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25 worst HOA rules and regulations

If you’re in the market to buy a home and are considering a house in a community governed by a homeowners association, also called an HOA, you’ll want to do your research.

Can I Be Forced to Join a Homeowner's Association?

Homeowners associations, commonly referred to as HOAs, govern communities like townhouses, condominiums and subdivisions. They collect dues, maintain common areas and enforce rules such as quiet hours or consistency in home appearance. HOAs outline their rules in a covenant, which all homeowners sign onto. However, ...

Seven Common HOA Violations You May Not Know About

Many of Invitation Homes’ properties are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA) that provides certain rules and regulations that ensure your neighborhood runs efficiently. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the specific Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CC&R’s) that were provided for your HOA as part of your Lease Agreement. As a Resident in an ... Read More

How to challenge your property assessment

Regardless of the community you live in, there are certain steps you must take to challenge your property assessment.

Is your home office covered by your homeowners insurance? Here's what you need to know

Your home is your castle but is it also your business? Your homeowners policy may not be enough.

7 Bookkeeping Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Adopt

Good bookkeeping is a foundational aspect of a healthy business. Keeping careful track of the money within your business is critical to its success.

Is Hiring a CPA Worth it? 5 Tips for Getting Your Money’s Worth

Often when people find out I’m a tax accountant, I get asked, “How much does a CPA cost?” It’s like me asking “How much does a home cost?” We all understand that a 1,000 square-foot home in Kansas has a different cost than a 1,000 square-foot penthouse condo in New...

Is a Homeowner's Association Right for You?

This article talks about what the homeowner's association is, what it means to be a part of it, and what the benefits are being part of the HOA.

Facts About Homeowners Associations Your HOA Board Should Know

Learn some basic facts and numbers, and what they mean for the members of your homeowners association.

Homeowners Associations: Love ‘em or Hate ‘em?

Homeowners associations provoke strong emotions. Depending on who you ask, they are viewed as either the neighborhood’s protector of home values or, in some cases, a small group of residents who take community rule enforcement to the extreme. What is an HOA and why do they exist? Simply put, an HOA is a private regulatory organization for a neighborhood development. Buying a home in a neighborhood…

Home buying: What is a Homeowners Association?

If you're buying into a neighborhood with a HOA, you may be wondering what a homeowners association is and why one is even needed. The primary reason for a HOA is to determine the rules of the community it manages.

Can My Homeowner’s Association Really Take My House?

Homeowner’s Associations (“HOAs”) are a prevalent feature of modern property ownership. HOAs are known to increase property values through maintenance

Homeowners associations: The pros and cons

What are the benefits and drawbacks of joining a homeowners association? Homeowners associations can be either wonderful or painful, depending your personality and experience. Do enough reading on the topic and you'll immerse yourself in the various legal issues, possible abuses of authority and financial risk for the owners. Management companies The most important thing to remember is that you at one point legally agreed to…

4 Benefits of Joining a HOA (Homeowners’ Association)

What is a home owner's association (HOA)? Is it something I should consider? HOA's offer great benefits but they're not for everybody - read on to learn more!

When the homeowners association is on the hook

If a foreclosed home is becoming an eyesore and you are on an HOA board, you can take specific steps to help your organization reclaim and restore the neighborhood without compromising the fiscal stability of the HOA.

Everything You Need to Know About Homeowner's Associations

If you’ve ever looked at or lived in a home in a subdivision, chances are that the property was a part of a homeowners’ association, or HOA. But, what exactly does this mean? Here’s a look at the answers to...

Two Things You Need to Know About Homeowners Associations

Owning a home isn’t always a happily-ever-after story. On any given day, you might deal with a leaky roof, a weedy lawn or a bad neighbor. Homeowners associations can help with these inconveniences. HOAs are governing bodies found within common-interest communities, such as planned or gated neighborhoods and apartment or condominium buildings. They’re run and...Read More

Pros & Cons of Living in a Homeowners Association

It's important to weigh the pros and cons of any large purchase, especially when it comes to moving into and living in a homeowners association.

Pros and Cons of a Homeowner's Association: HOAs Examined

Dive into some of the advantages and disadvantages of a homeowner association and give you information to help you make a good decision for your next home purchase.

Things to know about homeowners associations