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Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam

Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam

by Phil Hall | Feb 20, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Florida man was arrested for trying to sell North Carolina farmland that he did not own. Kellie Brian Butler of Orlando forged North Carolina real estate documents – including a “Working with Real Estate Agents Disclosure (For Sellers)” form and an “Exclusive Right...
California Real Estate Broker Arrested for Fraudulently Selling $1.5 Million Home

California Real Estate Broker Arrested for Fraudulently Selling $1.5 Million Home

by Phil Hall | Feb 12, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A California real estate broker who owns an escrow business was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging they fraudulently sold a luxury home and obtained a nearly $1 million loan using stolen identities and false documents. According to the charges in this...
Connecticut Developer-Builder Suddenly Dies Shortly Before Facing Fraud Trial

Connecticut Developer-Builder Suddenly Dies Shortly Before Facing Fraud Trial

by Phil Hall | Feb 11, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Connecticut developer and builder who was facing multiple criminal charges abruptly passed away before he was set to go to trial. William Ferrigno dies of a heart attack on Feb. 6 at the age of 73. Ferrigno operated Sunlight Construction and was a past president of...
California Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty in $9 Million Fraud Case

California Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty in $9 Million Fraud Case

by Phil Hall | Feb 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A California real estate investor pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a $9 million fraud scheme. According to court documents, Matthew Campbell of Fresno operated two real estate investment companies, Preferred Property LLC and Ampez Rehab Investments LLC,...
Former Mayor of NJ Town Convicted in Mortgage Fraud Case

Former Mayor of NJ Town Convicted in Mortgage Fraud Case

by Phil Hall | Feb 5, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A federal jury found the former Mayor of Willingboro Township, New Jersey, and his business associate guilty of mortgage fraud in connection with a fraudulent short sale of real estate. Former Mayor Nathaniel Anderson, who is also a town councilman, and Chrisone D....
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