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HOA Fee Shock Hits US Homeowners Hard
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (380+ words) Owning a home in the United States is becoming increasingly expensive, with a fresh challenge now coming in the form of rising Homeowners Association (HOA) fees. According to recent data, HOA fees have surged sharply since 2019; rising by around 29% for…...
As HOA fees surge, buyers are rethinking what they can afford
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (181+ words) Surging homeowners association fees are becoming a major pressure point in the U. S. housing market, compounding affordability challenges as home prices and mortgage rates remain elevated, The Wall Street Journal writes." Monthly HOA and condo fees have climbed sharply since 2019, in…...
The Inside Outside Guys: Why homes are expensive and hard to find
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (753+ words) Atherton, California, is the most expensive housing market in the United States, with a median home listing price of nearly $8 million While more than 65% of American households own their homes, the disparity in pricing can be extreme when we compare…...
Homeowner In An HOA Neighborhood Is Annoyed That A Firefighter Has Large Groups Of Friends Over In The Public Space, But Since They're Not Breaking Any Rules, They're Not Sure If It's Possible To Make Them Go Somewhere Else
13+ hour, 6+ min ago (647+ words) Imagine living in an HOA neighborhood that has a large community space. Would it bother you if one of your neighbors had about 30 friends over, and they hung out in that public space instead of at the neighbor's home? In…...
Homeowner seeks advice after receiving upsetting letter from HOA: 'I assume [it] is an act of god"
15+ hour, 29+ min ago (237+ words) "Get the report, send it to them and then tell them they can [do it] at their own expense." A Georgia homeowner turned to Reddit for advice after receiving a sharply worded letter from a neighboring homeowners association demanding action…...
Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA suddenly fine me for parking my work pickup truck in my driveway?
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (446+ words) Q: I drive a pickup truck for work. It has my company's logo on the side, and I've always parked it in my driveway. Last week, I got a letter from my HOA saying I'm violating the rules by parking a…...
What makes a home hard to sell
21+ hour, 29+ min ago (237+ words) When your listing goes quiet, don't panic. With the right price and strategy, you can turn it into a sold sign. In a competitive market, sellers often believe that price is the only factor determining whether a home will sell....
Renters Don't Pick Up After Their Dog, So The Next Door Neighbors Complain To The HOA
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (672+ words) Imagine owning a condo, but the person who lives in the condo next to you is a renter. If this new neighbor didn't follow the HOA rules, would you talk to them about it or go straight to the HOA?...
Nuisance neighbor? Polarizing Atlanta property pro draws scrutiny in Savannah
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (1378+ words) SAVANNAH " Two signs front the vacant lot a block from this city's favorite recreation space, Forsyth Park. One advertises the nearly half-acre corner of real estate for sale. The other promotes the weed-infested expanse of cracked asphalt for paid parking....
Homeowner In An HOA In Florida Notices The House Next Door Has Constructed Illegal Additions To Their Home, So They're Thinking About Reporting Them To The HOA
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (495+ words) Imagine living next to a neighbor who has several poorly constructed buildings in their backyard. You know these are not permitted additions built to code. Would you mind your own business or report them to the HOA? In this story,…...