It seems like every day there’s a new story making headlines about a homeowners association (HOA) making wild demands of the people who live in the community. From people getting fined thousands of dollars to those who say they’ve lost their homes after the HOA forwarded mail to the wrong address, many people associate the…
If you own a home, you may already know how important a role your credit score plays in your finances. That’s because it’s something companies use to rate your creditworthiness and determine just how big of a risk it is to lend money to you. Credit reports can paint a picture of your spending habits,…
A Byram, Mississippi, resident is frustrated over an ongoing issue with his water utility. According to James Johnson, his JXN Water access has been experiencing a lot of disruptions lately, leaving him without access to clean running water. This has been especially frustrating for the homeowner, since he says he’s never missed a bill since…
Four people have been arrested during an investigation into the deaths of 18 elephants in southern Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem. The suspects have since been released on bail, a Kenya Wildlife Service spokesperson told Reuters. The ministry has not announced their names or any formal charges. The first 15 deaths were recorded between June 24 and…
New York City is fast-tracking some of its most serious housing cases, giving tenants facing unsafe building conditions a faster path into court. Under the new system, qualifying cases will be assigned to a judge the very same day they are filed. Once the opposite side has formally received the court papers, the parties must…
A Florida man accused of grabbing more than $22,000 worth of gold jewelry from a mall kiosk did manage to get out of the building with his haul. Putting considerably more distance between himself and the jewelry proved more complicated. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance footage showing the theft and another encounter at…
A Canadian homeowner and her boyfriend found themselves needing to rebuild after a devastating fire. Unfortunately for them, it cost thousands of dollars out of pocket—despite the fact that insurance had approved the full cost of the work. The troubles began in February 2024, when a fire began in the neighboring half of Antonia Gladkova’s…
Have you ever had a totally normal workday turn into something special? The crew working at River Reach Construction experienced one of those days recently when they discovered a stray kitten in one of their machines. Fortunately for the kitten, the crew noticed the stowaway pretty quickly, and they worked together to free the little…
It’s no secret that the path to homeownership is becoming harder and harder for many Americans to navigate. Home prices have skyrocketed since 2020, with many starter homes now costing more than ever before. According to Zillow, the average U.S. home value is $371,774 as of July 31, 2026. Rising prices aren’t the only things…