SHOCKING: 4 | Mind Blowing Facts

HOA fees are up by nearly 30% since the pandemic and pricing Americans out of their homes

High fees have kept some people looking to buy a condo from actually buying a home

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Georgia Homeowners Face Increased Monthly Costs From New Administrative Fees

Rising housing costs are nothing new, but for many Georgia homeowners, a new expense is quietly adding pressure to already tight budgets. Administrative fees—often introduced by homeowners associations (HOAs), property management companies, or service providers—are becoming more common and more expensive. While these fees may seem small at first glance,…

Budget and the Bees · Apr 8

Florida HOA bookkeeper accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars for plastic surgery and lavish trips, police say

Investigators are still searching for the 46-year-old, whose bond has been set at $1.35 million, police say

The Independent UK · Apr 7

HOA Fees Are Jumping Without Warning — And Some Homeowners Are Paying the Price Overnight

The bill shows up, and suddenly the math does not work anymore. Numbers that once felt manageable now stretch budgets to the breaking point, and the shock does not come from a flashy renovation or a luxury upgrade. It comes from a line item that many people assumed would stay…

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 31

Eaton fire survivors came home to nothing, but their HOA still handed them a $23,000 bill and a one-month deadline to pay it

Sorry for your loss, but pay up!

We Got This Covered · Mar 26

A Growing Number of Homeowners Are Facing Fines Over This Overlooked Detail

Ever heard the phrase “the devil is in the details”? Well, for a growing number of homeowners, the devil is out mowing your lawn. Across cities and neighborhoods, families and property owners are getting slapped with fines — not for missing a mortgage payment or forgetting a paint touch-up —…

Clever Dude · Mar 26

Residents whose homes burned down in devastating California fires now hit with $23,000 HOA bill

'Aggressive' legal action by homeowners association following Eaton fire has divided community as rebuilding progress continues

The Independent UK · Mar 25

6 Texas Laws That Affect HOA Fees and Homeowner Rights

A house may come with a picket fence, a shady oak tree, and a fresh coat of paint—but in Texas, it often comes with something else too: an HOA that keeps a watchful eye on everything from lawn height to mailbox color. That might sound harmless at first, but behind…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 24

Before You Hang Anything on Your Garden Fence, Read This – It Could Spark a Costly Dispute

Legal experts reveal how to find out if you own your fence

Homes & Gardens · Mar 4

Failed experiment: Why controversial HOAs may become a thing of the past in Florida

New law in the state set to take effect on July 1 will provide a clear legal framework for terminating an HOA

The Independent UK · Mar 3