An Illinois homeowner says their neighbor took tree trimming into their own hands, leaving several maple trees looking considerably worse for wear. “Our property line is to the left,” shared the homeowner in an Oct. 1 Reddit post. The homeowner, going by the username u/bipolarearthovershot, shared a photo of the cut trees. “This was way…
A Michigan woman lost her home over approximately $3,000 in unpaid property taxes. Allegan County then sold the house and kept all $23,500 from the sale, leaving her fighting to recover the money years later. More than a decade after losing her home, Denise Thompson’s fight to recover the money received new life on Oct….
In news you don’t hear every day, four members of the Ma family have been convicted in a prostitution and money laundering case. According to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, the Ma family was convicted for their role in an illicit massage business, which was found to be a cover for a commercial sex…
There are few things as humbling as returning home after spending some time away and getting a good, strong whiff of what your home actually smells like. Not the smell of the garbage cans or pet odors (unless these weren’t well managed before leaving), but rather the mix of scents that make up the smell…
Come on, Barbie, let’s go … house hunting? Some people are comparing a new real estate listing to a Barbie Dream House, saying the pretty-in-pink property looks like it belongs to the beloved children’s toy. Zillow Gone Wild even picked up the listing, celebrating the fun colors and whimsical touches found throughout the house. Of…
Much like fashion, decor styles can come and go. That can mean everything from how you decorate your home (farmhouse chic) to the architectural style of your property (midcentury modern). And while some styles are considered timeless, there are some styles that some people would like to see retired. If you’re even remotely online, you…
There was a time when homeownership was considered the ultimate American dream. And while rising interest rates and higher-than-average home prices have left many people putting that dream on the back burner, there’s an increasing number of people who say that they don’t really see themselves ever buying a home. People like Threads user @syreetalynnn…
A 34-year-old California man is behind bars after being convicted of attempting to commit real estate fraud. Khambray Antoine Holloway was arrested after filing false documentation with the Ventura County Recorder’s Office in an attempt to prove that he owned a home in Oxnard Shores. The house in question was a $4.8 million property that…
Illinois is suing a home repair company accused of turning routine service calls into expensive jobs by telling homeowners they faced emergencies or even life-threatening hazards. Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed the lawsuit against Arlington Heights-based ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric on Sept. 3. The state’s 55-page complaint alleges the company violated Illinois consumer…