[porsche tech]

4000 homes in our hood here in Hilton Head. The HOA fee is about $1200 dollars/year and worth every penny as far as I'm concerned. We have a paid staff with volunteers on the board (people who live here), full time security force that guards the gates and patrols (will come jump start you if needed), swimming, tennis, etc. etc. it's my first experience with a gated community (takes getting used to) and HOA. While the rules and regs get a little much, it's what keeps this neighborhood looking so nice. Plus HHI is a beach, golf, tennis vacation area so the gate slows down the tourist traffic. Wife and I love living here!