Trump on climate change: ‘You'll have more oceanfront property’
Former President Trump said Monday night that climate change isn’t the “biggest threat,” arguing that it will create “more beachfront real estate.” Trump made the remarks during an interview with Elon Musk on his social media platform, X. “The biggest threat is not global warming. It’s that over the next 400 years, sea levels are […]
Tips that can help you prevent overpaying on your property taxes – KSL.com
Everyone has to pay taxes, but no one should pay more than their share of the tax. Many homeowners can benefit from property tax appeals. National Taxpayers United Foundation Reports suggest that between 30 and 60 percent of taxable real estate in the U.S. is overvalued, meaning roughly the same number of homeowners are overpaying […]
Homeowner claims insurance company used drone to spy on her property before dropping her from plan: ‘No freaking way’
A California homeowner claims his longtime insurance company has dropped him after he allegedly used a drone to take images of his property while renovating it. Joan Van Craen was notified by the CSAA that it was terminating the insurance on her Modesto home because of “unsafe” construction work that was causing “clutter” in her […]
Judge Orders DOJ To Return Property To ‘QAnon Shaman’
Jacob Chansley, also known as the “QAnon Shaman,” yells “FREEDOM” inside the U.S. Senate chamber after rioters breached the U.S. Capitol during a joint session of Congress in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril ElfiMonday, August 5, 2024 4:37 PM A federal judge has ordered that property […]
NYC property owner hit with $230K fine — for chopping down his own tree, bizarre suit reveals
“Tree of Heaven” It turned into hell A Brooklyn man has been hit with a huge fine of $230,000 from the city after cutting down a pesky, inconspicuous plant in his vacant lot. The man is now suing, and his lawyers say the bizarre lawsuit is as clear-cut as a cut-down tree and nothing more […]
Suspects accused of assaulting officer, spray-painting property in anti-Israel riot sought by police
Several suspects are wanted in Washington, D.C., for allegedly assaulting police officers and vandalizing government property during anti-Israel riots last week, authorities said Tuesday. The U.S. Park Police is asking the public for help in identifying six people allegedly involved in the incident, which occurred around 3:00 p.m. on July 24th at Columbus Circle in […]
Cook County residents could receive automatic refunds on overpaid property taxes, and here's how to check – NBC Chicago
More than 10,000 Cook County property owners overpaid their property taxes last year, and the Treasury Department is sending out millions of dollars in automatic refunds. Treasurer Maria Pappas said the $22 million in refunds are expected to be distributed in the next few days, and in most cases, those eligible for the refunds will […]
Arizona Man Finds Hundreds Of Tracks On Property That Predate The Dinosaurs
A man from eastern Arizona uncovered hundreds of fossilized footsteps on his property that are believed to date back more than 240 million years. James Lang of Snowflake, Arizona, spent more than five years uncovering slabs of rock across his property containing the preserved footprints of the chirotherium, an archosaur (giant lizard) that predates the […]
Advice from professionals on how to protect your property against squatters
Stories about squatters living on land illegally have been told across the United States. Homeowners often lose hundreds of thousands of dollars repairing damage left by squatters and in lengthy legal battles to evict them from their homes. Homeowners can learn from other squatter situations and protect themselves from similar occurrences. A handyman who struck […]
Driver wins challenge of $9,000 increase in property tax value on car in Durham – WTVD-TV
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — New details have emerged in a Troubleshooter investigation into a huge property tax increase on a Durham woman’s car: Rather than simply pay the higher rate, she sued the county. Shirley Davis has filed a complaint with the Durham County Board of Equalization. She is disputing her 2024 tax bill on […]