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Hi, Was the Cabinet & Stone Expo business in San Jose?

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It's caused quite an issue in the neighborhood. No one wants carpet anymore, but the downstairs neighbors don't want to hear the upstairs neighbors walking around. I'm happy to have moved to California and be free from the HOA drama.

@@TailHappyTV You moved to more drama...I can understand the HoA but it definitely is dated.

I'm one of the downstairs neighbors. You purchased the condo and signed up to the HOA rules before you moved in. Why should neighbors on the ground floor have to lose their quality of life because you didnt read the HOA contract? Many people who put hardwood floors down don't realize how much noise it makes below them (kids running around, woman wearing heels, construction noise). I had this issue and thankfully the HOA sided with us and the neighbor upstairs had to redo the floors. They literally stuck hardwood directly to the base concrete. It was a nightmare. The net of it is, don't move into an HOA governed community or read your contract. The rules are there to keep everyone happy and protect everyones investment in their home.

@@bikesbeersbeats I don't want to annoy my neighbors either, which is why I will never buy in an HOA. If I'm in an apartment, I will follow the rules because I pay for it monthly and can move any time. But with an HOA, I would be stuck.

@@tizben Month-to-month in apartments is usually more expensive than a 1 year lease, so in most cases you're stuck there for a year, unless you break your lease and pay fines. Anyway there are too many stories of ridiculous and tyrannical HOAs.🙄🙄🙄

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HOA doesn’t have a say in the inside of your house

@@charlesmiscavage6947 I take it you didn't watch the video. The guy doing the remodel said his HOA said no hardwood flooring. 44s mark

Not all HOA did the same thing. You need to understand the rules of the HOA before you purchase a home. Some HOA only cares about the exterior and will take care of your yard. Some HOA only cares about your garden and would ask you to keep your landscape nice and clean. Some HOA basically only takes care of your weekly trash collection. Of course, some HOA cares about almost everything and becomes very nosy. My house is in a private and gated community and the HOA only cares about trash collection, the exteriors, and the yards, which saves me tons of problems to take care of my yard (yes, the HOA fee includes the gardening). But my previous home was a condo and the HOA liked to be in charge of everything (and that's why I won't choose a condo anymore........ too much trouble and HOA fees are rediculous high unless you prefer a highrise city view). Overall, I won't say HOA is a totally bad thing but I would say never ever purchase a property without totally understanding the HOA rules.

Best comment ever 😂it’s so true. I’m selling my townhouse because of the Karens I live around 😂

i can think of some nastier things, but carpet def can hold a lot of dirt and dust, and gets gross over time

Noise dampening! HOA wants to lessen noise complaints! Carpets are nasty if the owners are nasty. I live in the Northeast, I also work standing 8 hours on a concrete floor. I want a soft, warm surface in my home and will ALWAYS have carpeted bedrooms!

@@1995Benzo I suppose, but as someone with severe dust allergies, carpet will always be a no for me.

I agree although will admit that I personally enjoy carpet in my room.

My guess is that the majority of the HOA admin is 50+. That generation grew up with carpet everywhere - carpet was even pretty common in bathrooms in the 70's. So, for them they think what makes a house is the carpet.

I considered putting some of my soothing saxophone music in the background of this video, maybe next time.

and definitely something we won't take lightly when considering our next home purchase!

RIGHT!!! I'd never live in or flip an HOA regulated property!

My thoughts exactly. Why would I pay to be told what to do?!

@@stevep4209 HOA regulated property should give more consideration for health safety and cleanliness than asking to put carpets in the kitchen for germ warfare. I hate brainless pen pushers

Thank you I appreciate the comment, you're right it was a very stressful process and there was so many times where I felt like I was doomed

During this Market you can sell a piece of turd to most people , it has many uses and is relaible !

Thats why we got on ou HOA board and got rid f stupid rules like this

@@jbncnow Get a group of homeowners together on the board and vote to disband the HOA.I can understand not wanting the guy across the street to paint his house purple (I've seen this), but it is absolutely no one's business what furnishings, flooring or paint I have inside my house.

@@MAGAMAN yeah exactly. Absurd to own a home& be treated as though you're renting. Plus having to pay hundreds of dollars every month to be told what you can do inside your own home& that you HAVE to have carpet. Smh I don't get it

@@MAGAMAN You really can't disband the HOA in a condominium - the HOA is responsible for the building itself. But you certainly can get rid of idiotic rules like this. We had to do that in my mother's condo that we co-own. I'd love to know the rational for *requiring* carpet. The only thing I can think of is noise, but with that Pergo pad this floor won't be much louder unless you are in the habit of line dancing or dribbling basketballs or something..

lol, thank you for the comment! it took so long to paint... i never want to see a paint brush again.

