ADUs have the potential to increase housing affordability for homeowners and tenants, create a wider range of housing options within a community, and facilitate better use of the existing housing fabric in established neighborhoods.
In March 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) entered into a proposed settlement agreement with various homeowners to resolve a nationwide litigation concerning broker commissions.
Did you know Florida is home to nearly 50,000 HOAs, making it the state with the second-highest number of HOAs in the country, behind California? A recent bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, effective this July, aims to offer more leniency to homeowners while providing HOAs with clearer guidelines and restrictions.
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) is implementing new regulations that impact buyers and sellers. These new regulations will implement higher fees, revised mapping regulations, and new building configurations. Real estate professionals and stakeholders—particularly developers—must familiarize themselves with these updates to navigate the evolving regulatory framework and continue providing high-quality services. We’ve created a blog post with helpful information on the updated filing fees and a full analysis of the changes.
Aside from the fact that we’re all paying higher prices at the grocery checkout and the gas station, inflation is also impacting organizations like homeowners’
Start-up budgets that meet DRE review criteria result in HOA dues that are much higher than you expect them to be. While buyer’s HOA dues
As the old saying goes, if you live in an HOA, be prepared for the trio of “parking, pets and pool” problems. Undoubtedly, there is
As HOA Start-up Budgets are being created, a question we hear often is “can the dues be reduced?” More often than not, the HOA dues
We recommend developers retain professional management early in the sales process, to ensure a smooth transition. For these who opt to self-manage, the time always
We know that financial operations like reserve funds present a unique challenge to your Homeowners Association (HOA). Proper budgeting and allocation of HOA reserve funds
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