Buying & Selling

Can Your Clients Refuse to Join an HOA?

When you buy a home constructed more recently, there is a good chance it will be part of a homeowners…

1 year ago

B.C. realtor fined $35K for not disclosing $2M in strata building maintenance

A B.C. realtor who failed to disclose to a buyer that a condo building needed $2 million worth of maintenance…

1 year ago

Fannie’s secret ‘blacklist’ wreaks havoc for condo buyers and sellers

Unbeknownst to the Brills, their real estate agent or their homeowners’ association, mortgage giant Fannie Mae had put their building,…

1 year ago

My condo president nixes owners’ choice of a real estate agent. Is that legal? (FL)

Question: I have my condominium unit up for sale. I have heard that our president has a habit of asking…

1 year ago

Moving Into an HOA Neighborhood? Make Sure You Know These 20 Things

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, have seen a huge surge in popularity over the past few decades. Over a quarter of…

1 year ago

Owners must educate themselves before buying a home governed by a community association (FL)

Q: While your recent answer to the question of unequal assessments for a penthouse versus the other units is factually…

1 year ago

What Exactly Is a Master-Planned Community and Why Does It Matter?

Master-planned communities have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in warmer states. But if you’re considering moving into one,…

1 year ago

Why Associations Must Be Aware Of Changes To The Marketable Record Title Act (MI)

As discussed in more detail below, the State legislature amended the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) in 2019. While many…

1 year ago

How to Get on the FHA Condo Approval List

If you want to buy a home but the down payment requirements make this seem out of reach, there are…

1 year ago

Are Sellers Required to Disclose Delinquent HOA Dues? (MI)

In Michigan the law is clear as to the duties of condominium associations to provide written statements to purchasers of…

1 year ago