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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 →

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 →

Coming-soon listings just went mainstream: The Download

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

Elderly homeowners targeted in ‘massive’ title fraud conspiracy

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

Reports of agent doom have been greatly exaggerated: The Download

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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 →

Reports of agent doom have been greatly exaggerated: The Download

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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 →

The Compass-Rocket-Redfin deal: Everything you MUST know now

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This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the new deal between Compass and Redfin parent company, Rocket. Continue reading →

Catch up with Compass, Keller and the commission question

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While CEOs trade barbs, real estate agents are focused on how to take home more in commissions this year than last year. Continue reading →