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HOA Board Responsibilities
What are the responsibilities of the HOA? While each association’s duties may vary, all communities should resemble the following HOA Board responsibilities: Maintenance The HOA is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of co...
Things First-Time Homebuyers Wish They Had Known
Buying your first home is a significant milestone. It's a process that few truly understand until they've experienced it first-hand. Many folks have learned valuable lessons along the way. Here are the top things first-time homebuyers wi...
HOA Legal Obligations
Nearly 350,000 communities and over 70 million people in the United States are members of HOAs. Their HOA Board impacts their daily lives more than their local, county, state, or federal governments. As a result, understanding HOA lega...
HOA Short-Term Rental Restrictions
The short-term rental boom happened after most HOA communities around the country were created. Several communities lack restrictive covenants to inhibit short-term rentals. Either that or the restrictions are dated, ambiguous and easil...
Why are ARMs so Popular
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs) have been increasing over the past few months. Data released by the Mortgage Bankers Association in May showed that ARMs made up almost 10% of mortgage applications in the United States, compared to just 3%...
Examples of Short-Term Rental Rules
Short-term rentals have become a hot-button issue in HOA communities. Their popularity is raising concerns in associations and possibly even opening them up to liabilities. The main problem with short-term rentals in an HOA is that gues...
25 of Austin’s Favorite Local Restaurants
“Where do you want to eat? I don’t know; where do you want to eat?” Are you tired of having that daily conversation? Well, we’ve got you covered! From tacos to finger foods to fine dining, here is a list of 25 local hot spots...
Make Your Home Feel More Complete
Do you feel like your home decor isn’t "finished?" There may be blank walls because you haven’t found the right art to add. Or cluttered corners because you haven't had the energy to sort them out yet. Are you ready to bite the bullet...
