HOA Insights: Common Sense for Common Areas

Send us Fan Mail 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 so...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Lea...

Send us Fan Mail 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 G...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 wha...

Send us Fan Mail 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 membe...

Send us Fan Mail 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, s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sup...

Send us Fan Mail 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 navigat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ho...

Send us Fan Mail 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 HO...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bey...

Send us Fan Mail 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, an...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling with HOA rules? Learn how one board member handled parking chaos, dumpster drama, and real accountability. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ HOA rules are meant to protect the community, but what happens when no one follows them? In this HOA Board Heroes episode, board member Calvin shares how his HOA tackled parking abuse, dumpster d...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how to handle complaints before they escalate into HOA lawsuits! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Are nuisance complaints creating tension in your HOA? In this episode, Kevin Davis and Robert Nordlund explain how board members can manage complaints fairly and avoid costly HOA lawsuits. Learn why labeling homeowners as “nuisances” is dange...

Send us Fan Mail A shocking survey says 70% of homeowners wouldn’t buy in an HOA again. What’s causing the frustration, and how can boards fix it? ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ A new survey reveals that 70% of homeowners regret buying in an HOA, with complaints about high assessments, poor communication, and confusing rules. But is it really that bad, or can...

Send us Fan Mail Learn how to invest HOA reserves wisely! Maximize returns, avoid risk, and make smart financial decisions for your community’s future. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Managing HOA reserve funds is more than just setting money aside, it’s about investing wisely to protect your community’s future. In this episode, guest Mark Thatcher & Jessi...

Send us Fan Mail Carol Laurence shares info on generational HOA leadership on community management, budgeting, and engagement! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ What does it take to be a successful HOA board leader? In this episode, Carol Laurence shares her years of experience managing a 75-unit condominium with a $400,000 budget, tackling challenges like misco...

Send us Fan Mail HOA board members, breach of fiduciary duty is the #1 claim against associations. Learn how to protect yourself and your community. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Breach of HOA Fiduciary Duty is the #1 legal claim against board members—costing millions in legal fees. In this episode, Kevin Davis & Robert Nordlund explain how HOA boards ca...

Send us Fan Mail Delinquent homeowners can sink your HOA’s budget. Learn how to recover dues, enforce policies, and protect your community’s financial health. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Delinquent homeowners in your HOA can cause serious financial strain on your community. Mitch Drimmer from Axela Technologies shares proven strategies to recover unpaid du...

Send us Fan Mail HOA insurance rates are shifting in 2025! Learn how to protect your HOA board’s fiduciary duty and secure the best coverage with expert tips. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ Big changes are coming to HOA insurance in 2025! Are you prepared?  Kevin Davis and Robert Nordlund break down everything your HOA board needs to know about fiduciary duty...

Send us Fan Mail Marc Reich reveals how his HOA board tackled a drug house, bomb scares, and CC&R violations to restore community safety and harmony. ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/ HOA board hero Marc Reich shares his journey tackling a nightmare neighbor situation involving suspected drug dealing, a bomb scare, and persistent CC&R violations. Mack di...