Buying Here

Dear Prospective Member,

The purpose of this checklist is to help you learn about Liberty Village and to ensure a good fit between Liberty Village and new members. We want you to know about the opportunities and responsibilities that come with being a member of Liberty Village, so you can make an informed choice about joining our community. We will provide you with a member of the community as your mentor to assist you in getting to know us.

Explore our website www.libertyvillage.com or call 301-304-0158 (Martie Weatherly):

To see what is going on and what houses or lots are for sale
To arrange a visit
Read our documents to get more details about living here.

Talk and Visit:

Talk to the seller about his/her home and about Liberty Village. Talk to your mentor to set times to come and visit, especially for meals and business meetings

Talk to anyone and everyone at Liberty Village about what life here is like
Review packet of information about Liberty Village
Attend community meetings
Attend social functions (such as a community meal)

Learn about Cohousing by reading:

”Cohousing” by McCamant and Durrett
Communities magazine, Cohousing #106, Spring 2000, #127, Summer 2005
www.cohousing.org

Review our documents:

Review our bylaws, covenants, and agreements under 'Meet Us' on our website
These are all together in the “Book of Agreements”, otherwise known as the “White Binder”, which your mentor will show you

Keep us informed:

Let your mentor know when you are ready to be on our email list
We invite you to join a team at any time
Let us know when you have completed your purchase and when you plan to move so that we can welcome you and help you settle in to your new home

LVCA Membership:

When you buy your house or your lot, you become a member of the Liberty Village Community Association (LVCA)
You will, at that time, begin paying monthly dues, and receive all the benefits of membership in the Liberty Village Community Association. Ask your mentor how to pay your monthly due and the current fee