BG, you are aware this is insulting, right? Every single time you post it (which is annoyingly often)? Yes, some like newer or upgraded properties and are willing to pay for them, but you spit this out like it’s the definition of stupidity – when it’s really just a preference. You prefer not to pay HOA, but some of us like HOAs, we can afford it, and we think it’s worth

I for one agree with BG. Unless it’s a condo building in a city, where there’s common infrastructure to maintain, an HOA is a useless parasitic entity. I for one wouldn’t care less if I lived in the ‘burbs and my neighbors painted their house neon fluorescent orange, and neither would anyone else, so long as it’s kept in good repair. There might be some snickering in the background, but that would be about it.

PS – BG reminds me of an NYC lady (in a good way), speaking her mind and not caring who whines about her opinions. Perhaps she was from the right coast in a past life.