Having lived in several states, owning primary residences and investment properties, Josh Patoka uses his experience using mortgages and HELOCs to help first-time home buyers and home owners find the ...

If you’re building a new structure, like a shed or a fence, it’s important to have an accurate idea of where your property lines are to be sure you’re in bounds of local ordinances and building codes.

Q: My association has taken the stand that a side fence on a zero lot line, single-family dwelling that is entirely on the dwelling’s property is shared 50/50 with the neighbor for maintenance or ...

Urban planners, often faced with a myriad of challenges in their quest to design and improve cities, find a powerful ally in property map searches. This tool, brimming with information on land use, ...

If you own one or are planning to buy land you’ve probably wondered where your property line falls in relation to the street, you’re not alone! Because of the wide variety of ways to define property ...

The amount of money homeowners pay in property taxes can come down to which side of the city, district or county line they live on. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the typical American pays 1.02% ...

You’ve heard about nosy neighbors, but what about encroaching ones? When a neighbor’s fence, tree, driveway, or even a garage starts creeping onto your property, it’s more than just an eyesore. It’s ...

The Ascension Parish Assessor's Office has launched an online property search and mapping platform, developed in collaboration with Schneider Geospatial's Beacon platform. The system aims to provide ...

Q: My husband and I have owned our home since 1973. At the time we purchased the home, there was an existing fence between our neighbor’s house and ours that we had assumed was on the property line.

The Brown County Area Plan Commission met Tuesday, Dec. 16, to consider a property line adjustment related to lakeside ...

Knowing your precise property lines can prevent potential disputes with your neighbors in many scenarios—like who’s responsible for cutting down a fallen tree. You may also want to know these details ...