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Like almost every community in the country, many associations are feeling the pinch in the housing market. We’d like to dispel a few common misconceptions about what contributes to the rise and fall of property values.
Assessments are too high
False. Actually, assessments have nothing to do with property values, and high assessments will not turn off potential buyers—if they’re educated buyers. Some assessments may be higher—or lower—than a neighboring community depending on many factors. Are you providing more services? Is your property older? What utilities are included in the assessment or do you have more homes?
The more important question is what value are residents getting for their money? To answer that question, the association mails a detailed budget with line-item documentation to all owners and makes it available to potential buyers. A low assessment should be as much a red flag as one that appears too high.
We have too many renters
False. Lenders are required to charge higher rates for loans or deny a loan for homes in associations with renter-owner ratios that exceed a certain percentage. But that doesn’t mean renters affect property values. Many association boards see renters as owners-in-training who aren’t ready to purchase their homes yet. In fact, renters have all the same rights to enjoy a community as owners—except voting or holding office. Many associations welcome renters, encourage them to participate in association activities and hope they will eventually buy a home in the community.
Community living is carefree
True and false. Association living is maintenance free—leaving maintenance decisions to a board—but not entirely carefree. Residents need to care about their community and recognize that common-interest living involves service and commitment. Good maintenance increases curb appeal which helps sales and may help property values. However, without committed residents to serve on the board and in other positions, maintenance and curb appeal are quick to suffer.
Architectural and aesthetic uniformity are necessary to protect property values
False. The board’s objective is to maintain standards rather than ensure uniformity. Yes, someuniformity is good, but the board believes there is room for individual expression—as long as aesthetic standards are met.
Property values are based largely on comparative values of homes throughout our community. However, you can ensure that association's values are at peak levels by assessing adequate fees to maintain our community now and for years to come, by ensuring all residents are involved and engaged in the community and care about the association and by maintaining high aesthetic appeal.
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