Tips for Successful House Hunting

by admin on April 2, 2012

Tips for Successful House HuntingSo, you are ready to take that plunge and buy a house. You have saved up your down payment, you are pre-approved for that loan, and you are ready to start looking at houses. If you are like some homebuyers, you have probably got some idea of the styles and features that you would like.

However, looking at houses can be an overwhelming prospect and completely confuse you. There are so many on the market. How do you know that you are choosing the right house for you and your family?

Over the years, I have picked up some strategies to help the families I work with to help them streamline their search; that way, they don’t waste time looking at homes that are not right for them. Here are some tips to get you started on that same streamlined path:

  • Figure out your maximum monthly payment.

Just because you were approved for a certain amount does not mean that you should buy a house at that price. You want to consider your other expenses, your lifestyle and spending habits, and any future plans such as starting a family or retirement.

These are all expenses and factors that lenders do not take into account when offering you a range.  People who take the time to figure this out rarely waste their time looking at houses out of their true price range, and end up with comfortable monthly payments that allow them to maintain the lifestyle that they enjoy. This saves my time and yours—a win-win situation.

  • Wants vs. needs

Next, figure out what you need, vs. what you want. You may need a two-car garage, but a three-car garage would be nice for extra storage. You need three bedrooms, but an extra guest room would be nice. Basically, by figuring out what you need, you will know what your minimum requirements are. Then prioritize your wants. I will be showing you houses that have all of your needs with as many wants as possible within your price range.

  • Checklists – exterior and interior

I advise clients to create two checklists, one for the exterior and one for the interior. Exterior features might include landscaping, size of yard, driveway, or outdoor lighting. Interior features would include things like number of rooms, size, condition of walls, floors, etc. Make sure you include all of your needs and wants on each checklist, and fill one out for each house you are considering.

  • Photos

I advise buyers to take photos of houses they like. Nowadays this is easy since most people have cameras in their phones. Start with a photo of the exterior, and then take pictures of any features you particularly like in each house, so you can refer back to them later.

  • Second opinion

If you like a house, bring back a trusted friend or relative to look at it with you.  Buying a home is an emotional process, and an impartial third-party can often help you spot flaws that you’d missed before.

  • Review your checklist

Review each house you like against your checklist. Make sure that it is within your budget and that it has all of your needs. Then, compare how many of your wants each house has. This can help you to narrow it down to two or three strong contenders.

  • Stay on top of new listings

Your real estate agent should be doing this for you. Whenever a new house is listed that is in your budget, has all of your needs and several of your wants, you should get an appointment to see it as soon as possible.

  • Look for potential

If a house has all of your needs and most of your wants, but has cosmetic issues that are easily fixable, try to look past them. With a few changes, this could be your dream house.

This article was provided by Allison Klein of http://allisonkleinhomes.com/.

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The Costs of Owning a Home

by admin on March 5, 2012

The Costs of Owning a HomeAs the economy continues to waiver from year to year, the real estate market has been affected. It has become more of a buyer’s market, which can be encouraging if you are considering purchasing a home. Homes still appear to be maintaining their value, but we are seeing a decline in actual home purchasing.

Real estate is still a good place to invest your money; the state of the economy just requires us to be more educated and aware of the actual costs of owning a home. It can be a wise decision for many; however, it may not be the best decision for you.

The Costs of Owning a Home

Below is a list of drawbacks and benefits to owning a home and some important factors to consider before you take the big leap into home buying.

Maintenance Costs

One of the biggest issues homeowners have that renters do not is the cost of maintenance work. For example, if a pipe breaks in an apartment complex, the renter is not responsible for paying to have the pip fixed. On top of this, the renter does not have to hire a professional but rather simply has to call the maintenance worker hired through the apartment complex management.

This saves the renter time, energy, and money. The homeowner, on the other hand, is responsible for finding someone to fix the problem whether it be a plumbing complication, an electric issue, or any other form of home repair.

 Long Term Commitment

A home is also a long term commitment. This may not be the best decision for the individual that cannot commit to living in one particular place for an extended amount of time. Purchasing a home is often a large expense and thus it is not one that you can pay back immediately.

Thus, one is often left paying the mortgage for several years after the home is purchased. You have to be able to commit your time to the home and its payments.

