Comments on: Political Signs and a rant… http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/ Your one stop for all things Steiner Ranch Mon, 21 May 2012 19:58:00 +0200 hourly 1 By: Joanna http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3299 Joanna Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:13 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3299 Agreed with two comments above, most neighbors are very laid back about the "rules". And, really, none of them are that onerous if you get right down to it and read the statutes. I believe Steiner is big enough that the HOA stays pretty busy w/o doing a lot of petty activities. Agreed with two comments above, most neighbors are very laid back about the “rules”. And, really, none of them are that onerous if you get right down to it and read the statutes. I believe Steiner is big enough that the HOA stays pretty busy w/o doing a lot of petty activities.

]]> By: anon http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3298 anon Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:14:44 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3298 I agree that the backyard thing is ridiculous, but the rules are in place to protect everyone's property values. Go check out the houses in Leander that don't have HOA rules and you'll understand why theya re needed. I wouldn't let it keep you from buying here. Steiner is a wonderful place to live. In my cul de sac, we have 21 kids, several of them are under the age of 2. Because we're all outside almost every night, we usually leave the toys out in a specific spot (we all share). Of the 8 families in our cul de sac, no one is the type to call the HOA. I think it's rare. I agree that the backyard thing is ridiculous, but the rules are in place to protect everyone’s property values. Go check out the houses in Leander that don’t have HOA rules and you’ll understand why theya re needed. I wouldn’t let it keep you from buying here. Steiner is a wonderful place to live. In my cul de sac, we have 21 kids, several of them are under the age of 2. Because we’re all outside almost every night, we usually leave the toys out in a specific spot (we all share). Of the 8 families in our cul de sac, no one is the type to call the HOA. I think it’s rare.

]]> By: mreddy http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3297 mreddy Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:32:06 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3297 I have not seen the intenseness about the rules... I think it matters if you leave next to some people that will "tell" on you. Otherwise I dont think it matters. I have not seen the intenseness about the rules… I think it matters if you leave next to some people that will “tell” on you. Otherwise I dont think it matters.

]]> By: Jennibc http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3296 Jennibc Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:30:02 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3296 Reading this thread is leading me to believe that I don't want to purchase in Steiner Ranch. It seems people are a little too intense about the rules. It reminds me of an X-files episode from a few years ago where if there were violations a monsters would show up and do away with the residents at sundown. Backyards? Really? Reading this thread is leading me to believe that I don’t want to purchase in Steiner Ranch. It seems people are a little too intense about the rules. It reminds me of an X-files episode from a few years ago where if there were violations a monsters would show up and do away with the residents at sundown. Backyards? Really?

]]> By: Jack http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3295 Jack Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:58:58 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3295 First off everyone should worry about themselves. If your neighbor has a unkept yard then so be it. Honestly complaining about it just takes the joy out of your life and directs your thoughts to that which is out of your control. If everyone ONLY worried about themselves what a happier bunch we would all be. SO WHAT your neighbor's yard or half of steiner looks unpleasant to you. What does that even matter in the big scheme of things? Does it make you all feel better to have something to complain about. You're all the same people that if your neighborhood looked perfect would have something else to complain about. "The Power of Now" & "A New Earth" both by Eckhart Tolle, both excellent reads. Political signs, holiday decor and ghetto yards are all so petty. Get out there and enjoy what you have and all the great things life has to offer :) First off everyone should worry about themselves. If your neighbor has a unkept yard then so be it. Honestly complaining about it just takes the joy out of your life and directs your thoughts to that which is out of your control. If everyone ONLY worried about themselves what a happier bunch we would all be. SO WHAT your neighbor’s yard or half of steiner looks unpleasant to you. What does that even matter in the big scheme of things? Does it make you all feel better to have something to complain about. You’re all the same people that if your neighborhood looked perfect would have something else to complain about. “The Power of Now” & “A New Earth” both by Eckhart Tolle, both excellent reads. Political signs, holiday decor and ghetto yards are all so petty. Get out there and enjoy what you have and all the great things life has to offer :)

]]> By: Steiner Res http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3294 Steiner Res Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:55:22 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3294 I forgot to bring in my garbage can last night. I am thinking about turning myself in. FYI -- I e-mailed the HOA director a week ago asking why the steakhouse (which I am looking forward to trying) was allowed to put a (tacky?) sign at the entrance. No response. Good to see our money we pay entitles us to a response.... I forgot to bring in my garbage can last night.

