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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 | Current News & 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 | Current News & 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 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, 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 | Current News & Events, Hits and Misses, 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...
Social Media Influencer Sentenced for Running Real Estate Fraud Scheme

Social Media Influencer Sentenced for Running Real Estate Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 16, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Tyler Bossetti, an influencer based in Columbus, Ohio, who used his social media prominence to highlight his property flipping business, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for coordinating a $20 million real estate Ponzi scheme and committing tax fraud to further...
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