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Think HOAs are carefree & inexpensive? Join Robert & Julie as they course-correct this common HOA myth, highlighting communication tips & financial realities.
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Are you under the impression that HOAs are inexpensive and carefree? Think again. In this episode, we challenge this common HOA myth and provide practical strategies for board members and homeowners to improve understanding and engagement.

Julie Adamen and Robert Nordlund emphasize the importance of consistent communication, tools like welcome packets, and new homeowner orientation sessions. They discuss strategies for promoting transparency, educating homeowners about association finances, and using AI-powered short videos to enhance community communication. Learn why board member visibility and accessibility are key to fostering trust and why consistent communication is essential to bridge gaps in understanding.

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Chapters
00:00 The HOA Stereotype Isn’t True 
03:18 Listener Question - How to Curb Homeowner’s Thoughts That HOAs are Inexpensive
04:40 Clarifying the Non-Profit Nature of Community Associations
08:50 Effective Communication and New Homeowner Orientation
14:02 The Tradeoffs of Being in a “Carefree” HOA That Isn’t “Free”
21:58 Ad Break - Community Financials 
22:29 What Board Members Can Do to Help New Owners Understand the Costs of Associations 
29:20 Long-Term Efforts to Change Perceptions

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