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David Saks is a musician, retired real estate broker, and long-time ActiveRain member. David's blog features important information relevant to the safety, integrity and security of the industry. In addition to his widely read real estate fraud blog, a comprehensive overview of real estate continuing education is a weekly addition for his subscribers and the ActiveRain community at-large. Thank you for subscribing to and for visiting David's ActiveRain home on the internet. Please join. Membership in ActiveRain will enrich your life !

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2013 

Former Broadlands Loan Officer Convicted of Fraud U.S. Attorney’s Office November 15, 2013 Eastern District of Virginia (703) 299-3700 ALEXANDRIA, VA—Ging—Hwang “Felicia” Tsoa, 59, of Broadlands, Virginia, was convicted today by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and two counts of...
11/18/2013
Former Skagit County Bank CEO Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Falsifying Regulatory Documents False Reports an Attempted to Hide Worsening Financial Condition U.S. Attorney’s Office November 15, 2013 Western District of Washington (206) 553-7970 The former Chairman and CEO of Summit Bank,...
11/18/2013
Former Miami Mortgage Broker and Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Role in Multi-Million-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme U.S. Department of Justice November 15, 2013 Office of Public Affairs (202) 514-2007/TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON—A former Florida-licensed real estate associate and mortgage brok...
11/18/2013
Steven Fells came up with a rib tickler for the comedy files. Glamour Shots was a cheesy photo kiosk that you could find in just about every mall in middle America. Should the business have been called Mug Shots in this case ? The most common character trait my friends display is humor/humour but...
11/17/2013
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Here's a nice little entry from the comedy files from William Feela. Seems as though he had an encounter with Bambi that turned into a nice photo opportunity. Yup, I was caught. Made feel real stupid. I thought I was covering myself up well, but I was still caught. Next time I will have to be muc...
11/17/2013
Michael's really found the funny bone in this side-splitting post. It demonstrates clearly that life is a wonderful thing. and how the smartphone can instantly become your nemesis. LOL     We Are Now Accepting Qualified Listings Call Today for More Info on Our  Distinctive Marketing Plans     And...
11/17/2013
Brenda's cat looks like she's ready for the purrfect trip. Las Vegas is a great place for her cat. There's lots of great mewsic to enjoy in Las Vegas. So, I get to head off to Vegas for a couple of days!!  It feels like it's been years...actually, I think it has lol!  I will have to check. So, wh...
11/17/2013
#2450 Sally defaulted on her mortgage and subsequently missed a few payments in the process. He lender had to begin the foreclosure process. Before the foreclosure slae took place Sally paid back the entire amount and cured the debt. Sally has actually excercised her rights of statutory equitable...
11/17/2013
  #2449 If a buyer gives a deposit check to a broker it can be held by the broker and retained contingent upon the rejection or acceptance of a buyer's offer. Is this fact true or false ? Please remember to take your time. The solution will be posted below the royalty free wildlife photo. A. This...
11/17/2013
#2448 Money may be given to a broker to hold in trust or escrow  for a buyer to pay for a home inspection. Is this true or false ? Take your time. The solution is posted below the wildlife photo A. This is true. A broker may receive money from a buyer to be held for a home inspection. A broker ma...
11/17/2013
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