The consumer education opportunity most real estate agents are missing
A decades-old fraud case shows why agents should educate clients about transaction safety
title fraud conspiracy
11 people are alleged to have used victims' identities to secure millions in hard money loans
by Christy Murdock Mar 20
An old brick house underneath the stars
While Monique Hill and her husband were undergoing foreclosure proceedings, former agent Oscar Dais created, signed and notarized a fake deed in Hill's maiden name without her knowledge
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
Desperately seeking an AI bestie? How to protect your professional image from AI companion risks
Adopt these practices to harness the potential benefits of AI tools, Robert Siciliano writes, while protecting your invaluable professional persona from the array of privacy and security dangers
by Robert Siciliano Jul 24
Graceland fraudster goes public: 'I am the one who creates trouble'
Without revealing his identity, the 'ring leader' of a fraud operation that tried to auction off Graceland presented himself in emails to The NYT, saying his network preys on gullible Americans
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
Miami luxury agent sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for PPP fraud
Daniela Rendon was sentenced after having misused hundreds of thousands of dollars in pandemic relief funds for her own luxury purchases, according to reports
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Mortgage broker who forged loan documents for clients gets 5 years
Prosecutors say Alex Ashod Dadourian, a licensed mortgage loan broker, fabricated income and employment verification documents to win approvals for 17 mortgages totaling more than $8M
by Matt Carter Dec 8
3 tips for avoiding surprises during the homebuying process
During these unprecedented times, it's important for agents to do everything they can to protect themselves and their buyers from unwanted surprises. Here are a few things you can do
by Troy Palmquist Apr 23
Realogy launches ambitious agent benefits program
Spark will use Realogy's size to get better deals on things like health and life insurance for the company's agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 23
A man examining a contract closely
Metros hit hardest in the crash continue to improve
by Jennifer Riner Sep 27
Is a fraud alert or security freeze better after a data breach?
The T-Mobile and Experian hacking left questions for consumers
by Nabil Captan Oct 22
How to educate renters about the most vital aspect of renting
It's peace of mind for the renter and real estate agent
How your marketing materials pose a threat
Tips for minimizing the amount of personal information out there about you
by Robert Siciliano Jul 31
9 tips to avoid identity theft
This crime happens every day, but these tips will help you avoid the hassle
by Robert Siciliano Jun 18
What real estate agents should know about identity theft
Insights from a safety professional
by Robert Siciliano May 11