HOA Insights: Common Sense for Common Areas

Send us Fan Mail AI, incivility, and staffing shortages… these are the top trends community associations must prepare for in 2026! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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...

Send us Fan Mail Deferred maintenance doesn’t happen overnight. Learn where HOA boards get stuck and how to start fixing problems before they explode!  ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an HOA board leads with purpose? Learn how vision and mission statements transform decisions, trust, and community culture. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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!  ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Volunteer Interest Form: http://www.reservestudy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ep137-Volunteer_Interest_Form.pdf Struggling to...

Send us Fan Mail 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!  ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ When is the right time to retire an HOA committee? Robert and Julie break down how to evaluate committees, set charters, boost productivity, and transi...

Send us Fan Mail 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!  ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how HOA insurance is shifting in 2025, why premiums are stabilizing, and how boards can lower risk and costs! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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-d...

Send us Fan Mail This week we explore how HOA Boards can prevent election disputes, follow state laws, and ensure a smooth, transparent voting process. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ HOA Elections shouldn’t be stressful, but for many HOA Boards they often are. In this episode, Robert sits down with Kurtis Peterson from The Inspectors of Election to discuss ho...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how mission statements & vision statements unite your HOA board and guide better decisions. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 stateme...

Send us Fan Mail See how Florida’s new reserve funding legislation is transforming HOA law, board management, and community finances statewide. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 ev...

Send us Fan Mail How one HOA Board managed a $2M Special Assessment with strategy, transparency, and teamwork. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 tackl...

Send us Fan Mail 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! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Are older HOAs facing bigger problems? In this episode of HOA Insights, Robert Nordlund and Kevin Davis discuss the realities of aging associ...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how choosing the right bank can save your HOA time, money, and frustration! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail Julie & Robert are back for a part 2 about the top traits of great HOA Boards! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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...

Send us Fan Mail Today we hear from HOA Board Hero Michelle who dealt with a 2-alarm fire that affected 32 units at her community. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 unit...

Send us Fan Mail Could one bad financial mistake ruin an entire HOA? Find out!  ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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, buil...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know timeshare boards operate like HOAs? We explore why it’s important to know what’s going on at your timeshare! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Learn More about Jason’s Company: https://www.arda.org/ This week we welcome Jason Gamel, CEO of ARDA, to explore how timeshares function as associations. Robert and Jason discuss board respo...

Send us Fan Mail What makes an HOA board truly great? Learn top traits, pitfalls to avoid, and how boards build credibility, trust, and community spirit! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 leaders...

Send us Fan Mail Can your HOA qualify for a loan? Learn why your reserve study is key to financing projects and securing better loan terms. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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...

Send us Fan Mail HOA Board Hero Dulce Warren sits down to explains why fairness & listening matter most for effective HOA leadership! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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 tou...

Send us Fan Mail Lower the temperature at your HOA Board meetings! Kevin Davis shares his mindfulness tools to pause, breathe, and respond with clarity!  ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 miles...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wit...

Send us Fan Mail 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 co...