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Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When In Need of Help

Industry April 25, 2013April 20, 2016 JohnHart Real Estate 0 Comments

Unfortunately, in this downtrodden economy we currently find ourselves in, it is not uncommon to fall victim to a scam while looking for honest help.  To make matters worse, there are individuals out there who make a living off of preying on homeowners who do not speak English, and whom are unaware of the laws […]

Real Estate Fraud Alert

Real Estate Agent Celia Gallardo Pleads Guilty To Ponzi Scheme

Industry October 22, 2012April 20, 2016 JohnHart Real Estate 0 Comments

If it sounds too good to be true….

Short Sale Fraud “Heating Up”

Industry, Misc. October 17, 2012April 20, 2016 JohnHart Real Estate 0 Comments

With short sale’s becoming increasingly dominant in today’s market, short sale fraud has also been on the rise according to experts who spoke at the California Association of Realtors Conference in Anaheim this year. 

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Madoff, Family Tree of Fraud

Celebrity, Politics & Econ July 23, 2012December 11, 2012 JohnHart Real Estate 0 Comments

Just how deep do the roots of the Madoff family fraud tree run?

RICO Complaints Filed By Glendale and Los Angeles Cities re: The Defrauding of Affordable Housing Funds

Industry April 25, 2011April 20, 2016 John Maseredjian 1 Comment

In what may turn out to be the largest RICO case in recent history, both Los Angeles and Glendale City have filed cases stating that Advanced Development Investment (ADI, a housing developer/investor) and a few other similar firms, defrauded the Cities of roughly $250,000,000.00.

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