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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.
Housing Week Ahead: Hottest Markets, Ultraluxury, and Home Sales Data

A lighter economic calendar this week still yields crucial insights for the housing market, led by key property reports and vital inflation data. On Tuesday, Realtor.com® senior economist Hannah Jones releases the August Hottest Markets report, tracking where homebuyer interest is the strongest. The
Read MoreWhy the best master-planned communities are designed around everyday life

Lasting value comes from a connected framework of streets, parks, trails, schools and daily routines
Read MoreA Condo for Cars? Luxury Vehicle Storage Turns Parking into Big Business

While the housing crunch and stubbornly high interest rates are putting homes out of reach for many, those with the means are willing to plunk down millions for a condo dedicated to their luxury cars. This is not a fancy garage. "A garage is an attached unit to a residential dwelling," James Pilking
Read MoreA Beautifully Modernized Midcentury Marin Home Lists for the First Time in 60 Years

A four-bedroom midcentury home in Marin County’s sought-after Laurel Grove neighborhood, has come to market for the first time since it was built 60 years ago. The house at 20 Hanken Drive in Kentfield, CA., was completed in 1966, and is listed for $3,295,00. The sellers purchased the property short
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Just a stone's throw from the iconic Graceland in Memphis, TN, sits Little Graceland—a vacation rental and homage to Elvis Presley. The home, which has two rooms modeled off the Memphis landmark, has gone under contract after being listed for $175,000. It also brings in about $30,000 a year as a vac
Read More From Postwar Housing Solution to ‘Brady Bunch’ Fame—Is the Split-Level Home Ready for a Comeback?

Those who grew up in a suburban neighborhood most likely have childhood memories where a split-level house serves as the backdrop. Whether your family lived in one, you regularly visited a friend’s, or you simply watched enough episodes of “The Brady Bunch” to develop a positive association with hal
Read MoreFrom ‘mystery vacations’ to hostels, budget travelers get thrifty as prices rise

Despite rising prices and the travel industry focusing on the luxury segment, budget-minded vacationers are still finding ways to get away.
Read MoreHousing year-over-year comps need context for the rest of 2026

Last week’s data was really impacted by comparisons to Labor Day weekend in 2025
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A dramatic stone estate in Athens, NY, overlooking the Hudson River and abutting the Four-Mile Point Preserve bird sanctuary has recently hit the market for $2,450,000. Built in 1997, the four-bedroom post-and-beam residence known as Four Mile River House sits on 1.62 acres of privacy, surrounded by
Read More Nashville’s ‘Laid-Back Luxury’ Attracts Homebuyers Far Beyond the Music Industry

Famous for its music scene, Nashville, TN, is now attracting corporate high earners willing to pay a premium for branded luxury in a walkable, retail-friendly neighborhood. "I call it 'stealth wealth,'" says Corcoran Reverie agent Kris Wylder, who also heads up sales at The Residences at The Nashvil
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The Miss America Organization is gearing up to crown its 99th national titleholder. But this year, there’s more than a sash up for grabs—the winner will also receive a New York City pad. Mallory Hudson, the organization’s Communications Manager, confirmed to Realtor.com® that this year’s prize packa
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A stunning glass modernist estate, with jaw-dropping views of Fire Island and the surrounding Atlantic Ocean, has once again received a massive price cut. Originally listed in July 2026 for $5,250,000, the four-bedroom Cherry Grove residence known as Crest House dropped to $4,850,000 a few weeks lat
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For nearly a century, the Kennedy family's sprawling Hyannis Port compound has served as the backdrop to countless summer celebrations, where days were spent sailing on Nantucket Sound, swimming off the Cape Cod coastline and taking part in fiercely competitive games of touch football. The waterfron
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A nearly 200-year-old Hudson Valley farmhouse—with a sweet tie to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry—has been relisted for $1.59 million, a $605,000 price slash from its original $2.195 million asking price. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom abode belongs to celebrity photographer, Alexi Lubomirski, who c
Read More Home Prices Are Falling the Fastest in These Cities

While the U.S. housing market cools down and enters a seasonal late-summer transition, price drops are hitting some metropolitan areas much harder than others—and it might not be where you think. High mortgage rates and shifting local supply-and-demand dynamics have driven down list prices across th
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"Counting on" alum Joy-Anna Duggar and her husband, Austin Forsyth, are expecting their fourth child together—as they continue to build their dream farmhouse. The 28-year-old reality TV star took to Instagram to share a carousel of snaps announcing her pregnancy alongside Forsyth. In the post, Dugga
Read More The Costly Pricing Trap Every Smart Homebuyer Can Avoid

For homeowners looking to sell, pricing strategy is one of the most important decisions. Unfortunately, many sellers fall into the trap of "wishful pricing"—listing their homes at inflated, aspirational prices rather than pricing based on market reality. While one might assume inflated listing price
Read MoreTrump threatens trade halt if Fed does not cut rates

President urged the Federal Reserve to cut rates after August payrolls rose by 162K and unemployment held at 4.1%
Read MoreFort Partners joins BH3, Merrimac’s Watson Harbour project in Miami

Nadim Ashi’s Fort Partners joined BH3 Management and Merrimac Ventures’ Watson Harbour mixed-use development in Miami, The Real Deal has learned. Miami voters greenlit a referendum in 2024 allowing the sale of 3.2 acres at 888 MacArthur Causeway to a BH3-Merrimac joint venture. Late last year the M
Read MoreFay Group acquires VanDyk Mortgage to expand conforming loan footprint

Deal brings Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie execution plus MSR book
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