If you’re moving to a new neighborhood, one of the first questions you may have is whether they have a Home Owners Association (HOA).
HOAs maintain community standards, provide amenities, and keep your neighborhood organized as a whole.
But are they worth the fees you have to pay them each year? Here are some benefits you'll reap from living in an HOA-managed community.
1. Less Maintenance Work
One of the biggest benefits of living in a neighborhood with an HOA is you don’t have to spend time and money maintaining community property. Your neighborhood is well taken care of and an area you can be proud of.
HOAs are responsible for maintaining community amenities, including any gyms, pools, and grills. You can have access to the luxuries you want without having to maintain them on your own.
2. Stable Property Values
When you buy a house, you’re making a large financial investment that you hope will pay off someday. You may maintain and upgrade your home to keep its value on the rise so you can sell it for a strong profit someday. By having an HOA, you will find comfort in knowing your neighbors are held to the same standards.
Homeowners' associations ensure that all the properties around you are maintained. In general, these rules are based on what generates the most value for the properties under their supervision. Having an HOA can help keep your property values high so your investment in your own home will pay off in the long run.
3. More Access to Amenities
One of the primary benefits many people look for when considering a living space is what amenities are available. You may want access to a pool or workout center, as well as an outdoor grilling area. You might also enjoy having walking and biking trails nearby, taking group fitness classes, or even being able to use a community spa, tanning bed, or sauna.
When you move into a neighborhood with an HOA, you have potential access to all those common HOA amenities and more. Your HOA might maintain a playground for your kids, a dog washing station to get your pooch clean, and even sports fields. You get all the amenities of an apartment or condo while still enjoying the space and privacy of your own home.
4. More Beautiful Surroundings
One of the greatest joys in life is spending your days somewhere breathtaking. You can work to make your home beautiful and maintain your own yard. But there’s something special about living in a neighborhood filled with gorgeous homes that people take pride in maintaining.
An HOA can help to ensure you live in the most beautiful surroundings possible. Their lawn care and home maintenance requirements will help to keep up the overall curb appeal of the neighborhood. And the fees you pay will go to making common areas as lush and elegant as possible.
5. More Neighborhood Activities
Part of the reason living in a neighborhood is so wonderful is that you and your family get to engage with your community more on a daily basis. Your kids may find friends in the area that they can play with, and you and your neighbors can organize cookouts, wine tastings, and game nights. Having an HOA can provide you access to even more of this neighborhood fun.
Many HOAs organize everything from walking and running groups to community block parties. They may offer fitness or art lessons or even cooking classes in different residents’ homes. Your family can get involved in a variety of activities that will keep you entertained all year round.
6. Better Community
The other major benefit of living in a neighborhood is the wonderful sense of community you gain. You get to know your neighbors and you all work on improving your town together. You also gain a group of people you can lean on if you ever need a helping hand.
An HOA can foster a greater sense of community in your neighborhood. There are more chances for everyone to intermingle, and people take the same pride in maintaining their homes. You can gain a sense of connection and being a part of something much larger than your nuclear family.
Moving into a neighborhood with an HOA comes with various benefits. From reduced maintenance responsibilities to greater access to amenities and neighborhood activities, your family will reap the benefits of being members of a homeowners association. And when you get ready to sell your house, you’ll certainly reap the investment rewards.
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