A new congressional investigation is putting a spotlight on what critics call “home equity theft” in Washington, D.C. The House Oversight Committee says it is reviewing the District’s handling of homes tied to unpaid property taxes. In a June 16 letter to D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, the committee said it is concerned about homeowners…
A Louisiana neighborhood proposal to allow golf carts on residential streets is heading back to homeowners before parish officials take final action. The Bossier Parish Police Jury voted to send a proposal designating Woodlake South as a “golf cart community” back to the Woodlake South Homeowners Association for additional review and a formal resident vote,…
A bird nest tucked inside a porch light is being blamed for a fire that damaged a home’s deck and siding in Friendship, Indiana. The fire happened around 8:13 p.m. last Wednesday in the 3800 block of East Olean Road, according to Eagle Country 99.3. Friendship Volunteer Fire Department said no injuries were reported. When…
A morning explosion at a home in Dixon, Illinois, seriously injured one man and forced hundreds of Chateau Estates residents to leave while crews checked elevated gas levels in the area. Firefighters were called around 6 a.m. Monday to the 1500 block of Estates Road after reports of a structure fire following an explosion, according…
A house fire in Vinton, Virginia, killed 59 cats and displaced two residents early Sunday morning, according to local fire officials. Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the 200 block of Gunn Avenue just before 5 a.m. after reports of a residential structure fire, according to WSLS. Firefighters found heavy fire at…
A Connecticut homeowner’s report of stolen items from an unlocked car led police to a stolen vehicle, a crash, and the arrest of a 16-year-old, authorities said. Woodbridge police were called to a residence on Deer Run Road around 7:40 a.m. after the homeowner reported a theft from a motor vehicle, according to WFSB. Police…
Neighbors near the Prairie Meadow subdivision in Wisconsin are watching a proposed solar project that could bring a large energy installation close to homes and a city park. The proposal involves a 5 MW solar facility at 5510 River Road in the Town of Trenton, according to Washington County Insider. Property owner Dennis Schloemer petitioned…
A Florida homeowner’s backyard hens have turned into a citywide debate over whether Casselberry residents should be allowed to keep chickens inside city limits. Lindsay Feist said a code compliance complaint gave her 10 days to remove four hens she had raised for years, according to ClickOrlando. Instead of giving them up, she started a…
Police in Northeast Florida are warning families about a resurfacing social media trend that targets one of the most sensitive parts of a home: the front door. The trend, known online as the “Door Kick Challenge” or “Door Knock Challenge,” involves teens kicking or aggressively banging on random residential doors, often at night, and then…