Different HOA rules in different regions of Spain Homeowners associations (HOAs) are becoming increasingly popular in many parts of the world, especially in areas where people live in close proximity to each other. While these communities are intended to maintain a certain level of uniformity and aesthetic appeal, HOA rules can vary greatly depending on …
HOA Rules: From North to South Spain – A tale of two communities Read More »
From strangers to neighbors: How I organized an epic HOA event Living in an HOA community can sometimes feel like a lonely experience. Despite sharing the same neighborhood, neighbors often go about their day-to-day lives without much interaction or connection with one another. But one day, I decided to change that by organizing an event …
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Living in a homeowners association (HOA) community has its benefits, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One such challenge that I faced was with my neighbours’ dog, which used to bark incessantly throughout the day and night, causing disturbance not only to me but to other residents in the community as …
Dealing with a Barking Dog in an HOA Community Read More »
When I first moved into my HOA community, I was surprised to see people of all ages living here. I met retired people who had lived there for years, and young professionals who had bought their first home. At first, I wondered how people of such different ages could possibly get along. But as I …
Age is just a number Read More »
Spiders are creepy, crawly creatures that many of us are afraid of. In fact, I know several people who can’t stand to be in the same room as a spider! But did you know that spiders actually serve an important role in our ecosystem and communities? It’s true! One of the biggest benefits of having …
Why spiders could be useful for your community Read More »
Living in a place with international neighbors can be an amazing experience. I know this firsthand because I’ve been interning for Urbytus in Fuengirola-Costa Del Sol for the past two months. Not only is it a popular vacation spot, but it’s also an environment that attracts people from all over the world. I have been …
Do you have international neighbors? Read More »
It is no secret that Spain has one of the highest electricity prices in Europe. Have you ever wondered how could this be? In a country and province where there is more sunshine than anywhere else in Europe, the country has lagged behind taking advantage of this renewable energy source and at one point they …
Renewable energy for your home and community of property owner Read More »
This is my third lunch this week and after nearly one year of lockdown and hardly going out, this almost feels too much. In fact, I am not that hungry. Our meeting place is at Nuevo Reino in San Pedro right on the beachfront which is where I met Ruth, the ex-president of Las Terrazas …
Lunch with Ruth Katz – ex president of Las Terrazas Puerto del Almendro Read More »
According to the book Smart Cities: Governing, Modelling and Analysing the Transition, there seems to be a rush among major urban areas in the world to follow the pattern set by places like Vancouver, Kyoto, San Francisco or Amsterdam. The tag “Smart City” appears to be used and abused by an increasing number of population …
Smart communities, somewhere between smart homes and smart cities. Read More »
