by: Lee Rood, posted April 16, 2015

You’re eyeing a new condo or loft because you want to live close to shops and restaurants.  Or because you like the new construction.  Or you don’t want the hassle of lawn care and shoveling.  You’re told there’s a homeowner association, rules to follow and dues to pay if you buy.  That’s cool. It’ll be easier.  Whoa, there. Take five minutes to better understand homeowner associations, the little understood, largely unregulated nonprofits that — for better and worse — govern how more and more of us live.      Read the article.