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  • 078 | HOA Board Heroes: Using an Effective Policy Governance Model
    2024/11/04

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    See how this week's HOA Board Hero, Sue York, applies the Policy Governance Model to guide her community effectively.
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    Ever wonder how some HOA boards achieve remarkable success and navigate challenges with ease? In this episode, we feature Sue York, a dedicated board member with over 24 years of service in the Ewa by Gentry community association, overseeing 9,000 units with a $4.5 million annual budget. Sue shares insights on using the Carver Policy Governance Model, a framework that allows the board to set clear policies while empowering the executive director to handle daily operations within the budget.

    Chapters:

    00:00
    Living With the Cultures of HOA Communities
    01:13 Introduction to HOA Board Hero Sue York
    02:55 What Motivated Sue to Join the HOA Board
    04:15 What Keeps Sue Motivated to Stay Involved in Her Association
    05:35 The Special Talents Sue Brings to Her HOA Board
    06:16 Sue’s Current Board Structure
    08:22 Carver's Policy Governance Model
    11:43 Ad Break - OurFiPhO
    12:14 Sue’s Feelings on Her HOA’s Operations
    14:25 Sue’s Favorite & Least Favorite Parts About Her HOA Board
    17:13 Sue’s Experience With HOA Board Meetings
    21:23 Sue’s Biggest Challenges While Serving Her HOA
    25:24 Sue’s Experience Being a Guidance Counselor & How That Has Helped Her HOA
    28:03 Getting People in the Policy Governance State of Mind

    The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

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    32 分
  • 077 | Being The Intentional HOA Board Member
    2024/10/28

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    Feeling like a placeholder HOA board member? Find out how to lead with intention, make real contributions, and create a community that thrives!
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    Are you just filling a seat on your HOA board, or are you making a real difference? In this episode, Julie Adamen and Robert Nordlund discuss the power of intentional leadership for HOA board members. Julie shares how board members can break free from stagnant roles, engage with residents, and actively contribute to the HOA’s success—even if your initial agenda didn’t work out. Learn how being visible, approachable, and involved in your community can boost property values and improve overall satisfaction.

    Chapters From Today's Episode:


    00:00 The Problem With Joining an HOA Based Off of an Agenda
    03:23 Feeling Like You Aren’t Making a Contribution to Your Board
    05:36 Get Past the Singular Issue That Got You on Your HOA Board
    08:21 Bring Yourself and Your Traits to Your HOA Board
    10:56 Enhancing Communication for Your HOA
    14:54 Remembering You Are a Public Figure When You Join Your HOA
    16:52 How Can You Help Your HOA Board?
    18:12 Ad Break - Kevin Davis Insurance Services
    18:39 How Your Perspective Can Bring Change to Your HOA
    23:23 How Building Community is the Board’s Responsibility
    26:55 Being Intentional About Communication & Always Share Good News

    The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

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    32 分
  • 076 | Keep your HOA Out of the News! Courage and Communication Matters
    2024/10/21

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    Learn how Ed O’Connell and his HOA narrowly avoided a catastrophe and took action for the safety of their community.
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    In this episode, we sit down with Ed O’Connell to uncover how his HOA board averted a structural crisis in their 60-year-old condominium in Falls Church, Virginia. Ed walks us through how proactive management, quick decision-making, and clear communication with homeowners prevented a catastrophe like the one seen in Florida. From identifying structural issues to evacuating residents and securing funding for repairs, Ed and his team expertly navigated the situation, ensuring their HOA stayed out of the news. Tune in to hear about the importance of strong leadership, teamwork, and the strategies that allowed them to handle financial and insurance aspects effectively.

    Contact Ed O'Connell: eoconnell@whitefordlaw.com

    Chapters
    00:00 A crises was averted thanks to the HOA
    00:50 Introduction to Ed O'Connell
    04:03 How Ed’s HOA spotted a potential structural disaster
    06:29 Immediate actions and evacuation of the building
    11:39 How Ed’s HOA dealt with rehousing people in his HOA
    13:14 AD Break - Community Financials
    13:56 How Ed’s HOA handled communication & coordination with owners
    21:52 How Ed’s HOA handled the financial and insurance aspects
    26:52 Final outcome and future considerations

    The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

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    30 分
  • 075 | Resolving Conflict Between HOA Boards & Home Owners
    2024/10/14

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    Feel like you’re treated differently by home owners in your community while you’re serving on an HOA board? You’re not alone
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    This week we get a listener question from Jennifer talking about how she felt HOA board members are looked down upon like “the bad guys”. Kevin and Robert tackle this question by reminding HOA board members it’s your fiduciary duty to make sure your community is financially healthy and is complying will all the rules. HOAs are a business and not a social club!

    Chapters from the episode:

    00:00 - A Big Problem Kevin Sees in HOA Insurance Claims
    03:23 - Listener Question: How HOA Board Members Stop Being Seen as 'The Bad Guys'
    07:25 - Upholding Rules Over Popularity
    10:29 - Communicate & Don’t Hide as a Public Figure
    17:21 - Ad Break - Association Reserves
    17:53 - Education, Communication, and Leadership Skills for Board Members
    24:22 - Mission Statements Help HOAs
    27:22 - Updating Rules in Your HOA
    29:58 - Treat Your HOA Like a Business, Not a Social Club

    The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

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    32 分
  • 074 | How Fannie Mae & The Corporate Transparency Act is Affecting Your HOA | LIVE EPISODE
    2024/10/11

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    Join us on our LIVE as we talk about Fannie Mae, one most important names in the US housing market, and the Corporate Transparency Act. Both are now affecting your HOA in BIG ways.
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    Fannie Mae...Who exactly are they? How did they come to play such a huge role in helping Americans buy homes? And why are they at the center of the future of HOAs? Tune in live, October 10 at 3pm Pacific on our HOA Insights YouTube channel to learn more! Robert, Julie, and Kevin will also be breaking down the Corporate Transparency Act and how that is directly affecting your HOA.

