Community Management Blog

At Management Plus we have over 100 years of collective management experience, are loyal to you, and are committed to high standards, meeting all your needs by providing professional and friendly customer service.

We understand that it can be confusing to navigate the range of work we can do for you. Below we have answered your most frequently asked questions to give you a better understanding of your needs.

The HOA Reserve Fund Crisis: Are You Saving Enough?

The HOA Reserve Fund Crisis: Are You Saving Enough?

Are you seeing more unexpected repairs, hearing concerns about rising dues, or feeling pressure to delay maintenance just to keep the budget in check? When reserve funding falls behind, it doesn’t always start with a crisis, but it often ends with one.  

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How Proactive Vendor Management Strengthens Your HOA

How Proactive Vendor Management Strengthens Your HOA

Are you noticing service delays, rising costs, or vendors who don’t quite follow through the way they should? When your community depends on outside help for tasks like landscaping, repairs, or security, small oversights can quietly create bigger problems.  

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How to Boost Resident Satisfaction Without Raising HOA Fees

How to Boost Resident Satisfaction Without Raising HOA Fees

Are you sensing that your residents expect more—faster responses, better upkeep, clearer communication, even as your budget stays the same? When expectations grow but your resources don’t, how do you refresh landscaping, repair the pool, and enhance resident communication without tipping the financial balance? 

 

 

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Summer Storm Preparedness: What Every HOA Needs to Do Now

Summer Storm Preparedness: What Every HOA Needs to Do Now

What would happen if a severe summer storm hit your community tonight? 

 

Heavy rain, high winds, and sudden outages can quickly turn a quiet evening into a costly crisis. When weather conditions shift without warning, you can’t afford to waste time—or realize too late that your plan has gaps.  

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Community Events That Strengthen Your HOA

The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Community Events That Strengthen Your HOA

Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but residents still seem disconnected—or worse, dissatisfied? 

 

You put time and effort into maintaining the community, but instead of appreciation, you hear complaints. Instead of participation, there's silence. It’s frustrating when your work behind the scenes goes unnoticed, and even more so when it feels like your HOA is missing the sense of connection it was meant to foster. That sense of community isn’t out of reach—it just needs a spark. Often, that spark starts with gathering people together. 

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How to Build an HOA Budget That Prevents Special Assessments

How to Build an HOA Budget That Prevents Special Assessments

As a board member or property manager, have you ever been blindsided by a special assessment—left feeling frustrated, anxious, and wondering how it wasn’t anticipated sooner? Whether it’s emergency roof repairs or a crumbling pool deck, these sudden costs can feel like they appear out of nowhere. But more often than not, they’re the result of preventable budget oversights. 

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