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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.
U.S. Open Pickleball Championships Return to Naples

See Anna Leigh Waters in action at the 2026 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships. Photo courtesy of Nike, Inc. Marking its tenth anniversary, the 2026 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships will be held at the USOP National Pickleball Center in Naples from April 11 to April 18. Watch the world’s top-ranke
Read MoreOne Thousand Museum condo association sues developer over financial reserves

The condo association for the Zaha Hadid-designed One Thousand Museum condo tower in downtown Miami is suing the developer over its allegedly unlawful vote to waive funding the association’s reserves. It marks the second lawsuit the association has filed against the developer in a year. The associa
Read MoreNaples Fashion Week is Underway

The VIP pass for Naples Fashion Week allows patrons premium access to the events. Photo courtesy of Naples Fashion Week Naples Fashion Week (NFW) is gearing up for another year under the watchful eye of CEO Roberta Beranek. She purchased the Naples Fashion Week business in 2023, and her first fashio
Read MoreApril 1 Is the Deadline for Some Homeowners To Tap Into Funds for Their Mortgages Without Penalty

Homeowners nearing or in the midst of retirement are mostly enjoying the fruits of their labor—namely the house they spent their careers paying off. But if you’re still saddled with a mortgage after you retire, you might be looking for ways to help pay off your loan. Well, some homeowners should b
Read MoreEnjoy the Final Block Bash of the Season

Enjoy exclusive promotions and curated in-store moments during Block Bash April 8. Photo courtesy of Naples Design District The Naples Design District will host the fourth and final Block Bash of the season April 8. Block Bash is a free, walkable experience that showcases exclusive promotions, curat
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No one knew Miami would become a magnet for out-of-state firms clamoring for Brickell offices when construction started on 830 Brickell in 2019. Yet, the 57-story, 640,000-square-foot spec project was timed perfectly. Jonathan Goldstein, the Brit who leads London-based Cain, which partnered on the
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth has lifted a suspension that was handed down to several U.S. Army flight crew members who flew an Apache helicopter down low over musician Kid Rock's "Southern White House," while confirming that they will face "no punishment" for their actions. The suspension had been iss
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The demand for home loans fell once again as borrowers are faced with rising rates. Mortgage applications decreased 10.4% for the week ending March 27, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This marks the third consecutive week of decline. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage l
Read More South Florida’s top deals: Cofe Properties pays $63M for Doral office building

🏆 Commercial: In Doral, office buildings at 8200 and 8400 Northwest 33rd Street traded for $63.3 million. The buyer was an LLC tied to Miami-based Cofe Properties. The seller was an LLC linked to Denver-based Ascentris, a real estate private equity firm. The buildings span 261,600 square feet combi
Read MoreExcitement is back for Miami offices. Will the leases follow?

Broker Gian Rodriguez can’t get a breather from out-of-state businesses calling to inquire about potentially opening South Florida outposts and scheduling tours of prospective offices. “I’m speaking to someone every week looking to come here: individuals, venture capitalists, groups looking to inve
Read MoreHow Jeffrey Soffer turned the Fontainebleau name into a real estate empire

Of Donald Soffer’s six children, two are real estate CEOs: Jeffrey and Jackie. The late patriarch, worth $2 billion when he died at 92 last summer, purchased swampland in 1967 and turned it into Aventura. Today, Jeffrey Soffer, who split from the family empire in 2019 with several key properties, i
Read MoreWashington State Just Passed a Millionaire’s Tax. The Legal Fight Starts Now

Washington state has enacted a swath of new housing laws—including a 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million. The wealth tax is likely to face a legal challenge. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6346, which takes effect in 2028. The bill, introduced in February, quickly moved through the s
Read MorePrice Cuts Take a Back Seat as Spring Sellers Pivot to a Realistic Listing Strategy

While price cuts were all the rage last year, homeowners entering peak selling season this spring are shifting strategy. They are opting for more realistic initial pricing rather than relying on subsequent discounts to boost buyer interest. Nationally, March saw 16.2% of for-sale homes offering pric
Read MoreIndiGo shares jump 9% after India's largest airline names industry veteran William Walsh as CEO

Walsh, 64, is currently the director general of the International Air Transport Association and will join the Indian airline in early August.
Read MoreThe $3.3 Billion Oversight: Why Texas Homeowners Are Leaving Massive Tax Savings on the Table

Protesting property taxes enables homeowners to argue that their taxes are overvalued or incorrectly assessed. While rules vary by state and county, the amount of money left on the table in Texas every year is reportedly staggering. A recent Ownwell study found that in 2025, 32% of residential prope
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One lucky—and wealthy—Sabrina Carpenter fan is being given the chance to experience the same high life as the chart-topping pop star by snapping up an "expansive" New York City penthouse that is located directly opposite the "Espresso" singer's new Manhattan abode. "Perched atop one of Tribeca's mos
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Actor Hugh Jackman has put the sprawling New York City apartment he once shared with his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, back on the market for the discounted price of $28.75 million, less than one year after the former couple finalized their divorce. Amid his ongoing romance with his former Broadway
Read More The Occupations Most Likely To Own Homes in America

In more than 60% of metro areas, the occupations most likely to own homes today are different from what they were a decade ago, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors®. NAR reports that some jobs make it easier to become a homeowner than others. While higher salaries play a
Read MoreCalifornia bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are weighing bills that would reduce regulatory barriers to revive condominium construction, which has dropped significantly from its peak in the years before the Great Recession. Assembly Bill 1406 would raise the state’s liquidated-damages limit on new condominium sales from 3
Read MoreGas Prices Surge to $4 a Gallon, Straining Household Budgets Amid Spring Housing Season

Gas prices have shot above $4 a gallon as the Iran war sends global oil prices soaring, increasing budget strain for prospective homebuyers in the heart of the spring housing season. The national average price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.02 on Tuesday, according to AAA. It marked the first tim
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