Just when I thought I was going to have to scrap today's post for lack of news, a series of crazy homeowners association stories saved the day:

Oregon Judge Blocks Seizure of Home, Questions Non-Judicial Foreclosure (via realestate.bryanellis.com): http://bit.ly/lIDuEx

North Sewickley, PA man named in real estate scam (via timesonline.com): http://bit.ly/lTnERF

With Lightning out of playoffs, homeowners association dispute over sign fizzles (via tampabay.com): http://bit.ly/kOEvke

The mother of a US soldier serving overseas says her homeowners association has threatened to fine her for her tribute to the troops (via wwaytv3.com): http://bit.ly/loieJ7

Neighbors at war over a garage (via thestate.com): http://bit.ly/ijhLju