This summer, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) redrew many of its maps. The changes impacted 100 communities across 12 states, giving homeowners new information when it comes to what their flood risk looks like. According to Cotality, that has changed things for thousands of properties that are now considered part of high-risk Special Flood…
A backyard stroll quickly turned into a heart-pounding scenario for one North Carolina man. Instagrammer James W. Pellerin, who goes by the handle @jamesw.pellerin, was walking across his patio when he was startled by a surprise guest. The visitor in question was a massive black bear that seemed just as surprised to see Pellerin walking…
Residents in one community are being warned to stay vigilant about door-to-door scammers. The latest culprits appear to be people selling pine straw. The Sandy Springs Police posted about the scam, telling people what to be on the lookout for when it comes to pine straw deliveries. According to the post, there are a few red…
A miniature emotional support horse has been declared persona non grata in one Massachusetts neighborhood. Judy Hinchey talked to NBC10 Boston about the issue, sharing how she purchased a horse named Clover after getting what she thought was the city’s blessing. However, after getting the horse home—and spending a lot of money getting the supplies,…
A neighborhood issue nearly cost a Florida man his life, according to a September 2026 arrest affidavit on the Lake County Clerk of Courts website. That’s because David Butka stands accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his neighbor. The document alleges that Butka tried to hire another inmate, John Patterson, for $5,000….
A Texas woman is holding her head high after winning a three-year fight against her homeowners association (HOA). She told KSAT about the process, explaining how the rental unit she owned at the Oaks Northwest community came to be at the center of a legal battle. Elizabeth Luna told the outlet how she had purchased…
A woman sounds like she’s lucky to have avoided a major health scare when her husband stepped in to save the day. The problem? A crazed bobcat. According to Fox10, the animal had attacked the family’s dog and was getting ready to attack the woman when her husband stepped in. The scary situation played out…
People frequently turn to Reddit when they need advice on things both big and small, which is why it makes sense that one Texas renter turned to the online forum to get some help on a problem they were having with their apartment move-out. According to the post from Redditor Parking-Educator2034, they were charged more…
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are often maligned for being power-hungry and overstepping, which is why they have earned a negative name for themselves in recent years. And while there are plenty of people who really like the perks of living in an HOA—like those who appreciate having a clear set of standards that all homeowners must…