Scottsdale Unified OKs plan to cover costs while Maricopa County recovers homeowners refunds
The Scottsdale Unified School District Board of Supervisors approved a plan to balance the budget despite Maricopa County taking back nearly $24 million from the district. A recent class action ruling means certain homeowners in Maricopa County may be owed refunds from special taxing districts throughout the county. The Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office estimates that […]
No charges against Queen Creek homeowners who hosted party before Preston Lord attack
Phoenix (AZ Family) — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office says prosecutors are reviewing the homeowners who hosted a Halloween party attended by East Valley teenager Preston Lord a year ago before he was brutally assaulted after the party broke up. announced that the charges had been dismissed. Police had filed citations against the homeowners on […]
Homeowners and renters diverge on homelessness in Los Angeles
Poll after poll shows that nearly everyone in Los Angeles believes homelessness is one of the biggest problems facing the region. But a new study from USC shows that a key factor in determining what Angeleno residents think they need to do about it is whether they are homeowners. According to the survey, renters in […]
FACT CHECK: Is The Harris Campaign’s Homebuyer Assistance Program Unavailable To Relatives Of Homeowners?
Post shared on facebook Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal would help first-time homebuyers, but she argues it would exclude people who have relatives who are homeowners. Verdict: False This claim is not true. First-generation homebuyers receive more assistance, but the program also applies to non-first-generation homebuyers. Fact check: Former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney attended […]
Yuma homeowner’s fence height request denied by the city
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma held a public hearing Thursday morning after a homeowner requested that the allowable height of fences in their front yards be increased from 30 inches to seven feet. This has been a topic of debate among local residents, with some saying they don't want to see […]
Alabama House passes bill to protect homeowners from squatters illegally occupying their property
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bipartisan bill to protect homeowners from squatters. HB182, introduced by state Rep. Craig Lipscomb (R-Gadsden), passed the House unanimously. “This bill is important because of the growing trend of squatting across the country,” Rep. Lipscomb explained. “It's important to ensure that this practice doesn't become endemic […]
Would-Be Homeowners, Beware: Sky-High Prices Are Here To Stay
Americans looking to buy a home may have to wait, as home prices are expected to remain elevated until 2026 and beyond, according to a note released on Monday by Bank of America economists. High inflation under President Joe Biden and a housing shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have left homebuyers facing rising interest […]
Alabama law protecting homeowners from illegal occupants goes into effect
Earlier this year, the Alabama Legislature passed a bill aimed at protecting landowners from squatters. The bill goes into effect on Saturday, June 1. The new law imposes stiff penalties on individuals who trespass on homes they do not own and creates new criminal offenses for those who cause damage to property exceeding $1,000. These […]
REPORT: New Homeowners Allegedly Find Human Head In Freezer
On Friday, new homeowners in Colorado discovered a severed human head in a freezer in their front yard, multiple sources reported. According to Western Slope Now, the homeowners allegedly discovered the disturbing object while cleaning their home. report. The homeowners called law enforcement, the Mesa County Sheriff's Office said, according to CBS. report. His head […]
Nevada Passes Law To Help Homeowners Move From Sinking Neighborhood
The Associated Press (AP) reported Wednesday that a bill to help residents of the historically black-sinking neighborhood of North Las Vegas go into new homes on June 16. He celebrated its establishment. According to the bill, Windsor Park was once a 1964-1966 segregation for blacks, built on top of a geological fault and an aquifer […]
