West Springfield, MA

East Longmeadow, MA

A Massachusetts luxury home builder has pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion and mortgage fraud. Kent Pecoy, who owned and operated Kent Pecoy & Sons, Construction Inc., a West Springfield-based company specializing in commercial and luxury home construction, admitted to defrauding the United States and falsifying documents to secure a mortgage for a client.

Luxury home builder faces 35 years in prison for mortgage fraud, tax evasion

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

The Guardian

Under a ‘concessionary purchase’, property owners can agree a cut-price sale to incumbent renters to save costs

The no-deposit mortgage that lets tenants buy the home they live in … with a gift from the landlord

USA TODAY

The housing market's tough but not impossible, experts say. They offer their best tips on how to buy or sell in this market to get what you want.

Want to buy or sell a home? How to get a 3% mortgage rate, negotiate fees, and more

While most agents are headed toward beach towels and piña coladas, summer is your prime time to hone in on your business and set yourself up for dominating the second half of the year. Join us for BAM BBQ, our FREE virtual event on July 17 to do just that! Sign up here.

Why 89% of Home Sellers Have Regrets

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A 24-year-old man is currently in custody following an alleged physical altercation with his 16-year-old brother and threats to kill his stepfather. According to a copy of the Coffee County Sheriff's Office incident report, on June 25, a deputy responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Paul Cady Road.

Douglas Man in Custody After Altercation with Brother and Allegedly Threatening Stepfather

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Arizona State

Everyone is always telling you to invest in real estate. And sure, it sounds like a good idea to get rich. But when should you buy? How often? And where?. All of these questions can keep spinning in your head and prevent you from taking action. Thankfully, GOBankingRates spoke to...

I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: This Is When I Buy New Real Estate Properties

The Motley Fool

Now could be a good time to say goodbye to your old bank. Read on to find out some top reasons why people make the switch.

4 Reasons to Switch Banks in July

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

Americans report spending just under $55,000 on their home sale — a cost that surprised 64% of sellers, according to a new Clever Real Estate survey of 1,000 people who have sold a home since 2022. Selling a home is one of the most lucrative transactions in a person's...

Selling a Home Costs Nearly $55,000 in 2024

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

For many homeowners of retirement age, much of their net worth is tied up in their home equity, their home value minus any remaining liens. Home equity makes up 47% of the net worth of a median white homeowner age 62 or older, 81% of total net worth for older Black homeowners and 89% of total net worth for older Latino homeowners, according to the Urban Institute.

House-Rich, Cash-Strapped: Advice for Older Homeowners

The Denver City Council voted Monday to spend $5 million to shuffle 250 homeless people from the street directly into leased housing. The contract goes to Housing Connector, which has experience in such matters, according to a memo from city staff to the City Council. Extra money is included in the contract for things such as unexpected repairs, said Midori Higa of the Department of Housing Stability. She said if someone has a bad day and breaks a window, a replacement will be covered.

$5 million will move 250 Denver homeless people into apartments, city says

GOBankingRates

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales dropped 1.9% in April 2024, while the median home price went up 5.7% annually to $407,600. With housing prices increasing...

I’m a Real Estate Expert: 7 Things First-Time Homebuyers Should Not Do

New York City, NY

MarketRealist

Earlier this year, the "tiniest apartment in Manhattan" available to rent for $1,200 a month made headlines.

This balcony with a bed is listed for rent at $244 per week; landlord calls it a 'sunny room'

Florence, KY

Phil Norman

Imagine facing the prospect of losing your home, not because you can't afford the mortgage, but due to a bureaucratic tangle that threatens everything you've worked for. That's the nightmare Carol Haynes, an 80-year-old widow from Florence, Kentucky, found herself in after her husband's death triggered unforeseen consequences.

A widow has filed for bankruptcy to prevent the loss of her home after an automatic foreclosure

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

APD Chief Joshi reports father arrested after killing in-laws, wife, and 6-year-old son; 1-year-old in critical condition. A man shot and killed four family members, including a 6-year-old child, and critically wounded a 1-year-old infant in their Alameda home Wednesday night, according to Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi . The Chief held a press conference on Thursday morning on the steps of the Alameda Police Department (APD) headquarters on Oak Street to provide details of the horrific crime .

Alameda Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Infant Fighting for Life

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East suburban real estate transactions, week of July 14, 2024

Estate of Raymond Jurewicz sold property at 213 Thornberry Drive to Zachary Farley and Sida Wang for $384,000. Michael Kostiew sold property at 437 Maple Ave....

East suburban real estate transactions, week of July 14, 2024

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