A Grave Decision
October 24, 2025 | Mark Luis Foster Just in time for Halloween comes the story of an HOA that butts up against a civil war cemetery, and the now under-fire Atlanta-area HOA is required to take care of the grounds, which are deemed historic. From Atlanta First News: Piney Grove [...]
What the Cluck?
October 23, 2025 | Mark Luis Foster Who knew, but apparently if you live in an HOA in Missouri, you could keep up to six chickens in your backyard. But that has come to a (ahem) screeching halt. Some legal action now allows associations in the Show Me State to [...]
New Board Leader? Or Need a Refresher?
October 22, 2025 | Mark Luis Foster If you're new to your board (welcome!) or if you've been on a board but have had little training (you're not alone!), the HOA Leadership Network is offering a free 90-minute live course at the New Brighton Community Center on January 6. It's [...]
Housing Market Blues
October 20, 2025 | Mark Luis Foster If you're like me and monitor the sale of homes in your neighborhood or surrounding area, you may be noticing that some homes have been for sale for quite some time. I've noticed many homes sitting. And sitting. And sitting. In fact in [...]
HOA Day Registration is Closing
October 19, 2025 | Mark Luis Foster We've been planning for this event all year and it's hard to believe it's now less than two weeks away. HOA Day 2025 is set to be a great event, with more than 360 HOA Leaders registered so far to attend. This is [...]
HOA in NC Wins Lawsuit Over Trail Access
October 17, 2025 | Mark Luis Foster It turned out to be a Trail of Trouble for a North Carolina HOA that was recently pitted against a homeowner who literally started destroying the entrance to a walking trail on the HOA's property. The dispute started some years ago when the [...]
