Real estate company owner hit with $1.7M tax lien, fraud charges

The tax lien is the latest in a legal saga that began late last year with a 16-count federal indictment for bank fraud and money laundering related to the pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program. Continue reading

New England broker pleads guilty in $11.6M embezzlement scheme

Boston broker-owner Stephen Webster pled guilty to embezzling from escrow accounts and stiffing agents on their commissions. Continue reading

Massive real estate fraud case expands with new charges

The alleged scheme began in 2020 and ran through the middle of 2023 and targeted investors in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Continue reading

Coming-soon listings just went mainstream: The Download

Last week, everyone in real estate was weighing in on coming-soon listings, Zillow Preview and shifting stances on pre-MLS visibility. Continue reading

Keller, Compass, eXp: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Elderly homeowners targeted in ‘massive’ title fraud conspiracy

The alleged conspirators are accused of using the victims’ identities to secure millions in hard money loans using residential property as collateral. Continue reading

Title officer arrested for murdering real estate agent in 2011

In a press conference on Wednesday, the West Des Moines Police Department announced the arrest of Kristin “Krissy” Ramsey for the 2011 murder of real estate agent Ashley Okland. Continue reading

Utah mom found guilty of murdering her husband to keep real estate deals afloat

The real estate agent and investor was found guilty of murdering her husband for financial gain after taking out millions in hard money loans. Continue reading

Cruises, gambling, beauty services: Florida property managers arrested for grand theft

Tim and Miranda Ard stand accused of using client funds to fuel a luxury lifestyle of travel, gambling, dining and entertainment. Continue reading

Reports of agent doom have been greatly exaggerated: The Download

While it seems that Big Tech is always taking aim at real estate professionals, their boots-on-the-ground usefulness makes them indispensable. Continue reading