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Well, here we go again. It's a Monday and the Jags didn't come through for me, even after two beers in theirr honor. I'm not really that big of a drinker, but I figure it's one of the rights we enjoy as Americans: to watch Pro Football on Sundays, root for … (0 comments)
Sonterra is a series of popular subdivisions in what is referred to as the North Central Corridor of San Antonio between Loop 1604 to the south and the subdivision of Stone Oak to the north
As the real estate industry in Florida (and the country) is in the process of trying to find it's way to their feet again, there is an issue that hinders property values in many communities. The HOA or Homeowners Associations that regulate the rules and regulations (and deed restrictions) of PUD's … (0 comments)
Whaaattt? It's true folks! I'm working on an REO representing the buyer. The seller's agent requested the escrow officer order the HOA docs after we had an accepted contract. After 3 days of no communication from the HOA, the officer was informed that docs would not be released until after the … (5 comments)
A common complaint among home buyers and home owners is that Home Owners Associations and Common Interest Communities is that they don't allow for solar installations.
What is going to happen to the values of condominiums when the homeowners association goes bankrupt? We hear about foreclosures, but those are just the tip of the iceberg. As developers begin to walk away from unfinished communities, or refuse to continue to contribute to the HOA many condo owners are … (0 comments)
Clients often ask me about classic, old time marketing methods, especially networking groups such as
The Home Owner Associations in these communities are very much involved in the homes within their respective communities. It is crucial to keep open communication lines with the personnel in their local offices. Owners need to complete several forms for the HOA once the decision is made to rent out their … (0 comments)
EAST VALLEY HOA SUMMIT
So, I've been busy house-hunting, and came across one that just smelled like money when I walked in. Not literally, of course. It's a foreclosure, and for those of you that have shown foreclosures, most of them certainly do not smell like money. 
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Many times the topic of HOA's comes up: they're run by petty despots, they are unreasonable, the rules are laughable, the enforcement is draconian, etc. I don't live within an HOA,but have experienced similar types of rules while overseas.
Stonegate Village in Parker Colorado Community information.
I am so EXCITED to see this concept back in the marketplace! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that this is an incredible way to:
A top real estate story today is about a homeowner's association in Frisco, Texas. Apparently, one of the home owners bought a new Ford F150 and has been told by the HOA that he can't park it in his driveway. Interestingly, his neighbors have Cadillac Escalades, Hummers, and even a Lincoln … (5 comments)
There is currently a man in Frisco, TX fighting with his HOA because he drives a 2007 Ford F-150. The fight is because the Ford is not a "fancier" vehicle nor is it "plush with amenities" according to one of the HOA board members.
Myrtle Beach Real Estate has become rather accustomed to Homeowners Associations. I would imagine more than half of the communities in our area now have some sort of association. To some this is a great thing, to others, they hate the idea of having a board tell them what they can … (0 comments)
I have to vent here. I own 2 properties in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina that are rented out. The Home Owners' Assn. has a group that go around looking for violations like a weed in the driveway or the garbage can not hidden. I truly believe that these committees are targeting absentee owners. I … (2 comments)
If you live in a common ownership community (such as homeowners association, condo association, or cooperative) you may have experienced a confrontation with your community management company or board of directors. Disputes between home owners and their association boards and/or community management companies often arise out of miscommunication, poor communication, and … (4 comments)
Hamilton Farms finally has control over there HOA board, as the newely elected members were voted in this past July. Many community members came to the meeting on August 5th to discuss their concerns over what has been happening when Fieldstone has had control over the last four years. The major … (1 comments)
Lately I have been a lot of emails like the following.
