Most people are not equipped to understand the seemingly endless facets of an HOA. That's why, in The Uncommon Area, we’re here to help you become uncommonly prepared to serve your HOA.
Do HOA residents give up free speech rights? Discover what the law says about signs, flags, and expression in communities. Listen now. The post Can HOAs Take Away Free Speech? | Ep. 69 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Learn how California's SB 326 (Balcony Bill) impacts HOA lending, insurance underwriting, and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac eligibility. Discover why a completed inspection isn't enough and how HOAs can avoid costly delays and blacklisting. The post SB326: Your HOA's Structural Wake-Up Call | Ep. 68 appeared first on Action Property Management.
HOA election expert Lisa Schwartz joins The Uncommon Area to discuss secure voting, legal compliance, ballot fraud prevention, and how third-party oversight improves community trust. The post HOA Elections EXPOSED: Behind the Scenes with a Ballot Expert | Ep. 67 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Clear communication is the key to a thriving HOA. In this episode of The Uncommon Area, we sit down with industry expert Julie Adamen to discuss how proactive communication can reduce resident frustration, prevent conflicts, and build a stronger community. From breaking down assessments to handling complaints effectively, we cover the strategies every HOA board and manager needs. Tune in to learn how Communication Kills Confusion! The post Can Communication Kill Conflict? | Ep. 66 appeared first on Action Property Management.
A property management CEO and community attorney address the implications of the electronic voting law that will be implemented starting 2025. The post Electronic Voting in 2025 | Ep. 65 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Realtor and former MLB star Matt Luke discusses the impact of HOAs on homebuyers' decisions. The post Board Member Blunders: These Mistakes Can Wreck Your HOA | Ep. 64 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Realtor and former MLB star Matt Luke discusses the impact of HOAs on homebuyers' decisions. The post The Evolution of HOAs: What's Changed and Where Are We Going? | Ep. 63 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Realtor and former MLB star Matt Luke discusses the impact of HOAs on homebuyers' decisions. The post Are HOAs a Scam? | Ep. 62 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Realtor and former MLB star Matt Luke discusses the impact of HOAs on homebuyers' decisions. The post Reserve Studies Pt. 2: The Build-Out | Ep. 61 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Realtor and former MLB star Matt Luke discusses the impact of HOAs on homebuyers' decisions. The post Reserve Studies Pt. 1: The Blueprint | Ep. 60 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Join our conversation with Mike Perlof on changes in the HOA industry. Why is there more manager and client turnover than ever before? How do managers avoid burnout? How has Zoom changed the relational aspect of the business? What educational resources can support industry visibility? Mike and Matthew address these questions and more. The post Are HOA Repair Projects Doomed for Failure? Financial Strategies and Opportunities appeared first on Action Property Management.
Join our conversation with Mike Perlof on changes in the HOA industry. Why is there more manager and client turnover than ever before? How do managers avoid burnout? How has Zoom changed the relational aspect of the business? What educational resources can support industry visibility? Mike and Matthew address these questions and more. The post Is Your Home a Criminal Target? | Ep. 58 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Join our conversation with Mike Perlof on changes in the HOA industry. Why is there more manager and client turnover than ever before? How do managers avoid burnout? How has Zoom changed the relational aspect of the business? What educational resources can support industry visibility? Mike and Matthew address these questions and more. The post The Industry is Changing . . . How Will You Manage? | Ep. 57 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Realtor and former MLB star Matt Luke discusses the impact of HOAs on homebuyers' decisions. The post Do Homebuyers See HOAs as a Strikeout or Home Run? | Ep. 56 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Katie Quesada sheds light on the importance of storytelling in every industry, including HOA management. The post Stop Telling Boring Stories | Ep. 55 appeared first on Action Property Management.
A discussion with hospitality expert Kevan White on how hospitality services are important to HOAs and what good service looks like. The post When HOAs and Hotels Collide | Ep. 54 appeared first on Action Property Management.
Are your CC&Rs from the dark ages? Even if they are only 10-15 years old, they might be. Attorney Sandra Gottlieb talks about what you need to know about updating your CC&Rs to minimize problems that could arise from them being outdated.
New California case law changes the restrictions for an HOA board regarding how it may communicate and discuss HOA issues by email. Attorney Jeff Beaumont discusses what boards should consider with the new legal landscape on this topic.
The insurance market for HOAs is very volatile right now. Jonathan Naranjo from Newfront Insurance discusses how various kinds of HOAs should think about budgeting for these important premiums.