    Corporate Transparency Act Notes:

    Compliance deadline: Dec 31, 2024. Compliance is a two step process:

    1. Boardmembers should each personally get their own FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) ID here (will need photo ID such as passport or Driver's License).
    2. Gather Legal name of the association, Federal Tax #, and FinCEN IDs of all boardmembers and go here to e-file a BOIR (Beneficial Ownership Information) Report.

    Episode Chapters:

    00:00 Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Overview
    06:45 Challenges and Compliance Strategies with the Corporate Transparency Act
    14:19 Impact on Board Members and Associations with the Corporate Transparency Act
    24:28 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines
    33:42 Audience Questions and Closing Remarks

    The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

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    Julie Adamen
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    36 分
  • 073 | HOA Board Heroes: Managing an HOA Board Like a "Small City"
    2024/09/30

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    Listen to how Bill Turney manages his HOA Board like a small city, ensuring transparency, professionalism, and proactive maintenance for a healthy community.
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    In this episode of HOA Insights, Bill Turney shares his experience as an HOA Board Hero, managing the Park Square Co-Owners Association in Houston, Texas. With an annual budget of $3 million and a $2.2 million special assessment underway, Bill describes how he runs the board like a small city, ensuring transparency, professionalism, and a focus on long-term planning. Discover Bill's unique management style, the board's proactive maintenance approach, and how they tackle challenges like deferred maintenance and institutional knowledge gaps.

    Chapters From This Week's Episode:

    00:00 Elvis and TCB for HOAs
    00:37 Don’t Miss Our Live Youtube Episode About Fannie Mae & The Corporate Transparency Act
    02:17 Ad Break - Kevin Davis Insurance Services
    02:47 Intro to HOA Board Hero Bill Turney
    03:56 Bill Turney's Roll in His HOA & Why He Wanted to Serve
    05:24 Bill’s Special Abilities He Brings to His HOA Boards
    08:18 The Composition of Bill’s HOA Board
    09:35 How Many Hours Bill Puts Into His HOA Each Week
    12:48 How Bill’s Board Handles Hybrid or Virtual Board Meetings
    15:46 Bill’s HOA Management Style
    16:56 How Bill is Handling a 2.2Mil Special Assessment
    20:35 How Bill’s Board Can Be More Adaptable
    23:00 How Bill’s HOA Operates Like a Small City
    27:10 Having the “Elvis Mentality” For Your HOA

    The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

    Podcast Links:
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    Julie Adamen
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    32 分
  • 072 | Fighting the Dysfunctional HOA Stereotype
    2024/09/23

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    Overcome dysfunctional HOA stereotypes in your community by building trust and transparency!
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    Are you tired of hearing about dysfunctional HOAs? In this episode of HOA Insights, Robert Nordlund and Julie Adamen tackle the common stereotypes surrounding Homeowners Associations. They share actionable tips for board members to combat misconceptions, improve communication, and build trust within their communities. See how transparency and proactive engagement can change your HOA’s reputation from secretive and power-hungry to effective and community-focused!

    Chapters From This Week's Episode:

    00:00 Actively Engage With Your HOA Community!

    01:07 Join Us for Another LIVE Podcast on Youtube!

    01:45 Communication is Key to Fighting Stereotypes

    04:10 Building Transparency in HOA Operations

    06:52 Practical Ways to Engage with Homeowners

    10:20 Why Board Members Need to Be More Public

    13:15 Breaking Down HOA Power Dynamics

    15:40 The Importance of Positive Community Actions

    18:13 Ad Break - Community Financials

    18:35 How to Handle HOA Misconceptions and Attacks

    20:30 Tips for Running Effective Board Meetings

    22:47 Transparency, Trust, and Changing Perceptions

    26:15 Closing Thoughts: Building a Positive HOA Legacy

    The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

    Podcast Links:
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    Julie Adamen
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    33 分
  • 071 | The Ins and Outs of Successful HOA Board Transitions
    2024/09/16

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    Learn how to ensure smooth HOA board transitions with effective onboarding, staggered terms, and recruitment best practices!
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    The week Melissa Garcia joins us to talk about the importance of smooth transitions within HOA boards, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and onboarding. Learn how to implement staggered terms, ensure continuity, and recruit future board members through committees and relationship-building. She also highlights the significance of off-boarding and celebrating board members' achievements. Effective transitions foster stability and efficiency within your HOA community, ensuring ongoing success!

    Contact Our Guest Melissa Garcia: mgarcia@altitude.law

    Chapters From This Week's Episode:

    00:00 It’s Okay to Make Mistakes When Running an HOA
    01:09 Volunteers Aren’t Perfect!
    03:11 When Does Being Casual Become a Liability in a HOA?
    00:00 Does Your HOA Need to Be Perfect?
    05:11 How Anxiety Affects Community Associations
    08:25 Legal Requirements and Mistakes in HOA Management
    11:30 Impact of Agitation and Distractions in the Community
    13:22 Fiduciary Responsibility and Avoiding Liability
    15:57 Ad Break - Our FiPhO
    16:62 How an HOA Story From Seinfeld is Rooted in Truth
    17:46 Raising Assessments and Avoiding Suspicions
    19:54 Importance of Clear Communication and Transparency
    22:11 Why HOA Board Members Shouldn't Panic Over Mistakes
    26:02 What Happens When You Don't Comply with State Laws
    29:00 Final Thoughts: It's Okay to Make Mistakes as Long as You Act in the Best Interest of the HOA

    The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

    Podcast Links:
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    Julie Adamen
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    35 分