Statistics and migration data reports confirm that we've got a huge influx of Floridians moving to the Greater Greenville, SC region. Just today I met a couple at an open house I was hosting who are preparing to sell their home in Florida and retire here in Greenville, SC. This couple … (0 comments)
Everyone wants to be a homeowner. But does everyone want to pay the fees? I'm not talking about mortgage, closing costs, or insurance. I'm talking about the (seemingly) little things that go under the radar. Yes, today we're talking about those three dreaded words:
I have heard some incredible stories lately from clients and friend about homeowner association presidents taking things way too far. I guess some of these people havenothing else to do so they take their position as their livelihood and make other neighbors lives miserable.1. I have heard of homeowners receiving PINK … (0 comments)
On the surface, Fox Meadow Drive, Medina, Ohio, United States (StreetScore 73.06) looks like a normal kind of place. It's south of the center of Medina (CityScore 72.33) between Medina and Wadsworth (CityScore 83.73). The nearest big city is Cleveland (CityScore 59.94) to the north. The Fox Meadow neighborhood is built … (0 comments)
Summerwood a Newland Community Calendar of Events
The explosion of information on the Internet is truly astounding. I consider myself a relatively young woman, yet when my career began, no one had a PC...the proliferation of this valuable tool (or as I call it, my extra appendage!) and the Internet is nothing short of a miracle.
Homeowner's associations, or HOAs, have at times been berated by angry residents who feel they've been wronged by the rules that are part of the deal in certain communities. Or perhaps not the rules themselves but how someone in the HOA management interprets them. Anyhow, it's important to know what the … (2 comments)
We are used to being screened by the HOA as potential homeowners...but who is screening the HOA? Some buyers are finding that they are buying more than just a home these days.
I recently had a person at an HOA tell me about "Virginia Deferred" - as I understand it - a new ruling where agents can order HOA Documents and have the cost of the package deducted directly from the HUD, thereby eliminating the cash out pf pocket we seem to incur … (5 comments)
I've been following Jeff Opdyke's Love & Money articles in the WSJ....he and his wife were all set for him to take a position with WSJ in Hong Kong. The chance of a lifetime for their family...only problem was getting their current home sold. They tried and tried to get it … (4 comments)
Associations Institute, more than 57 million residents in 23.1 million housing units were governed by HOAs in 2006; that's up from 45.2 million residents and 17.8 million housing units in 2000.
If you live in a community with outdated covenants, you may be considering updating them. The rules may be outdated, they may not cover many of the items that are common in all new C&R, and they may have been written simply to enusre the builder/developer was able to complete the … (0 comments)
I was e-mailing a client today preparing for our appointment to view property this coming weekend. They had mentioned that they would like a second home, but the HOA payment was a major factor in their decision making. In our current economy many homebuyers have expressed their thoughts that saving money … (1 comments)
WRAL-TV reported this story on June 12.
I just finished venting a little pent up frustration over being ordered by my Homeowners Association to cease and desist display of a Home Depot sold red and white 'For Rent' sign. The HOA/POA also informs me that a 'Group' will soon visit my property and remove the 'inappropriate' sign....
We all have done it, a little work here, a little work there, heck it is our own house right? But, when does that little work around the house go from little work to needing a permit?Well, that isn't a question I can answer easily, because each city has a different … (7 comments)
More and more REO (bank owned) properties are showing up in Prince William County, and the entire Northern Virginia area. I believe that there are 7,000 homes in Prince William County in various stages of foreclose. 
I recently got notice that my single family home Homeowner's Association is considering a $930 capital contribution/move-in fee when you purchase in our neighborhood. The board wants to recoup costs just in case a moving truck breaks common area trees or ruins grass in common areas. Does anyone out there have … (6 comments)
The general public comes to us to educate them during their buying process. In certain parts of the country, planned communities might not be as popular as they are here in SW Florida and having an education about those communities is a vital part of your job. I worked with the … (10 comments)
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A lot of condo and townhouse communities state in their HOA rules that if a property is leased, it must be for a minimum time period (usually 12 months) and approved by the HOA board. The most common reason given for disallowing short term rentals is that they will lower property … (1 comments)
OK. Before I even get started let me say that I just don't like to be told what to do. That's my independant personality. So it should be no suprise that sometimes recieving a "fix this" letter from my HOA, sort of sets me off. So maybe its just me. Anyway … (13 comments)
A Homeowners Association (HOA) is an organization that is usually created by either a developer or a group of homeowners. These communities are usually a Planned Community or PUD. The typical purpose for the creation of an HOA is to insure that the community is developed and maintained to certain minimum … (3 comments)
There will be a special Sunshine Meadows Homeowners Association Meeting on April 3rd in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. If you own a home in Sunshine Meadows, this is a very important meeting and will directly affect the future value of your property.