Bankruptcy

Along with the extended payments of a long term commitment, bankruptcy also becomes a possibility. A renter only has to commit to a year of payment at a set rate; some renters only have to commit to six months of payment at a time. Homeowners, on the other hand, are committed to paying a monthly payment for a several years if not more. With this time extension, comes a few risks.

For example, if you become ill or have a significant injury, you may have difficulty in affording your monthly payments. Although this is also unfortunate for renters, homeowners risk losing their home as well as the appreciation it has gained over the years. Thus, the homeowner loses his or her investment entirely.

Risk of Less Money

Finally, although it is rare, homeowners may risk obtaining less money than they originally invested in a home. This is the exception rather than the rule, but it is still a risk to consider before you choose to purchase a home.

Is the Cost Too Great?

Purchasing a home is a big decision and one that could easily impact the rest of your life. Thus, it is important to take not only the benefits but also the drawbacks into consideration. Although many individuals have successfully owned a home, others have struggled to pay the mortgage consistently over the years, could not handle the unexpected expenses of maintenance work, and have seen the value of their home decrease in the years they have owned the house.

It is important for you to decide if the benefits of owning a home truly outweigh the costs. It is important for you to ask the people close to you for their opinion as well as their experiences in owning a home. Would they recommend it? Ultimately, the decision to purchase a home is up to you. Owning is an investment; and if you are in a place where you can afford to invest, it is a great move to make.

If you’re a home buyer looking t at the cost of home ownership, don’t forget to check out Kimberley Kelly’s Palm Desert CA real estate website where you can search all real estate Palm Springs and real estate Rancho Mirage.

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Is A Short Sale A Good Move For You?

by admin on February 28, 2012

Is A Short Sale A Good Move For YouHomeowners sometimes opt for a short sale when they are facing bankruptcy or foreclosure on their home. In a short sale, your home has reached a point where it is worth less than what you owe.

And, if you are not able to make your mortgage payments, your lender may agree to take a payoff for less than what you owe—just to salvage the deal as best as possible. In recent times of a not so good economy, I have seen short sales increase in number.

Is A Short Sale A Good Move For You?

While short sales have become more prevalent in recent years, there are still definite conditions that must be met in order for you to qualify your home for a short sale.

  1. First, you must be able to prove that the value of your house is substantially less than the balance of your mortgage.  You will need hard data on comparable home sales in your area to back up this claim.
  2. Second, your mortgage must be either in or close to default status. Generally, you should be at least thirty days behind on your mortgage payments, and you must be able to prove that paying your mortgage every month would mean that you wouldn’t have enough money left over for food, gas, or other necessities. In the past, most lenders would not consider a short sale if payments were current, but in today’s economic climate many are motivated to stop future problems before they start; so it can be worth it to ask.
  3. Third, you must submit a letter of hardship that explains why you cannot pay the difference due upon sale, and also details why you cannot keep up with the mortgage payments. Acceptable hardship circumstances include unemployment, divorce, medical emergencies, bankruptcy, or death. Circumstances that do not qualify for hardship include, but are not limited to, poor money management, unpleasant neighbors, pregnancy, or buying another home.
  4. Finally, you must have no assets to draw upon. This includes savings accounts, IRAs or 401ks, other real estate, stocks, or bonds. The lender will most likely request a copy of your tax return, and if it is determined that you have assets that could be used against your mortgage payments, it is unlikely that a short sale will be approved.

Of course, there are consequences to a short sale. When we do find a buyer, the lender may choose not to accept their offer. It can take several months before all the paperwork is completed, and it is not uncommon for buyers to lose patience and move on to another property before the sale is completed. If the sale does go through, then it is possible that the IRS will view the shorted difference as taxable income due to tax forgiveness. However, some cases are exempt from tax forgiveness, depending on the situation and the law.

Avoid Short Sales If At All Possible

  • A short sale will also affect your credit rating. While it is not as damaging as foreclosure, it is still a blemish on your record and can come back to haunt you. Your credit report will show “paid off, less than full,” which shows future creditors that you did not keep your obligation to pay off the mortgage, but you did make a responsible attempt to recoup as much money as possible for your lender.

Clearly, short sales should be viewed as a last-ditch effort resulting from circumstances of financial hardship. They can, however, be a way to avoid foreclosure and bankruptcy, and are easier on your credit rating in the long run. If you are under true hardship, like many Americans, a short sale may be your solution.  And, I am here to help.

