Guide to HOA Living

Depending on where you might be moving from HOAs might be a new thing. You either love em or you hate em. This guide is to help show you the ins and outs of what to expect in an HOA community and amenities they might include. The overall goal is to maintain a certain standard and appearance within the community. 

Single Family Homes

The majority of residential communities along the Grand Strand reside within an HOA maintained community. These rules help to set a community standard and upkeep among homeowners. 

Here are some common items that *might* be included in an HOA.

- Common Area Maintenance

- Trash Pickup

- Pool Service

- Recreation Facilities

- Basic Cable

- Basic Internet

- Security / Guard Gates

Condominiums and Townhomes

You might have noticed HOAs are higher in condominium and townhome communities. This is due to the fact they can bundle many shared utilities and split the cost among the homeowners. Typically the HOA cover a bulk of utilities leaving the homeowner with few other expenses to pay out of pocket.

Here are some common items that *might* be included in an HOA.

- Building Insurance

- Water & Sewer

- Lawn & Landscaping

- Common Area Maintenance

- Pool Service

- Pest Control

- Trash Pickup

- Elevator Service

- Basic Cable 

- Internet

- Legal & Accounting

Each community varies with the amenities they offer and their HOA management. If you're curious about a specific community contact Olivia!    
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