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