I will never buy a home only to live under the tyranny of some busybody HOA.
I'd sooner burn down my house than deal with those b*st*rds.
Something went wrong with America when the home stopped being a place to raise your kids(those noisy car-washing,music loving next generation of Americans),enjoy some play with those kids in informal games of ball or archery or tag,play with the family dog,pitch a sheet tent (or just hang the wash and enjoy the fresh air). No Saturday tune-up of the family car and a little father and son shadetree mechanicing. No radio antenas,no this,no that...
Just a bunch of frustrated greedy micromanagers and busybodies worrying about their home(hhah!) INVESTMENT VALUE.
Homes are for living in;life isn't a silly fake "house Beautiful or Real Estate Guide" picture.One of this area's dumpiest homes held a family that always supported each other and would help just about anyone.
HOAs are loved by people afraid of other people and freedom.