6 Facts You Should Know About Homeowners’ Associations

Most people assume that owning a home is just like owning almost anything: once it’s yours, no one short of the government can tell you what to do with it. Seems pretty logical, right? Unfortunately, anyone prescribing to that logic probably hasn’t had experience with homeowners’ associations (or HOAs). These organizations exist to police the residential areas within their scope, holding each household responsible to a certain aesthetic and etiquette.  While HOAs aren’t inherently bad, they’re definitely a factor that needs to be taken into account when shopping around for a home. Here’s everything you need to know before you start the process.     Read the article………….

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