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Dear Friends & Neighbors

      The transition from winter to spring is all about renewal, and there's
      no better time of year to turn your attention toward refreshing your
      living space. This issue of Good to Be Home is full of creative ideas to
      help you transform your home from the inside out.

      New home construction and renovations have skyrocketed since the
      start of the pandemic, but a busy construction market makes for                                                                                                  s                            HOA
      complex challenges. Whether you're looking to build new or make                                                              HOME                                    weet
      changes to your existing space, the enclosed guide can help.

      If you're looking to get a jump start on your spring-cleaning, a good
      first step is to declutter and organize your home's most heavily used                                                        written by: RACHEL STEVENS                            Day-to-day perks
      spaces. This issue includes tips for cleaning up your home's catchall                                                                                                              Some benefits of being part of an HOA are that it can improve
      areas room by room, as well as ideas for simplifying your laundry                                                            Homeowners associations (HOAs) are becoming           your overall quality of life in your neighborhood in the
      room and wash-day routine.
                                                                                                                                   increasingly popular in neighborhoods across America.   following ways:
      This time of year isn't just for simplifying your cleaning routine; it's                                                     While opinions on living in a neighborhood with an
      also a great time to go back to basics with your cooking. Instructions                                                                                                             •  There are usually well-maintained common areas.
      for preparing the perfect eggs and a pair of scrumptious soup recipes  Allison Van Wig, CRS, CPRES, CPSC, IMSD               HOA are divided, you don’t need to shy away from your
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      can help you do just that.                                BROKER-ASSOCIATE                                                   dream home just because it’s a part of one. The best way   •  Typically, there is access to amenities like a community
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      When it comes time to turn your attention toward your home's                                                                 to feel confident about your HOA is to understand the   pool, gym, and park.
      exterior, sprucing up your driveway and siding can go a long way. The  E-mail: Allison@SuperBroker.com                       benefits of it.
      pressure-washing primer and driveway-maintenance tips in this issue  Cell: (562) 882-1581                                                                                          •  It’s common to have increased community pride and
      can help you prioritize your curb appeal just in time for the new  Fax: (562) 938-9000                                                                                               engagement with HOA-planned activities, which can be
      season.                                                   www.SuperBroker.com                                                THE PROS OF JOINING AN HOA
                                                                                                                                   The primary purpose of an HOA is to create practical rules for   particularly nice for families with children.
      Wishing you a wonderful spring season! As always, it's a pleasure to  Allison Van Wig - Van Wig & Associates
      send you this magazine.                                   4435 E VILLAGE RD                                                  your community and to enforce them. It’s also responsible for   •  The property value will likely be stable because of
                                                                LONG BEACH, CA 90808
                                                                                                                                   the upkeep and finances of the development.             deed restrictions that keep everything consistent across
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                                                                                                                                                                                           the neighborhood.
                                                                                                                                   On the board
                                                                                                                                                                                         •  There is an added layer of support for property
                                                                                                                                   Most people’s HOA hesitation comes from potentially strict
                                                                                                                                                                                           issues, since most HOAs partner with municipal
                                                                                                                                   rules. However, if you’re a member on the board, you can
                                                                                                                                                                                           code-compliance departments.
                                                                                                                                   propose improvements. Additionally, it’s a chance to meet
                                                                                                                                   your neighbors and develop friendships with them. It’s   Don't be quick to overlook the benefits of an HOA—you just
                                                                                                                                   important to build a bond with community members you    might come to enjoy being a part of this important institution
                                                                                                                                   can rely on and trust.                                in your community.


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                                                          LONG BEACH, CA 90808
                                                          4435 E VILLAGE RD
                                                          Allison Van Wig - Van Wig & Associates

                                                          www.SuperBroker.com
                                                          Fax: (562) 938-9000
                                                          Cell: (562) 882-1581
                                                          E-mail: Allison@SuperBroker.com
                                             CalDRE# 00985700
                                             Allison Van Wig, CRS, CPRES, CPSC, IMSD
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