HOA Rules: From North to South Spain – A tale of two communities
Different HOA rules in different regions of Spain Homeowners associations (HOAs) are becoming increasingly popular in many parts of the...
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From strangers to neighbors: How I organized an epic HOA event
From strangers to neighbors: How I organized an epic HOA event Living in an HOA community can sometimes feel like...
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Dealing with a Barking Dog in an HOA Community
Living in a homeowners association (HOA) community has its benefits, but it also comes with its own set of challenges....
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Age is just a number
When I first moved into my HOA community, I was surprised to see people of all ages living here. I...
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Security in Urbanizations: A Closer Look
Do you feel safe in your urbanization? Living in an urbanization or an HOA community provides several benefits, such as...
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Dear Mary, please put the trash outside!
Living in a neighborhood or in an urbanization means sharing certain responsibilities, and one of them is taking out the...
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The beauty of the rainy season
Rain is such a crucial part of our ecosystem, and it's something that I've come to appreciate even more since...
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Why spiders could be useful for your community
Spiders are creepy, crawly creatures that many of us are afraid of. In fact, I know several people who can't...
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Does the color of the building matter?
The color of a building can have a significant impact on its appearance, and in urbanizations and homeowner associations (HOAs),...
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Do you have international neighbors?
Living in a place with international neighbors can be an amazing experience. I know this firsthand because I’ve been interning...
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Lunch with Michael Galley: ex-Vice President of Los Altos de Marbella
I am way overdue with reporting on this last Lunch but better late than never. Michael had contacted me with...
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Check your Electricity Invoices for errors. Here is my ordeal with Iberdrola
Some of you have been affected by the rise in the electricity prices. I personally got cornered by mal practices. ...
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Lunch with Flemming Pedersen: Community President of Higueron West Phase1 BA 12
We are back. It seems that no one wanted to have lunch with us during the winter but the pace...
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Community Rules, by laws and yet more rules. Are we free to do what we want in our homes?
15 years ago, I bought an apartment in a beautiful quiet complex on the Mijas road. The complex was only...
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Renewable energy for your home and community of property owner
It is no secret that Spain has one of the highest electricity prices in Europe. Have you ever wondered how...
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Bookshelves or BookShares? Do you share books in your community?
Do you have a community library or bookshelves/share? an old telephone box converted to public book sharing facility Last month...
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How to stay cool if you lose power during a heatwave
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the...
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Black holes can gobble up neutron stars whole
When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the...
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