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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.
In His 100-Day Address, Mamdani Says ‘Pothole Politics’ Will Fix NYC Housing and Affordability

Speaking before a raucous crowd in a former door factory turned music venue, Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his 100-day address to argue that the path to solving New York City’s biggest problems starts with fixing its smallest ones—what he dubbed “pothole politics.” “Over the past 100 days, we have showc
Read MoreQuirch Foods owner finds buyer for waterfront Old Cutler Bay estate asking $47M

The owner of Quirch Foods inked a buyer for his waterfront Coral Gables mansion that’s on the market for $47 million, topping last week’s signed contracts report in Miami-Dade County. The pending deal is one of 17 luxury home contracts signed countywide between April 6 and April 12, according to th
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Owning a home is a dream for many Americans, but homeownership costs don’t end after closing. That's just the beginning. Maintenance, rising insurance premiums, or HOA fees can add a hefty monthly price tag to a mortgage. The cost of home maintenance has significantly increased in recent years, even
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"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson has revealed that her 8-month-old baby daughter suffered a terrifying choking incident that left her temporarily unable to breathe—and resulted in the TV personality's mother making a frantic 911 call when their efforts to perform CPR appeared to be failing. Sadie
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A stone mansion in Westchester County that was built as an enduring homage to the spectacular estates of old has hit the market for $5.75 million—described as a "buying opportunity that simply cannot be replicated." While the impressive abode at 72 Guard Hill Road was built less than 20 years ago, i
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Hollywood actor Ben Affleck has reportedly given his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, his portion of their $60 million Beverly Hills marital home "for free," after the former couple spent more than a year trying to offload the opulent abode. Affleck, 53, and Lopez, 56, purchased the extraordinary property f
Read More Home Sales Fell in March as Weak Job Growth Dampened Buyer Confidence

Sales of existing homes dipped in March due to weak employment growth combined with faltering buyer confidence set against the backdrop of rising mortgage rates. Existing-home sales decreased 3.6% last month from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, the National Association
Read MoreFrom murder plot to money fight: The unraveling of Sergio Pino’s empire

Sergio Pino’s life was the kind of Miami success story that usually involves endless ribbon cuttings, glossy magazine profiles and a lot of luxury real estate. Instead, it ended like a Miami noir thriller: A powerful developer, a shattered marriage, a murder plot against his estranged wife, Tatiana
Read MoreDelta Air Lines unveils first new Delta One suite in premium cabin arms race

Delta and other carriers are ramping up premium seats on board.
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Billionaire OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's $65 million San Francisco residence has reportedly been targeted in a second violent attack—just days after a 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the property. The San Francisco Police Department issued a statement on April 12
Read More South Florida’s top deals: Brookfield unloads Broward industrial building for $78M

🏆 Residential: A Pinecrest mansion marked the priciest residential transaction to come online. Jeffrey and Stephanie Green shed a 10,400-square-foot home at 9500 Southwest 61st Court for $15.5 million. The home, which sits on a 1-acre estate, has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and two half bathrooms
Read MoreAmerica’s Rising Debt Could Keep Mortgage Rates High—and Housing Expensive

The next obstacle to cheaper mortgages and more affordable homes may not be inflation or the Federal Reserve, but Washington’s debt. President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget blueprint has drawn renewed scrutiny because it does not lay out a clear long-term plan to stabilize the nation’s $38 trill
Read MoreThe Tax-Free Way To Generate Liquidity Without Risking Your Residence

Financial planning for retirement goes beyond a 401(k), pension, or even savings. Homeowners who've been paying a monthly mortgage have gained equity—the total amount of home you currently own. To figure out how much equity you have, you'd take the difference between how much your home is worth and
Read MoreHow to create a real estate agent development plan when you’ve hit a plateau

You’re experienced. You’ve closed deals, navigated tough transactions and built a book of business. But your production hasn’t meaningfully changed. One month is strong, the next is quiet. No matter how many hours you put in, it’s hard to build consistent momentum. This is where a lot of agents stal
Read MoreInteractive dashboards: A move from optional to essential

Mortgage servicers and their partners need dashboards for speed and transparency. Interactive dashboards are a practical application of business intelligence (BI) technology, designed to make data accessible and actionable for day-to-day decisions. Microsoft Power BI and similar platforms allow user
Read MoreMom-and-Pop Investors Own Far More Homes Than Big Investors—and May Benefit Most From Crackdowns

As Congress debates limitations on large real estate investors in the single-family housing market, some experts are pointing to the benefits enjoyed by "mom-and-pop" smaller investors, too. Language in the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act—one of the most comprehensive housing reforms in
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There are few properties across the U.S. that carry the same kind of legacy as Sagamore Farm, a storied equestrian estate that is interwoven with some of the most impressive dynasties in the world—including the Vanderbilts and the British royal family. Remarkably, the estate's impressive heritage, w
Read More Savvy Homeowners Are Swapping Thirsty Grass for Luxury Irish Moss Lawns This Year

If you’re ready to retire your lawn mower, you might want to explore Irish moss—especially if your yard is smaller and shaded. “Irish moss” is not a true moss, but a low-growing perennial that behaves more like a ground cover or a low-growing plant that spreads across the soil and covers bare spots
Read MoreThe Weekly Dirt: Implosion of Mandarin Hotel on Brickell Key closes a chapter in Miami

A team of engineers, contractors and construction workers imploded the former Mandarin Hotel in Miami on Sunday morning. The demolition by explosives of the iconic Brickell Key property is reflective of the city’s new development market, where developers are working on dozens of new, glossy luxury
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A vibrant Texas mansion that is bursting with colorful surprises and amusing Easter egg interiors looks set to hop off the market mere days after listing for $5.65 million—coming under offer less than two weeks after it was offered. Like the best Easter candy, the home proved irresistible to buyers
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