Real estate execs charged in massive college fraud scheme

Several real estate developers and executives are among the dozens charged in federal court today, in connection with an alleged massive scheme to facilitate cheating on college exams, bribe admissions officials and college varsity coaches to get their… Continue reading

What to do if a crime happened in your buyers’ dream home

“Spacious murder house with ex-meth lab, great views” would probably not be the best opener for any real estate listing. But on the off chance you discover that the dream home your client loves has been the scene of a crime, what should you do about it… Continue reading

California Realtor reported missing

According to a spokesperson for the Roseville Police Department, Briana “Bri” Ferguson, 41, was last seen on Friday, December 14 at around 2:48 p.m. in her home in west Roseville. Ferguson is described as approximately 5-feet 8-inches tall, with brown … Continue reading

Super Bowl champ Mychal Kendricks charged with insider trading over Move acquisition tip

An NFL linebacker allegedly made $279,000 off of News Corp’s acquisition of Move Inc., the company that operates realtor.com for the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Agent arrested for leaving his kids in locked car to do home showing

After finding two girls under the age of 5 locked inside a car in 84-degree heat, Connecticut police arrested their real estate agent father for allegedly leaving them to do a home showing, according to local news reports.  Continue reading