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AHNData Industry interviews, articles and blogs Brainerd Communications, Inc., publishes newspapers and magazines related to several niche industries nationwide.

Brainerd's own AssociationHelpNow® publications and website are geared toward the condominium, co-op, and homeowners association industries. Brainerd Communications, Inc., also works as a consultant with many industry associations, providing marketing, management and administrative direction for clients, including producing their trade shows, magazines, membership directories, seminars, and golf outings. "With our association, professional, and legal partner-clients, we are committed to providing our readership and event attendees with the best industry materials and resources available," said Raymond Dickey. Raymond Dickey is President of Brainerd Communications, Inc. (the company which owns the AssociationHelpNow® brand) as well as Executive Director of the Hudson Valley New York and South Carolina Chapters of Community Associations Institute (CAI).

30/01/2026

Why Do New HOA Board Members Fire Vendors After Developer Control?

Why do some boards take control and immediately replace vendors, managers, and systems—all at once?�

In this short clip, Donald Hucks shares what he repeatedly sees during developer turnover: brand-new boards stepping into leadership without realizing how much institutional knowledge they’re about to lose.

It raises an uncomfortable question for managers and board members alike—when is “fresh leadership” actually risky? Watch before your next turnover decision becomes a reset you didn’t plan for.

Hosted by Raymond Dickey, AssociationHelpNow®
�Panelist: Donald Hucks, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | D.R. Horton Inc.

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day�This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

26/01/2026

“Vague engineering.” - “Where did the window go?”

Same situation. Two very different reactions.

In this lightning-round moment, Donald Hucks gives his immediate response to one of the most common homeowner assumptions managers hear during developer-controlled communities.

It’s fast, unscripted, and instantly recognizable to anyone who’s ever fielded a design complaint that started after construction was complete. If you manage communities with developers—or explain plans to frustrated owners—this one lands close to home.

Hosted by Raymond Dickey, AssociationHelpNow®

Panelist: Donald Hucks, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | D.R. Horton Inc.

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day. This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

22/01/2026

What really happens when owner boards take control from a developer—and immediately start “cleaning house”?

�In this short clip, a developer-side perspective challenges a common assumption that sparks conflict fast: “They must be in bed with the vendors.”

This moment hits a nerve for managers and board members alike—because what feels like decisive leadership can quietly unravel institutional knowledge, vendor reliability, and community stability. Watch closely before your next turnover decision.

Hosted by Raymond Dickey, AssociationHelpNow®

Panelist: Donald Hucks, CMCA, AMS, PCAM • D.R. Horton Inc. • [email protected]

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow.com® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day�This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

15/01/2026

Manager vs Engineer & Business Judgement Rule

Livestream Excerpt from “The Construction Defect “Triangle” - Decides Whether You Win Or Waste A Fortune”

FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d_nlDQW5CFM

AUDIO -
APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1861293778
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OyomMB7hO6rV0UcSpiyXW

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com
David Byrne, Esq. • Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC • [email protected]
Kevin Hirzel, Esq. • Hirzel Law, PLC • [email protected]

This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

08/01/2026

In this candid discussion, we unpack a proposed New Jersey bill that would give the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) enforcement power to fine associations for failing to release board minutes on time — even though existing laws already require access.

S762 authorizes the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to issue fines—up to $2,000 per meeting—when an association fails to make required executive board meeting minutes available to its members. Gives the DCA Power to Penalize Associations for Withholding Minutes

Donald A. Guardian • [email protected]
David Byrne, Esq. • Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC • [email protected]
Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com

You can find the entire interview at: https://youtu.be/ychEzU4RAc0.

This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day

07/01/2026

“That wasn’t a defect… it was a new design opportunity.”

�Every manager has heard some version of that line—or had to explain it to a board or homeowner. In this lightning-round moment, Donald Hucks reacts off the cuff to a phrase that instantly divides perspectives between owners, managers, and developers.

It’s quick, candid, and revealing—because once a house is on the ground, reality tends to settle the debate fast. If you work with developers or manage expectations after construction, this clip will feel uncomfortably familiar.

Hosted by Raymond Dickey, AssociationHelpNow®

Panelist: Donald Hucks, CMCA, AMS, PCAM | D.R. Horton Inc.

Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day�This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

06/01/2026

Association and Developer on the Same Side with Construction Defects?

Livestream Excerpt from “The Construction Defect “Triangle” - Decides Whether You Win Or Waste A Fortune”

FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d_nlDQW5CFM

CAMICB & IL-IDFPR CEUs (1 Hour) –
Available Jan 14, 2026 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1657054635034929752

AUDIO -
APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1861293778
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OyomMB7hO6rV0UcSpiyXW

Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com
David Byrne, Esq. • Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC • [email protected]
Kevin Hirzel, Esq. • Hirzel Law, PLC • [email protected]

This content does not constitute professional advice and may have been edited.

Two Livestreams: JAN 7 & JAN 8 —————————HOA / Condo Attorney Panel - Good Shape on Jan 7, 2026 • 10:40 AM EST at:REGISTE...
05/01/2026

Two Livestreams: JAN 7 & JAN 8
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HOA / Condo Attorney Panel - Good Shape on Jan 7, 2026 • 10:40 AM EST at:
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4237132335509640283
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Manager Roundtable - New Year Challenge on Jan 8, 2026 • 10:40 AM EST at:
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9041253779440912728
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Panelists (between both events) - Christian Saville, Esq. • John LaGumina, Esq. • Jeremy Fernando, Esq. • Gregg Gerelli • Dawn Becker-Durin, CIRMS • David Byrne, Esq. • Cory Kravit, Esq. • Elliot M. Engstrom • April Lipps, CMCA, AMS • Clarissa Garito
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Hosted by AssociationHelpNow® | Practical insights for managers and boards who live this every day. More livestreams, recordings, podcasts at www.AssociationHelpNow.com

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