Op/Ed

Empowering NC citizens: The urgent need for HOA reform and oversight

North Carolina is renowned for its vibrant communities and strong civic engagement. Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) have played a pivotal role…

11 months ago

Condo Owners: IL Condominium Property Act Needs Updating

Some Illinois real estate corporations are getting large paydays by charging homeowners assessments for "common expenses," and the owners allege…

11 months ago

HOAs are not a ‘sneakily common force in daily life;’ They help homeowners

I find it disappointing that reporting and talk shows have taken the low ground on various topics over the past…

11 months ago

This guy asked AI to write a ‘Shakespearean’ response to his nitpicking neighbours and it’s fabulous

There’s a lot of fear and anxiety over the use and implications of AI, and rightly so, but every now…

12 months ago

Real Estate Counselor: Prevalence of unpaid HOA dues shows need for uniform collections policies | Opinion

The collection of maintenance assessments from community owners is among the most fundamental aspects of community association operations. The viability…

12 months ago

Flag flareup offers a reminder about the power of HOAs (SC)

Some of the most intrusive, micro-managing local governments aren’t actually local governments at all but rather private associations many people…

12 months ago

Condocide: Death of a Building Type (FL)

I open my iPhone one morning and read “Partial Building Collapse Near Miami.” Immediately, there’s a pit in my stomach.…

12 months ago

HOAs prevent the proliferation of home solar

She was asking because her Home Owners Association (HOA) only allows solar on the rear side of houses, which for…

12 months ago

Impose meaningful sanctions on Treasure Coast developers who refuse to follow the rules (FL)

I'm speaking in particular of a case in which D.R. Horton, a company that bills itself as "America's homebuilder," has…

12 months ago

Condominium Housing Leaders Urge Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Modify New Lending Requirements

Updated lending questionnaires introduced last year by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have resulted in restricted access to mortgages and…

12 months ago