You said, in part: If I were the HOA, I’d concentrate on getting them help finding a buyer.
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That sounds like an excellent suggestion. Failing that, perhaps they could consider jointly buying the property from this family. That would get them out of the area, and preserve property values for the neighboring residents. When the market improves, sell the house, perhaps at a profit. I don’t know how many people live in this community, but at $180K, 18 people at $10K each would cover it. 50 families could do it at less than $4K each.
Great idea! And if the HOA needs a goose, they might take a moment and think there but for the grace of God go they.