Yes! There are a lot of Benefits to an HOA
You heard right. Homeowner’s associations (HOA) sometimes get a bad rap, but the reality is they
serve a very important purpose in maintaining property values, keeping communities in excellent
condition, and bringing neighbors closer together. By covering essential services, HOAs help to
maintain the quality of communities across the country.
In Meridiana, our HOA provides many services that keep our community looking beautiful and provide
fun activities for residents to enjoy. Here are some of the ways that HOAs play a pivotal role in
maintaining community well-being.
Exactly What is an HOA?
An HOA can consist of either residents of a community, community officials, or a mixture of both. The
goal of an HOA is to provide a democratic way of establishing guidelines or standards throughout a
community. These guidelines can cover a wide range of things, from where residents can park
overnight to how tall a shed you can place in your backyard. By establishing these guidelines,
community members can ensure they are keeping the community looking its best.
HOA’S Protect Your Investment
This is likely the most popular and widely understood benefit of HOAs. People generally see HOAs as a
means to maintain the landscaping throughout the community’s common grounds. These include areas
like parks, trails, outdoor gathering areas, sports fields, and more. HOAs frequently hire third party
vendors to perform the cleanup of these areas, which is paid through the resident’s HOA dues.
This is all to help keep property values high. The less maintained the community looks to potential
buyers, the more property values can go down. By setting standards and highlighting areas where
maintenance is needed, HOAs help protect home values.
HOA’S Maintain Amenities Throughout the Community
Many master planned communities provide amenities for their residents that bring value and character
to the community. For example, Meridiana prides itself on its vast array of colorful and innovative
amenities that give our community a unique personality.
For communities that include amenities like gyms, restaurants, pools, and more, it’s important that
there are enough resources and staff available to perform routine maintenance and cleaning. That’s
where the HOA comes in. It is the responsibility of the HOA to hire vendors and additional staff to keep
equipment in the best working condition and make sure everything is clean and tidy. This not only keeps
residents happy but also works to maintain the overall value of the community, which can also increase
the value of your home.
HOA’S Plan Engaging Programming for All
In many cases, it is also the HOA’s responsibility to schedule community events and activities for
everyone to enjoy. Everything from outdoor events, like concerts and neighborhood BBQs, to
community center activities, like book clubs and movie nights, helps bring the community closer.
That’s why it’s encouraged that residents join the local HOA meetings to offer recommendations for
fun activities. By working with your HOA, you can help provide ideas for local events that help keep
communities connected.
HOA’S Handle Disputes
Sometimes, neighbors aren’t aware they might be breaking community guidelines. There are also cases
where residents might not know that a tree or plant is growing into another resident’s yard. A lot of
times, neighbors would rather not say anything to keep the peace.
While it’s always a good idea to keep an open dialogue with your neighbors, there are times when it’s
more effective to have a neutral party involved. In these cases, the HOA can step in to facilitate
solutions on your behalf.
Despite their mixed perception among some, HOAs do play an important role within the community to
ensure property values stay high and amenities are kept in the best possible condition. The amenities
within Meridiana give our community a unique character, which is why our HOA does its part to keep
them pristine. Come see what it’s all about in our tranquil Pearland community today. Explore the
available homes in Meridiana.
