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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.
Provincetown’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
Read MoreReal estate doesn’t compete with other brokerages anymore

The industry is increasingly judged on proactive status updates, fewer handoffs and cost clarity before commitment.
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SkyMall founder and former Arizona state Sen. Bob Worsley is selling his family’s getaway retreat in the mountains of Heber, AZ. The 35-acre ranch, listed for $9,475,000, is anchored by a 18,952-square-foot lodge built by Pioneer Log Homes in 2000. "It’s a huge log cabin he built just for his family
Read More Furniture, Appliances, and Construction Among the Hardest Hit by Tariffs, Chicago Fed Says

President Donald Trump's tariffs have hit a broad variety of household goods the hardest, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The Chicago Fed studied the impact of the tariffs imposed last year and found many housing-related industries among the most exposed to cost i
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On HGTV’s "Totally ‘90s House," some of the most recognizable TV stars of the decade are renovating outdated homes to remove retro traces of the past—yet, in their own abodes they're proudly displaying throwback decor saved from iconic sets. The six-week home renovation competition, which premiered
Read More Immigration enforcement tightens squeeze on homebuilders’ job sites

NAHB says the industry must recruit 723,000 workers annually as builders push the Dignity Act and trades training
Read MoreCalifornia mega team Tafoya Real Estate joins eXp Realty

Fresno-based mega team has roughly 37 agents who closed $87.92M on 172 sides in 2024 and 2025
Read MoreThe Unmoving Barrier: Why Renters Must Treat Security Deposits Like a Down Payment

For prospective homebuyers, the down payment is universally accepted as the ultimate financial hurdle, as it requires months—sometimes years—of deliberate planning, strict budgeting, and sacrificial saving before stepping foot into an open house. Any buyer taking out a mortgage to purchase a proper
Read MoreSouthwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come

The airline is partnering with Chase on the effort, saying it wants to build on that company's Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network.
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Even with access to the internet’s neverending supply of inspiration and tutorials, home renovation projects don’t always turn out Pinterest-worthy. That’s why Charlie Kawas from “Botched Homes,” the newest HGTV reality series, is here to save a few lucky families from their construction catastrophe
Read More Two Local Restaurants Earn Michelin Guide Florida 2026 Nods

The Imperial Banh Mi, a gourmet sandwich at The Bohemian. Photo by Chris Millamena Husband and wife Brandon Schewe and Caitlin Emery shine among young culinarians bringing new energy and fun to the Bonita Springs dining scene, along with a national spotlight. Two of their restaurants were among the
Read MoreSavor Slices at Local Pizza Restaurants This Month

Select pies at Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk. Photo by AllieBeau Creative When the summer heat melts away any ambition to cook, it’s pizza to the rescue. Pizza lovers (and, really, who isn’t?) have two special days to avoid their ovens this month—National Cheese Pizza Day, September 5, and National
Read MoreSnacking Goes Glam with Charcuterie Finest of Naples

Photo by Maribel Ortiz When first-century Roman gourmand Marcus Gavius Apicius declared, “We eat with our eyes first,” obviously, he wasn’t discussing charcuterie boards—but that culinary adage applies to these popular lush displays. Contemporary charcuterie boards have evolved into works of edible
Read MoreFind Meaningful Friendships with Elevate SWFL

Meet new friends through sports leagues and scrambles at the newly opened Elevate SWFL center. Photo courtesy of Elevate SWFL Tired of trying to make friends at a local bar? A new center in Bonita Springs called Elevate SWFL seeks to help adults stay active while meeting new people through team spor
Read MoreAt Home with Naples Fashion Week CEO Roberta Beranek

Roberta Beranek acquired Naples Fashion Week in 2023 and has plans to grow it into a cultural experience worthy of international travel. Photo by Nick Shirghio CEO of Naples Fashion Week Roberta Beranek describes herself as a lifestyle entrepreneur with a relentless and fiery ambition that stems fro
Read MoreCalifornia Condo Owners Face Shock $26,000 HOA Fee for Emergency Roof Repair

A group of homeowners in San Clemente, CA, is scrambling for answers after their homeowners association hit each of them with a $26,000 emergency assessment to replace their roofs. The Vilamoura condo complex, a luxury condo community located south of Los Angeles in Orange County, has nearly 200 uni
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