Spring Cleaning and How to Dispose of your Items
The arrival of spring brings in new beginnings and fresh starts, and there's no better way to kick off the season than with a thorough cleaning of your living space. Spring cleaning is a great way to declutter your home, get rid of unnecessary items, and prepare your...
A guide to Homeowner’s insurance in an Association
Insurance is a topic most people like to avoid, but it is an important one. As owners or landlords, we all have to be responsible and carry the proper insurance for our homes. Who’s responsible for what? It’s an important question often asked by owners, and the answer...
When is it Appropriate to Call the Emergency Line?
Unfortunately, not everything happens during business hours, so what do you do when something happens with your unit after hours? Fortunately, Advantage Management does have an after-hours emergency line for true after-hours emergencies. All you need to do is call...
A Year in Review 2022
As 2022 is coming to an end, it is time to reflect on the year. Advantage Management has experienced some nice growth this year, taking on 16 new properties from Hyde Park to Gurnee. We welcome all our new associations to the Advantage family and appreciate all our...
5 of the most Received Complaints by Property Managers
Do you ever wonder what are some of the top complaints a property manager hears from association members? After reading this article, I hope you realize that these issues are often easily corrected by being a kind and considerate neighbor. Here are five of the...
How Will Inflation Affect Your Budget?
Now that we are in the heart of the budget season for 2023, it has been more difficult this year trying to keep assessment increases down. The effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues, and employee shortages with vendors have resulted in inflation hitting our...
Homeowner ParticipationMakes Better Associations
As an owner of your home, you are a member of an organization, and there is more to it than just paying your monthly assessments. It would be best if you familiarized yourself with your Governing Documents. If you are unsure what...
Can a Homeowner Really Do That?
Can a homeowner really do that? This article will discuss common circumstances that arise in community associations. Always remember that not all community associations are alike, and you should always consult the governing documents for your Association and the...
Keeping your contact information up to date!
When living in an association, it is imperative always to keep your management team updated on your contact information. Your management team needs to reach out to you for many reasons, and we want to ensure you always have up-to-date information on your association....
Disposing of Large Items and Recycling Tips
With summer starting this week and the nice weather outside, many of us will do a lot of cleaning and purging old items around our place. While this makes us feel good to do some deep cleaning, please keep in mind the rules and regulations of your association. Keep a...