HOA's? We just bought another house in Pine, unincorporated Jeffco. I told our realtor that I wouldn't even look at anything with an HOA, regardless of the price or location. She took us to King's Valley- BIG sign " no outdoor use of water" enforced by whatever HOA. So.. you can't wash your car, or water your garden, etc..? Bite me. She got the message. You can pretty well tell if you're moving in next to the Clampetts...
I've lived in the mountains for 23 years, always felt that if someone could afford to live in the same place, that's good enough for me. Live in an HOA-controlled neighborhood? I'd rather stick needles in my
eyes.