What are the advantages to living in a planned community with a HOA?
People purchase homes in planned communities for the many benefits this type of lifestyle offers. Shared expenses of common maintenance items such as exterior painting and roofs helps to avoid major individual expenses. People frequently on the go often prefer ownership in a property with minimal to no exterior upkeep such as landscaping and pools. Finally affordability is a major factor in this form of ownership. Pools, spas, tennis courts, and club houses are often incorporated into the HOA fee.