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Why Are HOA Fees Going Up? Insurance, Maintenance, and Reserve Funding Explained
Why Are HOA Fees Going Up in 2026? Insurance Costs, Reserve Funding, and Maintenance Explained
HOA dues are rising.
Realtor.com reported that 43.6% of U.S. home listings in 2025 had HOA fees, up from 34.3% in 2019, and the median monthly HOA fee rose to $135, up from $108 in 2019. Axios also covered the trend locally, noting that about 57% of San Diego County listings had HOA dues in 2025, up from 55% in 2024. The practical takeaway: as dues become more common and more expensive, residents will expect clearer explanations of what they are paying for, why dues changed, and how decisions were made.
HOA boards were not designed to operate like compliance departments.
HOA boards were not designed to operate like compliance departments.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both announced updates in 2026
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