Whether you are a first-time home buyer or looking to move, understanding the difference between a POA, HOA, and COA is important. What do these acronyms stand for? The first step is to understand how each one is defined:

• A POA is a Property Owner’s Association
• An HOA is a Home Owner’s Association
• A COA is a Condominium Owner’s Association

The only true common element among the three is the last two words: owner’s association. While each type of association deals with property on some level, the exact terms of membership and services vary.      Read the article…………………………….