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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.
Connecticut Housing Authority Exec Is Charged With $16.2 Million Loan Fraud

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut has indicted the former executive director of a Connecticut public housing authority on nine counts of fraud and money laundering. Robert Cappelletti of Middlebury, CT, was charged with committing the crimes while heading up Meriden Housing
Read MoreBoeing 737 Max 10 certification delayed by software issue, FAA says

The FAA administrator said the Max 10 will be delayed until the agency can assess a software issue on the aircraft.
Read MoreEXCL: ‘Booksmart’ Screenwriter Lists Stylish West Hollywood Compound for $2.7 Million

The 2019 coming-of-age comedy, “Booksmart,” is all about the importance of fostering connection—so it’s no surprise that the film’s co-writer, Emily Halpern, is the owner of a West Hollywood compound centered around closeness. Halpern, who also wrote the star-studded “80 for Brady,” is looking to of
Read MoreThese Portable Microhomes Can Be Shipped Anywhere for Emergency Housing

Austin-based startup Uplift launched its emergency housing microunits four months ago, raising a $7 million seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Uplift co-founder Charlie Nitschelm tells Realtor.com® the idea is to offer small mobile housing units that can be quickly deployed. Think natura
Read MoreInside Dakota Johnson’s Hidden Hills Hideaway With Deep Hollywood Roots

Aside from her starring roles in projects including the “Fifty Shades” franchises and close friend Taylor Swift’s latest music video, Dakota Johnson is known for her stellar interior design taste and recently spilled some details on her newest home. Before offloading her stunning midcentury modern “
Read MorePrince Harry Reveals How Archie and Lilibet Are Adjusting to Life in the U.K. Following Major Move

Prince Harry has offered a rare update on how his and Meghan Markle’s two children are adjusting to their new life in the U.K.—weeks after the family traded California for Britain. The Duke of Sussex, 42, revealed that Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are settling into their new school aft
Read MoreGeothermally Heated 9-Acre Hot Springs Ranch Near Aspen Hits the Market for $6 Million

Along a quiet stretch of Colorado's Crystal River Valley, between the city of Carbondale and the charming historic village of Redstone, is a property that comes with its very own heat source. Hot Springs Ranch, at 14418 Highway 133, came to market earlier this week for $5.95 million. The gated, nea
Read MoreSometimes leaders have to take the stairs

Small, consistent actions can compound when time is limited by market pressure and day-to-day execution
Read MoreMortgage rates have gone wild, so what’s next for housing?

Rates near 7.5% plus volatility delivered a clear hit to weekly demand
Read MoreNor'easter delays hundreds of flights, airlines waive change fees

Flight disruptions were rising in Boston over the weekend.
Read MoreHidden Vermont Sanctuary Sits High Above the Clouds on 210 Acres for $2.5 Million

A magnificent 210-acre mountain retreat nestled near one of Vermont's most popular ski mountains has just hit the market for $2,450,000. Located in Pittsfield, just 15 minutes from Killington Ski Resort, the four-bedroom residence is perched above the Jimmy Dean Brook and Tweed River. Offering 5,707
Read MoreThe ‘Cold Room’ Trend: Could These Greek Housing Layouts Be The Key to Attracting Gen Z Buyers?

Imagine being 21 and strolling off campus in your college town. Depending on your school and its location, you may notice a number of “sleeping porches” or “cold rooms.” Essentially, these are communal spaces found in sorority and fraternity houses where students sleep side by side in rows of bed.
Read MoreBrooklyn’s Working-Class Bastion Bay Ridge Gets a New Luxury Development

A working-class Brooklyn neighborhood known for its sweeping views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge—and its many "Saturday Night Fever" filming locations—is getting a luxury makeover. Shore Road, with its dazzling bridge, New York Harbor, and downtown Manhattan skyline views, is lined with decades-ol
Read MoreJulia Child’s Historic Cambridge Home Near Harvard Square Lists for $6.5 Million

A historic home in Cambridge, MA, boasting an impressive culinary pedigree has just hit the market near Harvard Square for $6,475,000. The former home of legendary chef Julia Child is where the cookbook author and TV host of "The French Chef" lived with her husband, Paul, for 40 years. "The home is
Read MoreA Frank Gehry Protégé Transformed 20 Blank Acres in Marin—Now it’s On the Market for $4.4 Million

Two decades ago, the architect Jeremy Kotas, a Frank Gehry protege, was given something few architects get: a clean slate in the form of a 20-acre parcel in Marin. The resulting home, at 200 Mountain King Road in Lagunitas, California, is now being sold for $4.4 million. "Properties with this combi
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What if homes could be manufactured like cars? That’s the question inventor Carl Strandlund sought to answer in the 1940s to meet demand for suburban dwellings during the post-World War II housing crisis. Lustron homes, built between 1948 and 1950, were once dubbed “the house of the future.” Designe
Read More Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions

Boeing identified a software issue on some 737 Max aircraft that can affect automated vertical navigation functions after a missed approach.
Read More82% of Homeowners Want AI Security Cameras—Here’s Why Passive Cameras Aren’t Enough Anymore

Your security camera may show you crystal clear footage of someone stealing a package. But what good is that if the package is already gone? An AI-powered home security system can resolve this issue by actively responding to threats at home rather than only recording them. And according to a new Viv
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A historic brick brownstone in Jersey City has recently undergone a multi-year transformation and now offers four stories of beautifully renovated space. Originally built circa the 1890s, the 10-room residence, which underwent a restoration by interior designer Hope Misterek, is still full of charm
Read More Furnishing a College Dorm Costs $760 on Average—Here’s How to Avoid Overspending

Furnishing your home does not come cheap—even if you’re living in a dorm. The average college student spends $760 setting up their space before accounting for rent or tuition, according to a new study by Sallie. And nearly 3 in 10 (28%) spend over $1,000. Payton Bussey, a student at University of Co
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