HOA Board Heroes: What Happens When an HOA...

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2025/06/30

Send us a text What really happens when an HOA board is recalled? Hear Helen’s story and the lessons every board member should know. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ What happens when an HOA board is recalled? In this HOA Board Heroes episode, we hear Helen’s real story about a recall the price of doing the right thing. Helen, a former board member, shared her experience dealing with the 2020 balcony inspection law. The association faced significant re...

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111 | And Now Some Good News for Your HOA Insurance...

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2025/06/23

Send us a text Yes, really, there’s finally good news about HOA insurance! Robert and Kevin unpack it in this week’s episode. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ You read that right, there’s finally some good news about HOA insurance! In this episode, Robert and guest Kevin from share recent developments that might positively impact your HOA’s coverage options. They break down what’s shifting in the insurance market, how boards can take advantage, and w...

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110 | HOA Board Financials (Finding the Numbers That...

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2025/06/16

Send us a text Are your HOA board financials helping or hurting your community? Learn how to read the numbers that truly matter with expert tips! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ HOA board financials aren’t just spreadsheets you go over once a year, they’re your roadmap to transparency and trust. Russell Munz of Community Financials joins us and explains what every board member needs to know: how to read your reports, spot red flags, and communicate a...

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109 | Surviving HOA Board Burnout!

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2025/06/09

Send us a text Find out how to manage stress, avoid burnout, and keep your HOA board experience rewarding and sustainable! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Serving on an HOA board is rewarding, but let’s face it, it can be EXTREMELY stressful. In this episode Robert and Julie examine how you can manage stress, avoid burnout, and stay engaged as a board member. Learn to distinguish urgent from important tasks, how to prioritize effectively, and ...

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108 | HOA Board Heroes: What Years on the Board...

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2025/06/02

Send us a text What can years of experience on an HOA board teach you? Learn the long-term lessons behind great governance and thriving communities. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ This week on the show we have HOA Board Hero guest Jan Newcomb, a dedicated homeowner who’s served her HOA board for a number of years. From budget battles to community culture, she shares what it really takes to build long-term success. Chapters From Today's Episode: 01:01 Who

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107 | Wildfires, Verdicts, and Tariffs: Why Your HOA...

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2025/05/26

Send us a text HOA Insurance is skyrocketing. Learn how tariffs, wildfires, and lawsuits are pushing your premiums higher than ever. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Why is HOA insurance getting so expensive? Robert and Kevin break down the 3 biggest reasons: wildfires, tariffs, and jaw-dropping liability verdicts. With rebuilding costs spiking and global supply chain issues driven by tariffs, your HOA is likely to feel the squeeze. Kevin explains why

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106 | The Brutal Truth About HOA Leadership (Are You...

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2025/05/19

Send us a text Attorney Rob Webb gets down to the hard truths of HOA leadership. Are you ready to hear them? ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Are you ready to face the hard truths of HOA leadership? In this episode, Attorney Rob Webb and Robert break down the key challenges board members face, from familiarity blindness to zombie resorts. Learn how to navigate boardroom politics, build real trust, and lead your association with integrity. This is the

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105 | Priorities, Politics, and Peace: Navigating HOA...

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2025/05/12

Send us a text Learn how HOA boards can navigate priorities, politics, and community differences with better communication and proactive decision-making. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Navigating the complexities of HOA board management requires balancing priorities, understanding community differences, and communicating clearly. In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss how boards can overcome political divides, bridge cultural differences, ...

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104 | The Rise of Hostility in HOAs & How to Bring...

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2025/05/05

Send us a text Civility is declining and HOA communities are paying the price. Learn what’s behind it and how to restore trust and respect at your HOA! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Why are today’s HOA boards facing so much hostility? Today Robert Nordlund and Ed Hoffman discuss the real reason for the decline of civility in community associations and the rising stress on volunteer board members and managers. From post-pandemic aggression to social

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103 | HOA Board Heroes: The Wildfire Plan That Could...

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2025/04/28

Send us a text HOA Board hero Dave shares his wildfire plan to protect 95 homes in his association using attic vent upgrades and smart long-term planning. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ After a nearby fire, Dave Wojaczynski knew his HOA needed a better wildfire plan. This week he joins us to explain how attic vents became a key strategy for protecting 95 homes, how to keep board momentum going, and why long-term thinking is essential for HOA success.

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102 | How Unequal HOA Rule Enforcement Can Wreck Your...

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2025/04/21

Send us a text Unequal HOA rule enforcement in your community can lead to lawsuits, resentment, and lost trust. Here's how to avoid it and bring fairness back to your board! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Unequal HOA rule enforcement can quietly destroy even the best community associations. Robert and Kevin break down how inconsistent application of HOA rules can erode trust, spark legal issues, and damage property values. Learn why some rules get

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101 | Turning HOA Struggles Into Strength and Trust

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2025/04/14

Send us a text Learn from special guest Steve Horvath how to build trust, improve communication, and lead your HOA with strength and transparency! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Robert Nordlund welcomes longtime homeowner advocate Steve Horvath to share hard-won wisdom from the boardroom. Steve, co-founder of HOA United, unpacks how board members can go beyond the bare minimum and truly advocate for their communities. They explore why open meetings

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100 | What 100 Episodes Taught Us About Better HOA...

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2025/04/07

Send us a text 100 episodes in, we’re sharing the biggest HOA board lessons on civility, communication, and running better communities. Here's what we’ve learned ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ What have 100 HOA podcast episodes taught us about building better boards, improving communication, and avoiding legal pitfalls? Robert Nordlund, Kevin Davis, and Julie Adamen reflect on the most important lessons learned from years of supporting volunteer HOA

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