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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 woman is suing Ant Anstead and his girlfriend, Renee Zellweger, for $10 million after allegedly sustaining injuries while visiting the couple at their Laguna Beach rental home. Tracey Belland filed a lawsuit against Anstead, 47, and Zellweger, 57, in Feb. 2026, claiming she was hurt after allegedl
Read More A Property Tax Program Kept 13,000 Detroit Families in Their Homes—Now It Could Expire

A property tax relief program credited with helping 13,000 Detroit families avoid foreclosure is set to expire in June, raising fears that one of the city’s most effective foreclosure-prevention tools could disappear. The program, known as Pay As You Stay (PAYS), was designed for homeowners already
Read MoreThe World Cup Rental Surge Spawns Fears of Squatter Scams

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which starts June 11 and ends July 19, is poised to be "the largest sporting event in history,” according to the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg. “As many as 10 million visitors will head to 11 U.S. cities this summer," with World Cup matches taking place across the Canada, Mexic
Read MoreMortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Jump to 6.37% as Iran War Keeps Oil Prices Elevated

Mortgage rates continued on their upward trajectory this week as escalating tensions in the Middle East roiled financial markets, pushing borrowing costs higher. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.37% for the week ending May 7, up 7 basis points from 6.30% the week before, accord
Read MoreIntegra wins approval for Fort Lauderdale beach development — again

Integra Solutions won city approval to build more condos and add hotel rooms at its 14-story Sereno development in Fort Lauderdale’s North Beach area. It’s the third version of the mixed-use project since its initial approval four years ago. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved I
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has given birth to a "perfect" and "healthy" baby girl—just two weeks after she began her maternity leave. The 28-year-old, who tied the knot to husband Nicholas Riccio, 61, in January 2025, took to Instagram to announce the arrival of her second child, d
Read More Rivani’s $50M South Beach office building expansion inches closer to referendum

Robert Rivani’s $50 million plan to add more office space to his South Beach building while reducing garage parking is advancing. Rivani leads his eponymously named firm that’s based at the six-story building, which is called The Rivani. He wants to extend his ground lease at 1691 Michigan Avenue b
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To see our latest updates on the Nancy Guthrie case, please click here. Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC studios after sparking concern that there had been a major update in the case of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, when she abruptly exited the show during the previous day’s broadcast. The "Tod
Read More Chip Abele’s downtown Hollywood tower threatened with $121M foreclosure

Chip Abele’s mixed-use development that has Publix as a tenant in downtown Hollywood is threatened with a $121.4 million foreclosure. An affiliate of Miami Beach-based Arc Asset Management sued the developers of The Circ for foreclosure, the South Florida Business Journal reported. The 25-story comp
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Actor and producer Niko Foster has put his jaw-dropping Nevada mansion on the market for $21.9 million—12 years after work was completed on the extraordinary custom-built "masterpiece." The 14,000-square-foot dwelling is located in an exclusive community just outside of Las Vegas and boasts incredib
Read More South Florida’s top deals: Spec developer sells Miami Beach property for $39M

🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records was in Miami Beach, where a waterfront property at 1727 West 24th Street changed hands for $38.5 million. The seller was spec developer Francisco Perez, who acquired the site in 2022 for $13 million. In the latest sale, the buyer was a trust tied to R
Read MoreNewly Built Urban Homes Carry a Massive Price Premium—Up to 300% in One Florida City

If you're looking for a newly built home in the city, there are typically fewer options than in the suburbs. Suburban building dominates the current market for new homes, with only 10% of new-construction homes for sale in urban areas, compared with 30% of existing homes, according to the Realtor.co
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For the second consecutive month, Springfield, MA, has emerged as America's hottest housing market. But the historic New England hub was not the only Springfield to make April's rankings. Another Springfield, the capital city of Illinois, situated 100 miles northeast of St. Louis and 185 miles south
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DJ Samantha Michelle has decorated her New York City apartment in the same style she composes her electronic dance music: with a mix of global influences. The Toronto-born music producer, who has opened for headliners such as Cascada and Galantis, performed at Burning Man, and worked events for busi
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A reimagined cast iron building in the heart of New York City's Tribeca has already become one of Manhattan's most sought-after residences—with buyers snapping up almost every unit inside the property before construction had even been completed. 32 Walker Street is a seven-story, five-unit property
Read More Rising Life Expectancy Is Threatening Social Security and the Future of Homeownership

Longevity is complicating retirement in more ways than financial planners can count. For one, longer lifespans are fundamentally changing the question of when to retire. A 65-year-old has an average life expectancy of 86, and a 65-year-old couple has a 64% chance that at least one partner will live
Read MoreWomen take the leadership reins at Reverse Mastermind Summit

Three women with prominent roles in the reverse mortgage industry took the stage Tuesday at the Reverse Mastermind Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, sharing personal stories while converging on sales advice around the power of narrative, the importance of relationships with financial planners and the
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The stunning Napa Valley residence of San Francisco Giants owner Peter Magowan has been brought to the market for $13 million—seven years after the sporting giant died of cancer. Magowan, who died on Jan. 27, 2019, at the age of 76, purchased the stunning 20-acre Helena, CA, property in 1992. It ser
Read More Condo project replacing classic Fort Lauderdale hotel moves ahead

A construction firm founder won site-plan approval for a 54-unit condominium to rise along the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale’s North Beach area, replacing a mid-century modern hotel. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night in favor of the 13-story waterfront de
Read MoreHomeServices names Jason Waugh as next HSF Affiliates CEO

HomeServices of America has named industry veteran Jason Waugh as successor to HSF Affiliates CEO Vince Leisey, with a leadership transition expected to begin in 2027, the company announced Wednesday. HSF Affiliates is the franchisor of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate network, which
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