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Florida cop took over dead man’s home, spent $214,000 on renovations and impersonated him, police say

Florida police officer Brian Louis Sguros is accused of taking over 71-year-old Dennis West’s home weeks after finding him dead in 2022. Authorities allege Sguros impersonated West and spent more than $214,000 renovating the property. He was arrested on multiple felony charges and placed on unpaid administrative leave as the…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Florida officer took possession of man's home after finding him dead 4 years ago, police say

Investigators in Florida say a police officer who found a man dead during a welfare check in 2022 is accused of taking possession of the man’s home and impersonating him for years while fixing up the place

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Man charged with murder after death of housing association worker in Bridgend

Eleanor Barnfield died on Monday afternoon after her car crashed into a wall in South Wales

The Independent UK · Oct 22

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Mark Zuckerberg threatens to leave California over 5% billionaire tax, Meta creates new Class C shares to help him stay

Mark Zuckerberg has threatened to leave California if the state introduces a proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax. In response, Meta has approved a new class of nonvoting Class C shares that would allow the Facebook co-founder to raise money to pay a potential tax bill without losing control of the…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

The cost of owning a house soars - and it’s got nothing to do with the home loan

Some 20 percent of households are behind on payments across the board, the Federal Reserve said in October

The Independent UK · Oct 22

A Texas man turned 10 acres into a $100,000-a-year glamping business with just $12,000 down

Garrett Brown launched Cameron Ranch Glamping on a picturesque 10-acre plot in Houston, beginning with a minimal budget. He cleverly applied land hacking methods that streamlined utility connections while steering clear of complicated planning processes. The business flourished initially with a geodome, later evolving through zero-cost revenue-sharing arrangements. Rather than…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Florida cop accused of spending $214,000 renovating a dead man’s home he allegedly took over for years

Brian Louis Sguros, a police officer, allegedly took control of Dennis West's home after his death. Investigators claim he used West's identity to facilitate renovations and obtain permits. The renovations reportedly cost over $214,000, which Sguros sought to recover through a civil complaint. The situation escalated when a real estate…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

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You Inherit a House With a Mortgage — Who Has to Make the Payments?

A house can arrive as an inheritance with a monthly bill attached, and the bank won’t accept a family reunion as payment. If you inherit a home with a mortgage, someone still needs to keep that loan current, even while the family sorts out the estate.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 22

Barbara Corcoran's $16M NYC penthouse becomes a beach house on Fifth Avenue

Some homes make an impression long before they become available to buy. For Barbara Corcoran, the real estate entrepreneur and Shark Tank star, a Manhattan penthouse was one such discovery. She first encountered the property decades ago, when she was working as a messenger, and never quite forgot it. Years…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Home Sales Are Falling Across America. These 10 Cities Are Holding Up Better Than The Rest.

Rising mortgage rates pushed September contract signings down 7.3% nationwide, with the West experiencing the sharpest regional slowdown.

International Business Times · Oct 22

Builder promised 1,395 sq ft flat, parking, compensation in return for property, then issued notice demanding Rs 30 lakh; landowners win over Rs 1.22 crore relief

While the landowners were given physical possession of the flat in May 2018, the developer failed to pay their share of the stamp duty and execute the registered Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreement. They claimed that the builder also didn’t pay the agreed enhanced compensation of Rs 88 lakh for the…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Stabbed mother dies in car crash while driving herself to hospital

Devastated family pay tribute to ‘most loving, bravest person in the world’

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Denied a Mortgage, a Kentucky Family Says It Spent $58,000 on a Home Still Being Built

After repeated loan denials, an eastern Kentucky couple bought 14 acres and began building a mortgage-free family home, spending about $58,000 (£43,267) so far and documenting the process on TikTok.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22

Dip in the dollar takes a breather with Fed in focus

Investors are currently preparing for upcoming central bank meetings next week, expecting interest rate holds in major economies. The dollar has stabilized as market bets on its strength have decreased slightly recently. Sterling and other currencies have seen gains supported by inflation and rate hike expectations. The European Central Bank…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

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International Business Times · Oct 21

It's Not Luxury Cars or Designer Bags. Having Three Kids May Be The New Sign Of Wealth.

A new analysis of Federal Reserve data suggests that family size may be emerging as an unlikely marker of financial privilege in America as larger families become less common outside the country's wealthiest households.

The Times of India · Oct 21

Subway co-founder’s relative buys Connecticut warehouse for $6.75 million, plans renovation

A member of the Buck family has purchased a Danbury warehouse previously owned by the Salame family. This transaction, completed for $6.75 million, signals a commitment to modernizing the site while preserving its industrial purpose. Plans include extensive renovations and the construction of an office building alongside the warehouse. The…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Florida homeowners sue HOA, alleging a $232,000 roof deposit was paid before the public vote

Homeowners in The Vistas at Phillips Commons have initiated a lawsuit against their homeowners association. They allege that a roofing contract worth $2.1 million was approved secretly before an official vote. The residents claim that a significant deposit was made before the meeting took place, indicating potential financial misconduct. An…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Connecticut tenant wins $1.6 million after fall, but landlord's appeal leaves him unpaid

Michael Criscuolo, a resident of Connecticut, faced a life-changing injury after stumbling over construction debris near his apartment. A court ruled in his favor, granting him $1.6 million due to the landlord's clear negligence. Yet, Sim Levenhartz has failed to pay the awarded sum, with an appeal still in progress,…

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Saving Advice · Oct 21

Mortgage Rates Hit 7.4%—How Much More House Can $100,000 Buy at Yesterday’s Rates?Mortgage Rates Hit 7.4%—How Much More House Can $100,000 Buy at Yesterday’s Rates?

Earning $100,000 a year used to sound like a comfortable ticket into homeownership, but today’s mortgage market is making even six-figure earners reconsider what they...

The Times of India · Oct 21

Eva Marcille faces $22,000 HOA lawsuit over unpaid fees and property violations at her Georgia home

Eva Marcille, known for her reality TV fame, is embroiled in a legal battle with her Georgia homeowners association due to claims of unpaid dues and property upkeep issues. The association alleges that Eva has failed to respond to multiple warnings concerning her property's state. Her attorney, Michael T. Sterling,…

AAP · Oct 21

Social housing build hits the wall as target slips away

Housing Australia has delivered just four per cent of its 40,000 social and affordable homes target more than 40 per cent into its timeline.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21

‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die

Steve Witkoff’s flattery of the Russian leader could be just the start of a mendacious stratagem from a US president who says Moscow ‘has been fine on Ukraine’

The Times of India · Oct 21

Hilary Duff’s $3.85M Beverly Hills home gets playful family makeover

For Hilary Duff, property has become more than a collection of impressive addresses. Over two decades, the actor, singer and former Disney star has steadily built a real estate portfolio around privacy, family life and homes that evolve with her. At the centre of it is a Beverly Hills farmhouse…

Evening Standard · Oct 21

More than 1,000 object to 'monstrous' tower block plans in west London

Planning permission was originally granted for 213 homes in 2020, but the developer wants to increase that number to 287

The Times of India · Oct 21

San Francisco co-op born after Black displacement gets $23 million boost for 2,400-home redevelopment

Freedom West Homes has acquired crucial funding to embark on an ambitious redevelopment initiative that will yield 2,400 new homes. This project prioritizes the needs of existing cooperative shareholders, ensuring they remain in place rather than face displacement. Notably, it focuses on replacing dilapidated structures while maintaining ownership for Black…

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