This guest post was provided by Jolenta Averill a Madison Wisconsin real estate agent who helps buyers and sellers find the perfect Madison Wisconsin homes for sale. Please visit her website and subscribe to her Madison housing news blog.

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Top Mistakes Home Sellers Make

by admin on February 26, 2012

Top Mistakes Home Sellers MakeIn all my years selling real estate, I think that I have seen just about everything. The truth is, after a while of working in this field, I started to notice patterns. People tend to make the same mistakes.

If you are thinking about putting your house on the market, I can help you—upfront—avoid making some of these mistakes. Being educated about what works and especially about what does not work can greatly improve the chances of you having a successful sale of your home. Here is a list of the most common mistakes to avoid.

Top Mistakes Home Sellers Make

  • Putting the house on the market before it’s ready

It is a lot of work to get your house ready for showings; let’s be honest. You want to take the time to clear out the clutter, clean it until it sparkles, and do some staging with tasteful, impersonal decorating. Most people are busy, and it can take a while to get your house in sales-worthy shape.

Lots of sellers get impatient and decide to put their house on the market before it is truly ready—thinking that potential buyers will be able to see the redeeming quality in the somewhat cluttered home. That is a mistake, especially in a market where there are more houses for sale than qualified buyers. You want your house to stand out, not be the one the real estate agent shows buyers in order to make the next house look better.

  • Over-improving the house for the neighborhood

I once worked with a family that had added an indoor, in-ground pool to their house. This is fine, except that their house was the only house in the neighborhood with this particular feature.  This brought the value of their home down far enough that they were unable to recoup the cost of building the pool and the addition to the house that covered it. Renovations are fine, but don’t go so crazy that your house sticks out like a sore thumb. You want your house to be comparable to the other houses in your neighborhood, just a little bit nicer.

  • Setting your price too high

Of course, we all want to get a good return on our investment, but the buyer is more interested in scoring a good deal than in giving you the amount of money you are hoping for. If you set your price too high, many potential buyers will be turned off before they even see your house.  At the end of the day, market conditions determine the selling price more than most other factors.

  • Hiring an agent for personal reasons

We all want to help out our friend’s niece who is starting out in the business, but you’re better off going with an experienced agent who knows your neighborhood and has a proven track record of selling homes like yours.

  • Covering up, or failing to disclose problems

This one can backfire on a seller big-time. Failure to disclose can lead to a lawsuit. You are much better off owning up to the problem up front, or even better, repairing it if possible. Some buyers will still be willing to buy your house if you offer a credit for necessary repairs.

  • Not doing your financial homework

Read your current mortgage to make sure there are no prepayment penalties. Get pre-approved for your next loan, if you are also looking for a new house. Follow market trends to make sure your house is competitively priced. These are not the most enjoyable activities, but taking care of these details can save you time, money, and heartache down the road.

Avoid the Patterns, Put Forth Good Effort, and See Good Results

These are the most common mistakes I’ve seen sellers make time and again. It is not easy, and selling your house is an emotional process. In order to get the best return, however, it helps to take a step back and view it as objectively as possible. Do your homework, make the extra effort to get your house into tip-top shape, and let your real estate agent do their job.

About the author: Mitch Ribak is a Merritt Island FL real estate agent helping sellers in the Rocledge Florida real estate market.

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America’s Most Expensive Places To Live

by admin on February 23, 2012

America's Most Expensive Places To LiveIf you won the Powerball Lottery and suddenly had more money than you knew what to do with, what would you do?

Many people have said they want to live in the most exclusive areas in the country.

But where are these towns?  Well, here they are. All of them boast elegant homes on gorgeously landscaped grounds.

America’s Most Expensive Places To Live

Alpine, New Jersey

The #1 most expensive place to live in the United States is Alpine, New Jersey, a quaint little town outside New York City.  Established in 1903, this affluent community is home to some of the most popular celebrities, music moguls, pop icons and rappers including Sean Combs, Chris Rock, Stevie Wonder and more.

The median price of a home in Alpine is $4.5 million with the most expensive home for sale in the area listed at $56 million (also the most expensive home for sale in the country).  The most amazing thing is these opulent and enormous estates throughout this town take, on average, only 244 days to sell!

