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Real Estate Threat Intelligence & Market Risk

Explore real estate fraud and security risk from a market-level perspective. This section covers emerging threat patterns, geographic risk trends, and why isolated or reactive approaches fail—helping operators, MLSs, and associations stay ahead of evolving threats.

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How Economic Conditions Affect Real Estate Fraud Numbers

FBI IC3 data shows real estate fraud losses swung from $397M in 2022 to $275M in 2025 — a 59% spike in a single year. Here's what the numbers reveal about how market conditions shape fraud exposure for SFR and MFR operators.

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IDC compliance monitoring Is Now a MLS Board-Level Risk: What Executives Need to Know About Member Data Exposure

NAR's 2026 Handbook overhaul transferred IDX compliance accountability to local boards. Here is what that means for MLS executive leadership — and why manual oversight can't carry the load.

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Fraud Prevention Software for Real Estate: Why Purpose-Built Solutions Outperform Generic Tools

Generic fraud prevention tools weren't built for real estate. Learn why purpose-built fraud prevention software for real estate outperforms brand protection platforms, cybersecurity tools, and manual monitoring, and what to look for in a solution.

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What to Look for in Fraud Prevention Software for Real Estate

Fraud prevention in real estate is no longer optional. As rental scams and listing fraud scale across platforms, property managers need solutions built specifically for residential portfolios. From proactive monitoring and automated takedowns to measurable financial impact, here’s what to evaluate before choosing a fraud prevention partner.