A homeowners association, known as an HOA, is a self-governed body that manages the responsibility of planning, maintaining and developing residential communities. These associations are most commonly ...

HOAs can offer perks like pools and well‑kept neighborhoods — but the rules and fees may surprise you. Here’s what to check before buying into one.

Surging homeowners association fees are becoming a major pressure point in the U.S. housing market, compounding affordability challenges as home prices and mortgage rates remain elevated, The Wall ...

A homeowners’ association acts as a quiet guardian of your home’s value. By enforcing a shared set of rules called Covenants, ...

An attorney answers questions about HOA rules, including owner rights to financial data and whether HOAs can charge for resident background checks.

Our association is now telling us that the town said the fences were mistakenly allowed to be put too close to the lake. They ...

A tenant was distraught when their HOA banned a garden feature that brought them joy. But the association argued that it ...

HOA and condo fees are on the rise, and they can mean the difference between being able to afford a home or not. Here’s what ...

Q: I drive a pickup truck for work. It has my company’s logo on the side, and I’ve always parked it in my driveway.

Nationally, 43.6% of homes for sale in 2025 came with a non-zero HOA fee, and the median monthly dues climbed to $135 last ...