Condo & HOA News

Tucked away in the Moss Creek community just north of Highway 150, the Miller House has long been a place of relaxation and camaraderie for the neighborhood’s 50 homeowners. But that all changed when a burst pipe back in December of 2023 flooded the 2,200-square-foot recreation center, leaving it in severe disrepair.   Read the article…………………………….

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Buying a home is already a financial challenge in today’s market. With high interest rates making mortgages more expensive and a limited housing supply driving up prices, prospective homeowners have a lot to consider. However, even after closing on a house, there’s another cost that can impact homeowners’ budgets—mandatory Homeowners Association (HOA) fees.    Read […]

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In general, an Ombudsperson (om-budz-person) is an appointed, independent official who receives complaints against government and government regulated organizations or its officials, investigates those complaints, and takes action to resolve the complaints.   Read the article…………………………….

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In Florida’s sweeping push to ensure aging condo buildings are kept safe, there are many key things that have — and haven’t — happened so far this year.  Many condo associations for older buildings with three or more stories were required by Dec. 31 last year to submit inspection paperwork. It’s necessary under new safety […]

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The recently elected homeowners association (HOA) board of Fairfield Village has been working very diligently in the two months since the seven new members were elected. They are working cooperatively with Sun Corporation to make worthwhile improvements to our community.   Read the article…………………………….

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Eric Mander, who lives on Darby Lane in Evanston, came to the city council work session on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to discuss several issues of concern to residents who live on Darby Lane. There are six homes residing on mostly five-acre size lots. “The people who live on Darby Lane pay a total of $31,000 […]

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Rebecca Liebson with the Tampa Bay Times joined FOX 35’s Garrett Wymer to break down the state of the condo crisis in Florida, where some condo owners are preparing for the reality of having to sell for a loss, stemming from guidelines passed in the fallout of the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside.  Video news report……………………..

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The Maui Police Department, according to their statement, received reports of the explosion which took place at 2481 Kaanapali Parkway at approximately 6:15 p.m. and found seven people, from the ages 18 to 74, injured, ABC News’ Honolulu affiliate KITV reports.  Read the article…………………………….

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Shakeira Turner opened Chubby Chicks Cafe on Walnut Street a little over two months ago, an expansion from a smaller space in New Jersey. “I’m super excited. This is my dream restaurant. This is my baby,” Turner said. However, almost immediately, she alleges harassment began. Turner says several things have happened, including a sign being […]

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Residents in the Island Green community are voicing their frustrations about what they say are poorly maintained roads and other concerns about the neighborhood. Recently moving into the Island Green community with his family, Scott Davis said he didn’t notice any problems at first when touring his condo in Fairway Village off Sunnehanna Drive. But […]

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Miami condo living faces mounting financial and safety challenges, underscored by escalating repair costs, lawsuits and market instability. New structural integrity mandates, enacted after the Surfside collapse, have led to financial strains for condo owners, including special assessments and association fees. Legal disputes, such as those involving luxury towers in Bal Harbour, highlight issues of […]

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A fire broke out early Thursday morning in a condominium complex in Newport.  Firefighters responded to the fire on Grafton Street at about 4 a.m. It spread to three alarms.   Read the article…………………………….

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Several condos in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood had a water issue no one expected to deal with: mud water coming from the faucets. “I turn on the water and there’s mud coming out of our bathtub faucet. Mud!” Marie Howie, who lives in Queen Anne, said. Howie says that was the reality for more than […]

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Q: I live in a small condominium community. About five years ago, I planted an avocado pit in a common area landscape island in the parking lot, which has since grown to be a lovely tree. I came home yesterday and noticed one of the residents decided to cut it down on his own. Our […]

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The South Gulf Cove Homeowner Association will host a fundraising event to honor the late Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz.     Read the article…………………………….

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Marco Island condo owners are regaining beach views following a period of proverbial sour grapes over tall sea grapes – and other sand dune vegetation – that city officials prevented trimming for months.  City of Marco Island officials began granting sea dune maintenance permits by February after several months of numerous permits being held in […]

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Seaside Heights officials said this week that they would modify plans for a bathhouse facility on the town’s boardwalk following complaints – and a tacit legal threat – from owners of units in a nearby condominium. The borough council, however, strongly pushed back on complaints from other seasonal residents asking for the project to be […]

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One person was rescued and two others were evaluated by medics after the fire on Wednesday night.    Video news report……………………..

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Last year didn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat for the condo market at Lake of the Ozarks.  While lakefront homes fared okay (more on that in a separate piece), condos faced some unique challenges that left the year-end numbers looking less-than-stellar.  What happened?     Read the article…………………………….

The post 2024 Was A Tough Year For Condos At Lake Of The Ozarks, Here’s Why 2025 Could Get Interesting (MO) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

The following years were uneventful at the Village Stonegate Condo community on Lydia Lane. Then came Friday’s discovery of three children living alone, hiding out in a 1,300-square-foot condo that on the outside looks just like its counterparts on the charming tree-lined street.  “It’s mind boggling. … I can’t wrap my brain around it,” said […]

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