Seerialmom wrote:

That's about the only thing I could think of, too. But HOA fees go
up, so do the taxes. But for those who want to wear the badge of
"home ownership" I guess it's better than renting.

Homeowner association fees only go up to cover costs; they are
not-for-profit corporations, and if you weren't paying the money to
them, you'd be paying it on exterior maintenance and all the things that
the association pays for.