#and the HOA is like ‘why is all this stuff on your lawn’

[ollypopwrites]

HOA’s are literally a scam

[apollos-boyfriend]

non american here what is the hoa and why can they rule over houses

HOA is short for home owner's community and they essentially just like. oversee management of neighbourhoods/communities. they're like what oversees how long your lawn can be and what you can put on your yard and all sorts of stuff. no one likes them

[bunnygirl678]

@alexlestar

was gonna respond on the post but i got wordy lmao, so below is the weird HOA/POA i grew up in

sooooo the town i grew up in was more of a resort community than a city (i think it was considered a village?? idk the post office still hates the name when i try to mail stuff) and when i was a kid the HOA (although i believe we called it a POA property owners assoc, cause at the time it was mostly vacant lots we didn't have neighbors for like the first 14 years lmao)

it was mostly vacation homes/retirees, the first 5 years we were there there were no kids besides my younger sister and i and a few people down the way, but now with the austin sprawl this place has grown, my father has one of the few vacant lots left, but it is next door to his house and keeps the view of the lake so he won't ever sell.

this is a lake community, it had a guard, and for a while you couldn't get in without having the sticker or being approved, it is no longer like that, but the POA paid for a ton of amenities, which at the beginning thats all it was there for, we were close enough to austin that things were still kinda artsy and stuff so no one worried too much about lawn lengths or cars in the yard.

But despite having the worst house in the whole community (and now it's even worse as my father has let it fall apart) i grew up getting to do really cool stuff because of the POA

we had a massive pool, it went to 11 feet, kids from the town over would try to jump the fence cause it was so awesome, a nice park, several boat ramps, a golf course that residents could golf for free, but had to rent the cart or pay a fee if you used your own, so we roughed it lmao, 3 tennis courts, a library (tiny and unmanned i used to do homework there so i didn't have to be at home lmao), a gym that was actually extremely high tech, a rentable conference room, and we got a discount at the floating restaurant and a discount on a boat slip (we had a sailboat which is why i know), but it was a 20 minute drive to get to the next town over, and it was small, 45 minutes to get to the closest HEB, the school was the 3 towns combined and even with that many my graduating class was like 64?

Back then it was the ideal POA/HOA like totally worth it, and if all hoas were like that i'd encourage the hell out of them. i think they got more picky but i havent lived there since 2012 and i don't really talk to my father

Here's the thing, that is not the norm...

Once i was an adult i've lived in multiple hoas, some silly rules (and these are the type where you have no amenities they exist to police you and thats it)

no cars in the driveway it was a $300 dollar fine!!

no holiday decorations with color, so no colored christmas lights, only the white ones

there was one that had a rule about windows being open

my ex husband's current neighborhood is trying to pass a no pick up truck rule, he is fighting that one

no more than 2 pets, so if you had 2 dogs and a cat you'd get fined if they found out

brown grass was fined (this was california too which is in constant drought and you are only supposed to water certain days)

no parties

you had to have the outside of your house powerwashed yearly and submit the receipt

one tried to ban children, we moved around that time so i don't know what happened, i'm assuming it did not pass

my absolute favorite was the one who had a no delivery rule, so you couldn't have amazon packages or take out delivered, i'm sure that went away in 2020 but we'd already moved

[tisfan]

Wow. Death threats and accusations of being in the slave trade, because I said that Condo Boards aren’t necessarily the root of all evil?

Do you know what a HOA or a COA is? It’s socialism. It’s not run by some anonymous “they” who are trying to keep the man down. It’s run BY the NEIGHBORHOOD. It’s run by the home owners. And it’s run on volunteer time. No one is GETTING PAID to tell you to mow your lawn or take down your lawn ornaments. 

(the too long stuff below the cut)

From Wiki

In the United States, a homeowner association (or homeowners’ association, abbreviated HOA, sometimes referred to as a property owners’ association or POA) is a private association often formed by a real estate developer for the purpose of marketing, managing, and selling homes and lots in a residential subdivision.[original research?] Typically the developer will transfer control of the association to the homeowners after selling a predetermined number of lots. Generally any person who wants to buy a residence within the area of a homeowners association must become a member, and therefore must obey the governing documents including Articles of Incorporation, CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) and By-Laws, which may limit the owner's choices. Most homeowner associations are incorporated, and are subject to state statutes that govern non-profit corporations and homeowner associations.

