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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2014 14:18:59 GMT
We call covenants a strata council. There is nothing in my area so a neighbour sold his house 3 houses down. Bought an old house tore it down and built a mansion (beautiful, spared no expense). It looks out of place because the neighbourhood goes: older house, fixed up new house, old house in need of repairs, old house in need of serious repairs, beautiful new house, old meth lab house, old house falling apart, old house with red curtains in need of repair, nice newer house (in good repair), beautiful house with lovely garden etc.
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Post by compwalla on Jul 14, 2014 14:37:10 GMT
As a potential buyer, an unusual house does not turn me off. I rather like it when a neighborhood has houses that don't all look the same. If the house is sound, sturdy, and attractive then the fact that the outside appearance is modern wouldn't bother me a bit. I look more at how well is the neighborhood kept up more than I look at whether the houses all look similar. If the ultra-modern house has a weedy overgrown yard, this would turn me off. If the yard and property were kept up like the neighbors, then a-ok. My neighborhood does have certain restrictions but they are not nearly as strict as ones in other neighborhoods. Mostly ours govern land use since all the lots here are more than 1 acre. The rules are hard and fast about this being non-commercial property but other than that, we have a nice eclectic mix of house styles and I really like that. We have mostly traditional one-story brick but we also have two geodesic domes, a few Texas-style McMansions with rock facades, and a completely green-built house that's half underground and powered by wind turbines. Ultra-modern wouldn't make anyone blink here.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 14, 2014 14:45:06 GMT
This is one of the reasons I live in a covenant controlled neighborhood. I have no problem with ultra-modern design, but it just would not fit into my traditional neighborhood. One of the things the architectural control committee ensures is that all the homes do NOT look alike. For example, I can't paint my house to match the house next door.
I'd say no.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 14, 2014 14:49:42 GMT
My development has a wide variety of traditional homes so an ultra-modern would totally stick out. My feeling is that we all chose this area for a particular reason in the first place. If it was in a different section of the development, I probably wouldn't mind, but their neighbors probably would.
That doesn't help you answer your question though. Is there a way you can research how a completely different style of home would effect the property values? I don't have mad googling skillz like some of the other posters here do. Perhaps an experienced realtor would be able to help?
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Post by Pahina722 on Jul 14, 2014 14:57:12 GMT
I would vote to disapprove. Those ultra-modern houses soon become dated looking and would persuade me, as a potential buyer, from considering the neighborhood. For example, there is a gorgeous older neighborhood in our town that is full of craftsman era bungalows as well as newer constructions that fit in. However, about 30 years ago, someone built one of those ultra-modern concrete and steel angular houses in the neighborhood; they've put it up for sale several times without getting any bites and all the houses near it took a hit in their property value as well. But why would you vote to disapprove the house? The fact that it can't sell isn't the neighbourhood's problem... it's the owner's problem. I don't see any reason why others in the neighbourhood would vote no so that the owner can sell their house down the road. Because others (existing others) in the neighborhood saw their property values take a hit when the ultramodern house moved in. It isn't just the ultramodern house that can't get sold, it's that all the houses around it are worth comparatively less because of (what many consider) an eyesore, dated 'ultramodern' house.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 14, 2014 23:12:27 GMT
I hate cookie cutter neighborhoods.... so it would not bother me. HOA neighborhoods with architectural covenants do not have to be cookie cutter houses. My parents live in one such hoa. There are requirements for materials used on the exterior, window sizes, pitch of roofs and shingle compositions. No two houses are alike. But a modern concrete, steel and glass building would sorely stand out. I'm not sure where the idea a hoa means cookie cutter houses. It means a cohesive look to the neighborhood... not cookie cutter houses. To me those architectural details make the neighborhood look cohesive make it look boring. I like a variety of styles, periods and architecture. It takes all kinds. Luckily most places have a variety of neighborhoods so one person's cookie cutter is another's perfect neighborhood!
