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Market data, mortgage rate movement, housing policy, and property news from across the country and here at home in Collier and Lee counties. Anything that affects what a home in Naples, Bonita Springs, or Estero is worth, and what it costs to own one, is worth understanding before it shows up in your closing statement or your tax bill.
Why Reno’s housing market is holding up while Phoenix, Denver and Austin fall

Washoe County deeds show a 2.1% YoY gain through July 2026, while Austin is down 5.0% and Denver is down 3.4%
Read MoreGen Z is buying homes. Is the mortgage industry ready?

What Gen Z borrowers are telling us about the future of mortgage
Read MoreWhat employer housing benefits are still missing

Down-payment loans and rate stipends won't move the needle on homeownership if workers don't know what they qualify for, or when to act
Read MoreWhy Hilton calls this Asian country the fastest-growing tourism market

Hilton says one Asian country is the most exciting global tourism market as regional travel surges.
Read MorePlayboy Mansion owner cashes out of Miami Beach for $22M

Playboy Mansion owner Daren Metropoulos sold his Miami Beach home for $22 million. The son of Greek-American billionaire C. Dean Metropoulos sold the 5,870-square-foot home at 7815 Atlantic Way in the gated Altos Del Mar community to an undisclosed buyer. The deal penciled out to $3,750 per square f
Read MoreMiami developer denied bond in fatal DUI crash

A South Florida real estate developer accused of killing an elderly man in a drunken crash will remain behind bars until his trial after a judge denied bond. Judge Tanya Brinkley found Allen Matis, 68, to be a danger to the community after he drove into a Miami home, killing an 82-year-old inside,
Read MoreExclusive New York steakhouse plans to open at Reuben Brothers’ Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach

The Reuben Brothers filed new renovation plans for the Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach that revealed a New York City steakhouse could take over the former Mr. Chow’s space. The Miami Beach Planning Board is set to review the renovation proposal for the 20-story hotel at 2201 Collins Avenue at its Oct. 6
Read MoreTravel industry presses Trump to target 100 million international visitors in Oval Office meeting

Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Read MoreMichigan primary wins bolster momentum for zoning reforms

Housing reform cosponsors who faced challengers won by 47.2 points on average, even as local governments oppose zoning preemption
Read MoreThe Most Expensive Renovation Mistakes Happen Before Construction Starts

It’s all too easy to jump into a home renovation without much thought or planning. After all, updating your home is exciting and you may be eager to get started as soon as possible. Doing so, however, can cost you a lot of money, time, and headaches down the road. "Changing your mind is actually gre
Read MoreCompass-NWMLS settlement bigger than ‘coming soon’ listings

The agreement, which takes effect in stages beginning Sept. 4, creates a new “First Look” status
Read MoreAs States Legalize Plug-In Solar, Safety Standards Race To Catch Up

On Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill designed to make it easier for residents to generate their own electricity by using small solar systems that plug directly into a household outlet. “Balcony solar is the ultimate win-win,” Sherrill said after plugging in a solar panel at the b
Read MoreeXp ends mortgage JV with Kind Lending, eyes Newrez deal

Success Lending will wind down as eXp targets launch with Newrez
Read MoreSan Francisco Renter Reveals the Elaborate Scam That Cost Him $18K

As more home renting and buying processes move online and fraudsters become more sophisticated, some potential tenants can find themselves in nightmarish situations. For one San Francisco resident, that nightmare was the loss of over $18,000. Alvin Tran, a product designer for a local startup, came
Read More“The Boss”: Juan Awais, alleged ringleader of $6M condo association fraud, gets bond reduced

The property manager accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that diverted millions of dollars away from South Florida condo associations got his bond dropped to $2 million and could be released on home confinement. Juan Awais and five others were arrested last week, accused in an alleged sc
Read MoreProvincetown’s Condo Price Record Shattered by $1 Million-Plus Just 2 Weeks After Previous High

Less than two weeks after the record $3.9 million sale of a Provincetown condominium, a new most-expensive unit has been sold in the highly popular Cape Cod destination—and it's right next door. A three-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home—which was designed and built as the “personal sanctuary” for local res
Read MoreRocket’s amended complaint says UWM targeted Mr. Cooper borrowers

Rocket claims that UWM provided brokers with lists identifying specific loans to target
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The jury in the trial of former nurse Lindsay Clancy remains unable to reach a unanimous verdict after five days of deliberation—more than three years after she was accused of murdering her three children inside the family's Massachusetts home. Clancy, 36, has admitted to taking the lives of her dau
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The ballroom is about to get a serious dose of star power. "Dancing With the Stars" has officially unveiled the 16 celebrities who will battle it out for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy during the show's upcoming 35th season. This year's lineup includes everyone from Hollywood veterans to reality TV f
Read More How Growing Up Between 2 Santa Cruz Homes Shaped ‘Severance’ Star Adam Scott’s Journey to Hollywood

"Severance" star Adam Scott has opened up about his childhood growing up in Santa Cruz, CA, revealing how his parents' very different homes—and the city's famous beachfront boardwalk—helped shape his journey to Hollywood. Long before Scott found fame on shows like "Severance" and "Parks and Recreati
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