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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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“Members Only: Palm Beach” star Ro-mina Ustayev has opened the doors to her lavish Florida home—revealing the striking space where she brings her creative visions to life. The fashion designer and mother of three rose to fame on the Netflix reality series, which follows Ro-mina, as well as Taja Abit
Read More The Birthplace of Basketball Makes a Comeback as America’s Hottest Market

Celebrated as the "Birthplace of Basketball," the historic New England city of Springfield, MA, has officially reclaimed its title as the hottest U.S. housing market, having bounced back from a winter lull. Located 90 miles west of Boston and 25 miles north of Hartford, CT, plucky Springfield outpac
Read MoreWhy real estate investors are done waiting

Picture this: a real estate investor has spent months trying to source the perfect fix and flip deal. The numbers work, the timing is right, and they’re ready to move, now they just need a lender to take them across the finish line. They find a lender offering slightly lower rates, which is appealin
Read MoreProperty Tax Squeeze: Average U.S. Homeowner Bill Rose 3% in 2025

There may be a property tax revolt surging across the U.S., but the reality is that most states still collect property taxes—and they've risen across the board. Nationwide, the effective tax rate for single-family homes in 2025 was 0.9%, up from 0.86% in 2024 and the highest since 2020, when the nat
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U.S. tariffs and the Iran war have battered India’s garment industry, raising costs, hitting exports, and dashing hopes of a recovery.
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Americans are retiring later than they used to, and housing prices may be playing a role. In almost every state, the share of seniors ages 65 and older still in the workforce has grown since 2014, according to an analysis of Census Bureau American Community Survey data by Realtor.com®. The trend is
Read More South Florida’s top deals: Welltower drops $87M on Lake Worth facility

🏆 Commercial: The top commercial sale to hit records in South Florida was in Lake Worth, where a 377-unit assisted living facility at 9130 Hypoluxo Road traded for $87.2 million. The property spans more than 366,000 square feet and sits on a 22.5-acre site; it last sold in 2024 for $63.8 million. I
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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul has been granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen—even as a judge determined that the former couple's son, Ever, should remain in the custody of his father. Paul, 31, and Mortensen, 33, have been lock
Read More How to save money on flights as airlines raise prices

Airlines are raising fares, adding fuel surcharges and increasing fees to check bags. Budget-conscious travelers are wondering where to turn.
Read MoreHere’s where Michael Stern’s Miami projects stand amid $100M foreclosure suit

Michael Stern’s JDS Development Group is navigating market headwinds in Miami, where the firm is focusing on a pair of ambitious Brickell skyscrapers. After handing over control of his 1250 West Avenue project to a competitor, developer David Martin, Stern’s South Florida holdings have narrowed. An
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At just 19 years old, professional baseball player Konnor Griffin has already achieved more major milestones than most people can hope to do by age 40. Within the last four months, he's not only tied the knot with his high school sweetheart and moved into his first marital home, he's also inked a hu
Read More Bear’s Club spec estate asking $39M leads luxury contracts

A spec estate in Jupiter’s exclusive Bear’s Club golf community asking $39 million was the most expensive home in Palm Beach County to go pending last week. Buyers signed 26 contracts between March 30 and April 5 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes
Read MoreMinimum residential lot size dispute heats up in a Texas county

A battle has brewed over residential lot sizes in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law last year reducing them in the state’s biggest cities. Since the law didn’t apply statewide, Montgomery County, which abuts Houston, is trying again to increase its lot sizes after doing so last March. County
Read MoreFed Meeting Minutes Show Policymakers Weighed Economic Impact of Iran War

Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns about the economic impact of the U.S. war with Iran at their last interest rate meeting, according to newly released minutes. The minutes released on Wednesday outline the discussion behind closed doors at last month's meeting of the Federal Open Market C
Read MoreTri Pointe Homes unveils its new wellness models in Utah

Tri Pointe Homes recently announced the launch of LivingWell, a new wellness concept that expands on its LivingSmart program. The initiative is part of a multilayered strategy to enhance mental and physical health through innovative design focused on performance and human-centered approaches. The b
Read MoreHouston Rockets’ Jeff Green sells Pinecrest mansion for $16M

NBA player Jeff Green sold his Pinecrest mansion for $15.5 million, The Real Deal has learned. Green and his wife, Stephanie, sold the seven-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom home at 9500 Southwest 61st Court, according to property records and the listing. The 10,400-square-foot estate was on the ma
Read MoreFNF adds nine senior title and agency professionals across New England

FNF Family of Companies has hired nine experienced professionals across its New England agency operations during the first quarter of 2026, adding senior underwriting and sales capacity in Massachusetts and the broader region, according to an announcement earlier this week. The additions, announced
Read MoreRecruiting Insight launches agent persona framework for brokerage hiring

Recruiting Insight has released a new strategic guide, “Real Estate Personas and Avatars,” designed to help brokerage leaders diagnose agent motivations and tailor recruiting pitches to specific career stages, the company announced Monday. The framework, built from findings in the firm’s 2026 Agent
Read MoreBillionaire Stephen Ross Breaks Ground on West Palm Beach Condo Development

Stephen Ross, the billionaire real estate developer and owner of the Miami Dolphins, has announced the groundbreaking of Shorecrest, a boutique, luxury waterfront condominium development in West Palm Beach, and a key pillar of his firm’s long-term vision for the city. Ross' firm, Related Ross, has m
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Long Island architect Rex Heuermann has pleaded guilty to the murders of eight women, bringing an end to a yearslong hunt for the persons responsible for the chilling crimes, which have widely become known as the Gilgo Beach killings. Appearing in a packed Suffolk County courtroom Wednesday, Heuerma
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