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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.
Flights are already getting more expensive after a jet fuel spike. When should you book?

Some airlines are already raising fares after a historic surge in jet-fuel costs.
Read MorePalantir’s Alex Karp revealed as buyer of $46M Miami Beach mansion

Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp is the buyer who paid $46 million for a waterfront Venetian Islands mansion in June, The Real Deal has learned. Tom and Patricia Kennedy, who founded a Miami Beach-based software firm, sold the 9,700-square-foot home at 55 East San Marino Drive on San Marino Isla
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Hilaria Baldwin is attempting to leverage her Instagram following to help her and Alec Baldwin in their desperate hunt for a buyer for their $20 million Hamptons mansion—turning to the social media platform to share a personal promo video for the sprawling property. The 42-year-old mother of seven a
Read More Camilo Miguel Jr pitches first West Palm Beach condo project

Camilo Miguel Jr.’s Mast Capital is planning its first West Palm Beach condo project. The developer is proposing a 25-story, 86-unit project at 400 Hibiscus Street, according to city planning documents. The Plans & Plats Review Committee, the first stop in the planning and approval process in West
Read MoreMast Capital, partner pitch first West Palm Beach condo project

Camilo Miguel Jr.’s Mast Capital and Curated JCZM Development are planning their first West Palm Beach condo project. The developer is proposing a 25-story, 86-unit project at 400 Hibiscus Street, according to city planning documents. The Plans & Plats Review Committee, the first stop in the planni
Read MoreLotis scrambles for entertainment tenant in Wellington after PopStroke pulled out

Plans for the second phase of Lotis Wellington have shifted after a mini-golf venture connected to Tiger Woods pulled out of the project, leaving the developer scrambling to find tenants. Lotis Group won permission from the village council of Wellington to alter its plans for the commercial portion
Read MoreThe edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry

Like its residential construction counterpart – homebuilding – the more than $500 billion residential remodeling industry remains highly geographically fragmented and varies widely in firm size, despite a slight increase in M&A activity since the COVID pandemic. In an industry dominated by small ope
Read MoreHoward Hanna debuts HannaList with MLS aligned early access

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is launching HannaList, an internal listing portal designed to give sellers an early-access marketing option before a listing is widely distributed. The initial rollout will begin in Northeast Ohio and the Greater Pittsburgh area in early April, with expansion to ad
Read MoreMeet Your Trusted Real Estate Professionals in Southwest Florida

Your Trusted Real Estate Professionals in Southwest Florida In today’s fast-moving real estate market, having the right team on your side is essential. If you’re buying or selling in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, or Fort Myers, you can count on a powerful network of 20 top-performing real estate p
Read MoreBryan-College Station is a Texas sleeper market for builders

Most people view Texas in two ways: through our large cities or the stereotypical image of a man on a horse. One is about skyscrapers, private equity, and traffic; the other focuses on boots, cattle, and a mythology that has increased tourism. However, some of the real opportunities in Texas may be
Read MoreWhy Stevan Stanisic Is Recognized as One of Bonita Springs, FL’s Best Real Estate Agents

Why Stevan Stanisic Is Recognized as One of Bonita Springs, FL’s Best Real Estate Agents Choosing the right real estate agent can make all the difference in a successful property transaction. In Bonita Springs, FL, Stevan Stanisic of SWFLRE has earned a reputation for excellence, professionalism, an
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Retired NFL star Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie Kelce, are already parents to four daughters—but the mother and podcaster has announced that they are preparing to welcome another addition into their Pennsylvania home. Kylie, 33, who wed the former Philadelphia Eagles center in 2018, revealed on her
Read More Private listings: The full truth both sides are avoiding

The private listings debate has become one of the most polarizing conversations in organized real estate — and in my view, it is being handled poorly by nearly everyone involved. Advocates are cherry-picking the benefits without acknowledging the risks. Critics are sounding alarms without acknowledg
Read MoreSenate passes sweeping housing package in 89–10 vote

The Senate overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 89–10 vote on Thursday, advancing a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply and addressing affordability challenges nationwide. But consumer advocates and trade groups are still pushing for changes to sever
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, have reportedly settled a lawsuit that was launched against them over a high-profile $240 million housing development in Hawaii in 2025. Ohtani, 31, and his agent were sued by Hawaii real estate investor Kevin J. Hayes Sr. and real
Read More Senate Passes 21st Century Road to Housing Act That Includes Institutional Investor Ban

The Senate voted to advance the significant housing bill, a major bipartisan package that could be one of the most transformative housing policy changes in decades. The chamber passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act in a 89-10 vote Thursday afternoon. The bill has dozens of housing reforms aime
Read More$5 Million Gift Advances Heart Care at NCH’s Rooney Heart Institute

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today a $5 million philanthropic gift from Glenn and Kay Hasse to support continued growth and innovation at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute. Glenn, retired founder and former owner of Ryt-way Industries – a food blending, packaging, and distribution compan
Read MoreMortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Rise to 6.11% as Iran War Sparks Oil Shock

Mortgage rates rose on Thursday to their highest level in five weeks as volatility in the markets caused by the ongoing war in Iran outweighed relatively tame data on jobs and inflation. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.11% for the week ending March 12, up 11 basis points fr
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PGA pro Collin Morikawa stunned golf fans and pundits alike on Thursday when he suddenly withdrew from The Players Championship after playing just one hole—having gone into the Florida tournament as one of the favorites to win. Morikawa, 29, joined the likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and B
Read More Single-Family Home Construction Drops in January Amid Winter Storms

Construction activity on single-family homes dropped in January amid severe winter storms, with little hope for a quick rebound as permits fell as well. Single-family housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 935,000 in January, down 2.8% from December, the U.S. Census Bureau and D
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