House panel approves bill to create ombudsman, appeals process for HOA disputes

Article Courtesy of Florida PoliticsBy Scott PowersPublished January 22, 2022 HB 1033 seeks to keep HOA disputes from reaching the courts. Floridians who tussle with homeowners associations (HOAs) could soon see a few more layers of process before anyone gets …

Homeowners Association Fees Can Cost You Hundreds a Month. Here’s What to Know About Them

Article Courtesy of  The Next Advisor By Samantha Rosen Published November 7, 2020 If you’re looking into a condominium, townhouse or even a development community, you may have to become familiar with three letters: HOA. That stands for homeowners association, …

Three Florida men sentenced to prison over false statements in condo closing

Article Courtesy of The Mortgage Professionals America By Francis Monford   Published September 3, 2018 An attorney, a property developer, and a condominium buyer have each been sentenced to prison for their roles in a criminal conspiracy related to the sales of …