Our HOA pays for the lawn service...nikkas pay $300 a month to make sure everyone keeps their grass cut and parks their car the right direction
Pay more money to pay more in property tax every years brehs
Is HOA one the biggest scams in America
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Nah, at the condo, I'm cool with it because they cut the grass weekly, they paint, clean up regularly, and fix everything outside... I can see the work and they do a good job upkeeping the property, so I can easily keep a tenant.So it's worth it because you get to go to a park?
Just say it keeps nikkas out
At my house, it's the rip off because all they do is keep the pool clean for a few months and no kids play at the park...
I guess I'm thinking condos.
I guess I'm thinking condos.
Oh you might be right
The house across the street from me used to be salmon pink. And that was the color they chose! It wasn’t already like that.
The new owners painted it beige and white.
Good thing you have new owners in your hood. There are cons to HOAs. But, one pro, at least in my hood, is that they have restrictions on renters and Air BNBs. Obviously, everyone has to upkeep their homes which help increase property values.
One con is that HOAs can go up on fees and you can't write off your fees.
At the end of the day, you take the good with the bad. HOA or not, at least you own some shyt. Lol
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I don’t have one, but the city has been really strict for the last few years (gentrification) giving people notices about grass getting too high, property not being maintained, cracked steps etc. It’s a good thing. But they contract out the trash pick up, and when those guys drop trash on the ground, they never pick it up.
While I can't stand paying it, I do it and feel better about it once I step out and look at the grass cut, bushes trimmed and upkeep on our community.
I think that it's allowing me to retain the value of my home once I'm ready to sell...Some idiot can't go paint their house lime green and purple and mess up my prop value.
Only thing I hate, is all the "permissions" you have to ask. But for landscaping, it's worth it's weight in gold cuz I ain't cutting no more grass and I don't have to salt my walkway/clear it in inclimate weather...
Gotta take the good with the bad
I think that it's allowing me to retain the value of my home once I'm ready to sell...Some idiot can't go paint their house lime green and purple and mess up my prop value.
Only thing I hate, is all the "permissions" you have to ask. But for landscaping, it's worth it's weight in gold cuz I ain't cutting no more grass and I don't have to salt my walkway/clear it in inclimate weather...
Gotta take the good with the bad
I don’t have one, but the city has been really strict for the last few years (gentrification) giving people notices about grass getting too high, property not being maintained, cracked steps etc. It’s a good thing. But they contract out the trash pick up, and when those guys drop trash on the ground, they never pick it up.
I have an HOA. I know part of my fees goes to hired security during the night. I know they are only required to observe and report, but it's better than nothing.
If I ever buy another home, I probably would not buy one in an HOA controlled neighborhood, but as for now, it is doable.
current HOA is $250 a year.
Last HOA in my townhouse was $250 a month, but included lots of shyt including cable and security.
I felt it was worth it for the time being. I felt bad for the ppl that bought in during the height of the market tho. I paid $109k for mine and just 2 years earlier they were selling for $179k. That amounts to over $1000 mortgage, plus the HOA.
But the 2015 the HOA got scammed. They upped the fees to $325 I think. Plus took away the cable, security, and some other shyt.
I had 2 roll out after that.
All in all. Some are cheap. Some are costly, but worth it. AMD then theres everything in between...
Last HOA in my townhouse was $250 a month, but included lots of shyt including cable and security.
I felt it was worth it for the time being. I felt bad for the ppl that bought in during the height of the market tho. I paid $109k for mine and just 2 years earlier they were selling for $179k. That amounts to over $1000 mortgage, plus the HOA.
But the 2015 the HOA got scammed. They upped the fees to $325 I think. Plus took away the cable, security, and some other shyt.
I had 2 roll out after that.
All in all. Some are cheap. Some are costly, but worth it. AMD then theres everything in between...
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I never seen a HOA neighborhood that looked trashy 
damn shame you gotta fine people to keep their house up but that's America for you. The hood would look so much better if folk took care of their property properly.
damn shame you gotta fine people to keep their house up but that's America for you. The hood would look so much better if folk took care of their property properly.There are definitely Pros & Cons with HOA’s depending on where you live. However, I would say they serve a good purpose overall.
In Atlanta I would say it is worth it. The HOA in my neighborhood is $900 annually. That goes towards maintaining the following:
- Common area maintenance (10 areas throughout neighborhood - general lawn care)
- Pool
- Tennis courts
- Clubhouse
- Entrance security cameras
- Pest control
- Termite treatment
- Reserve fund
More importantly, the HOA restricts the number of homes that can be rented, doesn’t allow Airbnb rentals and ensures that the architectural standards are maintained. This all goes a long way to protect hone values. We definitely would never have a home painted salmon pink like a poster above mentioned (which could turn off potential buyers) and the community always looks presentable.
$900 annually/$75 monthly cor that is well worth it in my opinion.
In Atlanta I would say it is worth it. The HOA in my neighborhood is $900 annually. That goes towards maintaining the following:
- Common area maintenance (10 areas throughout neighborhood - general lawn care)
- Pool
- Tennis courts
- Clubhouse
- Entrance security cameras
- Pest control
- Termite treatment
- Reserve fund
More importantly, the HOA restricts the number of homes that can be rented, doesn’t allow Airbnb rentals and ensures that the architectural standards are maintained. This all goes a long way to protect hone values. We definitely would never have a home painted salmon pink like a poster above mentioned (which could turn off potential buyers) and the community always looks presentable.
$900 annually/$75 monthly cor that is well worth it in my opinion.
Its their house
. It may not be in good taste but if they own it then they should be able to do what they want to it. Anything else is just glorified rent. How you gonna let someone else tell you what you can or cant have on your own property, how tall your fence is, what color you paint your house when you the one that gotta pay on it for 15-30 years. When you the one who gotta pay insurance, property taxes, and maintenance upkeep. This is why i own a house away from everyone else on 5 acres.
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This gotta be cap right?? How the hell does a HOA have access to turn your cable off??