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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.
Join the most powerful room in housing at The Gathering April 27-30

HousingWire will host The Gathering from April 27-30 in Austin, Texas, bringing together real estate, mortgage and homebuilding executives for four days of networking and strategy sessions. Billed as “the most powerful room in housing,” The Gathering is designed for leaders across the housing ecosys
Read MoreCongress Pitches Expanding Farm Credit System To Help Rural Homebuyers

A new bipartisan bill would expand the eligibility of the Farm Credit System so that it can help millions more people in more small towns buy homes. Senate Bill 4182 would amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971, which provides credit for rural homes. Currently, that program defines rural areas as any cit
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President Donald Trump received a bit of positive news about the $400 million White House ballroom construction project, which is now at a standstill. The National Planning Commission voted on Thursday to approve Trump's project despite negative comments received from the public. The planning commis
Read More PartnerOne finalizes acquisition of Mortgage Cadence

PartnerOne has completed its acquisition of Mortgage Cadence, adding another long-standing mortgage technology platform to the portfolio of the global enterprise software group, the company announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction was previously announced as an agree
Read MoreCentury 21 Integra expands Chicago presence with acquisition

Century 21 Integra has acquired Schaumburg, Illinois-based Realty Executives Advance — expanding its presence in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. “Bringing Realty Executives Advance into the Integra family is a natural fit,” said Jim D’Amico, owner of Century 21 Integra. “Hank (Fatoorehchi) and his team
Read MoreGeorgia Has $3.3 Billion in Unclaimed Property. New Bill Aims To Give Some Residents a Check.

Over $3 billion in unclaimed funds is at the center of a stalled bill, which could provide immense relief to local homeowners if passed. SB 403—a bill in Georgia—is designed to streamline the return of $3.3 billion in unclaimed property. Instead of waiting for residents to claim their property thems
Read MoreWhat Washington state agents are seeing with new ‘millionaires tax’

Washington state is entering a new policy era with its “millionaires tax” — targeting high-income earners who shape the luxury real estate market. The law imposes a 9.9% tax on annual income above $1 million, with implementation expected in 2028 pending legal challenges. For real estate professional
Read MoreFirst Look at New York City’s Tallest Luxury Residential Tower on Iconic Fifth Avenue

The New York City skyline is about to change yet again, with the addition of a new luxury residential tower. It's going to be located along iconic Fifth Avenue, right in the heart of Manhattan. The modern design of the tower is what will make 262 Fifth Ave. stand out as a newcomer to the luxury resi
Read MoreFalcone Group-led JV pays $210M for Miami Worldcenter’s retail district

Art Falcone is switching up partners at Miami Worldcenter’s retail and entertainment component, teaming up with ROK Acquisitions, Andrew Mirmelli, The Davis Companies and Jamestown to acquire the 27-acre open-air plaza in downtown Miami. Miami Worldcenter Associates, a partnership between Falcone,
Read MoreLower launches Movoto Advantage for solo real estate agents

Lower has launched Movoto Advantage, a limited-access, subscription-based program that connects high-performing solo real estate agents with motivated home buyers and sellers through real-time live transfers, the company announced Thursday. The program, which Lower began rolling out in late 2025, op
Read MoreGeorgia Passes Landmark HOA Reform To Protect Homeowners

A landmark homeowners association reform bill is on the way to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signature after Georgia lawmakers passed the landmark legislation. The Georgia House and Senate passed SB 406. The legislation creates an administrative process to help settle disputes between homeowners an
Read MoreD.C. pushes single-stair apartments higher with added safety rules

Washington, D.C., council members are leaning into a growing national trend by relaxing single-stairway rules to cut the cost of building small and mid-rise housing. On Tuesday, the D.C. Council unanimously advanced the One Front Door Act. If it passes on second reading, the maximum height for resid
Read MoreHECM activity rises in March, but proprietary loans are taking a bite out of business

U.S. reverse mortgage endorsements rose sharply in March following subdued activity in February, but overall volume remains down compared with recent months, according to data released Wednesday by Reverse Market Insight (RMI). Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements increased 16.3% in M
Read MoreKurv shells out $220M for Pompano Beach portfolio in biggest industrial trade this year

Kurv Industrial, formerly Bridge Industrial, dropped $219.7 million to buy a Pompano Beach warehouse portfolio in South Florida’s priciest industrial deal so far this year and the second nine-figure trade in the Broward County city this week. Three affiliates of Chicago-based Kurv, led by Steve Pou
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NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins has only just signed a new deal with the Las Vegas Raiders for the upcoming season—but he already had one foot out of Georgia, having listed his sprawling Atlanta-area mansion for $2.99 million two days before he was officially released by the Atlanta Falcons. While news
Read More Indulge in Easter Dining in Naples

Enjoy Easter dining at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs will host an extravagant holiday brunch. The brunch buffet will be available from 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., with the final seating at 2:30
Read MoreGrace Place: Two Decades of Transforming Lives Through Education in Golden Gate

For more than twenty years, Grace Place for Children and Families has stood as a steadfast beacon of hope in the heart of the Golden Gate community—just beyond Interstate 75, in the most densely populated neighborhood of English Language Learners in all of Collier County. Since opening its doors in
Read MoreApril 2026 Life In Naples online flipbook

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Read MorePrivate Chef’s Recipes For Success Part 2

But wait. There are more. Last month we introduced readers to a sampling of private chefs in Naples who prefer lower-key craftsmanship to restaurant work. They handle many chores, from preparing meals for families, catering and anything that involves food. Their stories were so interesting that we n
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I have a confession to make. Although I watch the news and understand that Mexico has received a lot of bad press for legitimate reasons, I love Mexico! I’ve traveled extensively around the world and have yet to experience hospitality and heart as true as what I find in Mexico. Most recently, my tra
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