[Volundr]

Depending on where you (want) to live in the US your going to have a hard time finding a home not covered by an HOA, and that HOA will almost certainly restrict your house colors.

Not defending it, just observering that the difference for much of the US population is who is enforcing it, not if the rule exists.

[hyperpape]

I'm not a fan of HOAs, but there is a big difference between thinking that a hyper-local opt-in association is worthwhile and thinking that it should be part of the legal requirements.