• Understanding Capital Contribution Fees When Buying Into an NJ HOA,Robert O'Keefe

    Understanding Capital Contribution Fees When Buying Into an NJ HOA

    When buying a home in a New Jersey HOA or 55+ community, the monthly association fee is usually easy to spot. But buyers may discover another charge as they get closer to closing: a capital contribution fee. Depending on the community, it might also be described as a working capital contribution, me

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  • Private Roads in NJ 55+ Communities: Who Pays for Repairs and Replacement?,Robert O'Keefe

    Private Roads in NJ 55+ Communities: Who Pays for Repairs and Replacement?

    When buying in a New Jersey 55+ community, buyers often focus on the home, clubhouse, HOA fee, and amenities. One less obvious question can have major financial consequences: Who owns and maintains the roads? In some active adult communities, the streets are public roads maintained by the municipali

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  • Why Similar Homes Can Have Different Prices Within the Same NJ 55+ Community,Robert O'Keefe

    Why Similar Homes Can Have Different Prices Within the Same NJ 55+ Community

    Two homes in the same New Jersey 55+ community can look almost identical on paper. They may have the same model, similar square footage, the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and even the same HOA fee. Yet one may be listed—or ultimately sell—for tens of thousands of dollars more than the other

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