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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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Halts Data Center Permits in Defiance of Trump as Public Backlash Grows

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has halted new permits for data centers amid growing public backlash against the projects, as he seeks reelection to a fourth term in November. Abbott, a Republican, directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop processing data center permits until the state f
Read MoreTrump proposes Camp David in West Palm Beach, but with more golf

Call it Camp David in MAGA country. President Donald Trump is making plans to turn Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach County into a “U.S. Presidential Golf Course,” that would offer a high-security retreat for future presidents and visiting foreign heads of state, the Palm Beach Post report
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals

Royal Caribbean has been trying to diversify beyond cruises and become a leader overall in vacations.
Read MoreChristina Haack and Ant Anstead Reunite for Son Hudson’s Big Day at School

HGTV star Christina Haack had a smile-filled reunion with her second husband, Ant Anstead, as the co-parents celebrated a special day at school with their 7-year-old son, Hudson London Anstead. The British TV host shared a look at the family’s time together in a Sept. 18 Instagram post, writing a he
Read MoreSapirs sell waterfront Miami Beach home for $33M amid contentious divorce

Alex and Yanina Sapir sold their waterfront Miami Beach mansion for $33 million, four years after Yanina filed for divorce, and just a month before their scheduled trial. They sold the 8,000-square-foot home at 126 West San Marino Drive on Tuesday, according to the Multiple Listing Service. The pro
Read MoreKennedy Family Feud Erupts Over Use of Hyannis Port Compound for Ex-Con’s Birthday Bash

Members of the Kennedy family are outraged after a party for a disgraced businessman was hosted at the main house of the family's legendary Hyannis Port compound on Cape Cod. The affair in question was a joint birthday bash for former Tyco International CEO Dennis Kozlowski and his wife, Kimberly, b
Read MoreChip and Joanna Gaines Finally Sell Their Famous $2.7 Million Historic Waco Castle—Fully Furnished

After spending nearly 20 years dreaming about renovating the historic Waco Castle, Chip and Joanna Gaines have completed the project and found a buyer for the breathtaking estate. While a final sale price has not yet been confirmed, the HGTV stars listed the property for $2,699,000 in June 2026. The
Read MoreAARP lays out six areas of financial health for retirees

Rising prices, Social Security uncertainty and record debt are compounding worries
Read MoreKelly Stafford Reveals How She and NFL Star Matthew Keep Football From Taking Over Their Family Home

Kelly Stafford has offered a glimpse of her family life with Matthew Stafford, revealing that despite her husband being one of the Los Angeles Rams' biggest stars, football doesn't take center stage when he's at home. While discussing her partnership with Wayfair, Kelly, 37, opened up about how she
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Boston-based TA Realty bought a Wellington apartment complex for $105.5 million, marking the property’s first sale in more than two decades. An entity registered to TA Realty CFO Scott Dalrymple purchased the 366-unit Polo Lakes apartments from an entity linked to JPMorgan Chase, public records show
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Want to own a piece of architectural history? A rare opportunity to own a house in Frank Lloyd Wright’s planned community in Galesburg, MI, has come up. The Samuel Eppstein Residence has hit the market for $2.1 million. "It's in the only totally Usonian community in the world, so it's all Frank Lloy
Read More Mortgage rates face several hurdles before they can return to 6%

Inflation, Fed guidance and spreads all play a role with higher rates, Logan Mohtashami says
Read MoreHousing boom expected to follow SpaceX Louisiana arrival

Local Realtors say investors are already buying land around the area in anticipation of workers
Read MoreIntegra ready to deploy $250M after closing multifamily fund

Integra Investments is positioned to spend $250 million on apartment communities in Florida and the Southeast’s high-growth and high-barrier-to-entry markets following the closing of its opportunity fund above target, according to the company. The Miami-based real estate investment and development
Read MoreMillrose plans $1 billion bond sale to fund homesite growth

The land bank lines up $1.5 billion in debt capacity tied to Dream Finders–Beazer land strategy
Read MoreNextHome large-office model adds 5 former Keller Williams offices

Nearly 400 agents across California joined after the May launch of the 5-year large-office franchise model
Read MoreWhy more real estate agents are getting their mortgage loan originator license

A December 2022 FHA letter and higher-rate friction pushed renewed focus on dual licensing and end-to-end deal control
Read MoreMassachusetts ballot puts lot density up for a vote of the people

The state is the first to put minimum lot sizes on the ballot, with a Nov. 3 vote on a 5,000 square foot cap
Read MoreNew American Funding promotes Stacy Chevalier to Northwest regional VP

The lender said Chevalier will build teams and branches across five Northwest states
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Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has revealed that three masked men targeted her Chicago home and stole her Porsche GTS—an alarming incident that ultimately prompted her and husband Jonathan Owens to add a Doberman to their family. Biles, 29, opened up about the frightening ordeal in a TikTok video, exp
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