Atherton, California

Another smaller community that is considered to be the #2 most expensive place to live is Atherton, California.  Located close to San Francisco Bay, this beautiful affluent community features many elegant homes scattered throughout the area with the median home price being about $4.3 million and the most expensive home for sale at about $24 million.  Being so close to San Francisco gives you the conveniences of living in a major metro area while still allowing you the lifestyle of a small community.

Sagaponack, New York

In years past, Sagaponack was actually listed as the most expensive place to live in the country.  But the latest research dropped it to #3.  This adorable Long Island village located in the town of Southampton has a population of almost 600 people living in some of the most elaborate and stately homes on Long Island.

The median home price in Sagaponack is $3.6 million although the most expensive home on the market is $25 million.  Comedian Jimmy Fallon calls Sagaponack home as do several CEOs of major corporations with headquarters in New York City.  Most of the homes are situated on high-acreage parcels with beautiful views of the water.  This exclusive community is one that most any resident tries to fit into a conversation.

Hillsborough, California

It seems we are going back and forth across the country but the next town is another one outside San Francisco.  Hillsborough is a lovely community outside San Francisco that has a huge community feel to it with tons of events throughout the year.  The town borders beautiful Burlingame and has a population of almost 11,000 people.

Homes here must adhere to the rule of being at least 2,500 square feet in size and on a lot of at least one-half an acre.  The median price is about $3.5 million with the most expensive home listed for sale at $just under $44 million.  Some of the celebrities and moguls who call Hillsborough home are Alicia Silverstone, model Tyson Beckford, and many area MLB and NFL football players.

Beverly Hills, California

The official zip code is 90210.  Need we say more?  A surprising fact about Beverly Hills is that, even though the most expensive home listed for sale here is $55 million, the median home price is just under $3.5 million.  For residents who have their homes listed for sale, the average number of days on the market is 193 days.  As for the rich and famous, if you want to live near a “star,” you can pretty much move into any home in this zip code and be within spitting distance of a famous celebrity.

New York, New York (two areas combined)

While this is a huge area, the most expensive areas of New York City are the neighborhoods of SoHo, NoHo, Tribeca and the Lower East Side.  The difference in the homes here and the other cities is that many of these sophisticated homes are enormous apartment and condominium homes that have a median home price of $3.4 million.

The most expensive home in this area of New York is $45 million.  However, it takes a little longer to sell a home as the average number of days on the market is about 300 days.  As you frequent the area shops and walk through the neighborhood, be prepared to possibly run into Robert DeNiro, JayZ, Beyoncé, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Housewife NYC favorite, Bethenny Frankel.

Water Mill, New York

Another gorgeous village in the town of Southampton on Long Island is Watermill.  At one time this town had a claim to fame of one of the most expensive homes for sale.  Today, Watermill is a popular area on Long Island that has a median home price of about $3 million.  Richard Gere and a handful of other celebrities live in Water Mill although there are many who live in surrounding villages.

Montecito, California

Montecito is actually within the Santa Barbara city limits and is located north of Los Angeles.  The area is filled with residents living in stunning hidden neighborhoods and huge estates.  There are many celebrities living in Montecito/Santa Barbara including Drew Barrymore, Rob Lowe, mystery author John Sanford, Steve Martin, and most notably, Oprah Winfrey.  If you want to live here expect to pay about $3.1 million or consider the most expensive home on the market listed at just under $30 million.

Old Westbury, New York

Here we are again on Long Island.  Old Westbury is a village situated in two towns, Oyster Bay and Hempstead.  This wonderful village is as adorable as the name sounds with quaint shops and cafes.  The median home price is about $3.1 million with the most expensive home being listed for almost $11 million.  Notable celebrities who have laid roots in Old Westbury are entertainers Ashanti and Howard Stern as well as clothing designers Lilly Pulitzer and Gloria Vanderbilt.

Well there you have it.  If you ever come into a fortune and decide to live in the most exclusive areas of the country, we have given you the list of the most expensive cities in to live.  These towns are smaller towns that take a lot of pride in their communities.  The homes are magnificent and definitely show places.  Go ahead and check them out.  They are sights to see!!

This article was written by Aaron Seekford an Arlington VA real estate agent. If you want to learn more about Aaron and how he can help you find your dream home, please visit his Arlington Virginia real estate website where you can view all Arlington VA subdivisions.

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Can Single Women Home Buyers Resuscitate the Housing Market?

by admin on February 13, 2012

Can Single Women Home Buyers Resuscitate the Housing MarketThere’s good news for women who are considering buying a house in today’s housing market. Women have been buying homes in record-breaking numbers.

