Condo Craze and HOAs Live Shows

5 years after the collapse of Champlain Towers South, the federal government’s final investigation has changed our understanding of what happened. According to NIST, the building’s collapse didn’t begin in a matter of seconds. It had been progressing for nearly three weeks. In this special episode, Eric Glazer sits down with one of the few people who witnessed this tragedy from both sides, first a...

Everyone talks about rising insurance costs, special assessments, and reserve requirements… But what if one of the biggest threats to your condo or HOA is sitting in your inbox? This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis explore how emails, texts, and “Reply All” chains are creating conflict, destroying relationships, and turning neighbors into enemies. Why are people...

This week on Condo Craze & HOAs, Eric Glazer sits down with Santiago Martin Grossy, Director of Association Operations at Affinity Management Services, to tackle a controversial question: Have community associations become too complicated to self-manage? Today’s boards are dealing with reserve studies, inspections, insurance challenges, collections, financial reporting, owner communication, an...

Florida condos are entering a completely different era. Insurance costs are exploding…Special assessments are crushing owners. Construction projects are delayed, over budget, and in many cases…completely out of control. But here’s the real problem… Volunteer condo boards are being forced to oversee multi-million dollar construction projects without the experience or systems needed to protect owner...

For decades… condo owners were told the same thing: “Don’t worry. We’ll keep fees low.” People believed it. But what if those low fees were never the real price? This Sunday at 11AM, Eric Glazer breaks down the biggest lie in condo living…and why thousands of Florida owners are now getting hit with financial shock all at once. ____ 📞 Call in live Sunday at 11am – 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) 📺 Wat...

A condo owner asked for records. The association responded with Dropbox links, banker boxes, binders, filing cabinets and thousands of pages of documents. Sounds compliant, right? This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer breaks down the shocking Florida condo records cases where associations got into legal trouble AFTER giving owners access to records. What is “reasonable access”? W...

Most condo owners think they understand how community living works… Until something goes wrong. In this special episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer officially debuts his new book: “What the Hell Did I Just Buy?” After more than 30 years practicing condominium and HOA law in Florida, Eric pulls back the curtain on the real world of condos and HOAs, the fights, the politics, the hi...

Most condo owners think they can just sue their association. Not so fast. Florida law actually starts from a different assumption, that owners are already at a disadvantage. In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer and co-host Karen Curtis Florida Statute 718.1255, why disputes are pushed away from court, and what that means for you before a case even begins. If you live in a...

Many homeowners and HOA board members assume that when a dispute arises, the next step is simple… file a lawsuit. But in Florida, that assumption can cost you thousands of dollars. Under Florida Statute 720.311, most disputes in homeowners associations must go through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before a lawsuit can even begin. That usually means pre-suit mediation, where both sides attem...

Something major just changed in the mortgage industry… and most condo owners don’t even know it yet. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have updated the rules that determine whether buyers can get loans in condominium buildings. Some condos may now qualify for financing again after insurance rules were relaxed. But at the exact same time, lenders are tightening the financial standards associations must me...

Thousands of communities across Florida call themselves 55 and over communities. But what if one lawsuit could prove… they legally aren’t? In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer breaks down a real South Florida court case that shook a Tamarac community and revealed a surprising truth about 55+ communities and the Fair Housing Act. If you live in, manage, or serve on the board of a co...

Florida is the capital of 55 and over communities. But many associations misunderstand what it takes to legally maintain that status. Under federal law, a community must meet strict requirements to qualify as housing for older persons. In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer explains:  – The three legal requirements under HOPA – Why the 80% rule matters – The compliance mista...

Florida is the capital of 55 and over communities. But many associations misunderstand what it takes to legally maintain that status. Under federal law, a community must meet strict requirements to qualify as housing for older persons. In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer explains: • The three legal requirements under HOPA • Why the 80% rule matters • The compliance mistak...

