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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.
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HGTV star Tarek El Moussa is poking fun at his wife, Heather Rae, and his ex, Christina Haack, for "ganging up" on him during filming of their home renovation competition series, 'The Flip Off.' The 44-year-old, who recently snapped up a new mansion with his wife, took to Instagram to tease his ex a
Read More Hoda Kotb Offers a Peek Inside Her Stylish Home Gym in Her $2.9 Million Upstate NY Retreat

Hoda Kotb has given fans a rare glimpse at the cozy workout center inside her upstate New York home during a sweet video with her daughter. The 60-year-old, who announced in September 2024 that she would be stepping down from the hit morning show in order to spend more time with her kids, took to In
Read MoreLease roundup: Fortune 500 AI company opening at one of Steve Ross’ West Palm towers

ServiceNow | West Palm Beach A major cloud computing company will open at an office tower under construction at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach, giving boost to billionaire Steve Ross’ plans to turn the city into a tech hub. ServiceNow, a Fortune 500 company that aids businesses to organize
Read MoreAl Adelson, Sympatico score $63M loan for West Palm Beach condos

Al Adelson and the Morrison family’s Sympatico Real Estate scored a $62.5 million pre-construction loan for their planned West Palm Beach condo tower, the Berkeley, The Real Deal has learned. The developers secured the financing from New York City-based JVP Management, according to a press release.
Read MoreYour Home Value May Be Rising—but Equity Erosion Could Wipe Out Those Gains

You may feel richer on paper, but in real terms, you could be falling behind. Home values are still inching upward, with median list prices rising 0.5% in July, according to data from Realtor.com®. But that’s not the full story. Inflation is climbing at 2.7% year over year—outpacing those modest gai
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A rare opportunity to own one of Malibu’s true trophy properties has made an imposing appearance on the market—becoming one of the area's most expensive listed private residences. Listed for the sky-high price of $38 million, the dwelling is a one-of-a-kind design—featuring a rare architectural pedi
Read More Louisville Sells $1 Homes To Breathe New Life Into Blighted Blocks

Louisville, KY, is taking a different approach to homeownership that it envisions as a win-win. The city is selling $1 homes in blighted communities, hoping that these future homeowners can help turn around the neighborhood. "A lot of these old properties here, they just need love," Charles Scott, a
Read MoreThe U.S. is losing travelers. Here are the countries that stand to benefit

The United States stands to lose $30 billion in international tourism dollars this year, monies which are set to flow to neighboring nations and beyond.
Read More41-Acre Log Cabin Compound in Pennsylvania With Stunning Redwood-Clad A-Frame Lists for $1.3 Million

A 41-acre cabin compound in Pennsylvania is bringing new meaning to the concept of a weekend retreat, offering up a collection of cozy homes surrounded by a spread of picturesque land for just $1.3 million. The jewel in the crown of the Clearfield, PA, property is a primary A-frame residence that si
Read MoreThe Weekly Dirt: Signs of a buyer’s market in Miami

Sellers are cutting their prices, inventory’s sitting on the market a bit longer, and condo buyers especially have more selection to choose from. Home and condo sales have also been declining for months, and price growth is slower than before. These are some of the signs that point to a buyer’s ma
Read MoreA Squirrel Invasion Can Threaten Your Home This Fall—Unless You’re Prepared

There’s no denying that squirrels are cute little critters. Once they make their way into your home, however, they’re not so cute anymore. In fact, they can turn into destructive animals that wreak havoc on your property and disrupt your everyday life. It's your job as a homeowner to understand how
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Martha's Vineyard, MA, has long been a beacon of luxury coastal living—yet even its most regal residents couldn't fail to be impressed by a luxurious "sand castle" that has just been put on the market for $16.5 million, epitomizing the lavish lifestyle that the Vineyard is so famous for. The estate
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At the base of Wyoming’s rust-colored Red Hills, where the Gros Ventre River twists through a private valley, sits a ranch with a story. For more than 40 years, the late U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl called Red Hills Ranch his retreat, a 190-acre sanctuary framed by wilderness and national forest yet just 25
Read More Can mortgage rates get below 6% with this Federal Reserve?
Now that jobs week is over, we are all left with one truth: it really is about the labor market over inflation data when it comes to mortgage rates, which hit a fresh year-to-date low after Friday’s terrible jobs numbers. The question now is whether mortgage rates can drop below 6% and stay there wi
Read MoreAmericans’ Homes Are Shrinking—but Their Dogs Aren’t

Americans may be paying more for smaller homes than in the past, but they are not giving up on their beloved large dogs. More than 65 million U.S. households currently own at least one dog, making pooches the nation's most popular pets, according to Forbes. For homebuyers, owning a large dog like t
Read MoreStop Repainting: How To Pick a Kids’ Room Color That Lasts Through Every Age

My 5-year-old wants to paint her room pink. Bright, bubble-gum pink. I'd be OK using the color on a throw pillow or bed sheets. I don't necessarily want it on the walls. The color is loud. You can’t not notice it—even from down the hall. Plus, I don’t want to drag her bed, her dresser, her bookshel
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When Alyson Austin moved back to her hometown of Wells, ME, to care for her elderly mother, she expected quiet days on their one-lane dirt road. Instead, she’s been adjusting to a new reality: living across from a short-term rental that has eradicated her dreams of a peaceful life. "I purchased her
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A "spectacular" private residence that spent decades serving its local South Carolina community as a synagogue has been listed for the first time after undergoing an awe-inspiring evolution into a $4.5 million dwelling that is unlike any other property on the market. Having gone from synagogue to ch
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce left their fans in a frenzy when they announced their engagement last month—an excitement that was only heightened when reports surfaced that the power couple could well be headed to the altar as early as next summer. Since revealing their plans to tie the knot in a hea
Read More ‘My Family’s Off-Grid Haven Is Now an Abandoned Hovel Overrun by Feral Animals’

A man who spent his summers vacationing at his family's once-picturesque off-grid retreat has opened up about the sad demise of the property. Left abandoned for years, it crumbled into such a state of decay that it faces near-certain demolition. Last week, the 5-acre property in Parkton, MD, raised
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