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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.
Coldwell Banker: ‘Life doesn’t stop’ as comeback buyers return

More than three years after mortgage rates began their climb from historic lows, a subtle but significant housing market shift is underway. Homeowners are finally letting go of sub-5% rates, “comeback buyers” are re-entering the search and regional markets are moving in opposite directions — all sha
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Soccer star David Beckham has publicly called out his wife, Victoria Beckham, for constantly snapping photos of the couple in their home every time they get dressed up to head out for a night on the town. David, 50, took to Instagram to share a mirror selfie of himself and the 52-year-old former Spi
Read More Rising Temperatures Are Driving Pests Back Into Your Home. How To Stop Them—and Fast

As outside temperatures climb, pests are no longer looking for warmth. Instead, they prefer the opposite: cool air, moisture, and shade. And your house provides all three of these. “Most pests like ants, mosquitoes, termites, and roaches are programmed to become active and start breeding when condit
Read MorePowerful Tornado Rips Through Oklahoma Destroying Numerous Homes—and More Storms Are on the Way

A powerful tornado struck Oklahoma on April 23, causing significant damage. The storm reportedly destroyed 40 to 50 homes, ripped roofs off buildings, knocked down power, and even forced the closure of an Air Force base. The massive twister was caught on video by storm chasers and some of the 50,000
Read More“Pitiful amount”: Buyouts as low as $2,500 as Little Havana trailer park faces closure

The Silver Court Mobile Home Park in Miami’s Little Havana is set to close later this year, marking the latest casualty of Miami-Dade County’s building boom that’s squeezing out older affordable housing. Residents of the 65-year-old complex at 3200 Southwest Eighth Street were notified last month th
Read MoreMamdani Pauses NYC Tax Lien Sale, Launches Office To Combat Deed Theft

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced an offensive to protect homeowners from the rising tide of fraud: the creation of the city’s first-ever Office of Deed Theft Prevention and an immediate six-month moratorium on tax lien sales. The move aims to halt the loss of generational wealt
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already one of the area's wealthiest residents—thanks to his $450 million contract with the team. However, the NFL star and his wife, Brittany, are now set to get another very lucrative payday from a different local sports team: the Kansas City Curre
Read More Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415,000 Home at a 6.23% Rate

Mortgage rates continued their downward trend this week, with the average rate on 30-year fixed home loans falling to 6.23% for the week ending April 23, according to Freddie Mac. This 7-basis-point drop from last week’s 6.30% marks the third consecutive weekly decline, bringing rates to their lowes
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While homes today come in all shapes and sizes, the epitome of the "American Dream" still very much revolves around a classic design, complete with a white picket fence—and a quintessential porch that offers the perfect place to kick back, relax, and watch the world go by, especially in the warm sum
Read More Tommy Paul sells Boca Raton home as Madrid Open kicks off

Tennis star Tommy Paul sold his Boca Raton home just three months after listing it, right in time for the Madrid Open to kick off. Listing sites confirm Paul sold the house at 828 Northwest 2nd Avenue in Boca Raton for $2.8 million. The deed has not yet appeared in public records and the buyer is u
Read MoreDOJ Ends Criminal Investigation of Jerome Powell, Clearing Path for Kevin Warsh Confirmation

Federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro plans to end her federal probe of current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, paving the way for the Senate to confirm his successor, Kevin Warsh. Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC, said in a post on X on Friday that she would end the investigation over co
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College football superstar Fernando Mendoza shared an emotional celebration with his mother and father at the family's Miami home Thursday night—when he was named as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Heisman Trophy winner Mendoza, 22, was selected first by the Las Vegas Raiders, a moment
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President Trump confirmed the government could provide a rescue package for Spirit Airlines or buy the carrier outright.
Read More Spirit Airlines' cash won't 'last for very much longer,' but Trump says government could buy carrier

President Trump confirmed the government could provide a rescue package for Spirit Airlines or buy the carrier outright.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Iconic ‘Jane the Virgin’ Home Hits the Market in Los Angeles for $2.9 Million

A picturesque Los Angeles property that took center stage in the hit TV series "Jane the Virgin" has hit the market for $2.89 million—giving one lucky fan the chance to own a piece of Hollywood history. The dwelling, which served as the family home of Gina Rodriguez's titular character, Jane Villanu
Read MoreHow to Pick Out Custom Window Treatments for Your New Home

A new home is filled with potential. The decor choices you make — like window treatments, for example — can have a big impact on your home’s style and energy. There are so many factors to consider, from curtains or shades, to the right fabric or materials, to how the design will function in each roo
Read MoreMajor Homebuilders See Rising Orders but Shrinking Profits as Incentives Squeeze Margins

Major homebuilders are facing a tough contradiction, with orders rising but profits frequently shrinking as the use of price cuts and incentives cuts into margins. In earnings reports this week, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup both showed the familiar split: Orders held up better than profits, while ince
Read More‘Rare’ Tiny-Home Compound Featuring 3 Adorable Abodes Hits the Market in Seattle for Just $900K

A unique collection of tiny homes built across a single lot in Seattle has just hit the market for the bargain price of $900,000. That boils down to just $300,000 per home. Located on the outskirts of Puget Park, the properties have been meticulously restored in recent years, having previously been
Read MoreInside Idaho’s Hidden Pure Luxury Mountain Retreat Where $1.4 Million Is the Norm

With a population of just 32,000 people, the picturesque mountain enclave of Hailey, ID, punches way above its weight when it comes to luxury real estate, boasting a million-dollar listing share that rivals the nation's most elite ZIP codes. Stretching across the Wood River Valley corridor and ancho
Read MoreWhy Most First-Time Homebuyers Are Skipping Starter Houses for ‘Forever Homes’

First-time homebuyers are increasingly bypassing smaller, more affordable starter homes, opting instead to wait for their "forever home" and avoid the hassle of having to upgrade later in life. Sixty-five percent of U.S. home shoppers expect their first property purchase to also be their last, whi
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