Homeowners in Jackson, Miss., will be allowed to purchase blighted properties in their neighborhoods for $10 to $250, under an order passed by a City Council committee. The panel on Feb. 16 approved the Neighbors First Lot Program, which would …
Municipalities in West Virginia are asking lawmakers for help in their battle against blight. A resolution endorsed by the West Virginia Municipal League earlier this year at its annual conference seeks an amendment to the statutory lien requirement that would …
The modest home on South Clover Street is, quite simply, a wreck. Waist-high ragweed chokes front and back yards. Rusting appliances and toys clutter the carport of the dilapidated structure, topped by a sagging patchwork of missing roofing tiles offering …
Officials in Washington County, Tennessee are trying to decide the best way to deal with the growing number of abandoned homes. Of particular concern to officials is that property owners could stop caring for the upkeep of the property and …
