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Since this was one of the only threads on the property online I thought I would provide an update on how things are going at CMG. When looking at HAR list prices don't assume that the HOA fees listed are accurate. At the most recent all resident meeting it was suggested that the fees should be increased about 30% or more per unit. Also don't take many of the photos you see online of the property as accurate. This property has suffered from mismanagement of funds and therefor many things are not as they appear. You may see photos of a beautiful fountain on HAR or elsewhere. That fountain has not worked for almost a year. In addition there is not hot tub/spa at the pool area. This is also broken and has been for over a year. Apparently the HOA is spending funds to improve the landscaping and not worrying about things that are written into the bylaws (which have not been updated). Simple things that are promised in the paperwork by the HOA such as window washing and spraying the community to pests are not done. You are expected to hire someone to wash your windows and use Raid within your unit. In addition to all of this the elevator which is supposed to take people from the parking level to the main level of the complex is constantly in disrepair. This is unfortunate because there are people who live here who need handicap access and no longer have that. The management company and the HOA are likely to blame for many of the issues at this property. The management company does little and what it can do the HOA tries to work around so they can have more control. The accounting at the management company is also disturbingly bad. Most of the issues that are being seen in the property now are the result of prior mismanagement of funds on the part of a previous HOA. The roof repair after Allison/Rita/Ike one of them was not well done and as a result most units have leaks or worse. The property is working with another contractor now to figure out how to fix the roof repair which is priority with the funds so expect to see little to no work done around the complex until that is complete. I thought that this was a great deal when I moved in but I'm not sure anymore. Buyer beware.