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Growth in Gated Communities

Posted by The Cobb Group on February 1st, 2023

Growth in Gated Communities. Amenities are not Free.

I think we can all agree that almost everybody living in gated communities are usually wanting “more and more” in the way of amenities, and likewise, neighborhood boards believe growth is necessary in order to maintain community strength and values. Members want “more and more” and boards love to build. Often both groups do not understand the long-term ramifications of this phenomenon. Many gated communities have one financial characteristic in common, qualified employees are becoming harder to find and it will cost considerably more money to retain them in the future. There is definitely a long-term problem brewing in the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island areas in trying to solve low-cost housing for…

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How to Change HOA Bylaws, Covenants, and Rules

Posted by The Cobb Group on August 16th, 2021

Most of us in this area are familiar with POAs or HOAs, and some of us even serve on the board of these associations. While rules and regulations are set with the best interest of the community, often times the community is not happy with how they are governed. What if you want to change them? What do you do? 

How to Change HOA Bylaws and CC&Rs: Is It Even Possible?

A homeowners association’s bylaws define how the community operates. It consists of stipulations such as how many board members can serve at any given time, how often to hold board elections, meeting requirements, and the responsibilities of each board member.

On the other hand, the CC&Rs, short for Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, define the rights and obligations of an…

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