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# Be a better educated homebuyer

Prepare to make the best decision when buying your next home

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# Homeowner Association

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# author bio

## Recent Articles

[Homebuyer strategies](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies) [home maintenance](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-maintenance)

<https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/how-to-change-your-furnace-filter-why-to-do-it-and-how-often>

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"I'll give you three reasons why it's really important to be changing your furnace f...

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[Homebuyer strategies](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies) [choosing a home](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/choosing-a-home)

<https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time>

[Top 5 things you must consider when buying a home for the first time](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/top-5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-home-for-the-first-time)

 By [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh)

Before buying a home, what do you need to consider and prepare for? In this episode,...

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## Popular Articles

[purchase price](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/purchase-price) [Homebuyer strategies](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies) [choosing a home](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/choosing-a-home)

<https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/when-buying-a-house-do-you-own-the-land-it-is-built-on>

[When buying a house, do you own the land it's built on?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/when-buying-a-house-do-you-own-the-land-it-is-built-on)

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"A lot of it depends on the actual style or type of home that you are buying. What w...

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[purchase price](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/purchase-price) [Homebuyer strategies](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies)

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[What's in the purchase agreement and offer to purchase when buying a new home?](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/whats-in-the-purchase-agreement-and-offer-to-purchase-when-buying-home)

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Wondering what exactly goes into a purchase agreement and offer to purchase when buy...

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# HomeBuyers School

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> “Always pick your yard based on your Summer lifetstyle.”

~ KARL

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## You’ll Love

# Learn more

# about Homebuying

 

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### Article Topics

- [Homebuyer strategies (41)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homebuyer-strategies)
- [choosing a home (12)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/choosing-a-home)
- [mortgage (10)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/mortgage)
- [mortgage pre-approval (10)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/mortgage-pre-approval)
- [interior design (7)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/interior-design)
- [purchase price (7)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/purchase-price)
- [mortgage rates (6)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/mortgage-rates)
- [buying a condo and townhome (5)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/buying-a-condo-and-townhome)
- [Homeowner Association (2)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/homeowner-association)
- [buying a condo (2)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/buying-a-condo)
- [home construction (2)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-construction)
- [home maintenance (2)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/home-maintenance)
- [down payment (1)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/down-payment)
- [selling your home (1)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/tag/selling-your-home)

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## Comments

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 March 4, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh)

## [What do HOA fees include? (what homeowners ought to know)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-do-hoa-fees-include)

 The fees that you would pay would cover things such as taking care of the facility if there is one within the community, the staff that take care of the facility, upkeep, maintenan. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-do-hoa-fees-include)

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 February 11, 2019 - [Karl Yeh](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/author/karl-yeh)

## [What is a homeowners association? (including purpose, rules and responsibilities)](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-is-a-homeowners-association-including-purpose-rules-and-responsibilities)

 "It's about providing opportunities for people to live and explore their neighborhood and create connections. We still want to make sure that people have pride of ownership in thei. [Watch Now](https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-is-a-homeowners-association-including-purpose-rules-and-responsibilities)

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### Resources

Watch the latest home buying video so you’re prepared for your next home purchase.

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### Latest Videos

Watch the latest home buying video so you’re prepared for your next home purchase.

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