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A homeowners association (HOA) master insurance policy covers common areas and shared structures within a community governed by an HOA. This policy is typically purchased by an HOA board to protect ...

Insurance premiums are increasing for many homeowners, as insurers blame the rising coasts squarely on climate disasters. For HOA owners, the issue is compounded, as their homeowners association fees ...

Chuck Fowler, CMCA, draws on 35 years of management experience in HOAs Explained: Homeowner Associations, a plain-language handbook for owners, prospective buyers, and Board members navigating ...

Owning a condo comes with some great perks — less upkeep to worry about and access to shared amenities like pools, gyms, or common spaces. However, it also comes with financial obligations that can ...

With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

Homeowners insurance and homeowner’s association fees are two charges most homebuyers fail to consider. For too many, those charges can come back to put a severe crimp in their budgets. If you buy a ...

Most community association records, including financial information about owners, are inspectable by other owners. An HOA's insurance policies are considered official records that must be made ...