Florida lawmakers are considering HB 657, a bill that would create a formal process allowing homeowners to terminate their HOA. At first glance, that might sound like a dream for frustrated homeowners. But what happens to private roads, stormwater systems, insurance, and shared amenities once an HOA disappears? In this episode of Condo Craze & HOAs, attorney Eric Glazer breaks down the propose...

For decades, Florida required mediation before most HOA disputes went to court. It was designed to reduce lawsuits and control legal costs for homeowners. HB 657 could change that. If mediation is removed and disputes start in court, what happens next? More lawyers? More fees? More assessments? We break down the bill, and what this could mean for condo and HOA owners across Florida. Join us LIVE S...

What if Tallahassee just told your condo or HOA board…you’re no longer allowed to self-manage? Florida's HB 465 and SB 822 could require associations with $500,000+ in annual revenue to hire a licensed community association management firm. No more “we’ve got this.” MANDATORY professional management. Is this smart oversight after years of new regulations…or government overreach? Eric Glazer breaks...

Most condo and HOA boards don’t lose money on concrete restoration because of bad work. They lose it because of bad decisions. This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis sit down with Mustafa Adeeb of PD Concrete to break down the 3 stages boards rarely understand: • Choosing the right structural engineer • Contractor selection and pre-bid meetings • Change orders and hidden c...

This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer walks through a real condo election case he personally handled, where dozens of ballots were tossed. Can boards reject ballots over signatures, envelopes, or who dropped them off? What feels like a “small technicality” might actually void the entire election. If you live in a condo or HOA, serve on a board, or manage an association, this one matters....

Every January, condo and HOA boards promise this will be the year things run better. Better budgets. Better meetings. Fewer angry owners. Fewer lawyers. And every year… the same mistakes show up right on schedule. In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down 5 New Year resolutions that actually work for boards, grounded in Florida law, real cases, and decades of hard lessons. Watch live...

Every January, condo and HOA boards promise this will be the year things run better. Better budgets. Better meetings. Fewer angry owners. Fewer lawyers. And every year… the same mistakes show up right on schedule. In this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down 5 New Year resolutions that actually work for boards, grounded in Florida law, real cases, and decades of hard lessons. Watch live...

A Florida arbitrator just dropped a ruling that changes how condo and HOA board meetings should work, especially when owners are allowed to speak. Most boards do it one way. The law may require the opposite. On this episode of Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis break down the case, the ruling, and why letting owners speak after a vote may defeat the entire purpose of the law. Join...

2025 didn’t slow down for condos. Assessments, insurance, manager workloads, voting changes, term limits…It’s been a lot. On our season finale of Condo Craze and HOAs, we break down the biggest changes of the year and try to have a few laughs along the way. Join us Sunday at 11am for our final episode of the year! 📞 Call in: 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) 💬 Drop a question in the live YouTube chat...

Condo fees across South Florida are hitting record highs, and for many owners, affordability is slipping out of reach. This week on Condo Craze and HOAs, Eric Glazer and Karen Curtis breaks down what’s really behind the surge. We also look at the long-term impact on property values and the rise of foreign investors. 📺 Join us live this Sunday at 11am 📞 Call in: 717-GLAZER8 (717-452-9378) 💬 Drop...

Boards dream of the same thing… a major project that doesn’t torch the budget, derail the schedule, or trigger a full community meltdown. The question is, is that dream actually real or just a fantasy? This Sunday at 11am, we sit down with Owner’s Rep Sam Hodge of HCMC ( http://hodgecmc.com) to break down why condo projects go sideways and how boards can avoid the chaos. Sam then pulls back the cu...

Most condo and HOA owners have no idea what their board really deals with behind the scenes. Budget battles, emergency repairs, late-night emails, vendor fights, legal responsibilities, fiduciary duties, milestone inspections, reserves, DBPR heat… it’s a lot. This week, Eric and Karen break down the real workload, the pressure, and the thankless jobs board members handle every day. Then we turn th...