Ideally, the homeowners association’s purpose is to POOL resources from the community to:

1) take care of common areas and safety (pools, street corners, decorative park areas near the homes, mail facilities)

2) in some cases, lawn care, trash disposal and exterior repairs are covered by these fees, including pool and clubhouse facilities if you have them, parking lot repair, street upkeep, lights and maintenance of management facilities. Plowing. The city plows the neighborhood loop, and that’s all. Everything from my house to the main road is paid for by the association. They even shovel the walks.

3) Flood and natural disaster insurance are taken out of these dues, and a large scale discount is provided. (for instance, one home with flood insurance may be $200 a month as a rider on your regular insurance; the community of 100 homes gets that same insurance for $75 a month per home, and that comes directly out of your dues. So while you may be paying $300 a month in dues, you’re not paying $200 per month extra in insurance.)

There’s always a home owner’s association book, a charter. In that charter, which is voted upon by original residents, contains all the rules for the neighborhood. If you’re moving into an area that has an HOA, you will be given a copy of these rules to read. If you rent a home owned by someone who rents out the building, you will be given a copy of these rules. 

You know who controls the rules of the neighborhood? The residents. Every year, they’re given a vote on the budget, on who should run the association, everything. Except where the rules in the HOA go against the laws in the city/county/state. My HOA, for instance? The association would LOVE to let people have gas or charcoal grills. But that’s a city regulation that says any building with four or more families cannot have open fire within 10 feet of the building. For safety. Not because the city doesn’t want you to have a steak, but because the city doesn’t want Joe to be bbqing hot dogs and accidentally put three other families out in the street.

Because of that, discussions have been underway to turn one of the common areas into a park where there can be residential grills and picnic tables, and that will be paid for out of the dues collected.

When our neighborhood had to have the roofs replaced, EVERYONE got a new roof. With 50 year shingles. We did four buildings a year, and we had a contract and the contractor did the job. 

If just I had to replace my roof? $20,000.

For having the whole neighborhood done? We got them done for $14,000 each. And the money came out of the dues. 

Most communities pay a management corporation to take care of the fees and funds, (because unfortunately, people who aren’t bonded sometimes cannot be trusted to not, say, borrow money from the HOA) but they’re not allowed to collect any fees unless the president of the HOA signs off on it. 

And that person lives in the neighborhood. They’re not getting paid by the association. They’re not getting ANYTHING out of it. Our association officers get an extra parking space. That’s it. A parking space. To spend upwards of 20 hours a moth of their free time to make sure the budget is balanced. To make sure the trash goes out and that the lawn care people do their jobs. To pay the insurance. And the power bill. 

And they can be voted out. There’s a reaffirmation vote of the board every year, but if there’s a lack of faith issue? Any resident can call to replace a board member. There’s usually a percentage of the residents needed to vote, but you can give a proxy vote to your friend, if you don’t have time to go to the meeting. Get your neighbor to collect the votes and vote out a board you don’t like.

My experience with boards is simple. Show up, show an interest in helping, and they will put you on a committee to HELP OUT.

Property Values:

Yes, okay, a lot of people move into a home with no intentions of ever leaving, so what the property is worth does doesn’t affect them.

But a lot of people do move out. They get new jobs in other states, or they downscale their home because their kids moved out and they don’t need a five bedroom place anymore. They become disabled and can’t stay in a 2 floor place because they can’t do stairs. Their mom becomes disabled and has to move in with them. 

They need to sell their home. Property value matters. It sucks that it does. It sucks that people will judge the home of their dreams based on the fact that the next door neighbor has a “TRUMP MAKES AMERICA GREAT” sign in their front yard. It does. We shouldn’t care that people make those judgement, but the honest truth is-- they do. People won’t buy a home if they walk in and see the walls are painted mint green even though painting is easy and cheap. Any real estate agent will tell you the same thing, when you’re selling your home. Repaint everything neutral colors, take down all personal paintings and pictures. Put up mirrors so people can See THEMSELVES becoming a part of this home.

Home Owners Associations are in place in 53% of the homes in the US.

That means slightly less than half do not have an HOA.

Some HOAs are terrible, I’m not saying they’re not. But they’re terrible because the people running them are terrible. Not because the idea is terrible.

The idea -- the ideal -- is socialism. We’re a neighborhood, let’s all pool our resources so that all of our neighbors can have a nice, safe place to live. So that when your roof caves in, there’s money to fix it. So that when there’s flooding, you’re insured. So you don’t have to haul your trash to the dump, we’ll pay to have someone pick up the dumpsters every day. So that the common areas are trimmed and maintained.

