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House where Crisp is staying falls into default

The Southern Oaks house where David Crisp has been staying in recent months — after the once high-flying Realtor lost all of his own properties to foreclosure — fell into default Tuesday, county records show.
Regulators lay out 'lies,' 'abject failure' at Crisp & Cole hearing

State regulators laced scathing descriptions of former Crisp & Cole Real Estate principals into closing arguments Tuesday of a weeklong license hearing.
Wire tap, sales deal testimony emerge at Crisp & Cole hearing

The state Department of Real Estate wrapped up its arguments Monday in the mortgage fraud proceedings against David Crisp and Carl Cole, but not before fleshing out some details in the case.
Crisp's father-in-law denies forgery claim

Kevin Sluga, CPA father-in-law of David Crisp, whose name came up in last week’s license hearings of the former Crisp & Cole Real Estate principals, issued a statement through his attorney Saturday regarding a letter he allegedly created to help his daughter get a loan.
Details snowball in Crisp & Cole hearings

A home Kyle Carter sold to David Crisp in 2005 again played a part in testimony Thursday as state regulators continued their mortgage fraud case against the former principals of Crisp & Cole Real Estate.
Forged letter claim electrifies Crisp & Cole case

A local accountant’s signature was forged to help David Crisp’s wife get a loan in 2006, according to testimony Wednesday in the ongoing license hearings of former Crisp & Cole Real Estate principals Crisp, 28, and Carl Cole, 61.
New details emerge as Crisp & Cole hearing continues

Multiple loan applications kept secret from lenders. Discrepancies in income and job statements sent to various mortgage banks.
Crisp & Cole hearings start

The hearing of state accusations against former Bakersfield real estate firm Crisp, Cole & Associates got off to a quiet start Monday in the basement of the Masonic Temple downtown.
Carl Cole fought for real estate license once before

When Carl Cole comes before an administrative judge in Bakersfield Monday morning to face mortgage fraud allegations, it will be the second time his license is on the line in such a trial.
Two ex-Crisp & Cole employees get deals

Two former Crisp & Cole Real Estate staffers accused of fraud by state regulators have made deals to avoid an administrative hearing set for later this month, according to lawyers for the pair.
Crisp & Cole staffers may get deal

Two former Crisp & Cole Real Estate staffers charged with defrauding lenders in a state regulatory complaint entered into settlement discussions on Friday.
Regulators' case against Crisp, Cole to continue

State regulators will proceed with their case against Bakersfield real estate executives David Crisp and Carl Cole after a settlement conference Friday in Los Angeles failed to resolve accusations against the pair.
CALIFORNIAN EXCLUSIVE: Former Crisp mansion sells for $1.2 million

The sale price was about $500,000 lower than what Crisp, 28, paid for the 6,666-square-foot Seven Oaks home less than three years ago.
Hearing date set for David Crisp, Carl Cole

David Crisp, Carl Cole and three former Crisp, Cole & Associates employees accused of fraud in a state regulatory complaint are scheduled to appear in front of an administrative judge in Bakersfield this summer.
Californian exclusive: Crisp’s former Seven Oaks mansion listed for $1.17 million

An opulent Seven Oaks home, one of the most recognizable symbols of real estate agent David Crisp’s rise and fall, was listed for sale Monday for $1.17 million.
Former Crisp & Cole employee appears in bankruptcy court

Former Crisp & Cole Real Estate employee Zane Richards appeared in front of a U.S. Bankruptcy Court trustee in downtown Bakersfield Tuesday as part of his Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.
Carl Cole finds, loses new job in real estate

Keller Williams Realty recently hired Cole, 60, to work in its Camarillo branch as a broker/associate. But Tuesday, the office manager said he no longer worked there.
Crisp in-law defaults

The mother-in-law of Realtor David Crisp, Leslie Sluga, recently had two homes enter default, property records show.
Ex-Crisp & Cole employee files for bankruptcy

A former Crisp & Cole Real Estate employee who owes more than $4.2 million in outstanding mortgage payments and other unpaid bills filed bankruptcy last week, court records show.
Crisp commercial building repossessed

A Stockdale Highway office building real estate salesman David Crisp bought in April has been foreclosed on.