If you own a single family home, it’s likely that you’re also part of a homeowner’s association. In fact, over 20% of the U.S. population lives in private communities governed by an HOA. While many people tend to association homeowner’s associations with just fees and rules, there are actually a lot of great things about living within an HOA! HOA rules are designed to protect property values and keep the community looking clean and maintained.  Below are some tips on living within an HOA and how you can make the most of it.     Read the article………………