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New affidavits detail alleged Midland real estate scam
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Gabriella Meza , Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Newly obtained arrest affidavits are providing more details into a Midland real estate fraud investigation involving a Frisco man accused of taking a $12,000 cash down payment for a home, investigators say, he did not own and was not authorized to sell. Courtney Darell...
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Key takeaway Courtney Darell Lister, 50, was arrested Saturday, July 18, on [...
Why this matters in The Odessa
The alleged real estate scam in Midland has significant implications for homebuyers in the Permian Basin area, where the demand for housing can be high due to the region's thriving oil and gas industry. With many people relocating to the area for work, the risk of falling victim to fraudulent schemes like this one is a concern for local residents and newcomers alike. The fact that the accused individual was able to allegedly take a substantial cash down payment from a buyer without owning or being authorized to sell the property raises questions about the effectiveness of current safeguards in place to protect consumers. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to examine what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure that buyers in the Midland-Odessa area can trust the real estate market.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
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What is this story about? MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Newly obtained arrest affidavits are providing more details into a Midland real estate fraud investigation involving a Frisco man accused of taking a $12,000 cash down payment for a home, investigators say, he did not own and was not authorized to sell. Courtney Darell...
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