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- CertifID’s Tyler Adams on deepfakes, fraud and protecting homebuyers December 19, 2025Fraudsters are combining AI with patience, timing and realism to exploit real estate transactions in increasingly convincing ways.
- Reverse mortgage vet says an end to HUD counseling risks senior protections December 19, 2025A proposal to remove HUD-required counseling for reverse mortgages could strip key senior protections, warns NatEquity CEO Peter Mazonas.
- Top agent Heather Domi rejoins Douglas Elliman in Manhattan December 19, 2025After seven years at Compass, Douglas Elliman welcomes back Heather Domi, whose team closed seven deals totaling $30 million in 2024.
- Better names Barry Feierstein as new COO December 19, 2025Feierstein brings more than 30 years of experience and most recently served as chief operating officer at Hamilton Insurance Agency.
- November existing home sales edge up while inventory falls December 19, 2025Existing home sales rose 0.5% in November to 4.13 million as inventory fell 5.9% and prices climbed 1.2% year over year.
- Tariffs could inflate housing costs, but the full impact remains uncertain December 19, 2025Tariffs on construction materials may raise home costs, but experts say timing and magnitude remain unclear.
- How a trust spine secures master-planned community reputation December 19, 2025Master-planned communities rely on a clear trust spine to align promises, builder messaging, and resident confidence for long-term success.
- Senate confirms top leaders for HUD, Ginnie Mae and FDIC December 19, 2025The Senate confirmed Frank Cassidy as FHA commissioner and the assistant secretary for housing and Joe Gormley as Ginnie Mae's new president.
- How can builders turn land constraints into long-term value? December 19, 2025Special-purpose taxing districts help builders fund infrastructure, reduce capital needs, and align costs with future value.
- Biggest stories of 2025: Referral fees — to disclose or not to disclose? December 19, 2025An increased push for consumer transparency in 2025 forced the real estate industry to examine how it handles referral fees.
