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Two Indicted in Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme With $5.9 Million in Potential FHA Exposure

Two Indicted in Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme With $5.9 Million in Potential FHA Exposure

by John G. Stevens | Oct 19, 2026 | Mortgage Information, Real Estate News

Two Houston-area residents face federal charges over an alleged mortgage fraud scheme involving falsified financial records submitted to lenders, according to an indictment publicized by the Justice Department on October 19.Federal prosecutors identified the...
Lawsuits Filed Against 9-Person Team Behind Texas Deed Theft Ring

Lawsuits Filed Against 9-Person Team Behind Texas Deed Theft Ring

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

A nine-person Texas team that operated a series of fraudulent deed schemes has been hit with a pair of lawsuits filed by Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin. The lawsuits detailed how the alleged fraudsters forged paperwork to acquire deeds to at least 10 homes and...
Unlicensed Florida Broker Arrested for Defrauding First-Time Homebuyer

Unlicensed Florida Broker Arrested for Defrauding First-Time Homebuyer

by Phil Hall | Sep 8, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A Florida woman pretending to be a licensed real estate broker was arrested for defrauding a first-time homebuyer out of roughly $37,000. CBS12.com reports Cherisse Louidor of Riviera Beach was hired in May 2024 by a woman seeking help in buying her first home....
2 California Real Estate Investment Executives Charged with Running a Ponzi Scheme

2 California Real Estate Investment Executives Charged with Running a Ponzi Scheme

by Phil Hall | Sep 4, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Two executives from a now-shuttered California-based real estate investment and finance group have been charged with operating a $103 million Ponzi-style fraud scheme. Mark Hanf was the founder and CEO of Pacific Private Money and Nam Phan was the company’s chief...
British Columbia Real Estate Agent Suspended and Fined for Buying and Renting Affordable Housing Unit

British Columbia Real Estate Agent Suspended and Fined for Buying and Renting Affordable Housing Unit

by Phil Hall | Aug 31, 2026 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A real estate agent in Victoria, British Columbia, had his license suspended for six months and was fined $200,000 for violating rules related to a provincial affordable homeownership program. Castanet.com reports the British Columbia Financial Services Authority...
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