Found 2 blog entries tagged as HOA fees.

Buying a home is an exhilarating milestone—unlocking the door to your future and hanging that "Welcome" sign. But before you pop the champagne, let’s talk about the less glamorous side of homeownership: hidden costs. These are the sneaky little expenses that can turn your dream home into a financial wake-up call if you’re not prepared.

At The Cobb Group, we pride ourselves on helping our clients navigate these complexities with confidence and clarity. Being educated and prepared in advance sets you up for success, and having the right Realtor makes all the difference. Let’s break down the real costs of owning a home, so you can plan ahead and enjoy every moment of your home-buying journey.

1. Home Insurance: Not Just a Box to Check

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Growth in Gated Communities. Amenities are not Free.

I think we can all agree that almost everybody living in gated communities are usually wanting “more and more” in the way of amenities, and likewise, neighborhood boards believe growth is necessary in order to maintain community strength and values. Members want “more and more” and boards love to build. Often both groups do not understand the long-term ramifications of this phenomenon. Many gated communities have one financial characteristic in common, qualified employees are becoming harder to find and it will cost considerably more money to retain them in the future. There is definitely a long-term problem brewing in the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island areas in trying to solve low-cost housing for…

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