News Corporation, through Realtor.com, has published an analysis highlighting the growing prevalence and rising costs of homeowners association (HOA) fees in the U.S. housing market. According to the report, nearly 44% of homes for sale in 2025 now carry monthly HOA fees, up from 34.3% in 2019. The median HOA fee has increased to $135 per month. The analysis attributes these trends to a construction boom in HOA-managed communities, rising insurance premiums, stricter building safety requirements, and higher labor and material costs, all contributing to higher operating expenses that are passed on to homeowners. This marks a significant shift, with HOA obligations becoming a more common and costly aspect of homeownership.

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