Yes hilarious 😂🤣😆😅

Thanks! Every HOA has different rules, so if you ever buy a place with an HOA be sure to thoroughly inspect those documents before signing the dotted line. In this case I was in a condominium, and there is a neighbors unit below the main level of this condo. At some point the HOA board must have decided wood flooring would cause too much noise for the unit below the wood floor, and they revised the by-laws to not allow wood floors on some units that have a neighbor below them. This seems to be a big point of concern in the community recently because many units are breaking this rule, but at the same time wood flooring is very desirable and the original carpets are all pretty much worn out now.

I thought the same too. I thought you can remodel the interior, just not the exterior. Wow, good to know and consider when buying a place with HOA.

I suspect the reason the Covenants and Bylaws stated that no hard surface were allowed in the bedroom areas was noise. He stated that they had to carry the cabinets upstairs. I lived in an apartment years ago and it was awful to hear kids running and jumping on the hardwoods all the time. Carpet is a good sound dampener. The builder could have added more insulation also but the price would have been higher.

Chloe Helling, in my HOA I was able to ask my downstairs neighbor if they minded if I changed from carpet to LVP and was able to install them after getting that approval.

Glamour&all You could share walls in a condo or townhouse. Think about it.

Lol, this comment is GOLD!

Turned $1.25 repair to 41k profits :) I’d say that’s a good deal.

@@NikielTaylor LOL! I love this comment! Considering re-titleing the video haha

TailHappyTV it’s great to see you looking beyond the problem and seeing the potential ARV. How did hold and repair before selling? 6months to 1 year?

Thank you! I appreciate your positive comment!

This is where I am now. Redoing the floors, now I want everything done

Yeah, we definitely got lucky. It could have been do much worse in a lot of ways, but really we walked away with just about the best outcome.

@@TailHappyTV I can't imagine the new owners actually 'covered' that beautiful hardwood. Does the HOA actually go in and inspect?

Absolutely NOT a dumb rule. Would you want people stomping above your head 24/7??? I'm guessing not. It's actually a very smart rule designed to protect the investment and quality of life of all unit owners. Also, HOA rules are fully disclosed prior to purchase. Maybe you should think before labeling something 'dumb'.

@@nannem9716 Thats how I came up with my conclusion... I thought about it 🤔 duh, and my thoughts concluded to this being a dumb rule. They don't live in apartments... which is where your theary would make sense. They live in a condo, there is no one below them... soooooo.... yeah its a dumb HOA rule. It's more dumb that you are not just being told what you can and cannot do outside your home but now the inside too. I can see this being an issue with apartments or even sky rises, but condos, Townhouses, or even brownstones its ridiculous.... I will not challenge you on the fact that you are correct that these rules were put in place perhaps before the community even became an HOA community... but still none the less a dumb one. So, yes people like myself and others would first review HOA rules before living in a community with these dumb rules.... I personally would never live in one, the way HOAs work is that one day this isn't a rule then the next day... well... mother of mine they implemented the dumbest rule and now you have to obide by it... just saying. Don't get offended, we all have the right to our own opinion.

That's a great price! I was skeptical of moving to a place that had an HOA, but the initial reasons I wanted to be there was to go socialize at the community pool all summer long and never have to mow the grass lol!

Some people don't have the financial option to do so too. Especially young adults looking to get started in real estate and are looking to buy something small like a condo, apartment, or townhome. Those properties typically come with HOA. It's a privilege that's not affordable to many people out there, especially if they don't have mommy and daddy or some large inheritance to subsidize their purchase. Don't be judgmental! It sounds like you were in a blessed position.

@@hungr4anime I don't find having someone tell me what to do with my property a privilege. BTW, we are definitely not handed everything on a silver platter. My mom is in a nursing home with dementia, after we ,along with my sister took care of her at home for four years. We both work full time at a grocery store and we scrimped and saved for everything nice that we have! Its fine for you or others to choose to live in a place like that, but I chose not to. No neighbors. Nobody up my butt lol! That's how we like it! Enjoy your day!

@@ham3749 Oh boohoo, do you need a trophy for your sob story? And you totally misunderstood my comment. It's a privilege to be able to go buy a single family residence as a first home purchase rather than something like a condo, apartment, or townhome, where HOAs are common. The entering price point between a single family vs an apartment are vastly different. Also, markets vary around the country. Some people don't have a choice and between renting vs buying real estate, it's better to just buy something that has HOA rather than not owning anything at all. Between last year and this year, real estate has experienced on average a 16-20% year over year appreciation. The inflation has far outpaced wage inflation and savings at this point, so some people just have to settle and put up with it just to get their foot in the door to real estate. Especially the younger folks. A proper 3 bed 2 bath house on a large plot of land in one state can cost about $250K starting, but you can't even get a condo for that price in California. A decent sized condo here easily sells for $400k, and in my specific area, they go for $500K+. Try saving for that on your grocery income and see if you have the ability to choose whatever you want here.

