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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Isabel Keane

HOA fees are up by nearly 30% since the pandemic and pricing Americans out of their homes

Homeowners association fees have risen nearly 30 percent since before the COVID-19 pandemic, making it even more difficult for Americans to afford homeownership, according to a report.

Since 2019, the median monthly condo fee has gone up 29 percent, rising to $420 in 2025. During that same period, median HOA fees for single-family homeowners increased 26 percent, reaching $63 last year, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Realtor.com data.

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