Following a blog by Bridgett Raffenberg entitled Does An HOA Allow You To Choose Your Neighbor Based On His/Her Profession, started me thinking. 
I am dumbfounded. I am representing a wonderful young couple who are searching for the perfect first home. Their needs are simple and reasonable. They want at least three bedrooms and a basement. They are hoping to get more than one bathroom and would love to have a two car garage. … (4 comments)
What do you want me to do? I'm working my butt off trying to sell your home in a market that I haven't experienced for years. 
Park Lake Community Information
The day should have been long ago when homeowner association directors with little understanding, actually run Homeowner Associations. So many of the people that get elected ( usually because no one else wants to serve or for other reasons that I will leave out of this post) are most often not qualified. They … (12 comments)
Are you lookng for a spacious upgraded traditional home nestled on a quiet street in a sought after lovely community in Woodstock, GA?
In Florida property ownership whether single family standalone homes or multi-unit villas and condos will usually come with a required membership in an association or even multiple associations. In the least, the property is likely to be in a deed restricted community.
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Real Estate: Buying, Selling, Pre-Qualifying & Communicating. If you’re a seasoned real estate agent, I’m preaching to the choir. And if you’re a real estate buyer or seller, you may be pretty knowledgeable yourself. But after a call I received this week, it’s regrettable that this post is actually necessary. As … (5 comments)
I was showing property and need to find subdivision information for my clients and thought I'd put something together to share with others looking for the same websites:
This may be old news to some of you, but it certainly wasn't to our client. It was a total SHOCK!
FTHer Series - 7. Homeowners Associations 
I have a client who is trying to sell a beach condo in Delaware. The condo dues went like this from the time they bought:
On January 24, 2008, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed an EL Paso County District Court ruling awarding an association all assessments that were unpaid by the lender who became the owner of a unit after a foreclosure. The Court of Appeals also confirmed that the association was entitled to its costs … (0 comments)
THE FEEDING OF ALLIGATORS CANNOT BE A POSITIVE STEP FOR OUR COMMUNITY. 
Are bank owned properties the best buy? Not in all cases. If your thinking of buying a bank owned property ask yourself this first:
A client, who moved out of state, called today to tell me about her new home and an issue she is having with the condo association. She and her dog moved into a dog friendly condo complex. One of her neighbors has a large, aggressive dog that he allows to run loose. … (0 comments)
Buying a condominium can be such a great deal and a very affordable way to enter the housing market. But, always look beyond the mortgage at your HOA dues and special assessments, making sure to figure them in to your real estate investment.Now most people know that you have to pay … (2 comments)
It seems as if I am keeping up with a newly established "New Year Tradition" or analyzing data from the MLS to get an understanding of where the market has been, where it is today so that I can do my best to stay ahead of the curve in order to … (6 comments)
Many things shape the area that you live and or farm. Without a doubt the biggest can be the HOA that governs your neighborhood. Recently I just encountered another HOA problem that is making life for some of the owners a terrible experience. 
Wow, what a great Christmas present!! My Woodlands Association fees assessment rate dropped by 66.7%. In real money that means my fees dropped from nearly $800.00 annually to $282.00. Now that is something to celebrate!!
Recently in Arizona, SB 1062 passed and has put more power into a home owner's hand, as it relinquished it from the HOA's (home owners associations). Before this bill if someone lived in an HOA that had bylaws restricting or forbidding for sale signs, they had no other choice but to … (2 comments)
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A quick update on the final sales price of the auction home at 4309 Deer Valley Way in Oceanside, California's River Ranch Community:
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When President Lyndon Johnson was junior senator from Texas,he had a sign on the wall of his office that read: "You ain't learning nothing when you're doing all the talking."
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I am always trying to keep up on the latest real estate marketing strategies. My Managing Broker and I are working on a listing proposal that includes a Seller Concession being made with a full price offer up front as part as of the public remarks on the MLS profile sheet. I … (4 comments)
Maryland Realtors will be amassing in Annapolis today to protest a number of proposed taxes being considered in this special session that affect real estate. Because Gov. O'Malley's tax package is so broad, there's been little news coverage on these taxes, but you should know about the proposals and pass the … (0 comments)