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Deepfake Deception: How AI Is Fueling Sophisticated Real Estate Scams

By Charles Grand | January 30, 2025 |

Anyone keeping up with the news in recent years knows the AI revolution is plowing forward full steam ahead, but unfortunately, some bad actors have been leveraging the rapidly evolving technology to pull off sophisticated real estate scams. The latest? Using “deepfake” face swap technology to pull off their heists. In recognition of Identity Theft…

Dallas Builders Association on Trump Housing Agenda: ‘A’ on First Days

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | January 30, 2025 |

By Gena Godinez, Executive OfficerDallas Builders Association As the Dallas Builders Association service area continues to experience rapid growth and demand for housing, national policies impacting the housing industry can significantly influence how our cities tackle affordability, development, and urban expansion. Newly-elected, for the second time, President Donald Trump’s proposed housing policies aim to address…

Fox Glen Home on 14th Tee Hits the Market for the First Time in 40 Years

By Brenda Masse | January 29, 2025 |

Fox Glen is a gorgeous luxury enclave in Irving, close to Las Colinas, and just 12 miles from downtown Dallas. With 24/7 guards at its gated entry, its winding streets are home to just over 100 unique residences, some of which line the Las Colinas Country Club’s golf course. This community is secure, private, and…

‘Traveling’ Housing Finance Corp. Projects Could Take $1 Billion Off Dallas Tax Rolls

By April Towery | January 29, 2025 |

In between debates over school vouchers and immigration policies, the Texas Legislature could address this session a little-known but potentially dangerous initiative of “traveling  Housing Finance Corporation projects” that experts say could erode the Dallas tax base while undermining the integrity of the HFC programs that have delivered thousands of affordable housing units locally.  The…

This Steampunk Cali Home Will Scare the Dickens Out of You

By Mimi Perez | January 29, 2025 |

A couple of years back the Gusman and I invited some good friends to go experience Dickens on the Strand in Galveston. We were all looking for a way to jump start the Christmas spirit. Gus and I had gone with our young nephews 20 years earlier and it was great. Jacob Marley walking around…

Lennar Plans 4,000 Homes in New Fairview’s ‘Ranchland’ Community

By CandysDirt | January 29, 2025 |

From Staff Reports North Texas real estate developer Rockhill Capital & Investments recently sold a 1,807-acre property in New Fairview to Lennar, announcing plans to bring more than 4,000 homes with additional multifamily units to the site.  Haven’t heard of New Fairview? You’re about to. The city in Wise and Denton counties has a population…