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Serial scammer accused of defrauding real estate pros

April 13th, 2026 by Christy Murdock

Sean McClay allegedly swindled 17 real estate investors out of more than $1.4 million. His victims have been described as a group of "sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals."

Category: Investing, Select, breach of contract, Christy Murdock, colorado, Colorado Attorney General's Office, crime, embezzlement, fix and flip, fraud, negligence, Peak 360 Services, Property Renovations, real estate crime, real estate fraud, real estate investment, real estate investors, real estate scam, Sandi Hewins, Sean McClay, unjust enrichment

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Refreshing Your Home's Entryway for Spring Visitors

April 13th, 2026 by Wagner Realty

Refreshing Your Home's Entryway for Spring Visitors | Wagner Realty

Spring in the Bradenton and Sarasota area is a beautiful time to open your doors to friends, family, and potential buyers alike. Our real estate agents understand that your entryway is the first story your home tells — and with a few thoughtful updates, you can make sure that story starts strong.

Why Your Entryway Sets the Tone for the Entire Home

The entryway is more than a passageway — it is your home's handshake. Visitors form an impression within seconds of arriving, and that initial experience influences how they feel about every room that follows. In a competitive real estate market like

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Categories: Wagner Realty

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April
13

New pre-marketing platforms face trust issues, adoption hurdles: Intel

April 13th, 2026 by Daniel Houston

Many real estate agents tell Intel that newly announced partnerships to plug "coming soon" listings won't change how they do business.

Category: Agent, Brokerage, Inman Intel, MLS & Associations, Technology, coming soon, compass, daniel houston, days on market, homes.com, inman, Intel Index, intel index survey, MLS, Multiple Listing Service, pre marketing, pre-market listings, Real Estate Agents, realtor.com, Redfin, Residential Real Estate Industry, rocket, Zillow, Zillow Preview

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Will global upheaval tank the spring market? The Download

April 13th, 2026 by Christy Murdock

Find out how the war in Iran, fuel shortages and other international uncertainty will affect the spring real estate market.

Category: Agent, Brokerage, Columns, Markets & Economy, MLS & Associations, Select, Service, Teams, Chris Drayer, darryl davis, home sales, inman, Josh Ries, lawrence yun, lead generation, mortgage rates, NAR, national association of realtors, pre listings, real estate market conditions, residential real estate market, Seller and Buyer Dynamics, spring market

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13

What you don’t know about down payment programs could cost your clients $18,000

April 13th, 2026 by James Dwiggins

In this episode, Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource, and Mosi Gatling, New American Funding, break down why buyers are missing an average of $18,000 and how agents are often the reason.

Category: Agent, Brokerage, New Agent, Service, Teams, Video, affordability, Buyer Assistance, down payment, down payment assistance, down payment assistance myths, down payment programs, Down Payment Resource, Fiduciary Responsibility, homeownership, inman, James Dwiggins, keith robinson, mosi gatling, new american funding, nexthome, Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, rob chrane

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