@@hungr4anime really because we got our home for $55,000. It depends on the AREA you live in. I don't need trophies or advice from a rude, know it all such as yourself. I dont recall asking for real estate advice from you either. I hope you have a day just as pleasant as you have been to me.

Lmao Yeah Ive never heard of HOA having stipulations on the inside of your home unless you live in a historical home. Which that definitely wasnt.

If the HOA is knocking, they're coming in the back door every time

@@TailHappyTV They're like a law enforcement agency "HOA! open up!" then they storm in with a battering ram

@@jw1731 lol that's about what it felt like!

@@TailHappyTV 😡😡😡 TAKE OUT THOSE HARDWOODS, AND RETURN THE NASTY CARPET NOW! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

me too as I have painted soooo many apartments and houses I've lived in.

lol, i've probably had better ideas

Thank you for your feedback! It's all simple in theory, but there always seem to be obstacles that can make it more challenging

Thanks for watching!

Lol, thanks for the comment!

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it!

You can do it! Thanks for your compliments, an yes you need to be careful about costs because they can easily start adding up much more quickly than you initially think.

@@TailHappyTV to order it qôo9o

Lol! That would be a better use of their time and "authority"!

Just tyranny in another way. I just read a 'Dear Harriet' in which one neighbor quit speaking to another neighbor who shared a driveway. Neighbor 1 tried to get neighbor 2 to renovate her half of the driveway at the same time as neighbor 1. Neighbor 1 quit speaking to neighbor 2 when neighbor 2 said she couldn't afford it at that time. You can't dictate other people's lives -- even 'with' rules.

@@lql1094 Well, sounds like Neighbor 1 is rather inconsiderate and dumb defeating her desires if and when Neighbor 2 has the funds for the driveway. Unfortunately, HOA have the last say,,, which is a good reason why it is crappy to buy R.E. with HOA, for all they do, like keeping neighbors from parking their cars on the lawn, they can dictate small things like what color flowers you can and can not plant in your yard.

It really would be interesting to hear the difference in noise downstairs with: 1) carpet vs 2) wood floor vs 3) wood floor with underlayment! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

Just imagine how much noisier it would be without the carpet and padding.

Thank you Alicia! We all appreciate your positive feedback!

Thank you! Great points about HOA headaches

😆 you’re welcome

Thank you for your kind words sir! I really appreciate your comment.

I agree with you on the HOA! Also, it's awesome to hear this video was part of your inspiration to move forward with your renovation! Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your perspective!

@@TailHappyTV Is there anyone below your place? that might explain the rule. And the fact that the units were cheaply built to need carpet. For future reference, there are thick, padded underlayments that can go under wood floors and might meet HOA carpet requirements.

it was a headache

yes, definitely unexpected

6,000 actually

@@TailHappyTV can you share the cabinet maker details please. Link to website or address

You're right! There were some real estate fees, but it wasn't nearly that much. I'll have to check the paperwork for you to see, at the time I did a basic calculation with the numbers I had in front of me.

Thanks! I really loved the island too, it made a huge difference.

Thank you! I appreciate your comment and feedback! I'm glad you liked the video, and yes, some parts are worth doing on your own, and some just aren't after you consider the cost of tools and the expertise needed... learned a lot in this project.

Thank you for your thoughtful comment! It came out really nice, and it was really difficult to let it go when it came time to sell. Got super lucky with HOA, now onto new adventures on the west coast!

No one cares

Thank you Sonia! I appreciate your comment, and yes there's no need ti worry about the HOA now that we have moved out!

I've been waiting for a comment on that lol, thanks!

That was my error in thought diving straight into this project!

WRONG!!!

LOL! It was a bit overwhelming surrounded by so much glossy red paint. Thank you for sharing your comment, its hilarious!

@@TailHappyTV It'll drive me insane. I'm curious how old is the person that painted interior (or exterior) red.

@@magooccna I also had curiosity about the previous owner, unfortunately I never had a chance to meet them because they were not at Closing for the home.

Thank you! I really appreciate the positive feedback!

I agree, no one wants carpet in their home anymore!

I hate stupid HOA...

Agree! No one wants carpet anymore. They’re dirty and cost too much to clean. The HOA folks could have been more lax by letting them put area rugs where it’s required. But so far the dumbest HOA rules I’ve ever heard.

You wouldn't think it was dumb if you lived in the unit below. No one wants all that noise above their head 24/7. It would be maddening. What is dumb are people who think the rule is dumb.

amen.

thank you! I really appreciate you sharing your kind words! are you doing upper cabinets, or just base cabinets?

@@TailHappyTV I'm actually doing both!

Uhhh, because one of the purposes of an HOA is to maintain a comfortable living environment for their associates. Purchasing a condo and hearing the clip clop of shoes contacting a hard surface above you is not the ideal living situation.

Thanks! Yeah, it was almost a nightmare with the HOA!

Thank you Bobbie! I appreciate your comment!

I totally agree, our carpet got so dirty in that area!