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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.
Squatters Take Over $4.4 Million San Francisco Mansion With Bizarre Ownership History

In San Francisco's tony Sea Cliff neighborhood, a multimillion-dollar property on a quiet residential street has been overrun by squatters—and the city is suing the purported owners for fraud. City Attorney David Chiu filed the lawsuit accusing Diana Peng and Brandon Aadee of obtaining the $4.4 mill
Read MoreDream Finders Homes enters Palm Beach County with $12M acquisition

Dream Finders Homes is moving into Palm Beach County. The Jacksonville-based homebuilder primarily operating in north and central Florida bought 60 lots in Riviera Beach for $12 million from The Estate Companies, according to a news release, underscoring demand to get in on the booming South Florida
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Benny Blanco is opening up about his hopes of starting a family with wife Selena Gomez—and the kind of parent he wants to be as the couple settles into married life. Blanco, 38, spoke candidly about his excitement over becoming a father during an appearance on Jenna Bush Hager’s “Open Book with Jenn
Read More A $5.8 Million Piece of a New York City Landmark Is Up for Grabs in the Iconic Woolworth Building

An iconic slice of the New York City skyline is up for grabs, with a sprawling $5.79 million home on the 41st floor of the Woolworth Building returning to the market. The 2,548-square-foot condominium is the highest-floor two-bedroom unit in the building with 2.5 bathrooms and breathtaking views of
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Investors splurged on Miami-Dade retail condos with two separate deals in Wynwood and Coral Gables totaling $55.2 million. In Wynwood, records show the Pérez family’s Related Group sold the 15,000-square-foot Casa Tua Cucina ground-floor retail space at their NoMad Residences project to a Sunny Isl
Read More Realtor.com lead dispute heads to closed-door arbitration after appeal fails

Appeals court said it lacked jurisdiction because the dismissal was effectively a stay pending arbitration
Read More8 Features Every Well-Functioning House Needs, According to Experienced Household Managers

You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to ensure your home runs like a professionally managed estate. A few simple and affordable features and upgrades can make it easier to complete everyday tasks, reduce clutter, and help your household thrive. “Making your home efficient is not about strict ru
Read MoreDoes Living Near a Costco Boost Your Home Value? It Depends on Where You Live

Few brands have the kind of legendary devotion that Costco has cultivated over the past few decades. Shoppers love the bulk deals, the store’s Kirkland Signature products, and the cheap hot dogs—which is why any given Costco parking lot is likely to look like a zoo whenever you visit, especially in
Read MoreMiami developer Todd Glaser lists his own Palm Beach mansion for $59M

South Florida developer Todd Michael Glaser is asking $59 million for his personal home in Palm Beach, half a mile away from Mar-a-Lago. Glaser said he’s looking to downsize from his family’s 16,000-square-foot mansion at 111 Via Del Lago and move to a more walkable part of town. The ultra-luxury ho
Read MoreWhere Does Jenna Ortega Live? Inside the ‘Wednesday’ Star’s Low-Key California Property Portfolio

"Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega may be one of Hollywood's most recognizable young actresses, but when it comes to real estate, the 23-year-old has kept a relatively low profile. Ortega, who is back at work on the third season of the hit Netflix series, has been linked to just a handful of residences o
Read MoreNIL era brings new wealth — and new buyers — to college housing markets

Experts share best practices for helping student-athletes navigate new wealth and homebuying
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Mortgage rates climbed to a near 18-month high this week as the average rate on a 30-year fixed home loan jumped 19 basis points to 6.95% for the week ending Sept. 17, moving up from 6.76% the previous week to reach its highest level since January 2025, according to Freddie Mac. Driven upward by spi
Read More Robert Rivani scores $114M refi for South Beach office building where Playboy HQ will open

Robert Rivani scored a $114.3 million refinancing for his office building in South Beach. Rivani’s eponymous firm obtained the debt for the property, at 1691 Michigan Avenue in Miami Beach, from Miami-based BridgeInvest, according to a news release from Berkadia, which helped secure the financing.
Read MoreL.A. Mayoral Challenger Slams Karen Bass’ Housing Record: ‘We’ve Made It Too Difficult To Build’

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman is pushing back against Mayor Karen Bass' claims that her administration has been effective at accelerating local homebuilding, as L.A. is named the nation's worst major metro for affordability. Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America runni
Read MoreHouse or Wedding? The $36,000 Financial Choice Forcing Gen Z To Rewrite the American Dream

First comes love. Then comes a $36,000 wedding, a $23,400 down payment, and childcare that can consume double-digit shares of household income. It’s just a snapshot of the punishing costs young families face today. And as milestones that once built on one another compete for the same pool of money,
Read MoreLennar defends even-flow, land banking strategy as risks build

Miller said nearly 50% of visitors cannot immediately qualify, as CPI ran 3.4% and the Fed lifted rates to 3.75% to 4%
Read MoreHagens Berman seeking plaintiffs for Compass MRED class action

The firm cites claims of 98% market share and points to Compass research showing 4.6% higher sale prices after pre MLS marketing
Read MoreZillow-MRED antitrust battle shifts from courtroom to arbitration

Court said evidence did not sufficiently distinguish conspiracy claims from aligned interests pursued independently by MRED and Compass
Read MoreTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Ohio Mansion Has a $1.75 Million ‘Sister Home’—and It’s for Sale

Taylor Swift may famously identify as an “Eldest Daughter,” but as it turns out, the Ohio mansion she shares with her husband, Travis Kelce, is actually a younger sister. A $1.75 million estate in Wheaton, IL, has just hit the market, and it holds historic ties to the singer and Kansas City Chiefs t
Read MorePrince Harry Opens Up About New U.K. Life With Meghan Markle After ‘Eventful’ First Few Weeks

Prince Harry has opened up about his family’s first few weeks back in the U.K.—revealing that he and wife Meghan Markle are "happy" as their children settle into school and the couple gets "stuck into the work." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who put down roots in Montecito after purchasing a $14.6
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