I currently live in Columbia, SC and can attest to the lack of infrastructure here.
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As buyers tour the many new construction communities in our area, most make touring the model homes and community amenities a priority.

Few buyers are thinking about the HOA board and who's in control of it. Generally, the builder retains control of the HOA board until a specific, designated turn over point in time.

This brings up potential issues that I have seen happen in the past with new construction when the HOAs are currently being run by the builder. The property...

Since FL is very popular with retirees, questions often come up regarding 55+ communities and just who can reside within them.

To be a 55+ community there are specific federal laws, but the state of FL also has statutes covering these communities.

Typically, the right to restrict occupancy based upon age is based upon precise wording contained within a community’s governing documents. It may have been originally drafted that way or it may have been added by an amendment...

John 15:1 - “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.” Jesus says, “I am the True Vine.”

By this statement, He implies that there are vines or sources that are not genuine. The potential of the branches and the vine needs the attention of the Gardener. Cutting off the old leaves that stop the vine from producing its full potential, the Gardner starts to clean up the vine.

Are there some old leaves in your life that have been hanging around for five, ten...

You're having a new home built and your agent suggests having your own, independent home inspection completed pre-drywall.

What?

A pre-drywall inspection occurs after the entire frame has been built, the roof is on and the windows are installed, but before the sheet rock is installed. This allows your home inspector access to make sure the beams, posts, studs, and other structural components are installed properly, to check things like the wiring, plumbing, window...