According to the Foundation for Community Association Research, around 75.5 million people in the United States live in a homeowners association (HOA) community, which is more than 30% of the U.S. housing stock. Reserve studies refers to a vital capital planning tool for Homeowners Associations and condominium associations that provides directional guidance and an in-depth analysis of community assets.
The Federal Reserve is hoping to provide some economic relief to Americans through an interest rate cut made in September, as preparation for a potential recession continues. Higher interest rates have stunted the housing market, as home buyers are pulling back due to high borrowing costs and soaring home prices.
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.
As interest rates begin to subside, developers are ramping up efforts to build new apartments, condos, and single-family homes across the state. In this blog, California Builder Services will break down this increase in construction and its potential implications for builders and future buyers.
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
In 1981, a homeowner’s association filed a lawsuit against its developer and his employees, who were former directors in control of the association, for strict liability and breach of warranty. This landmark case is known as Raven’s Cove Townhomes, Inc. v. Knuppe Development Co.
In 1998, the Community Associations Institute (CAI) introduced Reserve Study Standards to establish the baseline for professional reserve studies. These standards, which have recently been updated, define four distinct levels of reserve studies, ensuring consistency in services across various providers.
In the competitive and high-risk world of residential development, smart developers stand out by implementing effective strategies that pave the way for their projects’ success. From the initial stages of planning to the final execution, there are three things all residential developers can do to ensure the success and efficiency of their projects.
We were approached by a developer who had been working with three different consultants for 18 exasperating months, to obtain a Public Report on a
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