Title officer arrested for murdering real estate agent in 2011
West Des Moines Police announced the arrest of Kristin Ramsey for the murder of Ashley Okland
by Christy Murdock Mar 19
Utah mom found guilty of murdering her husband to keep real estate deals afloat
The agent and investor took on millions in debt from hard money lenders to fund her flips
by Christy Murdock Mar 17
Casino
Tim and Miranda Ard stand accused of using client funds to fuel a luxury lifestyle
by Christy Murdock Mar 16
real estate crime
51-year-old Jonathan Dean Bishop was found guilty on 27 felony counts
by Christy Murdock Mar 12
Kouri Richins murder trial
As real estate pro Kouri Richins goes on trial for the murder of her husband, learn more about the wheeling and dealing that may lie behind the motive
by Christy Murdock Feb 23
Long Island attorney accused of gambling away $750K earmarked for his client's home purchase
Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750K from a real estate client. He's accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses
by Marian McPherson Jan 16
A Texas couple promised a 'Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.' Instead they stole nearly $5M
Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8M from renovation projects they didn't complete — leaving some clients out of more than 6 figures in costs
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Brian Walshe murder trial
The second week of Brian Walshe's first-degree murder trial saw the prosecution present physical evidence from the crime scene and video evidence related to the disposal of Ana Walshe's body
by Christy Murdock Dec 8
Ana Walshe murder trial
William Fastow sold Ana Walshe her DC townhome and says that he had an intimate relationship with her in the months prior to her disappearance
by Christy Murdock Dec 4
Brian Walshe murder trial
In opening remarks, attorneys for Brian Walshe said he misled investigators about his wife's disappearance after finding her 'unresponsive' in their bed on the morning of Jan. 1, 2023
by Christy Murdock Dec 1
Ex-CEO charged with grand theft; local Realtor association left 'all but broke'
The former head of East Polk Association of Realtors, Jennifer Garula-Mers, has been charged with stealing more than $81K from the group
by Christy Murdock Nov 24
'He didn't even say he was sorry': Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme
Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to 7 years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the US, leading the FBI to issue warnings
by Marian McPherson Nov 14
A picture of a man holding a digital lock in front of a digital background to signify deepfakes, AI slop and virtual staging.
Become a digitally literate consumer when you engage in protecting yourself and others from misinformation and lies, security expert Robert Siciliano writes
by Robert Siciliano Nov 6
Feds bust developers
Real estate developers Cody Holmes and Steven Taylor have been accused of defrauding a program that funds affordable housing projects and are now facing decades in federal prison
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
real estate agent crime
This week on the Download: A rash of incidents has put agent behavior under the spotlight. Is the industry facing a professionalism crisis — or just a few bad apples and a perception problem?
by Christy Murdock Oct 6