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Streets lined with lush landscaping wind through what was once open ranchland, now transformed into a luxury community. At the entrance, royal palms rise in perfect formation, flanking an ornate Spanish Mediterranean guard house. Manicured lawns stretch across acres of greenery, where hundreds of trees cast shade over quiet sidewalks and upscale homes.  This is […]

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Neighbors at the 55+ Seven Lakes Community say dozens of condos are still unlivable after Hurricane Ian, but the fees continue to coming in, forcing some retirees to return to work.    Read the article…………………………….

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Four people were injured and all 20 residents were displaced in a large-scale condo fire in Hampton Friday afternoon, according to the Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue. The fire started in a six-unit condo community near Island Cove Court around 12:26 p.m., according to Hampton Battalion Chief Anthony Chittum.    Read the article…………………………….

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Condo industry experts explain new state laws enacted after the Surfside condominium collapse in 2021. Palm Beach Post hosts Condo Crisis town hall    Watch the video……………………….

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The Bemus Point Village Board has said no to joining a lawsuit that the Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association is set to file against the state Department of Environmental Conservation later this month. Since announcing the CLPOA’s intent to sue the DEC during a public meeting in mid-March, Jim Wehfritz, CLPOA director, has attended town […]

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Property owners in a gated community in Watauga County are dealing with a case of David vs Goliath in what could set a precedent for other property owners in the state. An ongoing contested case between Twin Rivers Property Owners Association (POA) in Foscoe, outside of Boone, and the state’s Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) surrounds […]

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Township officials were stymied by the last agenda item, a financial security release which turned out to be anything but routine. After discussing the matter for 45 minutes, all four supervisors voted down a motion to fully release a developer’s financial security for the second phase of Woods Edge residential development. Instead, the board voted […]

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Last-minute objections to a planned memorial for the victims of the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse have upset family members who say the project must continue without delay.  The big picture: Commissioners and a family-led memorial committee have already approved design plans for a memorial park near the site of the Champlain Towers South collapse.   Read […]

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Managers of the Sierra Del Sol Homeowners’ Association in West El Paso are seeking help identifying the person shown of surveillance video torching the former HOA president’s car. The video, released by the HOA today, shows the unidentified person using a fire-starting device to set fire to President Arthur Gilbert Stoltz’s car, a HOA managers […]

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Lawrence’s community-driven initiative, the Neighborhood Hub, has a new member joining its ranks—a move signaling further steps towards a connected, inclusive community. Kensington Farms HOA has announced their partnership with the city initiative, as shared in a recent statement by the City of Lawrence.    Read the article…………………………….

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A New Hampshire-based company has filed a lawsuit against a Florida condominium association and two of its board members, alleging discriminatory practices that interfered with the sale of its property. JAR Holding Company LLC lodged the complaint in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County on April 3, 2025, targeting Lake Harbour Towers North Condo […]

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A sinkhole in the alley and a basement full of mud, the problem started months, even years ago, but remains unsolved. Reporter Molly Hudson obtained the documents, condo owners in The Regis building have filed, stating that the city is responsible for the problems.    Read the article…………………………….

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Florida condos are a popular real estate option for people living in the Sunshine State, especially if it has an ocean view.  However, a condo crisis is impacting condo owners throughout Florida because of rising financial costs caused by new special assessments and hiked-up HOA fees, caused by state laws passed requiring inspections and mandating […]

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Five people have been displaced after a fire broke out at a building containing several condominiums Wednesday night, the Durham Fire Department said.  As a result of the blaze, five people in three condo units were displaced, the department said, but no injuries were reported by either residents or first responders.    Read the article…………………………….

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Greater Houston homebuyers are more likely than most Americans to face homeowners association fees, per a recent report from Realtor.com. Why it matters: For many homebuyers, HOA fees are another financial hurdle in an already tough market. How it works: HOA dues typically cover maintenance and amenities like pools and gyms, plus other costs that […]

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Tucked away in Birch Bay Village (BBV), a gated community of roughly 1,100 homes on the north shore of Birch Bay, is a nine-hole golf course that has for years been reserved almost exclusively for residents since its construction in the 1960s. That changed recently when BBV’s HOA board voted to open the golf course […]

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Time is running out for residents of the Green Terrace condominiums, south of Belvedere along Georgia Avenue.  In less than two weeks the city of West Palm Beach is planning on shutting down the water, and then plans to condemn the complex as they said the homeowners association is millions of dollars in debt.   Read […]

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Q: I was considering buying a co-op on the Upper East Side with a private back yard that was included in the offering plan. The seller and I agreed on the price, but then the co-op board introduced a licensing agreement that imposed a monthly charge equal to 18 shares to use the yard — […]

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It’s been eight days since torrential rain flooded hundreds of homes all across the Gulf Coast. Lake Forest in Daphne, the second largest subdivision in Alabama, was hit especially hard.  A lot of people are displaced as crews work to gut homes and remove mold.  We spoke with two members of the Lake Forest Property […]

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Palm Beach County officials are preparing to issue fines to building associations that have failed to comply with the state’s new safety-inspection law…….The Post will discuss the new law in detail during a Town Hall meeting April 16 called “The Condo Crisis.” A panel of industry experts will discuss the issue and answer your questions. […]

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