I am thinking about turning myself in.

FYI — I e-mailed the HOA director a week ago asking why the steakhouse (which I am looking forward to trying) was allowed to put a (tacky?) sign at the entrance. No response. Good to see our money we pay entitles us to a response….

]]> By: John http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3293 John Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:41:34 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3293 I agree with you David- 100%. I agree with you David- 100%.

]]> By: David http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3292 David Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:41:05 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3292 Oh, and one more comment. I feel that every person or family should be responsible with their own yard,but don't go and turn someone in just for the fun of it. I mean does it honestly bother you that much if your neighbor doesn't have their trash can in Friday morning by 10am? I don't think our HOA is extreme,but some neighbors are. Ok, enough rambling. I do love Steiner Ranch and all that it offers! Oh, and one more comment. I feel that every person or family should be responsible with their own yard,but don’t go and turn someone in just for the fun of it. I mean does it honestly bother you that much if your neighbor doesn’t have their trash can in Friday morning by 10am? I don’t think our HOA is extreme,but some neighbors are. Ok, enough rambling. I do love Steiner Ranch and all that it offers!

]]> By: David http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3291 David Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:37:51 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3291 We were renting a house on Mulberry Creek and had a very rough time with the landlord to get our yard in shape. Since we were only renting, we did not want to invest thousands of dollars for a new front yard,but on the other hand didn't want to be an eye sore for the rest of the community. Needless to say, we did the best we could,but the owner refused to invest money into the landscaping. We talked to the HOA,but moved out before anything was resolved. We were renting a house on Mulberry Creek and had a very rough time with the landlord to get our yard in shape. Since we were only renting, we did not want to invest thousands of dollars for a new front yard,but on the other hand didn’t want to be an eye sore for the rest of the community. Needless to say, we did the best we could,but the owner refused to invest money into the landscaping. We talked to the HOA,but moved out before anything was resolved.

]]> By: John http://www.steinerranchinfo.com/blog/political-signs-and-a-rant/#comment-3290 John Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:14:10 +0000 http://steinerranchinfo.com/?p=285#comment-3290 I would have to disagree with the HOA being extreme. In my opinion, I think they may be a little too laxed. I've personally lived in an "extreme" HOA neighborhood. It was located in Katy, TX (well known as Cinco Ranch- developed by the same company that developed Steiner). While there, we heard many problems with that HOA. (I heard of some people getting notices for their grass being too unevenly cut). The rules and regulations are almost exactly the same between the two HOA's, however, I think it ultimately falls on who is working for the HOA and who is enforcing the rules and regs. I think they do a good job and I am happy to have them looking after me and my neighbors interests. As said before, go drive through a non-HOA neighborhood, you'll be glad you have one. I would have to disagree with the HOA being extreme. In my opinion, I think they may be a little too laxed. I’ve personally lived in an “extreme” HOA neighborhood. It was located in Katy, TX (well known as Cinco Ranch- developed by the same company that developed Steiner). While there, we heard many problems with that HOA. (I heard of some people getting notices for their grass being too unevenly cut). The rules and regulations are almost exactly the same between the two HOA’s, however, I think it ultimately falls on who is working for the HOA and who is enforcing the rules and regs. I think they do a good job and I am happy to have them looking after me and my neighbors interests. As said before, go drive through a non-HOA neighborhood, you’ll be glad you have one.

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