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A person got a shock when they found something strange in the attic of their new house.Buying a home gives people the rewarding feeling of knowing that they own a property as many want to get on the property ladder. It is an exciting achievement and for some it means a brand new home.Others buy properties to rent them out to generate a secondary source of income. One Reddit user named AnnualMeaning2356 shared what happened when they recently bought a house.In their post they said: “Just bought this house a...

A Florida woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly holding two teenagers at gunpoint for fishing near her backyard, according to police.Donna Elkins, 59, called 911 to notify dispatch that two boys were in her backyard fishing, according to an arrest report. She told deputies she walked into the backyard with a pellet gun in an attempt to scare them, the report states.The two boys were 15 and 13 years old.Sister station WESH spoke with the 15-year-old, Brayden, by phone Tuesday."We turned around, and she was holding a rifle...

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PINE) (the "Company”) today announced its investment and disposition activities for the first quarter of 2025 and provided a balance sheet update. Investment and Disposition Activity The Company's total investment activity during the first quarter of 2025 includes $79.2 million of acquisition and structured investment transactions representing a weighted average initial investment yield of 9.0%. The Company's disposition activity includes $11.7 million of asset sales representing a weighted average exit cash cap rate of 9.1%....

DeSantis wants repeal of red flag laws and supports open carryDeSantis wants repeal of red flag laws and other restrictions on Second Amendment RightsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a plan to eliminate the state's portion of property taxes for homeowners.DeSantis argues that tourists and non-residents should bear a larger share of the tax burden.The Florida Legislature is currently in session and must reach an agreement on the state budget before adjourning on May 2.Could Florida property taxes be a thing of the past soon? Gov. Ron DeSantis thinks so.At...

One of the most straightforward ways to get into real estate is to buy and hold a rental. Another popular strategy is flipping properties.However, there are multiple ways to invest in real estate.Business Insider has spoken with investors who are using less traditional strategies to hit financial independence. Here are three.1. Private money lending. If you want to participate in the real estate space without actually buying and managing properties, one option is lending capital to other investors.It's one strategy that financially independent couple Carl and Mindy Jensen are using...

Michael Stinziano  |  Guest ColumnistSouth Side homeowner Bonnie Mitchell sees 500% tax hikeSouth Side homeowner Bonnie Mitchell sees 500% tax hike, seeks relief through Legal Aid Society; is able to keep houseMichael Stinziano is Franklin County auditor.Re: "Will Ohio homeowners get property tax relief? Why lawmakers can’t agree on a fix," Feb. 24: Ohio does not have a property value problem; it has a property tax problem.Increasing home values are not the cause of unaffordable property tax bills in Franklin County. A byzantine, unconstitutional property tax system that forces underfunded schools...

Bigger homes have been driving property price growth in the West Midlands over the past year, according to analysis by the bank.The trend could make it easier for first-time buyers to take their first step on the property ladder – but harder for them to move up to a property with more space.The average price of a house in the West Midlands is now  £258,617,  That is a rise of almost £10,000 on last year - a jump of 4%.Halifax says prices are risingThe Halifax has also looked at the...

For some people, buying a house in the right postcode is more important than the house itself – we’re talking about coveted, prestigious neighbourhoods, where your next-door neighbour might be a footballer, an actor or just a very rich banker. So where exactly are these highly sought after streets? And how much would it cost to buy a property on them? Using data from Rightmove, the Sunday Times has revealed the most expensive streets to buy property in Britain in 2025. To be included on the list, the street must have at least five properties...

Eliminating property tax goes far beyond any trims realized by addressing the proverbial waste, fraud and abuse. It most likely means raising another tax to make up for the lost revenue.Gov. Ron DeSantis holds immigration press event in Palm Beach CountyGov. Ron DeSantis holds immigration Palm Beach County press event with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, State Rep. Mike Caruso and FDLE Commissioner Mark GlassGov. Ron DeSantis has started talking about eliminating property taxes for Florida homeowners.I don’t think he really means it. For starters, it would make Florida the only state...

The UK towns, cities and neighbourhoods with the highest property price increases outside London have been revealed. Analysis of median house prices shows that outside the capital increases were highest in Camberley Town, Surrey Heath.The latest figures show a percentage increase of 75.8% in Camberley Town, from £347,750 in March 2023 to £611,250 in March 2024. This was the highest increase outside London. According to an analysis by Online Marketing Surgery and BLG Development Finance, Central Solihull and Sharmans Cross saw the second highest increase. Here the median price soared...