Does this mean that no HOA ever, say, keeps people of color out of the neighborhood, or unfairly enforces their rules against people they consider undesirable? Of course not, I’m not an idiot. Yes, there are certainly places and boards that do that. 

Which is why if you’re thinking about moving into a neighborhood, and they have an HOA, if you can, see if you can meet the board. Find out what the rules are, how they’re enforced, and how to change them. Things like flags and doors and lawn gnomes are rules that can absolutely BE CHANGED by the people who live there.

When our board was given the option to discontinue some of the flood insurance (based on the Flood lines being altered by FEMA) and only carry flood insurance on the 18 homes that were considered A zone, which would have been a HELL of a discount on the insurance and would have been reflected by LOWERING dues accordingly) they offered it to the neighborhood. Go vote. Decide if we want to save $40 in dues per month and risk flood damage that’s not covered by the association’s policy, or keep the insurance at its current rate.

40% of the homeowners came out to vote.

We kept the insurance.

[irigoddess]

“Jango, I need your help.”

Jango looked up from his datapad to see Embo standing before him; the Kyuzo was looking a little sheepish as he rubbed the back of his neck. Jango sighed as he set his datapad down.

“What’s up?” 

“So tonight’s a PTA meeting.” Ah, yes. Everyone besides Embo refused to attend the meetings, which was probably a good thing. Embo was the most mild-mannered out of all of Boba’s parents -perhaps even a touch socially-anxious- and was the least likely to have an outburst that would result in having the cops called on him. “And I was wondering if you could accompany me.”

“Why not bring Sugi?”

“Are you kidding me? She would eat everyone alive.” Embo shook his head as he crossed his arms over his chest. “I would prefer if she did not threaten any other school officials.”

The two had, apparently, threatened to murder the super stressed principal already; it only took two weeks for them to come to this. Jango sighed as he rubbed his temples; the one downside of co-parenting was dealing with everyone’s different methods of handling their problems. And Boba’s problems. Though, to their credit, Cad was the reason they had to transfer Boba this time.

“Embo, they’re middle-aged, suburbanite, human women. How bad can they be?” According to the big lug, most of these bitchy helicopter moms were not afraid of him, as Jango had hoped. It was quite the opposite, actually. And for some reason, this terrified Embo.

“You have no idea what I have to deal with, Jango. No idea. I just need some back-up, okay?”

“Okay, okay. Fine. I’ll go. But,” Jango stood, tilting his head to look up at the mountain of a man. “You have to cook tomorrow night.”

“I... was going to do that anyways?” Embo blinked, confused.

“Great. Let’s get out of here, then.”

-

The Parent-Teacher Association met in the art room on the bottom floor of the school; the room was quaint, filled with the imaginative scribbles of five-year-olds and the lopsided pottery of the higher elementary grades. Three long tables, covered in paint and pencil scribbles and dicks drawn in permanent marker, were assembled into a semi-circle in the center of the room. Along the sides of the tables were stools, most of which were occupied by middle-aged women and what looked to be a solitary gay couple.

On the shelf closest to the door rested treats - like brownies and finger sandwiches and little jello cups that most definitely had had alcohol in them. Jango reached for a brownie, only to be stopped by Embo.

“You will not want those. Shar’ron revealed that she puts laxatives in them because she wants to see her ‘nemesis’ Pa’trish’aa suffer.”

“Gods, okay.” Jango decided it best not to touch any of the treats, then; he noticed that one of the mothers was absolutely gorging herself on said brownies, much to the delight of another woman on the opposite side of the room. 

“Oh, Embo, sweetie!” Embo cringed just slightly as he meet the gaze of a blonde human woman, who was patting the seat beside her. He looked around, noting that it was the only seat left, and sighed.

“Who is this?” Jango whispered as they both made their way toward her.

“Emiliee. The one that always fondles my arms and makes comments about how she wished her husband worked out.” 

“Ah.” Embo sat down beside Emiliee, who immediately went to stroke his exposed arm.

“You are so strong. I wish my husband was as big and virile as you.” She sighed dramatically as she batted her eyelashes.

“Ah, well... thanks?” Embo shifted uncomfortably, and Jango had to fight not to roll his eyes.

“He’s so fat and boring.” Cue another dramatic sigh. “But you aren’t boring, are you? And you certainly aren’t fat.”

Embo said nothing as he gently removed her hand from his arm; her hand went to his leg instead.

“Emiliee, please, stop fondling Mr. Embo. We all know that your unhappy in your marriage and that you have a fetish for alien men... but it is not proper to be stroking up another member of our association.” The woman at the head of the table groaned.

