Author Archives: Christy Murdock

Real estate agent, wife charged with stealing $500K from lodge

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If convicted, the couple could face a maximum penalty of more than 12 years in prison and a $25,000 fine on each count. Continue reading →

Over half of states have no laws on the books to protect homeowners from title fraud

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The most at-risk properties are unmonitored vacant land parcels, and senior adults are most often affected by rising rates of deed and title fraud. Continue reading →

Agent charged with 150 felony counts related to possession of child sexual abuse material

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Pennsylvania agent Albert Stroble has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material and criminal use of a communications facility. Continue reading →

Real estate ‘finfluencer’ gets jail time for $23M Ponzi scheme

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Tyler Bossetti has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for pushing fraudulent real estate investments and committing tax fraud. Continue reading →

How not to lose your real estate license (and torpedo your career)

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You worked hard for your real estate license. Don’t let a foolish mistake (or purposeful error) result in disciplinary proceedings against you. Continue reading →

FBI Report: Online real estate fraud is on the rise to the tune of $275M

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One of the factors shaping fraud in 2025 was the rise of artificial intelligence, which made schemes more convincing and harder to detect. Continue reading →

Serial scammer accused of defrauding real estate pros

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Sean McClay allegedly swindled 17 real estate investors out of more than $1.4 million. His victims have been described as a group of “sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals.” Continue reading →

Will global upheaval tank the spring market? The Download

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Find out how the war in Iran, fuel shortages and other international uncertainty will affect the spring real estate market. Continue reading →

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to series of Long Island murders

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In a surprise twist, aside from the seven murders he was charged with, Heuermann admitted to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata, an eighth victim who disappeared in 1996 and was not identified until 2023. Continue reading →

Broker battles squatter in 10-month legal ordeal after buying home sight-unseen [VIDEO]

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A California real estate broker endured nearly a year of legal wrangling to remove a man from her newly purchased investment property. Continue reading →