folivier
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We've had our house in a 55+ community for about 8 years now. We bought here thinking it would be a good place since we spend at least half of the year at our Colorado cabin.
Unfortunately the HOA has become a small dictatorship. The same people are the only ones who run for election every 2-3 years. The board creates conflict and is known for enforcing the rules impartially.
Neither one of us is interested in being on the board.
So we're thinking of selling and buying another house. Not interested in anywhere with another HOA.
What brought up our possibility of moving is my DW's aunt recently passed away just after her 100th birthday and we may buy her house. This is in my DW's small home town about 20 miles from where our house currently is. The house would need some repairs and updating but should be much less expensive than what we can sell our house for. DW has a sister 2 houses down who just moved back from VA and a cousin next door. Plus other close relatives nearby.
I don't really care where I live and this house would give me options for projects that I can't do now because of the HOA.
Any thoughts?
Unfortunately the HOA has become a small dictatorship. The same people are the only ones who run for election every 2-3 years. The board creates conflict and is known for enforcing the rules impartially.
Neither one of us is interested in being on the board.
So we're thinking of selling and buying another house. Not interested in anywhere with another HOA.
What brought up our possibility of moving is my DW's aunt recently passed away just after her 100th birthday and we may buy her house. This is in my DW's small home town about 20 miles from where our house currently is. The house would need some repairs and updating but should be much less expensive than what we can sell our house for. DW has a sister 2 houses down who just moved back from VA and a cousin next door. Plus other close relatives nearby.
I don't really care where I live and this house would give me options for projects that I can't do now because of the HOA.
Any thoughts?