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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.
Real estate doesn’t compete with other brokerages anymore

The industry is increasingly judged on proactive status updates, fewer handoffs and cost clarity before commitment.
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SkyMall founder and former Arizona state Sen. Bob Worsley is selling his family’s getaway retreat in the mountains of Heber, AZ. The 35-acre ranch, listed for $9,475,000, is anchored by a 18,952-square-foot lodge built by Pioneer Log Homes in 2000. "It’s a huge log cabin he built just for his family
Read More Furniture, Appliances, and Construction Among the Hardest Hit by Tariffs, Chicago Fed Says

President Donald Trump's tariffs have hit a broad variety of household goods the hardest, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The Chicago Fed studied the impact of the tariffs imposed last year and found many housing-related industries among the most exposed to cost i
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On HGTV’s "Totally ‘90s House," some of the most recognizable TV stars of the decade are renovating outdated homes to remove retro traces of the past—yet, in their own abodes they're proudly displaying throwback decor saved from iconic sets. The six-week home renovation competition, which premiered
Read More Immigration enforcement tightens squeeze on homebuilders’ job sites

NAHB says the industry must recruit 723,000 workers annually as builders push the Dignity Act and trades training
Read MoreCalifornia mega team Tafoya Real Estate joins eXp Realty

Fresno-based mega team has roughly 37 agents who closed $87.92M on 172 sides in 2024 and 2025
Read MoreThe Unmoving Barrier: Why Renters Must Treat Security Deposits Like a Down Payment

For prospective homebuyers, the down payment is universally accepted as the ultimate financial hurdle, as it requires months—sometimes years—of deliberate planning, strict budgeting, and sacrificial saving before stepping foot into an open house. Any buyer taking out a mortgage to purchase a proper
Read MoreSouthwest to debut airport lounges in four cities, with more to come

The airline is partnering with Chase on the effort, saying it wants to build on that company's Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network.
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Even with access to the internet’s neverending supply of inspiration and tutorials, home renovation projects don’t always turn out Pinterest-worthy. That’s why Charlie Kawas from “Botched Homes,” the newest HGTV reality series, is here to save a few lucky families from their construction catastrophe
Read More Two Local Restaurants Earn Michelin Guide Florida 2026 Nods

The Imperial Banh Mi, a gourmet sandwich at The Bohemian. Photo by Chris Millamena Husband and wife Brandon Schewe and Caitlin Emery shine among young culinarians bringing new energy and fun to the Bonita Springs dining scene, along with a national spotlight. Two of their restaurants were among the
Read MoreSavor Slices at Local Pizza Restaurants This Month

Select pies at Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk. Photo by AllieBeau Creative When the summer heat melts away any ambition to cook, it’s pizza to the rescue. Pizza lovers (and, really, who isn’t?) have two special days to avoid their ovens this month—National Cheese Pizza Day, September 5, and National
Read MoreSnacking Goes Glam with Charcuterie Finest of Naples

Photo by Maribel Ortiz When first-century Roman gourmand Marcus Gavius Apicius declared, “We eat with our eyes first,” obviously, he wasn’t discussing charcuterie boards—but that culinary adage applies to these popular lush displays. Contemporary charcuterie boards have evolved into works of edible
Read MoreFind Meaningful Friendships with Elevate SWFL

Meet new friends through sports leagues and scrambles at the newly opened Elevate SWFL center. Photo courtesy of Elevate SWFL Tired of trying to make friends at a local bar? A new center in Bonita Springs called Elevate SWFL seeks to help adults stay active while meeting new people through team spor
Read MoreAt Home with Naples Fashion Week CEO Roberta Beranek

Roberta Beranek acquired Naples Fashion Week in 2023 and has plans to grow it into a cultural experience worthy of international travel. Photo by Nick Shirghio CEO of Naples Fashion Week Roberta Beranek describes herself as a lifestyle entrepreneur with a relentless and fiery ambition that stems fro
Read MoreCalifornia Condo Owners Face Shock $26,000 HOA Fee for Emergency Roof Repair

A group of homeowners in San Clemente, CA, is scrambling for answers after their homeowners association hit each of them with a $26,000 emergency assessment to replace their roofs. The Vilamoura condo complex, a luxury condo community located south of Los Angeles in Orange County, has nearly 200 uni
Read MoreQ&A with Arda Boyar of Mondo Uomo

Photo courtesy of Arda Boyar Clothing keeps us warm and dry, but really it’s so much more than that, right? It’s something we use every day to express ourselves. What we slip into each morning helps those around us better understand who we are. And while getting dressed can be a ton of fun, for many
Read MoreAuto dealer sells $30M homesite in the “next billionaire’s bunker”

A company managed by auto dealer Ralph Gesualdo sold a lake-to-ocean Manalapan homesite for $30 million after holding the property for a decade. Gesualdo’s MGM Designs LLC sold the site at 1820 South Ocean Boulevard to an entity linked to Palm Beach-based attorney Maura Ziska of Kochman & Ziska, pro
Read MoreAnya & Niki Unveils Naples Location

Photo courtesy of Anya & Niki A dream team is taking the fashion world by storm. Niki Hoaglund and Laura Cashill co-founded fashion brand Anya & Niki in 2019 and opened their first brick-and-mortar location in Naples earlier this year. “Naples will always be our headquarters,” Hoaglund explains. “We
Read MoreTimeless Tunes with the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective

Zachary Bartholomew will perform favorites from the Great American Songbook this month as part of the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective. Photo courtesy of Gulf Coast Symphony Jazz lovers can experience enduring classics as the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective reimagines beloved standards during “The Standard Bea
Read MoreExplore Wild Florida Wonders in Honor of Latino Conservation Week

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary September 19. Photo by Jeff Boyle Explore the biodiversity of the western Everglades during Free Admission Day in honor of Latino Conservation Week at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary September 19. Guests can connect with n
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