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FBI Adds Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster to Most Wanted List

FBI Adds Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster to Most Wanted List

by Phil Hall | Aug 17, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A real estate fraudster who swindled investors out of more than $650 million and then evaded a federal arrest warrant has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted List. Rey E. Grabato II ran National Realty Investment Advisors (NRIA) LLC, a company that defrauded...
Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme

Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Salome Jackson, who gained prominence as Betty Idol on the reality television series “Love & Hip-Hop” and “Cartel Crew,” was arrested for her role in an alleged real estate fraud scheme in Florida. WFTV reports Jackson’s arrest followed an 11-month investigation...
Mexican Couple Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Charges Tied to Home Sale Scams

Mexican Couple Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Charges Tied to Home Sale Scams

by Phil Hall | Jun 15, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A pair of Mexican nationals who were arrested last November for fraudulently selling San Diego properties they did not own have pleaded guilty to federal charges of bank fraud and bank fraud conspiracy. According to the charges brought against them, Victor Hugo...
Four Suspects Arrested in $4.5 Million Montreal Real Estate Fraud Scheme

Four Suspects Arrested in $4.5 Million Montreal Real Estate Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | May 29, 2026 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Four men were arrested for their alleged roles in a Montreal massive real estate fraud scheme that siphoned more than $4.5 million from unsuspecting homebuyers. The suspects allegedly targeted financially vulnerable homeowners by posting online advertisements that...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 13-17

by Phil Hall | Apr 17, 2026 | Hits and Misses, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A “pied-à-terre tax” aimed at New York City’s wealthiest property owners, the Wall Street Journal slams home builders, and a Massachusetts town rejects a 50% property tax hike. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of...
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