Imagine inheriting a $60,000 stormwater repair bill just months after your HOA takes control of a neighborhood. Benj Buck of Buck Outdoors Stormwater Solutions shares real cases of overlooked infrastructure, failed inspections, and costly repairs, plus why proper documentation and regular maintenance matter more than homeowners realize.

Benj Buck | Founder, Buck Outdoors Stormwater Solutions

• Website and Free Neighborhood Stormwater Guide: Buck Outdoors HOA Resources
• Educational Videos for HOAs: Stormwater Education YouTube Playlist

With mortgage rates around 7.57%, buyers are still waiting for relief that has yet to arrive. There are five scenarios that could change that, including cooler inflation, easing tariffs or geopolitical tensions, a recession, improved fiscal confidence, or a cheaper mortgage market, but some paths would come with a much bigger cost than others.

As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com

A median Greenville home payment has roughly doubled since 2021, while moving from a starter home to a modest step-up home can mean nearly tripling the payment. That lock-in effect is keeping owners from moving, giving new construction an advantage, and creating a market where affordability hurts without necessarily causing a price crash.

As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com