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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.
This Overlooked Detail Could Cost $3000 To Fix—and Lowers Your Home’s Value

Your garage door might seem like a minor part of your home. However, it likely takes up nearly 40% of its front exterior. If your garage door is outdated, worn, or malfunctioning, you may spend anywhere from $500 to $3,000 or even more to replace it. And, if and when you decide to sell, buyers may
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An "antique farmhouse" that makes up part of a sprawling New Hampshire compound where Jeffrey Epstein's right-hand woman, Ghislaine Maxwell, was arrested has been offered up for rent—weeks after the $2.5 million estate was sold. The two-bedroom Bradford property is one of several structures on the 1
Read More “Idiots”: Russell Galbut blasts opponents of Galleria Mall megaproject

Russell Galbut rolled out updates for his massive Galleria Mall redevelopment, and he took a swipe at residents trying to stop it. The co-founder and chairman of GFO Investments unveiled new renderings of the nine-tower megaproject at Fort Lauderdale’s largest mall Thursday. The update revealed a re
Read MoreBest Buyer’s Markets Heading Into Summer: Here’s Where Home Shoppers Hold the Cards

Just in time for the busy summer homebuying season, the list of confirmed buyer's markets among the nation's largest metros has grown to 10, up from eight last month—although regional divides remain stark. According to the latest update to the Realtor.com® Market Clock, there are now nine buyer's
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Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has offloaded an ultramodern "sculptural" residence in Studio City for $2.1 million—less than a year after putting the architectural marvel on the market. The property, which is located "high above Studio City's coveted Silver Triangle," was designed by renowned archit
Read More One Sotheby’s alleges JDS owes over $500K at Dolce & Gabbana tower

One Sotheby’s International Realty is suing the JDS Development Group affiliate behind the Dolce & Gabbana-branded condo tower in Brickell, adding to JDS’ legal woes. Miami-based One Sotheby’s is seeking more than $500,000 in allegedly unpaid commissions, expense reimbursements, marketing fees and
Read MoreThe Lasting Real Estate Impact of Garden Grove’s Chemical Scare

Over Memorial Day weekend, a chemical tank at a nearby aerospace facility in Garden Grove, CA, began overheating, posing a serious threat to spill or even explode. While first-responders rushed to cool the tank, city officials ordered a mandatory evacuation of over 50,000 nearby residents. Though th
Read MoreMamdani’s ‘Pied-à-Terre Tax’ May Boost Supply of High-End Rentals in NYC, Agents Say

A new annual tax on second homes in New York City could boost the supply of high-end rentals in the city, as owners seek to offset increased carrying costs, local real estate agents say. The so-called "pied-à-terre tax," championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, passed in the state legislature this week a
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Actor Tate Donovan Sells ‘Timeless’ Austin Oasis—After Slashing $350K Off the Price

"The O.C." star Tate Donovan has officially sold his "extraordinary" Texas dwelling—just two months after bringing the property to the market for $1.9 million. Donovan, 62, his wife, Corry Scheuerman, initially listed his longtime Austin, TX, abode in March 2026, having purchased the picturesque fou
Read MoreMortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.53% Rate

Mortgage rates climbed to a new nine-month high Thursday as inflation fears outweighed fledgling investor optimism over the prospect of a peace deal with Iran. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.53% for the week ending May 28, up 2 basis points from 6.51% the previous week, accor
Read MoreMassive industrial development with affordable housing, retail proposed near Miami Gardens

One of the Mas brothers proposed a massive industrial project with affordable housing, retail and restaurant space on 162 acres near Miami Gardens. Landmark QOZB Construction, an entity managed by Juan Carlos Mas of Coral Gables-based MAS AJP, filed a pre-application for the project planned for 200
Read MoreRocky Road: 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek

The 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek. Photo courtesy of Nissan We all love the thought of being a little adventurous in our daily grind and occasionally taking the road less traveled. That’s why we wear those knobby-soled Merrell hiking shoes for walks in the park. Or buy brightly colored Patagonia wind
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Vacant Delray Beach lot trades for $20M

🏆 Residential: The priciest residential sale was in Delray Beach. A trust tied to Dr. Robert S. Fishel, a cardiologist, parted with a 0.5-acre vacant lot at 102 Basin Drive for $20.3 million. The buyers were Randy and Dawn Lebowitz. Fishel had owned the property for decades. 🏆 Commercial: Deerfie
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Home prices are falling faster in Seattle than in any other major U.S. metro, as buyers there gain the upper hand and sellers are forced to accept reality. The Pacific Northwest city—where the median home listing price is $776,232—saw a 2.5% annual decline in single-family sales prices in March, ac
Read More Centuries-Old Homes Go for Millions in This Upper Hudson Valley Enclave

This is the final installment of a three-part series on the Hudson Valley luxury market, following features on the Lower Hudson Valley and the Middle Hudson Valley. There's a place where centuries-old homes aren't just the norm—they command the same premium prices as modern luxury builds. Columbia C
Read MoreThe Iran war is providing an unexpected boost to secondary city travel in Asia-Pacific

Trips to smaller "secondary cities" in Asia-Pacific are getting an added boost this summer, as the Iran war is spurring travelers to plan trips closer to home.
Read MoreThe case for Non-QM: Serving the new American workforce

I’d like to tell you about someone who did everything right. She built a wedding photography business from the ground up. What started as a side hustle became a full-time operation, then a team, then something that could support not just her, but her entire family. Her income wasn’t inconsistent, bu
Read MoreAnthony Lamacchia: Zillow-MRED battle shows risks of ‘listing war’

I interviewed Anthony Lamacchia on this episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast about mounting tensions over listing distribution and MLS rules. He is the founder and CEO of Lamacchia Realty and Crush It in Real Estate — and a fiery advocate for Realtors. Lamacchia had a lot to say about the ongoin
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Fisher Island residents are suing the developer that purchased the only remaining development site on the ritzy island, alleging the firm negotiated a secret deal with Miami-Dade County valued at $400 million, leaving the residents stuck with what they say is a crumbling fuel depot. The Fisher Isla
Read More CMLS urges antitrust regulators to back MLS collaboration

The Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) has asked federal antitrust regulators to explicitly recognize multiple listing services (MLSs) as pro-competitive collaborations as the government updates guidance on how competitors can work together. In a May 26 comment letter to the U.S. Department
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