Because of these statistics, the housing market is prime for single women. More on these statistics can be found in the Joint Center for Housing Studies, which shows that:

  • Over one out of every five homebuyers is a single female.
  • Double the amount of single women are purchasing their own homes compared to single males.
  • Single women are currently responsible for one-third of the real estate homeownership growth in the U.S. since 1994.

According to a report by the National Association of Realtors, single women buying homes are generally older than average US homebuyers. Typical ages are around 41, while the US average is 39. It is widely thought that this group could be the one to breathe new life into the slowly recovering United States housing market.

3 Reasons Single Women are Buying Homes

Today, more single women are purchasing their own homes than ever in history. It’s interesting to look at just what it is they want when they purchase a home.

  1. Today’s 2012 women carry a deep-rooted desire to own their own homes.
  2. Many are looking for larger homes to start a family, or smaller ones as children move out or after divorces.
  3. People, women specifically, are finally tired of commuting. They are looking to buy homes closer to where they work, go to school or to their families.

Single Women Home Buying Trends

Now that single women have become such a major force in the real estate market, it’s much easier to notice and track trends. Single women homebuyers are very confident. They know what they want, where they want it and how much they’re willing to spend to get it. Here are some of the current homebuyer trends with single women:

  • 75 percent of women home buyers purchase homes under $200,000.
  • Most would rather own homes that have two or more bedrooms.
  • The chances of this group choosing a newly constructed home are slim.
  • They prefer to own a home in the city, versus suburban neighborhoods
  • Willing to take other sizes and pay more to get greater amenities.
  • Refuse to compromise when it comes to location or the quality of the area.
  • Would rather a condo with a great homeowner association over a single family home.
  • Willing to deal with smaller home if this is what it takes to own their own home.
  • Appreciate environments that encourage neighborly interaction.
  • Seek to be close to prime shopping and fitness facilities.

Single Women May Be The Key

Although single women are a driving force in the US housing market, this has not always been the case. In 1995, this group only made up 14 percent of the nation’s homebuyers. However, since then, single ladies have moved ahead of single men in the real estate buying trend. Some say it’s due to more confidence in themselves. While others contribute it to them having more confidence in the housing market itself. Either way, single women are becoming a group that needs to be catered to when it comes to selling your home. Thanks to these trends, real estate marketing experts are sure to start considering single women an important new target market.

This article was provided by Pleasanton CA Realtor Vickie Nagy. If you’re a home buyer looking for a great place to purchase a luxury home, please visit Vickie’s website. You’ll have access to all homes including Blackhawk CA homes for sale, Livermore CA homes for sale, and Dublin CA homes for sale.

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What You Need To Know About Buying A Second Home

by admin on February 7, 2012

What You Need To Know About Buying A Second HomeNot long back, my neighbor relocated from a 1000 square foot townhouse on the outskirts to a moderately larger home in the Titusville Florida real estate market, because he wanted a spacious home with a yard for the kids to play, a deck to hold a barbeque party for friends and more room in the kitchen.

He decided to keep his little townhouse and use it as a second home for the family if they wanted to visit.  This is where they often speed off to when they are in the mood for a nostalgic trip or want to be away from the “hustle and bustle” of our flourishing community. Yes, Frank actually did it, turning the original home into a getaway recluse, but he definitely did something that many of us are still thinking of doing – buying a second home.

Buying A Second Home

Buying a second home, experts say, is one of the wisest decisions that you can take in the real estate market of today, IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT. If you plan to rent it out, you can consider it to be an investment property and even if you do not, you still can make a profit somewhere – you can carry over the mortgage rate of your older property to this one too.

If that sounds great, read this – depending on your situation, you might also get a slash on the mortgage interest from your IT payments. I will later come to the rules that can come into the scenario if you choose to rent the place out. First let us discuss whether or not you must buy one.

Think hard and carefully!

If the thought of buying a second home has dawned upon you, make sure that you do not act on impulse. Give it a good, hard thinking and consider these-

  • How often are you going to visit the place?
  • How much of time you intend to spend there?
  • Are you considering to rent it out?
  • What kind of price appreciation is expected?
  • How much of HOA fee you need to pay up?

