September
09
2025
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Reserve Study Levels Explained
One of the most common questions we receive when discussing a proposal for a reserve study is about the various levels available. Some clients prefer a complete re-evaluation every time. While others question the necessity of an on-site visit for every study. At MillerDodson Associates, we adhere to the Community Association Institute (CAI) National Reserve […]
August
26
2025
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Building a Proactive Community Maintenance Program
Switching from a reactive, “fix-it-when-it-breaks” approach to a proactive preventive maintenance program can dramatically cut costs and extend the life of a community’s assets. While it’s a big shift, you don’t have to do it all at once. By following a few key steps, you can create a program that’s perfectly suited to your community’s […]
August
12
2025
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Parallel Paths: Managing Your Corporate and Brick-and-Mortar Budget
Before I dive in, let me be clear: my decades as an architect and my career as a Reserve Specialist didn't make me a guru in Community Association Budgets. But, by "looking in from the outside," I've spotted some interesting budgeting aspects that might just be helpful to those of you "on the inside." Early [...]
July
29
2025
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Proactive Protection: The Power of Preventive Maintenance for Condominiums
A preventive maintenance program is one of the most effective ways that associations can extend the service life of many of their assets. In spite of the benefit, few associations are willing to invest the time and funding up front that is needed to implement these programs. Instead, they choose to follow a program of [...]
July
08
2025
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Welcome to the MillerDodson Blog: Your Go-To Resource for Reserve Study Insights!
Are you ready to dive into the world of reserve studies with a fresh perspective? Here at MillerDodson, we're thrilled to introduce our new blog section, designed to make understanding reserve studies not only informative but also engaging and easy to grasp. We believe that managing your community's future finances should be clear, concise, and [...]