( CORONA   in sync with ALTACITIES ) Scanning the web for content creation of this archive, we found the following as comments, content, clips, and links for the 'social current see' on topic. While there is no 'final' list of the pros and cons of HOA living today, there are many who will take a stab at outlining the subject.  What is your comment on the following list? PRO 1) Your neighborhood will look good 2) Community amenities 3) Maintenance costs are shared 4) You've got a built-in mediator (the HOA Board?) 5) Get to know your neighbors CON 1) HOA dues & assessments 2) Your hands are (somewhat) tied 3) Beware of HOA financial woes 4) Give up some freedom 5) Watch out for the "rogue" board member  ▶ Flip②▶  STORIFY  ♥  FLIPBOARD ★  BLOGGER  ▲ ALTACITIES  ® ▶  TWITTER See more in the 'social current see' with  5 ,000+ followers  on  FLIPBOARD   and t...

Next to New Year's Day (Jan 1), no first day of the month stands out like April 1, aka April Fool's Day.  In western culture, the day is usually marked by some practical jokes and whimsy played on family and associates.  Generally, this is a 24-hour period set aside from serious matters, although plenty will take exception to that.  Not meaning to disrupt the spirit in which this day is intended, I am offering the following ... [ View the story "HOA reader: 1 not just for 4/1/15" on Storify ]