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A Loudoun County Sheriff's vehicle drives past this foreclosure property located on North Sterling Blvd.

This foreclosure property is located on North Sterling Boulevard in Sterling that had squatters move in and were later arrested. The home was foreclosed on before the squatters took over.

Stephanie Jackson lives across the street from a foreclosure property on 700 West Maple Avenue, which is reflected in her door. She said she noticed a couple of people were living in the home and just assumed someone had purchased the property. Another neighbor reported the incident. The squatters were later removed by Louduon County Sheriffs.

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Hope for Homeless Families

Loudoun Program Helps People Move Out of Shelters

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Despite its status as one of the most affluent communities in the country, Loudoun County has experienced a rapid increase in homelessness. Read story and 1 comment »

Ex-Owners Turning Aggressive in Efforts to Resist Leaving

Sunday, May 3, 2009

One former homeowner rigged his front door with coffeepots filled with boiling water. Another left piles of ferret feces. Hidden compartments have been used as living spaces, with people hiding in attics, tool sheds and garages to elude police. Read story and 14 comments »

Busy Nights on the Cold Front

Officials Predict More Demand for Reopened Shelter

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008

Loudoun County's emergency cold-weather shelter will be unusually busy this year, serving people who have been turned away from year-round homeless shelters that are filled to capacity, social service officials say. Read story »

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