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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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A new architectural showpiece has come to the market in Los Angeles—offering the chance to own a "once-in-a-generation" design with unique interconnected living spaces that are both vast and cozy all at the same time. The recently-completed estate at 12309 Viewcrest Road, which is listed for $28 mil
Read More Historic $5.9 Million Victorian Mansion Looks Like a Real-Life ‘Practical Magic’ House

If the trailer for the highly anticipated "Practical Magic" sequel has you lusting after a dream Victorian mansion filled with magic and eccentric relatives, a new listing in upstate New York may well be exactly what you are looking for—albeit without any spells or witchy siblings included. Known as
Read MoreMiami Area Gets First New Manufactured Home Community in Decades

Miami-Dade County is one of the most desirable places to live in the country, but its median listing price of $595,868 is pushing many everyday people out of the market. That’s why an affordable alternative is drawing attention. Cottage Grove, a manufactured housing community under construction in S
Read MoreDobbs Ferry Lures Weary Manhattanites, With Village Charms Less Than an Hour From the City

For many people, it's New York or nowhere, but what about those who want both the hustle of New York City and the quiet pace of village life? Enter Dobbs Ferry, a Westchester County suburb located about 27 miles north of Manhattan. It's attracting major attention from New Yorkers wanting the best of
Read MoreSpanish developer fires back at Laura Tauber’s suit over Miami-Dade’s biggest Live Local project

Spanish developer Pablo Castro has fired back at Laura Tauber’s lawsuit over a massive Live Local Act project, in which she alleged he sidelined her from the development and promised profit shares. Tauber sued Castro in March, saying she worked for three years on The HueHub with zero compensation u
Read MoreDog track site goes to resi in Kadima Developers’ Hallandale Beach plans

A Hallandale Beach developer is betting on the former Big Easy Casino parking lot, where he plans two residential buildings and retail space designed by SKLARchitecture. Alejandro Chaberman’s Kadima Developers and Mateo Pugliese-Bassi’s Persea Ventures plan a development called Greenzone, at 501 Nor
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Tucked behind lush greenery in the heart of Encino, a sprawling hideaway with a surprising connection to some of Hollywood’s most beloved films and TV shows has hit the market for $3.4 million. The six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence spans more than 4,300 square feet and blends seamless indoor-outd
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A Georgia grandma was left speechless after being named as the winner of HGTV's 2026 dream home, procuring both an "ultimate lakeside retreat" in North Carolina and a check for $100,000, which she can use to finance her move to her palatial new abode. Retired accountant Eileen Reimer was revealed as
Read More Spring Housing Market Faces Crossroads With ‘Make or Break’ Trend in New Listings

As we move deeper into the spring homebuying season, the U.S. housing market finds itself at a critical crossroads. While the broader economy remains resilient, geopolitical volatility and stubborn inventory trends are creating a challenging environment for buyers and sellers alike. This week, as mo
Read MoreRealtor.com operator sees revenue rise 10% in News Corp’s Q3 earnings

Strong financial results for Realtor.com operator Move underscored solid earnings for Move parent company News Corp during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended March 31. During the quarter, News Corp recorded a 9% annual increase in revenue to $2.19 billion, which it attributed to grow
Read MoreA $3 Million Nantucket House Is Being Given Away for Free—With One Small Catch

A classic shingled house on Massachusetts' Billionaire Isle is up for grabs, and instead of costing millions, the house is being given away for free. The catch? You have to move it off the current owner's property. No, this doesn't have to do with erosion. Nantucket—like many oceanside areas—has see
Read MoreAI agent aims to reshape how builders screen sites, spot deal risk

Warren Buffett, no stranger to the residential real estate business and to the incalculable role of homebuilding and development within it, is quoted as saying, “Valuing a business is part art and part science.” Buffett would appreciate the throughline from his broader mantra to its direct applicabi
Read MoreHOA General Manager Is Charged With Stealing $53K for DoorDash and Amazon Purchases

The former general manager of a homeowners association in Cypress, TX, has been charged with illicitly spending more than $53,000 of the HOA's funds on DoorDash, Amazon, and other personal expenses. Shiesha Laquette Sparrow, 50, was arrested on a felony theft charge after officials with the Lakewood
Read MorePoll: Americans want Congress to act on lowering housing costs

Housing is a top political priority for Americans, and voters overwhelmingly support federal action to address housing affordability, according to a new poll from the Bipartisan Policy Center. The poll found that 83% of voters believe that Congress should take action to make housing more affordable
Read MoreHuntington & Ellis rolls out Smart by h&e to support agents in deals

Real estate firm Huntington & Ellis has launched Smart by h&e, a proprietary artificial intelligence platform built in-house to support agents across every stage of a real estate transaction, the company announced on Friday. The tool is trained on the brokerage’s internal standards, Nevada-specific
Read MoreAfter pushback, New Hampshire course-corrects pro-housing laws

Last year, New Hampshire lawmakers jumped on the bandwagon of state legislatures targeting a worsening housing shortage by mandating that local governments permit multifamily housing in commercially zoned areas. The effort sought to boost housing supply and improve affordability by stripping away lo
Read MoreThe Second-Home Tax Is Spreading—Is Your Vacation Property Next?

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake budget deal this week that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City. The move reflects an increasingly popular tactic for lawmakers facing affordability crises that are squeezing constituents while blowing holes in st
Read MoreColdwell Banker names Mary Lee Blaylock president of affiliates

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has named veteran brokerage executive Mary Lee Blaylock president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, where she will oversee strategy, engagement, operations and growth for a network of about 93,000 agents across more than 50 countries and territories, the company announce
Read MoreBenutech offers predictive analytics suite for agent and loan officer prospecting

Benutech has launched two predictive analytics products aimed at helping real estate agents and mortgage loan officers identify potential home sellers and refinance candidates before they enter the market. The products, SellScore and RefiScore, are available through the company’s TitleToolbox platfo
Read MoreRoomvu expands AI marketing platform for agents

Roomvu, a platform for residential real estate agents and brokerages, announced an expansion of its Autonomous Visibility System, a tool designed to automate online marketing and content distribution for real estate professionals. The company said the updated system is intended to address challenges
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