4 Hidden Costs of Accessory Dwelling Units You Should Plan For
Written by Tony Gibson Constructing a “granny flat” or garage apartment? It can be a pricey undertaking—albeit one that pays off in…
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HOA And Resident Relationship Getting Worse, Experts Say
Written by The HOA and resident relationship have apparently soured in recent years, with horror stories more frequently making headlines across the country.…
Residents Not Pleased With HOA Flooding Issue
Written by A community in Beaufort, North Carolina, has been experiencing an HOA flooding issue, and homeowners are not pleased. FLOOD…
What Does Affordable Housing Do to Nearby Property Values?
Written by Bloomberg CityLab A new Urban Institute study examined low-income housing in Alexandria, Virginia, to look for new answers to an age-old question.…
What Are The HOA Common Areas?
Written by HOA Management One of the perks of living in an HOA community is gaining access to its common areas. But,…
As Demand For Affordable Housing Increases, One Construction Firm Seeks A More Sustainable And Inclusive Future
Written by emily.lynch@bisnow.com The housing affordability crisis in the U.S. has reached a breaking point. A Pew Research survey from October 2021…
HOA Homefront: Bad board presidents are breaking community standards
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: The president of our homeowner association decided she was overwhelmed with responsibilities and there was a…
HOA Homefront: How do we end the reign of a terrible president?
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: Our community has been under a reign of terror because of the leadership of an abusive…
A Houston Homeowner’s Guide to Downsizing
Written by Green For many decades, American homeownership has been defined by an unofficial mantra of bigger is better. Homes have been…
Living in a Construction Zone: 6 Tips for Remodeling
Written by Green When it comes to achieving the dream “look” or functionality that you want in a house, you have a…
HOA Homefront: Insolvent board changing assessment allocations
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: Our HOA has suspended reserve deposits, borrowed from reserves without disclosing to members the full borrowed…
On the hunt for property? Check the due diligence list first
Written by Allen Buchanan Today let’s talk about due diligence. Simply put, this is a time frame allotted for a buyer to…
HOA Homefront: Brokers offer advice on rising HOA insurance rates
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: Our community’s liability insurance policies are up for renewal soon. Some neighboring associations are reporting ten-fold…
A Houston Homeowner’s Guide to Downsizing
Written by Green For many decades, American homeownership has been defined by an unofficial mantra of bigger is better. Homes have been…
Owners Still Paying HOA Fees on Homes That Burned Down Months Ago
Written by In a community in Punta Gorda, Florida, owners are still paying HOA fees on homes that burned down months ago.…
Homeowners Challenge Hefty Assessment For $80 Million HOA Renovation
One condo association in Panama City Beach is charging a hefty sum for an HOA renovation. But, unit owners are pushing back.…