HOA Insights: Common Sense for Common Areas Hosts: Robert Nordlund, Kevin Davis, Julie Adamen

Discover key strategies to recruit HOA Board Members and enhance your community's leadership! 🏘️
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Join us in Episode 52 as we explore effective methods to recruit new HOA board members. Robert Nordlund and Julie Adamen discuss how a proactive approach can transform your HOA's leadership dynamics. This episode provides insights into creating a welcoming environment for potential board members and building a strong pipeline for future leaders.

Julie’s Community Association Management 101 for Board Members: https://community-association-management-101.thinkific.com/pages/community-association-management-for-board-members

Chapters for How To Successfully Recruit Fresh HOA Board Members: 

00:00 Introducing HOA Merch Shop! 
00:31 Answering the needs of the community positively for recruitment
02:35 Listener Stacy’s issue with having a hard time recruiting new HOA Board Members
03:45 What type of HOA Board are you?
07:50 Uniting your HOA Board before recruitment 
14:43 Putting in effort to make your community informed of positive things20:09 Ad Break - Kevin Davis Insurance Services
20:36 Creating a HOA Board recruitment pipeline & the three legged stool analogy 
22:42 Stirring the pot for HOA Board recruitment? 
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Today we look at key HOA insurance claims (and demanding community members) and how they affect your community. Learn to manage risks smartly!
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Today Kevin and Robert talk about the most common claims shaping the insurance landscape in community associations today. From managing rising costs to understanding owner expectations, this episode offers essential advice for maintaining property values and ensuring financial stability in your HOA.

Chapters for Top HOA Insurance Claims Shaping the Industry:

00:00 HOA Board merch announcement! 
00:31 The one decision setting your HOA up for failure
02:50 Key HOA insurance claims explained
04:24 Minimizing HOA insurance rates hikes
09:07 It all comes down to your HOA budget and a “attractive” community
16:02 Ad break - Association Reserves 
16:34 What to do about about community members being more demanding
25:56 Having a duty to care for your HOA 
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Are your HOA board meetings falling short? Learn how to run a HOA board meeting with these pro tips to keep you on track and running smoothly!
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Whether your HOA board meetings are already a success or falling short, join us with Noah Maislin from Minutes Solutions as he give you the ultimate blueprint to running a productive and smooth board meeting. The most important part of the meeting happens BEFORE it even starts… so are you setting up your meetings for true success? We’ll show you all the ways you can revamp your HOA board and run your meeting like an expert!

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Chapters for How to Run a Great HOA Meeting:

00:00 Intro to How To Run a Great HOA Meeting
02:43 Meet Noah Maislin
03:51 How to Prepare for a Meeting
05:13 Biggest Mistakes HOAs Make for Meetings
06:15 What Being on the Board Involves
08:22 The Prep Cycle for HOA Meetings
11:34 The FiPhO HOA Health Score - Ad
12:10 HOA Board Merch Store 
12:47 How Each HOA is Different
14:12 What to Do BEFORE the Meeting, Not During
18:23 How to Create & Follow Your Agenda
20:05 Dealing with Unexpected Questions 
23:16 Setting Up for Healthy Debate
26:39 Improving the Energy of Your HOA Board
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So, you’ve just become a new HOA board member… you may wonder what’s next? This podcast has you covered!
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Join us as we guide you and any new HOA board members through the fundamentals of effective community management. Learn crucial tips on decision-making, understanding community dynamics, and handling association responsibilities smoothly. Whether you're newly elected or considering a board role, We hope this specific podcast episode is your go-to resource for excelling in your position!

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Chapters for You’ve Just Become a New HOA Board Member… What’s Next?