“Watch yourself, Kaehriyn. ‘Alien’ is not a politically correct term.” Emiliee flipped her hair. “The term is ‘nonhuman’.”

“That is certainly not correct.” Embo shook his head. “Nonhuman relays that humans are the basis for normalcy.”

“Who cares?” Emiliee huffed as she crossed her arms over her chest, apparently embarrassed by this interaction. “Besides, Kaehriyn, I seem to remember you arguing with Teenah about her moving her ‘fat ass’ so he could sit beside you.”

Slowly, Jango watched as the shitshow unfolded; the women started arguing about the politics of alien identity and infidelity and whatever other mundane bullshit suburbanite humans were into. 

“Well your lawn isn’t HOA approved. I should call the Head to your house.”

“Emiliee already gives enough head in that shitty little shack of hers. Don’t encourage her.”

Embo slowly stood and gestured his head toward the door; no one seemed to notice as he and Jango slipped out of the room. Embo rubbed his temples as he leaned against the wall.

“Is it always like this?” Jango frowned, trying to ignore the screams of fury resonating from the room.

“Oh yeah. We never get anything done.” Embo crossed his arms over his chest. “I joined because I care about Boba’s education and want what’s best for him... but this is just some dumbed-down soap opera.”

“Why do you continue to come?” Jango hummed.

“I hope that some day we’ll end up getting stuff done, but I think I’m just a distraction.” He shrugged.

“I’m telling you, Sugi would fix that. Or Aurra. Bring one of them along and the girls will be forced to leave you alone.”

“Yeah I could see that now; Sugi, dressed completely in leather, physically fighting them until they had to obey her...”

“Or Aurra firing her blaster straight into the air and then calling Kaehriyn out on her shitty store-bought cookies.”

“...Hm. You’re right. Maybe that is a good idea.”

[aaronsniderus]

What the Enneagram Test Says About What Kind of Home You Should Own

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When it comes to making moves in our careers, choices in our relationships or just guidance through life in general, some of us turn to personality tests to discover who we are and what we want.

There are plenty of quizzes that can get you these results. From magazine tabloid quizzes to online professional career tests like Myers-Briggs, we hope to gain knowledge into how we relate to the world and to those around us personally, romantically, professionally and so on.

One popular personality test is the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (RHETI) test. Like the Myers-Briggs, the goal of the test is to help you learn more about your personality. However, instead of 16 personalities, the RHETI identifies nine major personalities.

While it’s common to find aspects of your personality in each of the nine described varieties, a single specific one should stand out as being your “true self,” according to the Enneagram Institute. This is your “basic personality.” You can take the test on the official website (it costs $12) or a similar free online test to determine where you fall in terms of the nine personalities.

We’re not saying it’s 100% accurate (a coworker of mine actually had a few numbers that had a tie score at the end of the test), but getting an idea of who you are as a person could help you make important decisions, one of which could be what type of home you should own. Take the Enneagram test and then see what the results have to say about what kind of home you should own based on your results.

If You’re a Type One

Type ones are known as Reformers for their strong principles and their sense of mission, which push them to improve (or reform) the world around them. They make calculated, rational decisions and always strive to do things the right way.

With a mission to make things around them better, Reformers should look for a fixer-upper – a home that needs significant improvements.

A fixer-upper house to a Reformer would be like a blank canvas to an artist: full of possibilities and an outlet of expression. They would also be one of the more capable Enneagram types to take on a fixer-upper, as they’re more organized and purposeful and tend to do things the right way, even when it’s challenging.

Reformer Home Starter Kit

Wall organizer with baskets – $153

Planner – $25

Label maker – $35

If You’re a Type Two

Type twos are Helpers. Caring and interpersonal, they crave to serve (or help) those around them through their generosity and selflessness. They put others before themselves and strive to create an environment that’s welcoming and friendly.

In order to achieve this, Helpers would need a house with an open-concept floor plan, with large entertainment spaces like kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, backyards and plenty of guest rooms.

An open floor plan would symbolically represent the openness that Helpers have when it comes to taking care of their loved ones. This would also allow the Helper to keep their friends near to them and give them an outlet to serve others.

Helper Home Starter Kit

Serving tray – $55

“Stay Awhile” wall décor – $51

“A Modern Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Feeding Your Friends” – $33

If You’re a Type Three

Type threes are Achievers, the most ambitious of the Enneagrams, motivated to project an image of success to those around them. Achievers are hardworking and want the best out of life.

