I actually have already (replaced the AC compressor, which cost ~$1600).
Landscaping was about $500 for the whole year. Either way, that's only $2100, compared to something like $10,000 I would have paid in HOA fees in an older condo around the same area.
Renovations are not-at-all comparable, as they are strictly an improvement. I don't know of a single HOA that came in and renovated someone's condo for free.
1% of house/land value is still cheaper than HOA fees in 90% of cases.
Landscaping was about $500 for the whole year. Either way, that's only $2100, compared to something like $10,000 I would have paid in HOA fees in an older condo around the same area.
Renovations are not-at-all comparable, as they are strictly an improvement. I don't know of a single HOA that came in and renovated someone's condo for free.
1% of house/land value is still cheaper than HOA fees in 90% of cases.