076 | Keep your HOA Out of the News! Courage and Communication Matters

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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.
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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

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Bölümler

1. A crises was averted thanks to the HOA (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Ed O'Connell (00:00:50)

3. How Ed’s HOA spotted a potential structural disaster (00:04:03)

4. Immediate actions and evacuation of the building (00:06:29)

5. How Ed’s HOA dealt with rehousing people in his HOA (00:11:39)

6. AD Break - Community Financials (00:13:14)

7. How Ed’s HOA handled communication & coordination with owners (00:13:56)

8. How Ed’s HOA handled the financial and insurance aspects (00:21:52)