Hoa Dues

Title Tip: What is an HOA Resale Certificate And Why Do I Need One?

By Lydia Blair / January 18, 2022 /

Resale Certificates are often a frustration when buying or selling a property with a Home Owners or Property Owners Association. They are required when selling a property that has mandatory dues or assessments paid to an HOA. What is a Resale Certificate? A resale certificate is actually a set of documents prepared by the HOA…

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Jon Anderson: Big Units, Plus Big HOA Bills, Mean a Tough Sell

By Jon Anderson / May 3, 2019 /

For performers, the winning combination for success is singing, dancing, and acting. In condos, it’s location, selling price, and HOA dues.  In every condo purchase, the topic of HOA dues comes up. For buyers comfortable in the digital age, that topic and resulting self-editing arrive when listings and HOA dues pop onto computer screens. That’s…

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The Mayfair Proves They Can Fund Needed Repairs Without Special Assessments

By Jon Anderson / October 3, 2017 /

When a condo is first built and still controlled by the developer, HOA dues are kept low to not scare off buyers. Once the developer is gone, those payments have to be reassessed to ensure they meet the needs of the ongoing repair and maintenance of the building. (Hint, they’re not.) The Mayfair, neighboring Lee Oak…

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Tuesday Two Hundred: This Darling Home is Cheaper Than Renting, I Guarantee It

By Candy Evans / November 15, 2011 /

Oh, I am saving you so much money today with this listing you’ll be able to buy a second home in Miami or Costa Rica. Nice Uptown location here with this great starter condo, perfect for a single gal or guy. Seller is so motivated he is offering a full six months of paid HOA dues…

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This Home’s Claim To Fame: It Talks! Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / November 10, 2011 /

Now here is a very useful trick: this home talks to you! Kind of like having Siri in your house 24/7. Whenever you open or close a main door, it tells you that you have opened or closed a door. No kidding! This can be very useful information if you, say, forget that you have opened or…

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