Episodes

 Ralph Figueroa of RGS Landscape shares everything you need to know about HOA irrigation, sprinkler systems, smart controlers, and more!Resources: https://rgsls.com/

 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. Resources: https://troysrestoration.com/

It’s possible for homeowners to love their HOA. Read Transcript [00:00:00] It’s possible for homeowners to like their HOA. Too often the HOA is viewed in a negative light. It’s the HOA that tells you what you can and can’t do with your own home. It’s the HOA that takes lots of dollars from you every month in assessments and it’s hard to see what you get in return. But HOAs do lots of good. Homes in HOAs tend to be worth more than homes that are not in HOAs. And there’s a reason for that. Help ...

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. The post Hot Take: Longer Meetings Don’t Make for Better Decisions | Ep. 27 appeared first on Action Property Management.

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. Resources: The Uncommon Area Ep. 21: Energy savings for HOA high-rises htt...

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. Resources: Ryan’s podcast, The HOA Show

A discussion with Alan Weisenberger of EnLumen Leadership Services about what leadership looks like in cultivating organizational culture that influences behaviors and results. Resources: EnLumen Leadership Services The Culture Code Built to Last Turn the Ship Around Start with Why The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

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/ The post Energy Savings for HOA High-Rises | Ep. 21 appeared first on Action Property Management.

Attorney Jane Blasingham provides some helpful insight on the legal aspects of navigating situations with confrontational board members. Resources: https://www.whitneypetchul.com/

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.

Brad Perry, VP of technology, discusses technology and analytics and how they can serve to better manage communities.

Matthew Holbrook, CEO, discusses legal and practical input on holding an effective board meeting.

Candace Caldana-Walk, Action director, and Kate Drobny, general manager, provide an introduction to Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco. Resources: Ocean Home Magazine: Yerba Buena Island, Two Decades in the Making, Officially Welcomes Residents in San Francisco Credit: Yerba Buena Island Historical Images OpenSFHistory / wnp70.0710 OpenSFHistory / wnp37.02193 OpenSFHistory / wnp27.4757 Read Transcript Matthew (00:25) Welcome to the Uncommon Area. I’m Matthew Holbrook, and today’s theme is ...

Ariel Fan, CEO of GreenWealth Energy, and Michele Florence, GM at Azzurra, discuss considerations and experiences with installing electric vehicle charging stations. Resources: Assembly Bill 1738 – California State law will soon require EV chargers for existing multifamily properties, to be proposed by the Department of Housing and Community Development. GreenWealth Energy Partners Read Transcript [00:00:25.590] – Matthew Holbrook Welcome to The Uncommon Area. I’m Matthew Holbrook, and today...

John Ayala, Freedom Restoration, breakdowns the things to know and do when you have any kind of water intrusion. Resources: The Uncommon Area Ep. 3: What do you need to know about re-piping an HOA building?

Tiffany Kaldenbach, senior community manager, explains what she did to help an association address a $4 million landscape project when it did not have the funding. Resources: Understanding Reserves: A Guide To Your Association’s Reserve Fund & Reserve Study Reserve Funds: How & Why Community Associations Invest Assets

Cecilia de Heras, community manager, talks about ideas that she has implemented to raise funds for her HOAs–and how such projects actually help build community.

Ryan Darby, regional manager, gives a detailed breakdown of what you need to know about required deck inspections in California. Read Transcript [00:00:25.590] – Matthew Holbrook Welcome to the Uncommon area. I’m Matthew Holbrook, and this episode is all around legally required deck inspections. Joining me to talk about that is Action Property Management Regional Manager Ryan Darby. [00:00:42.410] – Matthew Holbrook Ryan, just to get this rolling, this is all revolving around SB 326. Maybe yo...

Darrell Conger, CEO of CPR Construction, discusses geotechnical issues that may arise from the settlement of a building foundation.

Darrell Conger, CEO of CPR Construction, talks about dry rot in communities.