I understand the level
of frustration everyone has with the home association fees and lack
of communication. I personally have had communication with the HOA
about several issues. However, I personally have concerns about the
use of this website to express frustrations and the impact this may
have on resell value of our homes. We are in a market in which home
values and buyers are lacking. Most home buyers are actively using
the Internet to find information about homes for sale. Would you be
excited to have a deal for your house fall through or the value
renegotiated due to reservations the buyer has after reading the
large variety of complaints on this website?
Andy
PS: Someone complained about the Christmas lights in my backyard.
If you had come and spoken with me personally - I would have taken
them down. They were hanging in an area of the backyard that was
hidden from most of the neighborhood. I like having the lights up
as they provide a lower level of light when I'm reading outside at
night. I didn't realize I had offended someone. I removed the
lights prior to this email.
I think it's awful that
someone complained about lights in your backyard. Lights in the
backyard, even Christmas lights are used nowadays as "decor". I
think there is a huge difference from lights up in the front of the
house and "lights" up in the backyard. Seriously, that is pretty
sad.
Sierra Ridge Neighbor
Small
lights in your own back yard causing a problem???? Amazing what some
folks complain about.....I'm shaking my head.
Lets get some positive energy and kindness going within our
community! I know we can do it! A recent example of this is the
(family sponsored) activity someone posted on the mailbox for an
Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Sierra Ridge and Casa Norte. My
kudos to that family for extending such a lovely act of kindness.
Maybe we could step up and schedule a community block
party.....children decorating their bikes and having a
parade.....people just getting together....getting to know one
another...it would strengthen that sense of community that we may be
lacking and who knows.....it could lead to people seeking out our
community to move to!
Gloria
I agree
with Gloria and love the idea of community events. If a block party
or other gathering was organized, I’d volunteer to provide some
short public safety instructional demonstrations if anyone is
interested. A few topics that come to mind:
1.) Facts, myths, testing, maintenance, etc. of your residential
fire sprinkler systems.
2.) Quick, easy and EFFECTIVE CPR techniques and what to do until
911 arrives.
I’m definitely no event organizer but would certainly be happy to
participate.
