Tag: HOA fees

  • So Many Homes in HOAs—Is This the Future of Houses?

    So Many Homes in HOAs—Is This the Future of Houses?

    It’s your deed. But it could come with community-wide restrictions, as well as a long list of homeowners’ association rules that support those restrictions. If you value privacy and autonomy, this might be just what you’re trying to avoid. You want ownership — not other people telling you how to live. But it’s getting harder…

  • Condo Shopping: Does My Agent Warn Me About HOA Red Flags?

    Condo Shopping: Does My Agent Warn Me About HOA Red Flags?

    Many of today’s buyers want condos. They’re compact and low-maintenance. Condos are cheaper, typically, than standalone homes. Still, it’s entirely possible to make a costly mistake by missing condo warning signs. Sometimes, a real estate agent notices things the buyer won’t. A good agent becomes that extra pair of eyes, extra ears and nose… Alert…