Louisiana man arrested for cyberstalking Realtors

In a stark reminder of the danger that Realtors and real estate agents face as public figures whose personal information is easily accessible, a Louisiana man was arrested recently for cyberstalking several Realtors. Authorities said that the man sent multiple “harassing, sexually explicit” text messages and attempted to arrange one-on-one meetings with the Realtors. …read more

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Which celebrity owned the top home in 2015?

This year brought a new group of celebrities to the top of the list for the best celebrity homes. While in past years Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia De Rossi, usually topped the list, a group of comedians, actors and a former Olympic gold medalist dominated Zillow’s latest list of celebrity homes that racked up the most views on the real estate website. …read more

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Network Funding hires Matt Kiker as president

By swheeler@housingwire.com Kiker has nearly 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, most recently serving as director for the mortgage-consulting firm, Garrett, McAuley & Co. In his new role as president of Network Funding, Kiker is responsible for overseeing various facets of the business, including day-to-day operations, enhancing production and overseeing development of the business. …read more

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