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Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme

Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A former Illinois contractor avoided prison time when a judge sentenced him to three years of supervised release, 200 hours of community service and a $9,500 fine for his role in a bank fraud scheme involving straw buyers and overvalued properties. The Belleville...
First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme

First Suspect Arrested in Texas Real Estate Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 20, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Financial Crimes Unit of Texas’ Midland Police Department made its first arrest after investigating a series of fraudulent real estate sales. The suspect, 50-year-old Courtney Lister, was arrested on April 13. At the time of his apprehension, he possessed and...
Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte

Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte

by Phil Hall | Apr 14, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by 61 former Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) employees against Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), who claimed without producing evidence that they were fired for making fraudulent...
Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme

Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme

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

A Philadelphia real estate agent was sentenced to 37 months’ imprisonment and two years of in connection with a scheme in which he raised millions of dollars from individuals and businesses, supposedly for short-term real estate financing opportunities, when no such...
TikTok Account Impersonates Atlanta Realtors to Defraud Renters

TikTok Account Impersonates Atlanta Realtors to Defraud Renters

by Phil Hall | Apr 9, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Realtors in the Atlanta metro market are being impersonated by a TikTok account that tries to shakedown unsuspecting renters with upfront fees for properties they do not represent. Atlanta News First reports at least two realtors had their photos and videos taken...
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