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DFW Market Brief, Episode 18 — Saturday, October 17, 2026

HOA dues, plainly. What they are, what they usually cover in new construction, why dues vary so much between communities, and the four things to check before you buy: dues history, what's covered, whether there's a master association on top, and any planned special assessments. Plus the builder-to-homeowner handoff wrinkle and how to compare dues honestly between two communities.

The numbers from this episode:

Dues figures in this episode are illustrative of the range across new communities, not quotes for any specific HOA

Sources:

Texas Tax Trap Calculator (includes HOA where sampled)…

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