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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 11 MIN

Rising HOA Fees Are Making It Even More Expensive to Own a Home

from WSJ What’s News · host The Wall Street Journal

Homeowners association fees have risen nearly 30% since before the pandemic. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman explains what’s behind the surge that’s stretching both homeowners and potential buyers. Plus, Israel said it’s ready to start direct negotiations with Lebanon. Stocks moved higher on hopes that would bolster the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and the Dow turned positive for the year. And the U.K. says it thwarted a secret Russian submarine operation threatening underwater infrastructure. U.K. bureau chief David Luhnow explains why protecting undersea cables from sabotage has become a global priority. Imani Moise hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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