Attorney Jeff Beaumont discusses the legal ramifications of budgeting mistakes that boards commonly make. He dives into topics such as borrowing from reserves and special assessments.
Don't let your HOA get into a position where homeowners cannot get Fannie Mae re-fi's and mortgages. Attorney Jeff Kerrane addresses how to avoid this pitfall for your HOA.
Missing something small in a contract can lead to a very big consequence. Attorney Sandra Gottlieb talks about how to avoid big mistakes in contracts.
Questions don't have to drag out your board meetings.
A practical way to give attention to what really matters.
Nathan McGuire talks about California's changing climate and its impact on the future of homeowners associations in the next ten years.
Sarah Morales from Personal Touch Cleaning and Maintenance talks about how the right cleaning and maintenance programs keep your HOA healthy and your assets living longer.
Jonathan Naranjo from Newfront Insurance talks about HOAs and earthquake insurance - what you should know and why you might or might not want that coverage for your HOA.
Reasons to ditch the evening meetings.
Jonathan Naranjo of Newfront Insurance discusses what HOAs can do to make insurance companies more eager to provide insurance coverage for them.
A discussion with Carson Lappetito, president of Sunwest Bank, regarding what is happening in the banking world right now and the impact on HOAs.
General manager Claudia Faison discusses her experiences with a beach community and all the methods they employed to keep seagulls away. She shares the solution that has kept their roofs and buildings clean once and for all!
Unintended consequences of relaxed board meetings.
A discussion with Jens Hansen from Commercial Energy about why natural gas prices have suddenly skyrocketed and what HOAs can do control their costs.
A discussion with Scott Vandeventer, of Empathic Inc Coaching and Consulting, about leadership that “meddles" in the lives of other people to help them be more successful and to help organizations (like HOAs) perform at higher levels.
A discussion with attorney Sandra Gottlieb, of SwedelsonGottlieb, about the pitfalls an association may face with claims regarding discrimination, harassment, and fair housing and how to avoid liability for these kinds of claims. Sometimes a person might just be a jerk. But sometimes, they might be breaking the law. And that could expose an HOA to liability. Protect your HOA from this kind of liability.
HOAs that save a dollar, only to cost homeowners thousands.
Ralph Figueroa of RGS Landscape shares everything you need to know about HOA irrigation, sprinkler systems, smart controllers, and more!
Don't let mold create a dangerous situation. In this episode, Troy Gianerakis shares everything you need to know about how water cultivates mold and what to do if you encounter mold growth.
It's possible for homeowners to love their HOA.
Lions and tigers and bears? No. But how about coyotes and rabbits and bees and rats and ants and gophers? In this episode, we talk about how to address all these and more when they are in HOAs. Justin Fox and Rick Duffy from Animal Pest Management lend their expertise.
Jeremy Taylor of Ben's Asphalt joins Action CEO Matthew Holbrook to share everything you need to know about asphalt.
Board meetings can and should be shorter.
Most common way homeowners get ripped off by their HOA.
Considerations for HOA budgets for 2023 are different than any other time in recent memory. Inflation, labor shortages, increasing utility costs, contracts… all are significant factors to a different degree than ever before. HOAs that don't properly take these factors into consideration in their budgets can find themselves in financial trouble. Action CEO Matthew Holbrook discusses this with Regional Manager Ryan Darby.
Jenifer Antonelli, Action GM, joins CEO Matthew Holbrook and details how her community worked with legal counsel to draft and adopt Rules and Regulations related to rentals units, require a specific addendum for rental leases, and fully prohibit vacation rentals. She shares how it's contributed to a harmonious environment for the community and provides tips for enforcement.
Ryan Gesell, VP at Cline Agency, joins Action CEO Matthew Holbrook to discuss HOA insurance. Ryan explains why many associations are seeing their insurance premiums skyrocket and what might be done to mitigate such increases.
A discussion with Alan Weisenberger of EnLumen Leadership Services about what leadership looks like in cultivating organizational culture that influences behaviors and results.
A discussion with Paul Hullar of Brightwave Energy about how to understand energy costs in an HOA and how to look for savings opportunities. Resources: http://www.brightwaveenergy.com/
Jane Blasingham provides some helpful insight on the legal aspects of navigating situations with confrontational board members.
Steve Lathrop, captain in the US Navy as well as executive VP of USI Insurance, discusses leadership principles as they relate to the Navy–and how they apply in civilian business.
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