They Announced the Sale of “Our” Beach House at My Birthday — Then I Put the Agent on Speaker and Revealed Who Actually Owned Everything

listed it under their names?” I asked.

“Yes, Robert and Margaret. Very nice people. They had keys, photos, detailed knowledge of the property—”

“Sharon,” I said, and every word now had an edge I didn’t bother softening, “I need you to pull the county property records for 847 Seabreeze Lane. Right now.”

A pause. “Of course. Do you mind if I put you on continue reading …