In surprise twist, Walshe defense rests without calling witnesses

Brian Walshe told the court today he would not be testifying in his murder trial. His defense subsequently rested without calling any witnesses. Continue reading

Walshe murder trial: Defense floats new story in opening statement

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. Continue reading

What to know as real estate exec Ana Walshe’s husband goes on trial for her murder

Nearly two years after her disappearance, the Tishman Speyer executive’s husband, Brian, will finally stand trial for her murder. Continue reading

How deepfakes, AI slop, fake digital staging are deceiving the market

Become a digitally literate consumer when you engage in protecting yourself and others from misinformation and lies, security expert Robert Siciliano writes. Continue reading

Man convicted for killing real estate agent who was lured to a home showing

The final defendant in the murder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate agent Monica Baugh has been convicted. Baugh was murdered in 2019 after being lured to a showing on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading

Man attacks real estate agent at vacant property outside LA

On Thursday night, police responded to a report in the 1200 block of Butterfly Way in Banning, California, over an assault with a deadly weapon. The unidentified agent was under the impression the property was vacant, and had to go to the hospital. Continue reading

Top 7 safety risks for real estate agents — and how to avoid them

For real estate agents, it’s essential to be prepared to protect and defend yourself and your client’s property and data, Erica Ramus writes. Continue reading

A security expert’s top 10 tips for keeping real estate agents safe

As Realtor Safety Month approaches its end, Robert Siciliano offers a reminder that agent safety requires vigilance and planning. Continue reading

How safe are real estate agents really? The Download

From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here’s a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security. Continue reading

How a Keller Williams broker saved her agents from a drunken gunman

Orlando-based Keller Williams broker Oglah Gatamah shares how she protected her agents from a gunman who walked into her office in February. Gatamah said leaders must balance customer service with safety. Continue reading