For this reason, both in their tendency to succeed and their desire to have an appealing image, Achievers would likely need a jumbo loan for the type of home they would want. We’re talking a big house.

It would have to be the biggest and best home on the block so that everyone knows they’re successful. If not, it would need to have all the latest and greatest furnishings and technology to suggest success.

Achiever Home Starter Kit

Agate geode bookends – $199

Faux-fur rug – $120

Glass decanter – $165

If You’re a Type Four

Type fours are Individualists, the most sensitive and emotional Enneagram. They pride themselves on their uniqueness and authenticity and typically have an aptitude for all things romantic, like art and poetry.

Individualists would need a home that mirrors their uniqueness (or individuality) to the outside world, preferably a nontraditional home like a tiny home, a refurbished shipping container or an RV.

Individualists reject convention, so living in a cookie-cutter neighborhood where every home looks like the next would be unappealing to them. Their tendency to favor the romantic would lead them to idealize the unusual.

Individualist Home Starter Kit

Forest art print – $22

Whale pillowcase – $40

Decorative books – $225

If You’re a Type Five

If you’re a type five, you’re an Investigator. To put it in common verbiage, Investigators would be categorized as loners – a little suspicious and incredibly perceptive. Investigators choose to keep to themselves so that they’re able to concentrate on developing their ideas and skills.

For this reason, they would need a home that’s off the beaten path and not easily accessed, such as a home that sits on a fair amount of acreage in the country or in a rural area. The more space between their house and their neighbors’ homes, the better.

Since investigators tend to value their isolation, they wouldn’t need a large home or space for hosting but, rather, a quiet place for introspection and observation of the environment around them.

Investigator Home Starter Kit

Henry David Thoreau wall print – $13

Telescope – $40

“Go Away” doormat – $40

If You’re a Type Six

Type sixes are Loyalists, trustworthy and devoted to those around them, although sometimes lacking trust in others. Loyalists are researchers who consider every option in order to make a safe, informed decision.

Loyalists crave security, so they would most likely settle in a traditional neighborhood, most likely by a school (because it’s thought to be safer), with a neighborhood watch program and a home security alarm system.

Loyalists aren’t about flash or appearance, but rather responsibility and security. They would tend to spend a decent amount of time on research while looking for a modest, affordable home that they know they can financially afford and maintain.

Loyalist Home Starter Kit

Nest outdoor security camera – $179

“The Neighbors Have Better Stuff” doormat – $50

Book safe – $24

If You’re a Type Seven

Sevens are Enthusiasts, or extroverts who crave fun and spontaneity. They are social individuals who enjoy the company of others and know how to see the good in every situation.

Since Enthusiasts can make themselves happy wherever they live, they would most likely be renters – because they tend to choose fun over the hard decisions and can be indecisive.

Due to their indecisive nature, they’ll probably end up renting for a long period of time because they’re not able to commit to a home during their search. Until they figure it out, their apartment won’t get much use anyway, as they are always on the move, looking for adventures – unless they’re throwing a party!

Enthusiast Home Starter Kit

“Choose Happy” mug – $11

“Adventure Is Out There” wall art – $25

Bar cart – $120

If You’re a Type Eight

Type eights are known as Challengers. As the name suggests, Challengers are always up for, well, a challenge. They’re extremely confident and independent, and they love to have control of a situation because they know they can get the job done.

Challengers know what they want, and they aren’t afraid to make it known to others, so for that reason, Challengers might choose to build their own home, because they can have it built to their exact specifications.

Their decisiveness would also help them make the tough calls in new construction, moving the process along without hesitation. They would enjoy taking on the challenge of having a home built from scratch and might even get involved in the construction themselves, because they value their physical strength.

Challenger Home Starter Kit

“Wilderness Survival Guide” book – $8

Faux cactus – $25

Amazon Echo – $100

If You’re a Type Nine

Type nines are comprised of small bits of every personality, which is why they’re known as Peacemakers. They’re generally easy-going and strive to get along with everyone, promoting harmony and avoiding conflict.

Peacemakers tend to avoid things like stress and anxiety, so the prospect of having to maintain a home would not be ideal. Instead, they would thrive in an environment with a homeowners association (HOA), like a condo.

This would allow them to avoid some of the stress of maintaining their home and yard and instead focus on the things that make them happy. Since peacemakers put others’ needs before their own, they won’t have time (or make time) to focus on home cleaning or landscaping, like mowing the lawn or fixing broken appliances.

