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.

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

In this week’s episode of Where You Live, Gene Sullivan breaks down several HOA issues making headlines, offering insight, clarity, and practical guidance for homeowners and board members alike. Gene also dives into listener engagement by answering questions submitted through email—leading to a lighthearted moment discussing Aaron’s inbox, which has grown to more than 14,700 unread messages. From timely HOA analysis to relatable everyday challenges, this episode delivers Gene’s signature mix of expertise, problem-solving, and approachable conversation.

In this week&rsquo;s episode of Where You Live, Gene Sullivan breaks down several HOA issues making headlines, offering insight, clarity, and practical guidance for homeowners and board members alike. Gene also dives into listener engagement by answering questions submitted through email&mdash;leading to a lighthearted moment discussing Aaron&rsquo;s inbox, which has grown to more than 14,700 unread messages. From timely HOA analysis to relatable everyday challenges, this episode delivers Gene&rsquo;s signature mix of expertise, problem-solving, and approachable conversation.

12/13/25 Navigating HOA News… and 14,700 Unread Emails

12/06/25 Where You Live 

In this episode of Where You Live, host Gene Sullivan breaks down the latest developments shaping housing and community life in Minnesota. Gene discusses the New York Housing Authority’s new incentive program that offers funding to landlords for home renovations—and why, surprisingly, few are signing up. He also spotlights HOA Day 2025, the third annual celebration honoring the dedicated volunteers and board members who keep homeowner associations running smoothly. Plus, Gene dives into Senator Omar Fateh’s proposal to tax landlords who keep properties vacant, exploring what this could mean for renters, property owners, and the housing market at large.

Tune in for thoughtful insights, real estate updates, and community-focused conversation on Where You Live.

In this episode of Where You Live, host Gene Sullivan breaks down the latest developments shaping housing and community life in Minnesota. Gene discusses the New York Housing Authority&rsquo;s new incentive program that offers funding to landlords for home renovations&mdash;and why, surprisingly, few are signing up. He also spotlights HOA Day 2025, the third annual celebration honoring the dedicated volunteers and board members who keep homeowner associations running smoothly. Plus, Gene dives into Senator Omar Fateh&rsquo;s proposal to tax landlords who keep properties vacant, exploring what this could mean for renters, property owners, and the housing market at large.
Tune in for thoughtful insights, real estate updates, and community-focused conversation on Where You Live.

11/29/25 Housing Incentives, HOA Appreciation, and Empty Property

11/22/25 DIY Roof Repairs: Contractors Explain When You Should & Shouldn't 

In this episode of Where You Live, host Gene Sullivan breaks down the latest developments shaping housing and community life in Minnesota. Gene discusses the New York Housing Authority’s new incentive program that offers funding to landlords for home renovations—and why, surprisingly, few are signing up. He also spotlights HOA Day 2025, the third annual celebration honoring the dedicated volunteers and board members who keep homeowner associations running smoothly. Plus, Gene dives into Senator Omar Fateh’s proposal to tax landlords who keep properties vacant, exploring what this could mean for renters, property owners, and the housing market at large.

Tune in for thoughtful insights, real estate updates, and community-focused conversation on Where You Live

In this episode of Where You Live, host Gene Sullivan breaks down the latest developments shaping housing and community life in Minnesota. Gene discusses the New York Housing Authority&rsquo;s new incentive program that offers funding to landlords for home renovations&mdash;and why, surprisingly, few are signing up. He also spotlights HOA Day 2025, the third annual celebration honoring the dedicated volunteers and board members who keep homeowner associations running smoothly. Plus, Gene dives into Senator Omar Fateh&rsquo;s proposal to tax landlords who keep properties vacant, exploring what this could mean for renters, property owners, and the housing market at large.
Tune in for thoughtful insights, real estate updates, and community-focused conversation on Where You Live

11/15/25 Housing Incentives, HOA Appreciation, and Empty Property Taxes

This week on Where You Live, host Gene Sullivan dives into the latest proposal out of California that would cap HOA fines at just $100 — and what that could mean for homeowner associations across the country. Could this change spark a national trend? And how do we balance fairness, accountability, and community standards in HOA living?

Gene unpacks the issues behind HOA governance, homeowner rights, and the delicate art of maintaining harmony in shared communities. Whether you’re a board member, property manager, or homeowner, this episode offers insights to help you navigate the challenges — and blessings — of association living.

This week on Where You Live, host Gene Sullivan dives into the latest proposal out of California that would cap HOA fines at just $100 &mdash; and what that could mean for homeowner associations across the country. Could this change spark a national trend? And how do we balance fairness, accountability, and community standards in HOA living?
Gene unpacks the issues behind HOA governance, homeowner rights, and the delicate art of maintaining harmony in shared communities. Whether you&rsquo;re a board member, property manager, or homeowner, this episode offers insights to help you navigate the challenges &mdash; and blessings &mdash; of association living.

11/08/25 When HOAs Hit the Limit: California’s $100 Fine Proposal and What It Means for You

In this episode of Where You Live on AM1280 The Patriot, Gene dives into HOA issues making headlines across the nation. He highlights a story out of Atlanta where a homeowners association put a foreclosure on a residents home because of unpaid fines. Gene breaks down the controversy, the community’s reaction, and what it reveals about HOA governance, property rights, and community standards. Tune in for insightful commentary, real stories, and practical takeaways for homeowners everywhere!

In this episode of Where You Live on AM1280 The Patriot, Gene dives into HOA issues making headlines across the nation. He highlights a story out of Atlanta where a homeowners association put a foreclosure on a residents home because of unpaid fines. Gene breaks down the controversy, the community&rsquo;s reaction, and what it reveals about HOA governance, property rights, and community standards. Tune in for insightful commentary, real stories, and practical takeaways for homeowners everywhere!

11/02/25 HOA Forecloses for Unpaid Power Washing Fines

This week on Where You Live, we’re talking about a neighborhood story that’s gone national — a Utah homeowner, her “free little library,” and a big fight with the HOA. She didn’t get permission, and now the community’s divided. Is it really about books… or about following the rules?

Join Gene Sullivan as we dig into why so many homeowners skip reading their HOA agreements and choose to ask for forgiveness instead of permission. That’s Where You Live, this Saturday at 10 a.m. on AM 1280 The Patriot — bringing clarity to the complex world of property management and community living.

This week on Where You Live, we&rsquo;re talking about a neighborhood story that&rsquo;s gone national &mdash; a Utah homeowner, her &ldquo;free little library,&rdquo; and a big fight with the HOA. She didn&rsquo;t get permission, and now the community&rsquo;s divided. Is it really about books&hellip; or about following the rules?
Join Gene Sullivan as we dig into why so many homeowners skip reading their HOA agreements and choose to ask for forgiveness instead of permission. That&rsquo;s Where You Live, this Saturday at 10 a.m. on AM 1280 The Patriot &mdash; bringing clarity to the complex world of property management and community living.

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