Community Management Blog
Blog Entries - 2026
Vendor Management Best Practices for HOA Boards
Have you ever wondered how much your community depends on the vendors working behind the scenes each day? From landscaping and maintenance to professional services, these relationships shape the community.
As a board member, you’re often responsible for selecting, overseeing, and evaluating vendors.
How HOAs Can Maintain Continuity When Board Members Change
Have you ever noticed how HOA board service often involves transitions, with volunteers stepping in, contributing their time and expertise, and eventually moving on?
You may be welcoming new board members while saying goodbye to others, all while trying to keep operations running smoothly.
What New Residents Can Expect in a Well-Managed HOA Community
Moving into a community association often comes with equal parts of excitement and uncertainty. You’re settling into a new home while also learning how the community around you operates.
You may be wondering how communication will work, what the day-to-day expectations are, and how decisions are made within the community.
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How Sustainable Landscaping and Infrastructure Can Support Your Community Association
Are you looking for ways your HOA board can reduce expenses without sacrificing appearance or long-term stability? Landscaping needs, irrigation systems, and aging infrastructure often consume more of the budget than expected, and small inefficiencies can accumulate quickly.
When your board begins exploring options to save money, sustainable choices offer a practical path that supports both financial goals and environmental responsibility.
Thoughtful landscaping, efficient lighting, and durable materials create spaces that feel well maintained and contribute to a healthier community.
In this article, we explain how sustainable landscaping and infrastructure choices can be beneficial for your community.
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Technology Tools That Support Community Association Management
Have you noticed how complicated community tasks become when information is scattered across multiple platforms? A maintenance update might sit in an email, a payment reminder in a portal, and a copy of governing documents in a folder that only one person can access.
When systems do not work together, everyday communication is hindered and residents start to feel disconnected from the updates they rely on. Boards and managers notice this strain as well. They want organized records, quicker response times, and tools that help them stay ahead of requests.
Without reliable technology, even simple tasks take more time, and small delays can grow into larger frustrations.
In this article, we explain how modern technology tools support accuracy, efficiency, and more connected resident relationships.
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How Community Associations Prepare for Power Outages, Cyber Risks and System Failures
Have you wondered how well your community would function if the lights went out, systems stalled, or your digital tools suddenly stopped responding? A storm may be the most familiar threat, but today’s associations face far more than weather concerns.
Power interruptions can halt building access, cyber issues can expose sensitive information, and communication failures can leave residents waiting for updates when they need them most. For many boards, these moments bring a mix of urgency and uncertainty.
Volunteers want to protect their neighborhoods, yet outdated procedures and limited preparation can make it difficult to respond with confidence.
Homeowners and prospective residents also pay attention to how communities handle disruptions, viewing preparedness as a sign of strong leadership and reliable management.
In this article, you will learn how your association can strengthen preparedness and create more resilient operations with support from Management Plus.