Peacemaker Home Starter Kit

Essential oil diffuser – $88

“Gather” glass – $12

Faux-fur throw blanket – $27

As we said, these descriptions aren’t 100% accurate. Each person has a variety of characteristics that could make them more like another personality when it comes to their needs and wants. Did your personality match with the perfect pad? Let us in the comments below.

If you’re ready to find your actual dream home, you can get started online through Rocket Mortgage® by Quicken Loans or give us a call at (800) 785-4788.

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What the Enneagram Test Says About What Kind of Home You Should Own

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. 

When it comes to making moves in our careers, choices in our relationships or just guidance through life in general, some of us turn to personality tests to discover who we are and what we want.

There are plenty of quizzes that can get you these results. From magazine tabloid quizzes to online professional career tests like Myers-Briggs, we hope to gain knowledge into how we relate to the world and to those around us personally, romantically, professionally and so on.

One popular personality test is the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (RHETI) test. Like the Myers-Briggs, the goal of the test is to help you learn more about your personality. However, instead of 16 personalities, the RHETI identifies nine major personalities.

While it’s common to find aspects of your personality in each of the nine described varieties, a single specific one should stand out as being your “true self,” according to the Enneagram Institute. This is your “basic personality.” You can take the test on the official website (it costs $12) or a similar free online test to determine where you fall in terms of the nine personalities.

We’re not saying it’s 100% accurate (a coworker of mine actually had a few numbers that had a tie score at the end of the test), but getting an idea of who you are as a person could help you make important decisions, one of which could be what type of home you should own. Take the Enneagram test and then see what the results have to say about what kind of home you should own based on your results.

If You’re a Type One

Type ones are known as Reformers for their strong principles and their sense of mission, which push them to improve (or reform) the world around them. They make calculated, rational decisions and always strive to do things the right way.

With a mission to make things around them better, Reformers should look for a fixer-upper – a home that needs significant improvements.

A fixer-upper house to a Reformer would be like a blank canvas to an artist: full of possibilities and an outlet of expression. They would also be one of the more capable Enneagram types to take on a fixer-upper, as they’re more organized and purposeful and tend to do things the right way, even when it’s challenging.

Reformer Home Starter Kit

Wall organizer with baskets – $153

Planner – $25

Label maker – $35

If You’re a Type Two

Type twos are Helpers. Caring and interpersonal, they crave to serve (or help) those around them through their generosity and selflessness. They put others before themselves and strive to create an environment that’s welcoming and friendly.

In order to achieve this, Helpers would need a house with an open-concept floor plan, with large entertainment spaces like kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, backyards and plenty of guest rooms.

An open floor plan would symbolically represent the openness that Helpers have when it comes to taking care of their loved ones. This would also allow the Helper to keep their friends near to them and give them an outlet to serve others.

Helper Home Starter Kit

Serving tray – $55

“Stay Awhile” wall décor – $51

“A Modern Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Feeding Your Friends” – $33

If You’re a Type Three

Type threes are Achievers, the most ambitious of the Enneagrams, motivated to project an image of success to those around them. Achievers are hardworking and want the best out of life.

For this reason, both in their tendency to succeed and their desire to have an appealing image, Achievers would likely need a jumbo loan for the type of home they would want. We’re talking a big house.

It would have to be the biggest and best home on the block so that everyone knows they’re successful. If not, it would need to have all the latest and greatest furnishings and technology to suggest success.

Achiever Home Starter Kit

Agate geode bookends – $199

Faux-fur rug – $120

Glass decanter – $165

If You’re a Type Four

Type fours are Individualists, the most sensitive and emotional Enneagram. They pride themselves on their uniqueness and authenticity and typically have an aptitude for all things romantic, like art and poetry.

Individualists would need a home that mirrors their uniqueness (or individuality) to the outside world, preferably a nontraditional home like a tiny home, a refurbished shipping container or an RV.

Individualists reject convention, so living in a cookie-cutter neighborhood where every home looks like the next would be unappealing to them. Their tendency to favor the romantic would lead them to idealize the unusual.

Individualist Home Starter Kit

Forest art print – $22

Whale pillowcase – $40

Decorative books – $225

If You’re a Type Five

If you’re a type five, you’re an Investigator. To put it in common verbiage, Investigators would be categorized as loners – a little suspicious and incredibly perceptive. Investigators choose to keep to themselves so that they’re able to concentrate on developing their ideas and skills.

For this reason, they would need a home that’s off the beaten path and not easily accessed, such as a home that sits on a fair amount of acreage in the country or in a rural area. The more space between their house and their neighbors’ homes, the better.

