by Stan Hrincevich Selling your home in a homeowners association (HOA)? Open your check book to the sum of $50 to $1,150 to pay the HOA “exit tax” better known as the HOA Transfer Fee. If you don’t pay it … More…
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More...How concerned should residents of the Pine Hollow HOA subdivision be over an official document filed by their Homeowners’ Association? The Bylaw Amendment, filed with Brazoria County Records on March 22, 2013, declares the following: Whereas, the Articles of Incorporation of … More…
abc13.com: Grandmother nearly lost home to HOA fees in ‘misunderstanding’ By Jeff Ehling — January 17, 2014 HOUSTON (KTRK) — Depending on where you live, homeowners association dues may be on your list of yearly expenses. If you’re late, or don’t … More…
ConsumerAffairs.com: Buying into an HOA leads to buyer’s remorse Melody eventually concluded: “HOAs are not about pink doors and purple pansies that are not allowed. It is about money, lawyers and property thefts. It is about lies and deceit to … More…
INVESTORS.com: Homeowner Association Feuds Grow Amid Rules And Fees By Kathleen Doler, for Investor’s Business Daily — September 26, 2013 “Love thy neighbor as yourself” is a noble idea, but community governance brings complicating factors. More and more U.S. homeowners live … More…
KXAN.com: Neighbors fed up with HOA parking rules HOA lawyer breaks down homeowner’s rights By Omar Lewis — Thursday, September 19, 2013 Manor – A neighborhood parking restriction has homeowners pumping their brakes against their homeowner’s association. Residents in the Shadowglen neighborhood … More…
mysanantonio.com: Homeowners’ loss is firm’s gain By Patrick Danner and Valentino Lucio — September 22, 2013 A little-known San Antonio company has built an enterprise that profits from others’ misfortune. DTND Sierra Investments LLC has bought about 250 properties from homeowners associations … More…
The Police News: Homeowners Claim HOA Board Mishandling Funds, Intimidating Residents Friendswood, Texas August 22, 2013 — By Breck Porter Friendswood — The owners of 20 homes in the Frenchman’s Creek Townhome Community in Friendswood suffered extensive damages from Hurricane Ike … More…
On the list of most stressful life events, buying a home ranks in the top five. Luckily, Condo & HOA Smart offers a Nationwide service to make the process just a little smoother. The company provides a unique and much-needed … More…