Jun 25th 2012 2:30PM
This is one gardener you might want to weed out. A Laguna Niguel, Calif., homeowner got into an argument with his gardener, Francisco Calderonfarias (pictured at left), because he didn't like some of his work, authorities say. Calderonfarias then allegedly responded by attacking the homeowner and hitting him with the... Continue Reading »
Jun 13th 2012 1:43PM
An unkempt lawn could do more than irritate your neighbors in one Long Island, N.Y., village -- it could land you in jail. The Massapequa Park village board unanimously passed a law imposing fines and even jail time on homeowners who don't keep up their properties, Massapequa Patch reports. Aside from not mowing the... Continue Reading »
Jun 8th 2012 9:00AM
A real estate agent from Petaluma, Calif., has been arrested in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme that took over $20 million from investors. Aldo Baccala, 71, purportedly collected money from more than 75 investors by promising returns of at least 12 percent. Using his company, Baccala Realty, Inc., Baccala is... Continue Reading »
May 7th 2012 6:30PM
It's not quite "The House That Ruth Built," but Babe Ruth's former home in Sudbury, Mass., is on sale for $1.65 million. "Home Plate Farm" was built in 1800 and purchased by Ruth in 1922. He lived there until 1926. The 5,124 square feet of living space has been "meticulously renovated" and has 5 bedrooms and 3.5... Continue Reading »
Dec 2nd 2011 4:23PM
By Brendan J. O'Reilly The IRS has filed a $531,720 federal tax lien against model and actress Christie Brinkley's Brick Kiln Road estate in Bridgehampton, according to Suffolk County clerk records. Brinkley has had liens filed against her in the past from private companies, but this is the first tax lien for her in... Continue Reading »
