It is interesting that virtually no new home developments are sans-HOA. Thinking about it a bit, I am theorizing that developers like to put HOAs on their developments to keep new owners in line while they finish the buildout.
After all, all HOAs that I’ve seen state that the developer controls the HOA until buildout is complete (or near complete). That gives them a big stick to make sure new owners keep their lots looking nice for when prospective homebuyers drive by on their way to the model homes…
