When searching for a house, choosing the best community for your family is so important. While you can opt to live in a neighborhood without a homeowners’ association (HOA’s), a well-managed HOA community can make your life so much easier. HOA’s are organizations that have a set of covenants that all residents are agree to follow by virtue of purchasing a home in the community. The HOA also has guidelines and rules that set a standard of living for the community. These regulations help to keep everyone on the same page as to what is expected in the community and maintain property values. Your home is probably your biggest investment and you want to make every effort that when you go to sell, you are going to get top dollar for your house.
Community Cohesion
Your home is a unique expression of you and your family. While you, of course, don’t want to live in a neighborhood of houses that all look alike, you do want your community to have a cohesive aesthetic appearance. An HOA community establishes guidelines for ensuring that all the houses in your neighborhood maintain an orderly look to increase curb appeal.
Less Maintenance
An HOA community makes life easier for homeowners within their neighborhood. From providing landscaping services for common areas to bundling various utility fees, a homeowners’ association handles many of the maintenance matters that might otherwise be neglected.
Community Amenities
You could belong to a club with a pool that costs a fortune and is miles away from your home or you could live in an HOA community with its own pool. Many neighborhoods with HOAs offer residents invaluable amenities such as a swimming pool, recreation center, clubhouse, party room, parks, trails, and so much more. Enjoy your recreational activities in your own neighborhood within a walking distance you’re your house. Hang out with your neighbors and friends in a well maintained and clean facilities.
Community Management
In a neighborhood without a homeowners’ association, residential disagreements, unruly yards, and other matters that affect the area as a whole can become a real hassle. An HOA community manages these issues so you don’t have to. There is always that one house that leaves Holiday decorations up year round. Don’t worry, the HOA management will address these concerns directly with the resident. There is a level of maintenance that is expected in an HOA community, through education and enforcement problems are addressed allowing residents to enjoy their neighbors without confrontation.
Protected Property Values
If you don’t think you’re neighbor’s house affects your property value, think again. The investments you’ve put into your home are in safe hands when you live in an HOA community. A well-managed HOA enforces rules to maintain the appearance and quality of life in your community. Seeling your house is all about selling a quality of life, looking at a messy, weed filled yard next door, will reduce the number of buyers interested in your property and will have a negative effect on the price of your home.
Stronger Sense of Community
A neighborhood BBQ on the Fourth of July, a fun run on Thanksgiving. HOA’s host a multitude of events to bring residents together and further build the bonds in its community. This can help you to meet new neighbors and know who might be living just down the street from you and your family. There are many opportunities to meet you neighbors and get involved. You actually have a say in how your community is governed.
From protecting your property value to enjoying fun community activities, an HOA goes the extra mile to make your community friendly, supportive, and helpful. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of living in an HOA managed community, contact Copperleaf today!