Retired pastor and wife lose $130K for home to wire fraud
The Missouri couple planned to spend the money on a home closer to their grandchildren, but a scammer baited them with a fraudulent email
by Gabriela Barkho Dec 21
California Realtor reported missing
Police are asking for help locating Briana Ferguson, age 41, last seen in her Roseville home on Dec. 14
by Patrick Kearns Dec 18
A police car with a policeman standing in front of it.
Surveillance cameras captured Darcy Allison Sledge taking money from one of the Connecticut home's bedrooms
Mychal Kendricks #95 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts in front of Zay Jones #11 of the Buffalo Bills
NFL linebacker Mychal Kendricks made $279,000 selling Move Inc. stock after the company was acquired by News Corp.
by Patrick Kearns Aug 29
A police car with a policeman standing in front of it.
Police found two girls, ages 4 and 1, inside a locked car in 84-degree heat, according to local news reports
Mystery phone caller
A serial caller with a deep voice has targeted female agents across the country, from Hawaii to Massachusetts, prompting safety alerts
Bombing suspect dead, Austin real estate community remains vigilant
Real estate agents in the Texas capital are relieved that the serial bombing saga appears to have concluded without more bloodshed, but aren't taking chances with safety
by Gill South Mar 21
Austin's 'serial bomber' has real estate agents on guard
Rumors that the latest explosive was attached to a fake Realtor sign remain unconfirmed
by Gill South Mar 19
Gun and drugs
Opinion
The headlines are full of bad news about how drugs and gun violence are tearing American families apart. How two recent experiences have me convinced real estate needs to take a stand.
by Brad Inman Mar 11
CertifID wants to save you from becoming a wire fraud victim
Michigan-based titled company is cracking down on real estate fraud with identity confirmation, device authentication and two-factor verification
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
Crystal McDowell
A grand jury in Chambers County delivered the indictment in a case that was complicated by Hurricane Harvey
Safety app Forewarn provides instant background checks
App uses deep data aggregation to assemble due diligence report on unrepresented buyers
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 6
29 Howard St., Unit 4
Former Trump campaign manager said to have rented it out on Airbnb for $1000s a week, now subject to forfeiture
by Carl Franzen Oct 30
Ex-Realtor targeted first-time buyers in wire fraud scheme
Ignacio Beato will serve 4 years in prison for defrauding buyers out of $750,000
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Las Vegas shooter reportedly a real estate investor
AP and LA Times say he owned rental properties in Los Angeles and Dallas
by Marian McPherson Oct 3