Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Owning a condo comes with some great perks — less upkeep to worry about and access to shared amenities like pools, gyms, or common spaces. However, it also comes with financial obligations that can ...

If you live in a community with a homeowners association (HOA), you may have been hit with a special assessment. Just when you least expect it, you could receive a request for hundreds or even ...