Its sheer math actually – ultimately you need to calculate how much your second home is going to cost you annually and then estimate the financial return that you can get from it. If that looks tempting enough, you can go for it.

And if you want to buy a second home-

  • Choose your property location very wisely and go for it only if it has got some huge infrastructure development upcoming in the pipeline or an economic activity that is a REAL boost.
  • Which developer you choose to buy from is equally important since commitments and deadlines are two big things in the real estate industry that need to be stuck to at all stages with unique trustworthiness.
  • Get a home evaluator for assessing the property and checking the quoted price.
  • Consider the actual COST when you are considering the cost as maintenance and stamp duty expenses are not the only ones to consider. Other costs like registration, electrical meter and customizing it to your taste are also likely to appear in the future.
  • Before you embark on negotiating the price, check all documents, especially, sale/purchase deed and society share certificate.

Tax benefits if you decide to rent it out-

If you rent your home out for 14 or less than 14 days every year, your rental earnings become tax-free. For more than 14 days, you need to report all of that. You are also required to apportion expenditure in relation to the time it is used personally and the period for which it is rented out. Consult with a tax account for more details.

One important piece of advice that I can give for second home buyers is that if you want to make a tax-free profit out of your next home, live in it as your primary home prior to selling it or renting it out.

Guest Blogger: Linda Wise is a guest blogger who helps many people looking to buy a second home including real estate in Satellite Beach and real estate in Merritt Island.

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What Is An HOA? And What Should You Look Out For?

by admin on February 6, 2012

What are HOAs And What You Need To Be Aware OfHOA is quite a major concern for any buyer since this is a body which has got horror stories and inept performance records trailing behind it in many occasions. But are they really true? Are HOAs always a matter of worry?

We will split this discussion on HOAs into sections and what you need to be careful of when researching them.

What are HOAs?

HOA is an acronym for Homeowner’s Association, which is a legal body typically created by the developer or builder of a community to administer, supervise, and maintain all common areas within a community such as the play area, green belt, landscaping, paths, trails, clubhouse, swimming pool etc. It is also the “governing body” of the community which implements the CC & Rs.

If that sounds alien to you, let me explain. CC & Rs  broadly mean all “Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions”. In other words, if you buy a property inside a community which has got a legally incorporated HOA, this body will hold all the authority to set a lien against you, for any kind of covenant violation or disobeying of the restrictions and conditions imposed thereby.

In almost all cases, once a community is completely built or approaches completion, the developer puts the rein of the HOA over to the hands of the property owners of the community, who can then either compose a Board of Directors from within themselves through election or appoint a property management firm for overseeing the HOA management.

The HOA consists of all homeowners within its geographic boundaries. The BOD or Board of Directors of a HOA includes elected members from within the owners who conduct/oversee the daily HOA activities and take resolutions that affect all.

HOA Fees Explained

What can HOAs consist of? HOAs can be composed of single family homes, town homes or condominiums. Homeowners have to pay a fee to the HOA, which do not have a set amount tagged to it and can vary widely from one association to the other. As a thumb rule, a larger common area and amenities a development holds, the more are the HOA dues. And the only plausible way to avoid paying a HOA fee, is to buy a home in a community which does not have a HOA or in one that holds a voluntary HOA.

Once you purchase your property in a HOA community, you are instantly locked into the HOA fee structure. If the HOA happens to be legally incorporated, it can catch you in a legal loophole for your failure to fork out the HOA dues at any time.

Your areas of concern and what you need to be aware of-

Fair and uniform implementation of the deed restrictions of an HOA is crucial to upholding property values. But, it can also turn your living in the community a tedious affair, if you are not careful to overview its integrity before signing on the dotted line.

Your HOA Checklist

  • Thoroughly examine the CC & Rs that rule the community and ensure that you can live by them
  • Ask for a HOA Financial Statement and get it examined by a lawyer or an accountant to rule out incongruities.
  • Check if you can pay the monthly dues
  • Check if there is any pending litigation against the HOA or any special assessment that is due
  • Check how often dues are raised.

The guiding principle behind HOA rules and regulations is to uphold the property values and maintain a superior quality of life in the community. So if it’s good, you only stand to benefit.

Article provided by Paula Henry, a Brownsburg Indiana Realtor. If you’re interested in learning more about buying or selling a home in Brownsburg, visit her Indianapolis Real Estate Blog or search homes for sale in Brownsburg Indiana on her website.

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