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What You Need to Know about Your New Homeowners Association

Category: Active adult communities

Updated October 17, 2016 -- This is the 2nd of a 3 part series of articles about homeowners associations, the organizations that have an outsized influence on your life in a condo, 55+, or active adult community. Sometimes they are called Property Owners Associations, or simply Community Associations. The first article, “Meet the New Boss, Your HOA”, talked about many of the problems to be of aware of concerning Home Owners Associations. Part 3 focuses on "What You Need to Know When the HOA Takes Over from the Developer". In this article we were fortunate to gain an in-depth interview with Joe West, CEO of Community Associations Network, who provided his insight on the basics everyone should know before they commit to living in any

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Published on December 1, 2009
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Meet the New Boss – Your HOA

Category: Active adult communities

Updated Sept. 2016 - This updates our 2009 article on Home Owner Associations, the introductory piece of a 3 part series about these important, but controversial organizations (often called Community Associations). The 2nd in the series features an insightful interview with Joe West, CEO of the Community Associations Network about the issues buyers should know about Home Owners Associations before they sign on the dotted line. Part 3 focuses

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Published on November 9, 2009
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Trouble in Paradise – Active Adult Communities Home Owners Associations

Category: Active adult communities

July 3 — Buying into a retirement or active adult community is a complex decision involving where you want to live, what lifestyle and activities you want, costs, and what kind of neighbors you want. Your new Home Owners Association (HOA), which typically runs most active adult communities and…

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Published on July 3, 2008
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