In this episode of Where You Live, Gene Sullivan covers the latest HOA news and stories, including a surprising case where an HOA fined a member for excessive Christmas lights—despite hosting a holiday light contest. Gene and co-host Aaron also share a personal moment celebrating Aaron’s son earning his driver’s permit. The conversation expands to a growing national concern: package theft, with over 250,000 parcels stolen daily from people’s homes. As always, Gene answers listener questions, providing insight, guidance, and practical tips for navigating community living and everyday life.

In this episode of Where You Live, Gene Sullivan covers the latest HOA news and stories, including a surprising case where an HOA fined a member for excessive Christmas lights&mdash;despite hosting a holiday light contest. Gene and co-host Aaron also share a personal moment celebrating Aaron&rsquo;s son earning his driver&rsquo;s permit. The conversation expands to a growing national concern: package theft, with over 250,000 parcels stolen daily from people&rsquo;s homes. As always, Gene answers listener questions, providing insight, guidance, and practical tips for navigating community living and everyday life.

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12/20/25 HOA Stories and the Rising Threat of Package Theft

On this episode of Where You Live, airing on AM 1280 The Patriot, Gene encourages listeners to think critically in an age of nonstop online information. He discusses the importance of not believing everything you see on the internet, urging people to do their own research and seek out multiple sources before repeating claims as fact. Gene also breaks down Florida House Bill 667 and what the proposed changes could mean for homeowners associations across the state. This episode offers practical insight, thoughtful analysis, and guidance for staying informed in today’s fast-moving news cycle.

On this episode of Where You Live, airing on AM 1280 The Patriot, Gene encourages listeners to think critically in an age of nonstop online information. He discusses the importance of not believing everything you see on the internet, urging people to do their own research and seek out multiple sources before repeating claims as fact. Gene also breaks down Florida House Bill 667 and what the proposed changes could mean for homeowners associations across the state. This episode offers practical insight, thoughtful analysis, and guidance for staying informed in today&rsquo;s fast-moving news cycle.

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On this episode of Where You Live with Gene Sullivan, airing on AM 1280 The Patriot, Gene examines a controversial city ordinance proposed in San Francisco that would require older buildings—12 stories or higher—to install fire sprinkler systems. Gene breaks down what this mandate means in practical terms and how the costs could be passed directly to homeowners and residents.

The discussion focuses on the financial impact of the ordinance, including estimates that homeowners could see an additional $3,000 per month in expenses on top of already rising housing costs. Gene provides perspective on how regulations like this affect property owners, affordability, and the broader housing market, helping listeners better understand how policy decisions can directly impact where—and how—they live.

On this episode of Where You Live with Gene Sullivan, airing on AM 1280 The Patriot, Gene examines a controversial city ordinance proposed in San Francisco that would require older buildings&mdash;12 stories or higher&mdash;to install fire sprinkler systems. Gene breaks down what this mandate means in practical terms and how the costs could be passed directly to homeowners and residents.
The discussion focuses on the financial impact of the ordinance, including estimates that homeowners could see an additional $3,000 per month in expenses on top of already rising housing costs. Gene provides perspective on how regulations like this affect property owners, affordability, and the broader housing market, helping listeners better understand how policy decisions can directly impact where&mdash;and how&mdash;they live.

12/20/25 HOA Stories and the Rising Threat of Package Theft

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