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Short Sale Disciplinary Orders - Desist and Refrain Orders and Accusations, 50+ Respondents, 2010-2013

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The California Department of Real Estate published a list of Desist and Refrain Orders and/or Accusations filed against 50+ respondents related to short sale transactions from 2010 to 2013. The actions target both licensed real estate professionals and unlicensed entities providing short sale services in California. Some respondents were ordered to stop short sale activities due to operating without a real estate license. The document advises consumers to inquire about case dispositions before engaging services.

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The Department of Real Estate issued Desist and Refrain Orders and/or Accusations against over 50 individuals and entities for violations related to short sale transactions. The listed respondents include both licensed real estate professionals and unlicensed persons or entities providing short sale services. Some respondents were ordered to cease short sale operations entirely due to unlicensed activity, while others face orders for other unlawful acts despite holding licenses.

Compliance officers and real estate professionals should review this list to understand enforcement patterns and ensure their short sale practices comply with California Real Estate Law. Consumers engaging short sale service providers should verify the disposition of any action filed against the provider by contacting the Sacramento Office at (916) 227-0906. The document lists H-numbers and license numbers for affected respondents, enabling verification against the DRE's public license lookup.

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Desist and Refrain Orders and/or Accusations for Short Sale Transactions

A Desist and Refrain Order and/or Accusation has been filed by the Department of Real Estate resulting from short sale
transactions. In some instances, the person or entity has been ordered to stop providing short sale services because the
person or entity is not licensed by the Department of Real Estate. In other instances, the person or entity may be
licensed, but has been ordered to stop conducting other unlawful acts. Before considering engaging the services of any
of the persons or entities listed below, it would be prudent to inquire about the disposition of the action that has
been filed against the respondent. Further information regarding any administrative action may be obtained through the
Sacramento Office at (916) 227-0906.

RESPONDENT FILED DATE H-NUMBER LICENSE NO.
ALL CITIES USA, INC. 02/19/2013 H-38718 LA NA
AMERICAN FRONTIER FINANCIAL GROUP dba New Century Realty 12/05/2011 H-37711 LA 01166925
BIRLEW, RICHARD 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC NA
BRAVO, JENNY A. 09/14/2011 H-37528 LA NA
BRAVO, RIGOBERTO, aka Roberto Bravo 09/14/2011 H-37528 LA NA
BRAVO, ROBERTO 09/14/2011 H-37528 LA NA
DANCE HALL INVESTORS INC 10/05/2010 H-5482 SAC 01272617
DFG LENDING INC., dba CG SHORT SALES 05/16/2013 H-38875 LA NA
EMPOWER FINANCIAL LLC. 09/14/2011 H-37528 LA NA
ESPINOZA, FERNANDO J. 02/17/2012 H-37890 LA 01379523
GOMEZ, ANTONIO J 09/20/2010 H-2531 FR 00513790
HALL, WAYNE THOMAS 10/05/2010 H-5482 SAC 00585049
HELP HOMEOWNERS NOW, INC. 12/13/2013 H-4543 SD NA
HENDRYX, ANTOINETTE MARIE 08/13/2010 H-10983 SF 01793920
HENDRYX, ANTOINETTE MARIE 08/13/2010 H-10984 SF 01793920
HOELKER, RORY LEE 10/05/2010 H-5482 SAC 00974534
IQ SMARTER INVESTMENTS, INC 08/13/2010 H-10983 SF 01825708
IQ SMARTER INVESTMENTS, INC 08/13/2010 H-10984 SF 01825708
JV SHORT SALE 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC NA
KEENAN, AMANDA 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC NA
KENNAN, ZECH 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC NA
LAFLIN, ROBERT 02/19/2013 H-38718 LA NA
LAFLIN, SARAH 02/19/2013 H-38718 LA NA
LDT ESCROW DIVISION A NON INDEPENDENT ESCROW DIVISION 08/25/2011 H-37475 LA 01866131
LDT INVESTMENTS INC., dba LDT Escrow Division a Non Independent Escrow Division 08/25/2011 H-37475 LA 01866131
LOPEZ, DIANA J. 08/25/2011 H-37475 LA NA
MILLETT, MICHAEL DOUGLAS 01/00/1900 H-2714 FR 01307435
MIRZAEI, ALI 08/13/2010 H-10983 SF 01473575
MIRZAEI, ALI 08/13/2010 H-10984 SF 01473575
NEW CENTURY REALTY 12/05/2011 H-37711 LA 01166925
NOBOA, ROBERTO MANUEL 12/16/2011 H-37745 LA 01062590
OLIVEIRA, GLAUCIA 05/16/2013 H-38875 LA NA
OLSZEWSKI, ALYSSA 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC NA
PAPWORTH, CHRISTINE M. 02/22/2013 H-2808 FR 00907063
REALTY EXECUTIVES 2828, INC., dba REALTY EXECUTIVES 05/16/2013 H-38875 LA NA
REED, SUZANNE 12/13/2013 H-4543 SD NA
RIVERSIDE CORP 10/05/2010 H-5482 SAC 01356649
STEWARD, LISA KAYE 05/16/2013 H-38875 LA 01352484
STEWART, MATTHEW WAYNE 10/05/2010 H-5482 SAC 01203051
SULIMAN, SULIMAN A 12/05/2011 H-37711 LA 01145825
THE MONTCLAIR INVESTMENT GROUP/TMI GROUP INC 12/16/2011 H-37745 LA 01440988
TRILOGY PROPERTY SOLUTIONS 11/29/2010 H-36937 LA NA
VALLADOLID, JOHN 12/16/2011 H-37745 LA 01204795
VALLADOLID, SOFIA 12/16/2011 H-37745 LA NA
VILLINES, JOHN WESLEY 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC 01779126
VILLINES, KEILAH 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC NA
YERZY, ADRIENNE 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC NA
YERZY, CHRIS 11/15/2012 H-5913 SAC NA

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Classification

Agency
CA DRE
Filed
December 13th, 2013
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Real estate professionals Consumers
Industry sector
5311 Real Estate
Activity scope
Short sale transactions Real estate licensing
Geographic scope
California US-CA

Taxonomy

Primary area
Real Estate
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Consumer Protection Banking

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