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Post by eebud on Jul 14, 2014 23:33:10 GMT
In my neighborhood, they never would have come to the home owners for their input. I live in a master plan community with one large HOA. Each neighborhood within the community has housing guidelines that must be followed. I like that our neighborhood has a cohesive look to it. Others wouldn't like that so they wouldn't move here. I think it would bug me that there are covenants in place and the committee is not following them. I would wonder what they will stop following next. One reason we moved into our community is because we want the HOA to enforce covenants and upkeep of property. Our HOA is nothing like what I see many complain about though. For instance, when we wanted to paint, yes, I had to get approval for the colors we chose. I realize that many don't like that. But, they don't really care what colors you choose as long as they continue the cohesive look in the neighborhood.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2014 1:51:55 GMT
HOA neighborhoods with architectural covenants do not have to be cookie cutter houses. My parents live in one such hoa. There are requirements for materials used on the exterior, window sizes, pitch of roofs and shingle compositions. No two houses are alike. But a modern concrete, steel and glass building would sorely stand out. I'm not sure where the idea a hoa means cookie cutter houses. It means a cohesive look to the neighborhood... not cookie cutter houses. To me those architectural details make the neighborhood look cohesive make it look boring. I like a variety of styles, periods and architecture. It takes all kinds. Luckily most places have a variety of neighborhoods so one person's cookie cutter is another's perfect neighborhood! Which is exactly why a convenant that is already in place should be honored. The people that bought there, wanting a cohesive look, shouldn't have a mish mash foisted on them after they bought into it.
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 15, 2014 2:29:30 GMT
I'm not a fan in general of HOAs and covenants that are restrictive. However, if this house would not be in compliance and needs a waiver made, it would be setting a precedent, and is that fair to the people who bought in the HOA because they wanted a neighborhood with regulations about things like this?
Whether I would buy on a street with a very modern house would depend on several factors; I wouldn't automatically exclude it from consideration. I would be concerned about the HOA, and if I wanted to be in the HOA neighborhood, I might not like the variance from it, simply because if they'd make that exception, what's next?
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Post by sunnyday on Jul 15, 2014 15:43:51 GMT
Sorry-to be clear, the architectural committee has NOT approved it, but, are formally asking for our input. If we do not give our approval (or decline to give input) they will approve it. So, 2 questions: Would it scare you away as a potential buyer? Would you vote to disapprove? Erin Would it scare me away? It depends on the completed look of the home. If it is disproportionately larger than the area home, plus being so different in style, I would not like it. Would I vote to disapprove? I think this is the more important question, which should be based on more than whether or not future potential buyers would be put off by it. Since the HOA is looking for input, I think there are some reasons I would vote no: If I didn't like the idea of an ultra modern home in my neighborhood; if I didn't like the idea of making such huge exceptions, which in turn could lead to more exceptions; If I felt that a big reason the HOA was considering it was because they didn't want to be the bad guy and say no, so they could pass the 'blame' around; etc.
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Post by tidegirl on Jul 15, 2014 16:30:13 GMT
For me I would look at how big the lots are and how landscaping would used to blend the property in post build.
I live in a fairly strict HOA community. Not our ideal but it worked for us at the time we were buying. The houses coordinate but do allow for individuality. Most of the homes sit on smaller lots. It would be harder for a really unique home to blend in.
We have a community in town that have large lots. They have an HOA but it does allow for unique homes. The landscaping allows them to blend into the community. I have been to these homes on those fundraising home tours. It is interesting to see the diversity of architecture. I love the feel of the neighborhood.
If your lot is in a neighborhood like mine I would say no to the review committee. (I am not saying nimby but it really would stand out like a sore thumb.) If your lot is in a neighborhood mentioned second I would be ok with it.
As far as being a buyer, I think it would depend on the person/people looking. If the home is built prior to you selling they will know what to expect (and possibly what they can build.) It could go either way. Good luck selling.
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Post by penny on Jul 15, 2014 17:40:05 GMT
It wouldn't scare me away Even if it's not my taste, I'd rather see homes that show how much the owners love and feel connected to the neighbourhood... People who are willing to invest in their home obviously love the neighbourhood and I think that means a strong, safe, and caring community... It would actually be a selling feature for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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