The Billionaire vs. Millionaire War Over a Utah Megamansion

A contentious battle between millionaire homeowners and their even richer billionaire neighbors involving an oversized mansion and allegedly disobedient dogs may finally be over. After nearly two years of bitter litigation, a... Read more »

Inside the ‘Ghost Condo’ Crisis at L.A.’s Metropolis Development

Any day now, worried the residents of the luxury Metropolis towers in Los Angeles, the building’s power and water could be shut off. The residential towers, located near the Crypto.com Arena and... Read more »

Michael Burry Sues To Halt ‘Dangerous’ Subdivision in California Fire Zone

Famed investor Dr. Michael Burry is leading the charge against a California city’s plans to build a new housing development in the hills surrounding Saratoga, CA, citing wildfire risk. A new lawsuit... Read more »
Six Unlicensed Contractors Arrested in Pacific Palisades Wildfire Sting

Six Unlicensed Contractors Arrested in Pacific Palisades Wildfire Sting

Six people have been charged with felonies after allegedly posing as licensed contractors in the Pacific Palisades wildfire disaster zone, where prosecutors say they submitted more than $1.2 million in bids for... Read more »
‘Zombie HOA’ Now the Center of Lawsuit in Florida

‘Zombie HOA’ Now the Center of Lawsuit in Florida

Homeowners at a townhome complex in Homestead, FL, are taking the developer of the complex to court for allegedly failing to transfer HOA control over to the homeowners. In fact, homeowners in... Read more »
Compass Says New Washington Law Doesn’t Forbid Its ‘Private Exclusives’

Compass Says New Washington Law Doesn’t Forbid Its ‘Private Exclusives’

Brokerage giant Compass has said that a strict new Washington state law that prohibits private listings does not apply to properties marketed across its network of agents as “Private Exclusives” or “Coming... Read more »
Florida Senior Fights HOA To Keep Backyard Shed

Florida Senior Fights HOA To Keep Backyard Shed

An 83-year-old Sarasota, FL, homeowner is being told to remove a backyard shed that’s been on her property for 40 years—or face legal action from the neighborhood homeowners association. Barbara Wagner‘s daughter,... Read more »
Rise of the ‘Zombie HOA’: What Happens When Developers Fail To Hand Over Control to Residents

Rise of the ‘Zombie HOA’: What Happens When Developers Fail To Hand Over Control to Residents

Homeowner associations are more common than ever, but when developers are unwilling or unable to hand over control to residents, troubling issues can arise. The share of homes for sale in the... Read more »