The Uncommon Area

The Uncommon Area


Latest Episodes

Common Budget Failures | Ep. 50
October 13, 2023

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.

How HOAs Can Prevent Homeowners From Getting Financing | Ep. 49
September 21, 2023

Dont let your HOA get into a position where homeowners cannot get Fannie Mae re-fis and mortgages. Attorney Jeff Kerrane addresses how to avoid this pitfall for your HOA.

Avoid Contract Catastrophes | Ep. 48
August 23, 2023

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.

Hot Take: Shorten Your Board Meetings | Ep. 47
June 28, 2023

Questions don't have to drag out your board meetings.

Hot Take: You Can't Prioritize Everything | Ep. 46
June 19, 2023

A practical way to give attention to what really matters.

The Future of HOAs in California | Ep. 45
May 24, 2023

Nathan McGuire talks about California's changing climate and its impact on the future of homeowners associations in the next ten years.

Does Your HOA Have a Clean Bill of Health? | Ep. 44
May 10, 2023

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.

Does Earthquake Insurance Make Sense? | Ep. 43
April 26, 2023

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.

Hot Take: Daytime Board Meetings | Ep. 42
April 13, 2023

Reasons to ditch the evening meetings.

Insurance companies may not want to insure your HOA | Ep. 41
March 30, 2023

Jonathan Naranjo of Newfront Insurance discusses what HOAs can do to make insurance companies more eager to provide insurance coverage for them.