Use of social networks to increase communication. read more

The use of guide horses, monkeys, goats, parrots, pigs, ferrets and even iguanas as service or comfort animals are growing in number read more

There are multiple advantages, and no disadvantages, for HOA and condominium board members setting up discrete email accounts, such as valleyspringsHOApres@msn.com or VPestategardensHOA@yahoo.com. read more

Fannie Mae recently published revised lending guidelines for condominium properties. The guidelines include changes to insurance, delinquency, loan-to-value (LTV) and owner-occupied ratios. read more

Developer abandonment is likely to become a serious issue in the coming year for many homeowner association communities. Partially completed subdivisions and newer communities more prone to home foreclosures are the ones most likely to suffer, experts say. . . Homeowners in neighborhoods with underfunded HOAs have seen their association fees increase at the same time amenities and services are being reduced or eliminated. read more