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Emanuel Stewart September 6, 2024

In A World of Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)

With the current shortage in housing inventory, more buyers are considering condominiums and townhomes as viable options. Most of these properties are part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), which plays a crucial role in maintaining the community. Understanding what an HOA entails can help you make an informed decision before purchasing your next home. Here’s what you need to know:

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tagged With: HOA, Home Ownership, Mortgage

Emanuel Stewart April 18, 2023

The Top Homeownership Expenses You Need To Know

Owning a home can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it’s important to be aware of the expenses that come with homeownership. Understanding these costs can help you prepare for and manage them effectively, ensuring a smoother transition into your new home.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: HOA, Mortgage, Taxes

Emanuel Stewart August 28, 2020

Condo Damage Caused By Contractors Hired By The HOA: Who Pays?

For those who live in a condo, they know that there are numerous advantages that come with this living arrangement. Living in a condo means that other people are going to be responsible for landscaping and common areas while homeowners are still able to build equity in the home.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Contractors, HOA, MortgageTips

Emanuel Stewart November 20, 2019

Four Common Headaches Of A Homeowners Association

When you are looking to purchase a home, you might hear a lot about something called a homeowners association, often shortened to HOA. While there are benefits of having an HOA in a living community, these benefits also have their drawbacks.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: HOA, Real Estate, Rules and Regulations

Emanuel Stewart August 21, 2019

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Covenants, Codes and Restrictions?

There is a joke about gated communities that says the walls are not just there to keep the people out but to keep the residents in. Living in a gated community that is subject to the rules of a homeowners’ association (HOA) can be a pleasant or a severely irritating experience, depending on the perspective a homeowner has about lifestyles.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: HOA, Real Estate, Rules and Regulations

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