HOA Dues: Junk Fees or Good Budgeting - 10/16/08 11:23 PM
Many people are under the belief that paying the HOA Dues is like throwing money out the window.  I am not sure so let's review the costs of Home Ownership that is covered under the HOA Dues.
The following costs are approximate present day costs for a 1200 square foot home and a 2 Bedroom Bay Area Condo.  
        Painting the exterior of a home will cost $9000 and has an expected life of 10 years.  That comes to $900 a year or $75.00 a month
        Roof and gutters will cost $12,500 and has an expected life of 25 years.  That … (0 comments)

School Parcel Tax Measures - 10/11/08 12:14 AM
Election Day 2008 is just around the corner.  Nationally this is a very important election.  Locally it is also.  Many Bay Area school districts have measures or the ballot for a Parcel Tax.  A Parcel Tax is a flat fee for each real estate parcel in the district.  Seniors could opt out not to pay.  These Parcel taxes generally run $75.00 -$175.00 a year and are usually for a period of time of 5-10 years.  Heck it is less than a tank of gas, less than a nice dinner for two, less than my wife spends at the beauty parlor, etc.  … (0 comments)

 

Lee Ginsburg

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