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HOA

American  
Also HoA

abbreviation

  1. Homeowners Association: a private nonprofit corporation setting rules for a community of homeowners and having input to municipal decisions on zoning and development.

  2. Often HoA:

    1. heads of agreement.

    2. House of Assembly: the legislature of certain nations, territories, or states.


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There has been a sharp rise in HOA foreclosures on properties from suburban condos to luxury homes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

However, the stakes of buying into a condo, co-op or HOA are rising as buildings age and insurance costs increase.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

New homeowners who are moving into properties with a homeowners association might be hit with a big bill if their HOA runs into financial trouble.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Median HOA fees grew 25% between 2019 and 2025, according to a report by Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Two-and-a-half years into owning a townhome in Orlando, Fla., one homeowner saw their HOA fees go from $330 a month to $575, they wrote on Reddit.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

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