00:00 “I’m New to the Board, What do I Need to Know?”
02:51 Reading and Understanding Governing Documents & Meeting Minutes
04:04 Preparing for the Rhythm of Your HOA & Board Meetings
9:30 Creating a Master HOA Calendar 
12:07 Board meeting minutes, packets, decision-making, and board member preparation.
18:45 Ad Break - Kevin Davis Insurances
19:43 Managing Community Projects and Budgets
26:39 The Importance of Speaking as “One” Board
29:06 Qualities of Being a Board Member 
31:09 Julie’s Online Course for New Board Members 
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Julie Adamen
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Kevin Davis, CIRMS
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Being on the board isn’t easy, but are you looking to the right time? Today’s HOA board hero shares how to improve community life and leave conflict in the dust!
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No matter what your HOA’s past looks like, the only way to move forward is to look at what will secure its future and give your owners a better life. In this Board Heroes episode of HOA Insights, Calvin Ball shares his motivation to make their Maryland HOA board last another 30 years, even with past and current conflict arising. He tells us how they improved communication between the board and owners, how COVID left an impact on their community, and what he aims to accomplish this year and the years to come.

Chapters for HOA Board Heroes: Looking to Your HOA's Future - Not Conflict:

00:00 Intro to Looking To Your HOA’s Future
02:51 Meet Calvin Ball
04:35 Seeing What Needs to Be Improved to Last Another 30 Years
05:49 Is it Difficult to Get on The Board? What About Reelection?
07:14 How Much Time Do You Give to the HOA? What About Personality?
09:10 The Worst Things About Being on My HOA Board
10:09 Can Meetings Still Be Enjoyable Even with Conflict
13:03 How To Improve Communication Within the HOA
15:36 Mediating Tensions Between the Board and Owners
19:08 Focusing on Quality More Than Speed
20:00 Hitting 100% Percent Funded in Maryland
21:38 Dealing with Special Assessments Before Getting Fully Funded
23:52 How COVID Affected HOAs
25:53 1 Year HOA Goals
26:41 What Impact You Can Leave on the HOA Board
28:27 Advice for Every HOA Board Member


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Julie Adamen
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Kevin Davis, CIRMS
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Robert Nordlund, PE
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Listen to Robert Nordlund from our Special LIVE Podcast episode on April 1st 2024. Robert unpacks new HOA Reserve Study legislation. Could your state be next? Listen to see how you can prepare your community
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Join us in episode 47 for a live podcast event where over 160 participants came together to explore the evolving landscape of HOA reserve study legislation. Robert Nordlund shares his expertise on the subject, addressing crucial questions from our live audience. Discover the implications of new laws in states across the country and how they might affect your community association.

Chapters from today's episode: HOA Reserve Study Legislation - Is Your State Next?

00:00 Intro to HOA Reserve Study Legislation: Is Your State Next?
03:22 How Community Associations Work
05:28 How to Fairly Pay Into an HOA
06:19 Where HOA Costs DON'T Come From
07:14 Types of Reserve Study Legislation
09:06 Why Reserve Studies Are a Hot Topic
10:50 Whats Happening In Each State
14:18 What are the consequences if your board does not include mandatory items in the Florida SIRS?
15:37 What are the laws & consequences if a board uses reserves to buy new assets when underfunded?
17:01 For states that require a certain level of reserve funding, what's the percentage range of the requirement?
18:50 If the HOA is responsible for ALL windows & doors, should it be in the SIRS?
19:49 What is a SIRS?
20:29 When to Get a Reserve Study
21:31 Is there pending legislation?
22:45 Could soil erosion be a special assessment or included in the reserves?
24:30 Can we fix roads earlier than listed in the reserve study with reserves?
25:23 What if your HOA has private roads & didn't reserve any funds for them?
28:32 Should you get a new reserve study from a more trusted analyst?
30:27 Does the level of reserve funding indicate overall association health?
31:55 Should you apply for a loan to cover needs of reserve funds, instead of assessing the owners?
33:58 Do we recommend 100% funding at the end of 30 years?
35:26 What level of inflation are we currently recommending?
36:06 How do we treat items that were not replaced or repaired in the year projected?
38:25 HOA Resources
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Julie Adamen
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Kevin Davis, CIRMS
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Robert Nordlund, PE
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