HOA Fees Are Rising-and Getting Harder for Homebuyers To Avoid

With a down payment and closing costs up front, and then principal, interest, taxes, and insurance every month after that, purchasing a home is already a financially daunting task, before adding in the rising cost of HOA dues," says Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale.

Buyers should look closely at what benefits the HOA actually provides, like maintenance, security, or communal amenities, and decide whether those are really worthwhile.

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