Fueled by legislators’ own frustrations with HOAs, the bills aim to curb abusive practices, enhance transparency, and protect homeowners’ rights across the state’s 14,000 HOAs.
Property owners in a gated community in Watauga County are dealing with a case of David vs Goliath in what could set a precedent for other property owners in the state.
It's clear that North Carolinians, both legislators and the public, want major change to our HOA laws. But the practicalities of the bill-making process prevented that from occurring this session.
RALEIGH – Ballot-wide, Republican candidates in North Carolina are seeing a squeeze this month, as the party’s leads are narrowing across the board. A plurality of likely North Carolina voters (43.4%) said they intend to vote for Former President Donald Trump, and 39% said they intend to vote for sitting President Joe Biden – a...
At the recent 19th annual Agriculture Development Forum, Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman gave his predictions for agriculture's economic outlook. He warns that many people believe if inflation goes down, prices will too, but that may not be the case.
North Carolina stands as a beacon of vibrant communities and active civic engagement. Central to this are homeowners’ associations (HOAs), integral in shaping and preserving the charm and property values of our neighborhoods. Yet, in this election year, the time is ripe for us, the proud citizens of North Carolina, to address the growing issues...
North Carolina is renowned for its vibrant communities and strong civic engagement. Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) have played a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining these neighborhoods, ensuring harmony, and preserving property values. However, the time has come for us, the citizens of North Carolina, to address the growing concerns surrounding HOAs and advocate for comprehensive...
In a nationwide survey of Yelp reviews on homeowners associations, Raleigh tied for the city with the lowest ratings. Yelp’s lowest rating is 1 star out of 5, and Raleigh’s HOAs averaged 1.00 stars. Dissatisfaction with HOAs can cover a wide range of topics: from micromanaging the appearance of a member’s property, to increasing fees,...
Imagine opening your mailbox one blustery December morning to find a letter from your homeowners’ association. For a passing moment, you think it may be a Christmas card. Your naive hopes are dashed when you open it. No, they are fining you $100 a day for putting up a cross at Christmas time. Crosses aren’t...
A Dare County real estate developer with a history of financial troubles has made little progress in selling 900 vacant lots in the Pine Mountain development in Burke County. Critics say Ray Hollowell Jr. is a speculator who doesn’t pay his debts and neglects necessary infrastructure. The problems for Hollowell include unpaid property taxes, property...
This week I attended a meeting of the City of Raleigh Planning Commission Text Change Committee. The issue at hand was an ordinance regulating “short-term residential lodging facilities,” which means Airbnb and similar sorts of private, short-term rentals, frequently used by vacationers and business travelers. These are technically not legal in Raleigh, though plenty of...
