From their inception, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) have operated as non-profit organizations designed to help manage, run, and maintain collections of homes. While those core qualities have existed since the mid-twentieth century, HOAs have also seen plenty of change over the years. Today, through that growth and development, HOAs are an anchor for communities. But how exactly did we get here? 

Let's trace the origins of the industry back to the very first association and explore how things have progressed with:

• A look at how HOAs were conceptualized, from post-World War II economic growth to the rise of of planned communities. 
• The history of what may have been the first HOA, Levittown and how it influenced the communities that followed it. 
• A timeline of how HOAs have changed, going all the way back to the 1940s and progressing to current day through legal changes and new community-centric organizations. 
• Details on what HOAs look like today and what they might look like in the future through newer formats like mixed-use communities. 

From revolutionary laws to new association types, countless milestones have transformed how HOAs operate, govern, and serve residents. Read our ebook for an important HOA history lesson that’s factual and fascinating.

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