
Planned communities often come across as perfect when you compare them to traditional neighborhoods. Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are one reason for the dramatic difference. The 2016 Community Association Statistical Review documented 342,000 of these common-interest communities.Â
26.3 million planned home developments, condominium communities, and HOAs or similar community systems govern cooperatives. Residents agree to written guidelines and pay assessments to fund amenities and common maintenance expenses. It's a popular concept but is HOA living right for you? Â...

As a new homeowner, you realize that you've taken on a big financial responsibility. At some point, home repairs will increase that financial obligation. Fortunately, if you plan, you can make sure you have the funds to cover the biggest repairs. Here are a few tips to consider to keep you from being overwhelmed when the repair bills come in. Â

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When buying a home, it's easy to focus on the pretty stuff… The kitchen. The floors. The paint color. But the truth is...those things can all be changed. Here's what really matters more than the house itself:
Real Estate Market Update for April 2026Â
U.S. existing-home sales fell 3.6% month-over-month and 1.0% year-over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as tight supply and ongoing affordability challenges constrained activity. Sales declined month-over month in all four regions. Year-over-year, sales increased in the South and West but fell in the Midwest and Northeast.
New Listings decreased 6.0 perc...