Since investigators tend to value their isolation, they wouldn’t need a large home or space for hosting but, rather, a quiet place for introspection and observation of the environment around them.

Investigator Home Starter Kit

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If You’re a Type Six

Type sixes are Loyalists, trustworthy and devoted to those around them, although sometimes lacking trust in others. Loyalists are researchers who consider every option in order to make a safe, informed decision.

Loyalists crave security, so they would most likely settle in a traditional neighborhood, most likely by a school (because it’s thought to be safer), with a neighborhood watch program and a home security alarm system.

Loyalists aren’t about flash or appearance, but rather responsibility and security. They would tend to spend a decent amount of time on research while looking for a modest, affordable home that they know they can financially afford and maintain.

Loyalist Home Starter Kit

Nest outdoor security camera – $179

“The Neighbors Have Better Stuff” doormat – $50

Book safe – $24

If You’re a Type Seven

Sevens are Enthusiasts, or extroverts who crave fun and spontaneity. They are social individuals who enjoy the company of others and know how to see the good in every situation.

Since Enthusiasts can make themselves happy wherever they live, they would most likely be renters – because they tend to choose fun over the hard decisions and can be indecisive.

Due to their indecisive nature, they’ll probably end up renting for a long period of time because they’re not able to commit to a home during their search. Until they figure it out, their apartment won’t get much use anyway, as they are always on the move, looking for adventures – unless they’re throwing a party!

Enthusiast Home Starter Kit

“Choose Happy” mug – $11

“Adventure Is Out There” wall art – $25

Bar cart – $120

If You’re a Type Eight

Type eights are known as Challengers. As the name suggests, Challengers are always up for, well, a challenge. They’re extremely confident and independent, and they love to have control of a situation because they know they can get the job done.

Challengers know what they want, and they aren’t afraid to make it known to others, so for that reason, Challengers might choose to build their own home, because they can have it built to their exact specifications.

Their decisiveness would also help them make the tough calls in new construction, moving the process along without hesitation. They would enjoy taking on the challenge of having a home built from scratch and might even get involved in the construction themselves, because they value their physical strength.

Challenger Home Starter Kit

“Wilderness Survival Guide” book – $8

Faux cactus – $25

Amazon Echo – $100

If You’re a Type Nine

Type nines are comprised of small bits of every personality, which is why they’re known as Peacemakers. They’re generally easy-going and strive to get along with everyone, promoting harmony and avoiding conflict.

Peacemakers tend to avoid things like stress and anxiety, so the prospect of having to maintain a home would not be ideal. Instead, they would thrive in an environment with a homeowners association (HOA), like a condo.

This would allow them to avoid some of the stress of maintaining their home and yard and instead focus on the things that make them happy. Since peacemakers put others’ needs before their own, they won’t have time (or make time) to focus on home cleaning or landscaping, like mowing the lawn or fixing broken appliances.

Peacemaker Home Starter Kit

Essential oil diffuser – $88

“Gather” glass – $12

Faux-fur throw blanket – $27

As we said, these descriptions aren’t 100% accurate. Each person has a variety of characteristics that could make them more like another personality when it comes to their needs and wants. Did your personality match with the perfect pad? Let us in the comments below.

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5 Ways Being Rich Was Flat-Out Crazy Hundreds Of Years Ago

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He wanted to turn it into a literally goddamned swimming pool, complete with diving boards( situated where the altar used to sit ), changing rooms, and an indoor beach. He later wound up abandoning this project too, because he was, like, the William Randolph Worst. Adam Wears is on Twitter and Facebook , and has a newsletter about depressing record that you should definitely subscribe to . i > b> You laugh at the pineapple occasion, but have you indicated your friends how a pineapple corer labor ? i > b> Support Cracked’s journalism with a see to our Contribution Page. Please and thank you . i > b> For more courses our ancestors were utterly terrifying, check out 7 Popular Old-Timey ‘Hobbies’ That Will Give You Ordeal and 6 Fun Works That Were Shocking Throughout History . i > b> Follow us on Facebook. 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Real quick, here's a view of that Sitting Room #9:

(Turn me on dead man) That TV is maybe even more stealable than the first one. That's the only reason I'm posting this picture. Nothing much to see here. Another fireplace, an outdoor hangout, possibly fake stone.

But there is an outdoor shower:

With built-in bottles for your shower fluids. Okay.

Carholes for your cars:

Drr...drr...drr...

Fewer carholes than anticipated somehow. I'm not sure what room those windows are in but it may be, like I said, the fabled "bonus room."

