What to Know Before you Buy in an HOA

By Laura Otto
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What are the amenities? Does it have a swimming pool? Are there tennis or pickleball courts? Sarah E. Gerstein, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, general manager of Broadlands Association Inc., in Virginia, discusses important questions to ask before you buy a home in an HOA. Gerstein, with years of experience managing large-scale communities, shares the benefits of living in an HOA.

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Laura Otto

Laura Otto is the Senior Editor of Digital Content at CAI. A seasoned journalist, Laura previously worked for a creative, advocacy agency in Washington, D.C., where she wrote and edited content for a variety of public health clients. Prior to that, Laura served as a senior writer and editor for the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Laura is a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia.