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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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The chef behind Michelin-starred New York City restaurant Rezdôra is bringing a new concept to Miami at the Allen Morris Brickell Park, one of the neighborhood’s few green spaces and one of the city’s most hotly debated development sites. Coral Gables-based Allen Morris Companies plans to partner wi
Read More Gibson suit plaintiffs can notify MLSs about settlement data duties

The Gibson home seller commission lawsuit plaintiffs have been authorized to send a notice to all of the MLSs that opted into the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement reminding them of their responsibilities in the settlement. This comes after Judge Stephen Bough, w
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One of the earliest surviving midcentury modern homes designed by acclaimed duo Dan Palmer and William Krisel has hit the market in Los Angeles—offering a rare glimpse into the origins of the beloved architectural style. While Palmer & Krisel, as the architects were known professionally, would later
Read More Inside a Charming Coquina Sands Getaway

The serene poolside area. Photo by Venjhamin Reyes If a home could smile, this one would. Set in Coquina Sands amid a manicured tropical grove and mature banyan-lined streets, this modern manse pairs lush surroundings with casually elegant interiors. “I worked with the builder and architect when the
Read MoreMillrose Q2 2026 results build on new partnerships, growth mojo

Millrose Properties, whose spin-off from Lennar less than 18 months ago ushered in a modern era for residential development land-banking, is showing signs it is not an investment model entirely immune to a fitful homebuilding market, but is holding steady nevertheless. Millrose’s Q2 2026 earnings ca
Read MoreHow Spokane’s Wildfires Turned a Small Footprint Into Massive Loss—and Where It Could Happen Next

Kami Fehlig had about half an hour to decide what her family could carry out of their Spokane, WA, home. She and her husband loaded their two daughters and dog into their cars, along with a wedding album, baby books, and pet supplies. Then the power went out, and the warning became urgent: “Go now,
Read MoreAchieve closes $261.5 million HELOC securitization

Achieve has closed a $261.5 million securitization of newly originated home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), its first of 2026 and ninth overall, the company announced Friday. The transaction is backed by 3,129 HELOCs. As of June 30, the cutoff date for the securitization, the pool had a total unpai
Read MoreBetter signals tough Q3 amid enterprise pivot

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. anticipates a tough third quarter as it rolls out a new strategic plan under the interim leadership of Daniel Lewis. “The board concluded that we are in a transitional phase between a founder-mode company — which is about creativity and many different projects — and
Read MoreNaples Winter Wine Festival Honored as Best Wine Festival 2026

Naples Winter Wine Festival Honored as Best Wine Festival 2026 in the United States in Latest USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is proud to announce that USA Today readers across the count
Read MoreA $5.7 Million Lot and Zero Rebuilt Homes: How Wildfire Recovery Is Changing the Face of Malibu

A prime burned lot sitting along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, CA, has hit the market for nearly $5.7 million after the owners calculated that their insurance payout wouldn't come close to covering the cost of rebuilding. The story of the parcel with 53 feet of direct ocean frontage on
Read MoreChesky says Airbnb will spend ‘a lot more’ on AI as earnings beat and stock surges 15%

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wasn’t sure AI would help the company, but a year later, he says it’s the reason growth is back.
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"Today" show alum Hoda Kotb was welcomed back to her Long Island, NY, home by a heartwarming birthday surprise organized by her two daughters, Haley and Hope, after she enjoyed an emotional reunion with her former co-host, Savannah Guthrie. The 61-year-old, who owns a vacation property on the beach
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The game has finally changed. Mortgage rates continued their upward climb this week, with the average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rising to 6.69% for the week ending Aug. 6, up 3 basis points from 6.66% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. But notably, this marks the first time in 10 mo
Read More Companies scoff at airlines' cheapest business class tickets. 'The real value is flexibility'

Some companies plan to shun the cheapest business- and premium- economy fares from their executives.
Read MoreTPG AG, Redfearn buy 53-warehouse multistate portfolio in $628M deal

A private equity real estate firm and its partners acquired a 53-building industrial portfolio valued at $628 million that spans seven states. TPG AG, Redfearn Capital, Atlanta Property Group and Matterhorn Venture Partners purchased 5.4 million square feet of distribution, logistics and manufactur
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A devoted "Ted Lasso" fan who lives in Jason Sudeikis' former New York City apartment got the surprise of a lifetime after the Apple TV star invited her to the premiere of the hit series—so she could return piles of his mail that were still being sent to their shared address. Content creator Taylor
Read More Economy Lost 23,000 Jobs in a Shocking July Report—Reducing Odds of Fed Rate Hike

The U.S. economy experienced a dramatic reversal in July, unexpectedly losing 23,000 jobs, although the national unemployment rate edged down slightly to 4.1%. The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday revealed that nonfarm payroll shrank, even as most economists expecte
Read MoreMassive Live Local project proposed for Fort Lauderdale amid housing crunch

A three-tower Live Local Act project is proposed to take the place of a former Winn-Dixie in Fort Lauderdale. An entity linked to property owner John Thompson Loos III and Amy Loos Mergler filed an application for a residential project with 306 workforce housing units on a 3.1-acre site at 1625 and
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Private equity investors could target more undervalued airlines following Apollo's swoop for EasyJet.
Read More The Long Road: 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L. Photo by Howard Walker For those times in life when you need to transport half a dozen NBA players, plus their oversize luggage, all while towing a boat the size of a small cruise ship, you’ll appreciate owning a Jeep Grand Wagoneer L. The emphasis here is on that let
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