Housing - Page 20

August 16, 2024

Peach State crawling with vacant housing; more squatting cases head to court in Georgia

There is limited data available regarding squatter cases across the country, but recent reports have shown an uptick in cases in recent years in states like Georgia.

August 14, 2024

New study ranks this US city as the least desirable to live in for a second year running

A new study ranked Washington, D.C., as the least desirable city in America to live in, with Tampa, Florida, ranking as the most desirable.

August 3, 2024

Filipino gymnast wins Olympic gold medal — and a house

Gymnast Carlos Yulo did not only win a gold medal Saturday. He won a fully furnished two-bedroom condominium too. He is the country's second-ever gold medalist.

August 2, 2024

Security measures, technology, other devices you can use to defend your home from squatters

Vacant homes are targets for squatters. If you have an additional property, such a rental that is not lived in 365 days a year, it's extra important to keep it secure.

July 30, 2024

Growing number of Americans with jobs are homeless thanks to 'fast-rising rents,' inflation: Report

The Washington Post on Monday reported that many Americans are considered homeless despite working regular jobs due to inflation and high rent costs.

July 25, 2024

Most common type of eviction case in Florida not 'true squatting', according to real estate attorney

Every eviction situation is unique and different steps come into play with each circumstance. A real estate attorney highlights the most common eviction cases he sees in Florida.

July 25, 2024

Gov Newsom orders homeless encampments torn down across California: 'No more excuses'

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering officials to begin overseeing the disestablishment and removal of homeless encampments across the state.

July 25, 2024

Why inflation is making us have fewer babies

Raising a child in 2023 could cost an average of $331,933 from the time a child is born until the age of 18. And that’s without the cost of a college education.

July 16, 2024

Advice from professionals on protecting your home against squatters

Homeowners have sought ways to protect themselves from squatters. Learn from homeowners, a lawyer and real estate agents who provide their tips.

July 8, 2024

Hawaii judge orders demolishing of $500,000 home built on wrong lot, trashed by squatters

A construction company accidentally built a house on a vacant lot in Hawaii. Then the developer sued the property's true owner. Now a judge has ruled on the fiasco.