• Can You Add a Fence in a 55+ Community? Why the Answer Varies,Robert O'Keefe

    Can You Add a Fence in a 55+ Community? Why the Answer Varies

    Many buyers assume that if they own the home, they can add a fence. In a regular single-family neighborhood, that may still require local zoning approval, a permit, or compliance with municipal fence rules. But in a 55+ community, the answer can be more complicated. In some communities, fences are a

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  • Driveway Parking Rules in HOA Communities: What NJ Buyers Should Know,Robert O'Keefe

    Driveway Parking Rules in HOA Communities: What NJ Buyers Should Know

    Driveway parking may seem like a small detail when buying a home in an HOA community. Most buyers are focused on price, taxes, floor plan, location, HOA fees, amenities, and condition. But after moving in, parking rules can quickly become part of everyday life. In many New Jersey HOA communities, in

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  • How Community Sidewalk Design Can Affect Everyday Walkability,Robert O'Keefe

    How Community Sidewalk Design Can Affect Everyday Walkability

    Walkability is one of the most important lifestyle features buyers consider when choosing a community. But walkability is not only about whether a neighborhood has sidewalks. The design, condition, placement, width, safety, and connectivity of those sidewalks can make a major difference in how pract

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