House Bill 98, making changes to condominium insurance requirements, was passed during this year’s legislative session and signed into law by Governor Moore. It amends Section 11-=114 of the ...

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Stricter review process: Limited condo reviews end August 3, 2026, requiring full financial and structural documentation for most sales. Higher reserve demands: By January 4, 2027, HOAs must allocate ...

Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers.

On March 18, the FHFA announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (i.e., the enterprises) would remove and revise certain homeowners insurance and condominium project review requirements across their ...

New federal mortgage guidelines could reduce insurance costs for many U.S. homebuyers. Changes affect loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including condos and rural properties. Updates aim to ...

If you own a condominium or plan on buying one, understanding condo insurance will help make the experience less stressful. Condo – short for condominium – insurance coverage works in tandem with the ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. Rising costs have also led some condos to go underinsured.

Discover how condominiums differ from apartments in ownership, structure, and fees. Get insights into condo living, community ...

When residents say their condo board is ignoring their wishes, what next? Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do?