Boston agent pleads guilty to false marketing scheme
Michael Flavin, 38, of Quincy, Massachusetts, pocketed nearly $2 million by marketing houses that were not actually for sale
by Ben Verde Dec 20
Redfin calls on real estate websites to drop crime data
The company cited the real estate industry's history of redlining, as well as the potential to reinforce racial bias, as reasons to abandon crime data on search portals and other websites
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
7 strategies for marketing a notorious real estate property
Whether it has been the scene of a crime, a cult or a haunting, you can help buyers and sellers navigate the aftermath of a troubled property. Here's how
by Christy Murdock Dec 10
11 issues that will impact the future of real estate
Opinion
Mega-team leader Carl Medford illuminates the top 11 issues that he believes will be affecting real estate in the future
by Carl Medford Nov 25
Real estate heir Robert Durst gets life in prison for friend's murder
Durst, whose case was made famous in the HBO miniseries 'The Jinx,' will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murdering Susan Berman in 2000
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 14
Owner of Unified Homes among 4 victims in California shooting
The business owner's son, Luis Tovar Jr., also said his mother Blanca Tomayo and a half brother were among those killed, and that the fourth victim was an employee at the firm
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
California woman allegedly posed as Realtor to enter homes
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Lindsay Sowell of Palm Desert, who is accused of breaking into homes that are for sale
'Oh god let's leave': Serial killer's 'torture basement' horrifies agent
Stewart Weldon is awaiting trial for allegedly killing 3 women. His former Massachusetts home is for sale, and this week, it traumatized a couple who visited the home with an agent
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Are open houses too dangerous to justify?
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
California 'flyer bandit' is stealing open house brochures for a prize
Police say the man is in a competition, organized by a local cult, in which whoever collects the most flyers wins a bride
Spooky 'Watcher' house has sold after 4 years on the market
A mysterious person claiming to be 'supernatural guardian' sent letters to the couple who purchased the home in 2014
by Patrick Kearns Aug 9
Largest NorCal multiple listing service hit by cyberattack
MetroList allegedly paid $10K ransom after being compromised by hackers, leaving more than 20K subscribers without a functioning system for nearly 2 days
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12
Paul Manafort's New York City Apartment On Howard St. Reportedly Linked To Mortgage Fraud Indictments
The former Trump presidential campaign chairman was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison
A group of graduation caps listening to a commencement
A number of real estate development executives were among nearly 50 people charged in a scheme that included cheating on entrance exams and fake athlete profiles
by Patrick Kearns Mar 12
Crime scene tape
The question of a listing’s past is just another factor to consider as part of the search for your buyers' perfect home
by Albert Anderson Feb 25