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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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Professional golfer Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, after he was involved in a terrifying car accident near his Florida home on March 27. Woods, 50, rolled his Land Rover on a street inside the exclusive Jupiter Island community, where he resides in a custom $60
Read More Montreal developer, As Seen on TV CEO drive Miami-Dade luxury contracts to $292M

A Montreal luxury home developer and an As Seen on TV products CEO found buyers for their waterfront Miami Beach homes last week. Those were among the sellers who inked deals for 29 luxury homes countywide between March 23 and March 29, according to the latest Eklund-Gomes signed contracts report.
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Second lady Usha Vance has shared some rare insights into her marriage to Vice President JD Vance—including the role that she plays in his political career, as well as her thoughts on his future, amid furious speculation that he will run for president in 2028. Speaking to NBC News in a wide-ranging
Read More Lease roundup: KKR opens Brickell office, a pair of banks lease in Coral Gables and Miami

KKR | Miami Global investment firm KKR opened a new office in Miami’s Brickell. New York-based KKR leased a permanent 6,500-square-foot space at 600 Brickell Avenue, moving to from its temporary space at 801 Brickell Avenue, the firm said. The office will focus on client and partner businesses, inc
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Miami apparel company sheds warehouse for $49M

🏆 Commercial: Miami logged the top commercial real estate deal in South Florida, with the sale of a 200,000-square-foot warehouse at 9500 Northwest 108th Avenue. Intradeco Apparel sold the property for $48.8 million to an affiliate of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based Seagis Property Group. The sale
Read MoreThe ‘Squeezed Middle’ in the Magic City: Miami’s Vanishing Entry-Level Luxury

A wave of billionaires has been pouring into Miami—many seeking to avoid a proposed California “wealth tax” that would impose a one-time 5% levy on assets. But for everyday families, the middle tier of the housing market is slipping further out of reach—squeezing out middle-income earners. With medi
Read MoreHow To Keep Your Home When Your Income Drops

Homeownership is the American dream for many, but it comes with the responsibility of making monthly mortgage payments. But when your income changes, that can have a ripple effect on your finances. There are ways to prepare for a sudden change in monthly finances as any economic uncertainty becomes
Read MoreGavin Newsom Warns California Cities To Prepare for More Housing—or Else

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning some cities in his state that they need to comply with state laws mandating more housing development, or they could face action from the attorney general. Newsom said 15 jurisdictions—Kings County and Merced County, plus several smaller cities mostly under 50,
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Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every corner of the housing industry. Real estate professionals are using AI tools to streamline workflows, improve document processing and enhance compliance processes. The title industry is no exception. Title companies across the country are investin
Read More The overlooked notarizations quietly slowing mortgage workflows

Lenders have made meaningful progress in modernizing the closing process. eSignatures, hybrid eClosings, and remote online notarization have reduced friction at the signing table and improved the borrower experience where it is most visible. That focus has paid off; digital closings move faster, re
Read MoreBudget airlines built on cheap fares now face a painful reality: Fuel is getting expensive

Budget airlines try to maintain low costs while fuel costs continue to rise
Read MoreHow To Deep-Clean Wood Floors After Winter, According to Cleaning Experts

Gleaming wood floors can be a game changer for any room in your home. However, you have to work for them, especially after the winter season as it often leaves behind scratches, stains, and other forms of damage. “When we close our windows and turn on our heater during the colder months, we create
Read MoreThe Weekly Dirt: Wave of lawsuits hits South Florida developers

Deal volume has slowed across South Florida, but developers and lenders are busy fielding and filing lawsuits. In our top story of the week, a pair of buyers sued an affiliate of the Trump Group over alleged construction issues at the Estates at Acqualina, a two-tower luxury condominium in Sunny Is
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Flip, makeover, or keep? That's a question Blythe Graham-Jones now asks herself when looking at a potential property to purchase in the Hamptons, and the answer will probably make her millions. A former advertising executive who parlayed her project management skills into real estate, Graham-Jones d
Read More Inside the Grassroots Mission To Turn 240 Lush Acres Into a Co-Housing Community

A handful of nature lovers are staking everything on building a farm preservation village on 240 acres of lush farmland an hour outside Seattle. Fifteen households have committed to buying a home in the Rooted Northwest co-housing community near Arlington, WA. In 2020, this band of land preservation
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A beautifully renovated late-19th-century Charleston, SC, residence known as the Sophia Wilson House has come to market for $2.2 million, offering the chance to own a piece of the city’s architectural heritage—complete with double porches and a charming white picket fence. Just minutes from the hear
Read More Home Gym vs. Gym Membership: Which Is the Better Investment for Your Lifestyle?

These days, leading a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise is a priority for many homeowners. However, in the current economy, staying active can be a challenge—especially if you have mortgage payments, debts, and other financial obligations. Both a home gym and gym membership require an inve
Read MoreMeticulously Restored 1938 Printing Press House Hits the Market in San Francisco for $1.3 Million

It's rare to find a property that is not only a pristine private residence, but also a living work of art that stands as a tribute to times gone by and serves as a "sanctuary in the heart of the city." And it's almost unheard of to find such a dwelling in a thriving neighborhood in San Francisco—all
Read MoreHousing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs
As shocking as it may seem with all the crazy things that have happened in 2026 — AI labor disruption headlines, epic snowstorms and especially the Iran conflict — housing demand, even last week, still showed year-over-year growth with mortgage purchase applications data and our weekly pending home
Read MoreI Bought an Abandoned Michigan Mansion for $1 and Turned It Into a $1.1 Million Treasure

A builder who purchased a crumbling historic mansion in Michigan for just $1—and saved it from near-certain demolition—has revealed how he transformed the decrepit property into a thriving apartment building that is now being offered up to its next savvy steward for $1.13 million. Tucked into a beau
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