Comments on: Foreclosure, it’s just a state of mind

By: Cathymac

Cathymac — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:01:48 +0000

Could the teal car above be the veh linked to the shootings last night at E. Poplar and S. Buchingham?

Veh description from LSCO news release:

“The vehicle is described as being dark in color, possibly green or teal.”

The veh pictured is lighter, but this is worth a mention – BarbaraN brought it up on the LCA.

By: Loudoun Activist

Loudoun Activist — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:58:48 +0000

Banks do not typically pay real-estate taxes or HOA fees on foreclosures. As for the current lender, the info should be available from the Circuit Court but I don’t know if it’s online like the tax records, or if you’d have to physically go to Leesburg to look up the info for the “problem” properties even before they go into foreclosure. If you have any friends in the RE biz, they could also find it quickly since I think they have that info available online.

By: ACTivist

ACTivist — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:17:43 +0000

The Oath,

What you suggest takes time and money and some of us are already going in many directions all at once. It would be nice to have a central enity to do this on behalf of the citizens. I wonder if the banks are paying the taxes or is the county giving them a by just like they do with most other businesses.

By: The Oath

The Oath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:12:32 +0000

You could always file a nuiscance suit against the current owners of the property…it can’t be that hard. Then you could have judge order the owner, here the bank, to move their ass and square the property away.

By: Joe Budzinski

Joe Budzinski — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:19:33 +0000

L.A. – That is a great idea. I need to find out better how to access this information. I know someone who gets foreclosure info very quickly but all I know is to check the county tax records which only show bank info way after the fact.

By: Loudoun Activist

Loudoun Activist — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:44:21 +0000

Regarding House A… would it be possible for the bank that owns the house now to leave a letter with LCSO authorizing deputies to enter at any time? That way no warrant would be required for entry, and squatters could be evicted quickly.

By: Helen B

Helen B — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:51:10 +0000

The other issue regarding unsold homes is the rental debacle. A house near us on N. Argonne has had several gang activities reported and we keep a close eye on it. The 2 level house has had 2 sets tenants on the bottom and the top level has at least 2 gang members. Just last month cops were called due to 2 groups fighting.
Also, I just emailed a real estat agent to clean up the house next to us, which is empty.

By: Dennis B.

Dennis B. — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:36:33 +0000

We had a similar squatting incident in our stretch of N. Argonne Ave. about a month ago. A house at 317 N. Argonne was vacant with grass about two feet high in the yard and someone had stretched a sheet across the front window. The next door neighbors called the Sheriff, two cruisers showed up and deputies evicted two young hispanic males who had been living the house. They loaded their belongings in a pickup and left, presumably to find another vacant residence in which to squat.

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By: ACTivist

ACTivist — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:03:51 +0000

I’ve had a real bad night. I was going to rant with a new post but saw so much activity that I decided to wait for a slower time-period. Now I see more of this boarding going on and I’m really at wits’ end. Just call me and I will disable the vehicle so that it can’t leave without a wrecker. After all, frustration makes good people do strange and bad things. And the BOS just don’t seem to understand or get it.

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By: Joe Budzinski

Joe Budzinski — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:33:30 +0000

Cath, the nasty truth is the squatting occurs after the electic and water have been turned off – not yet the case in the house across the street (and we will do everything we can to keep it from getting to that point.)

Everything except show up on the property armed. I have to think Jack was kidding about that.

By: Cathymac

Cathymac — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:19:29 +0000

I am surprised by people continuing to live in foreclosed homes, as I would assume that all the utilities are off and it is basically just a place to sleep. Maybe I am not so surprised actually, if there is no fear of re-entering the homes.

The documentation of these boarding houses, foreclosed properties and what is happening in Sterling is fantastic, Congrats on great reporting Joe.

By: dan

dan — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:49:51 +0000

We had a similar occurrence near here a year or two ago. I know LCSO was involved, but I can’t remember to what extent, think maybe the receiver got an eviction notice. The person lived in the home for 1-2 months after foreclosure.

I would not play amateur LEO and hold the person at gunpoint. As there is no imminent risk of bodily injury, you could very well be charged with brandishing, or assault.

A gun, in practiced hands, always provides a good measure of safety Kevin.