I'm only going to complain about the yard/garden a little:

Because this gate and landscaping is actually cute in a fake French way.

Yes the lawn is basically a soul patch but I hate lawns anyway. I'd use those three stone planters for raised bed gardens. And those hedges are sharp so shoutout to the landscapers. I also like a nice trellis and they have one here.

Trellis, roses, classic French Provincial herbs, hedges, Sitting Room #10 (we hit double digits!). Outdoor shower, if you were curious about the location. But seriously: you could have a cute herb garden here or a few vegetable plants (if the HOA would allow it).

From this angle, it's actually kind of cute. You just have to pretend that this is all the house there is and the outdoor shower is a garden shed.

That gate leads to the family cemetery, I'm quite sure.

Okay. Let's chill poolside:

Jesus Christ the photoshopped sky.

I added some labels for orientation. Pretty sure it's a hot tub in between the sets of lounge chairs. This is another view that makes this place look more like a hotel than a house.

And the grill there is big enough for a pig pickin. If you're from the South, you probably know what I mean. Rarely a summer weekend goes by without seeing someone pulling one of these whole hog smokers behind their pickup:

And you know it's gonna be a good time when he gets where he's going. (I haven't been to a pig pickin in years.)

Love the mood lighting on the little Japanese maple too.

Pool, embiggened:

The land definitely slopes away and it looks like there's just some wooded area they're not using, which is a shame.

Those fountains are either self-circulating or they're aerating the pool. Either way, the sound would make anyone have to pee. (That's what the outdoor shower is for.)

A little further out:

See, it's horrible but the landscaping gets some stuff right. The olive trees, the ivy, the topiaries--like, yeah, that tracks. It's just all Too Much. Also who's sitting on the bench and why? It'd be a great place for prom photos but otherwise...?

Okay, last two photos, now with all spoilers revealed:

Look at this beast of a construction:

Revel in it. Wallow in it. Look there's little stepping stones out from the cemetery gate!

I hate this fucking house. We're done now. Me and this house, we're fucking done professionally. Fucking hell, man.

So here we are at 2029 Giovanni Ct, looking at this beast of a construction with 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, more dining rooms than one would expect, so much space they literally don't know what to do with it, all coming in at a whopping 12,846 sqft (~1193 sqm). Let's go inside!!

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Some people prefer living in an apartment when moving to Florida, but if you’re looking for something a bit more permanent and personalized, you should check out Grey Oaks Florida condos for sale! Not only are condos in the area a lot more affordable than single-family homes, but they offer numerous advantages to the right owner. Of course, investing in any real estate can be costly, so it’s important that you gauge your needs and choose accordingly! Here are some tips from http://ift.tt/2uJvty3.

Advantages Of Grey Oaks Condo Living

*Condos are affordable to purchase, especially for young adults or people looking to retire on a budget. It’s also important to consider that condos are a good investment because prices are only going to go up in just a few short years. Not only is condo living affordable, but it’s a smart investment guaranteed to get you a good return.

*Home ownership isn’t always everything people make it out to be. Often what people forget to mention is that owning a home is costly and the price of maintenance is only going to go up the more wear and tear it’s subjected to. Condos are bite-sized homes that don’t require lot of upkeep, and should anything need fixing; you can easily do it all on a budget.

*Keeping a condo organized and clutter-free isn’t as hard as reining in your clutter when you own a single-family home. Retired couples looking to travel and relax enjoy minimalist living, which is why a condo is a perfect fit. Since space is limited, you’re not forced to cull your collections, but you also become realistic about how much stuff to keep.

*Condo living ensures a safe community environment. You can get to know your neighbors on a more personal level and entertain friends and family. Many people enjoy those condo communities are tight-knit, and people look out for each other. With that being said, if you choose the right unit, you still get plenty of personal space and privacy.

*All of the outdoors maintenance and landscaping is taken care of by your monthly HOA fees. Of course, it’s important to consider these fees when investing in a condo of any size, but it also means that you don’t have to worry about the upkeep of a yard or your front lawn.

*Many condo communities come with amenities such as swimming pools, gyms or tennis courts. When shopping around for the right Grey Oaks Florida condos for sale, it’s important to consider what amenities, if any, you would like to have. Bear in mind that location and amenities are the most significant sellers when it comes to condos, which is why the right choice is a solid investment.

Real estate can be hard to find in any location when you have a lot of criteria that need to be met. What people have the most trouble with is finding a home that’s not only within their means but offers everything they want as well. Fortunately, the Internet can help with the search!

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