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Major changes to condo financing rules take effect this spring, affecting HOA reserves, underwriting, and borrower approval processes.
September 9, 2026 · 0 comments
A New Hampshire HOA board faces a contract dispute after their management company claims an automatic renewal clause they say doesn't exist in writing.
September 4, 2026 · 0 comments
Hawaii's reinstituted Hurricane Relief Fund is lowering condo insurance costs, signaling potential market stabilization after years of affordability crunch.
September 4, 2026 · 0 comments
An HOA collected a special assessment 14% higher than needed for loan payments. Can excess funds go to reserves, or must the assessment be reduced?
September 4, 2026 · 0 comments
Hawaii's reinstatement of its Hurricane Relief Fund is helping condo associations find more affordable insurance options after a year of implementation.
August 31, 2026 · 0 comments
HOA boards often wonder what tasks they can safely delegate to their manager. Legal and practical limits exist.
August 31, 2026 · 0 comments
Foreclosures jumped 14 percent in 2025 over the previous year and 26 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2026. Here, our experts reveal whether they see this uptick in their communities and the key advice they�re giving boards to prepare for
August 31, 2026 · 0 comments
More states are passing laws to protect homeowners, creating new restrictions on HOA board authority over collections, fines, and foreclosures.
August 29, 2026 · 0 comments
Foreclosures are climbing nationally. Here's what community boards should know and do to prepare.
August 29, 2026 · 0 comments
Landscaping decisions can influence an HOA's liability exposure and insurance affordability. Here's what homeowners should know.
August 29, 2026 · 0 comments
Before your HOA board opposes nearby development like data centers, understand your legal authority and whether you need owner approval.
August 28, 2026 · 0 comments
HOA boards considering advocacy on nearby development need to understand their legal authority and get owner input first.
August 28, 2026 · 0 comments
An HOA owner claims a fence blocks their pond view, but do residents have enforceable view rights? Here's what you should know.
August 28, 2026 · 0 comments
A homeowner questions whether they can sue their HOA after a fence blocks the pond view they paid premium price for.
August 28, 2026 · 0 comments
What happens when a neighbor's fence blocks a homeowner's purchased view? Exploring HOA liability for rule violations.
August 28, 2026 · 0 comments
Learn the differences between mandatory and voluntary HOAs, including their pros, cons, and whether you can change your community's status.
August 28, 2026 · 0 comments
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac updated condo lending rules in 2026, raising reserve minimums and tightening insurance standards nationwide.
August 5, 2026 · 1 comment
Florida's HB 1203 brought board training requirements, financial transparency rules, and stricter fine procedures to HOAs — every provision is now active.
July 22, 2026 · 0 comments
Effective January 1, 2026, California SB 770 removes a key insurance hurdle that made EV charger approvals slower and more expensive for HOA residents.
June 10, 2026 · 0 comments
Utah SB 122 expanded homeowner rights in HOAs, including new protections for vegetation removal in wildfire-risk areas.
May 20, 2026 · 0 comments
Condo and HOA master insurance premiums have surged industry-wide since 2022, now consuming a much larger share of association budgets.
May 14, 2026 · 0 comments