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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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There may be no more influential figure on the internet than MrBeast—at least among a certain demographic. Now, MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson) is betting that influence can translate into real financial literacy for the next generation. Beast Industries, Donaldson's company, recently acquired S
Read More Retirement savers hold steady in 2025 as automatic enrollment drives positive trends

Retirement plan participants remained focused on long-term goals throughout 2025, with automatic enrollment features and professionally managed allocations improving savings outcomes, according to Vanguard‘s annual How America Saves report. The 25th edition of the annual analysis — scheduled for ful
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Rihanna was spotted jetting out of Los Angeles on March 9, hours after a woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly firing multiple gunshots at the $14 million Beverly Hills mansion the singer shares with her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their three kids. Images obtained by TMZ s
Read More Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation as Fed Chair Faces Delays as Key Senator Maintains Objection

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to run the Federal Reserve, faces delays in getting confirmed by the Senate, as a key Republican senator renews his vow to block any confirmation vote. Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, confirmed Tuesday that he
Read MoreLocal Foundations Relaunch Collier CARES Application for Families in Need

Since March of 2021, the Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) app has served the community’s most vulnerable populations, connecting people in need with the critical resources and services available in Collier County. Now, approaching its five-year anniversary,
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The entry into homeownership is proving to be more challenging for renters, many of whom are spending a large portion of their incomes on monthly rents. The typical homeowner earns about 85% more than the typical renter, according to new research from the National Association of Realtors®. It found
Read More Vivian Dimond finds buyer for $60M oceanfront Manalapan spec mansion

Vivian Dimond’s oceanfront Manalapan spec mansion asking for $59.9 million found a buyer, marking the latest pricey contract in Palm Beach County this season. Buyers signed 32 contracts between March 2 and March 8 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gom
Read MoreBuilders gut check what buyers may like vs. what they’ll pay for

As home sizes shrink and a new mega-generation ages into the homebuying market, homebuilders may have to rethink certain aspects of home design. With affordability the main issue for buyers, builders are now working to maximize space with functional design over flash. Buyers are still largely drive
Read MoreL.A. To Offer ‘Pre-Approved’ Home Designs To Speed Up Pacific Palisades Rebuild

Los Angeles will fast-track a set of "pre-approved" home designs to speed the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades and other areas after last year's wildfires. Mayor Karen Bass announced Tuesday that the city was expanding a pilot program of preset home plans, working with architect The Foothill Catalog
Read MoreAustralian billionaire Michael Dorrell sells Coral Gables estate for $35M

Australian billionaire Michael Dorrell bought a private island in Palm Beach for $150 million, and now he’s unloading a waterfront Coral Gables estate for $35 million. Records show Dorrell’s Hautacam LLC sold the 1.7-acre compound at 235 Solano Prado to spec developer Alex Pirez in an off-market de
Read MoreTravis Kelce Commits to Another Season With Kansas City Chiefs—and His $6 Million Man Cave Mansion

Travis Kelce is officially returning to the Kansas City Chiefs for his 14th season—a move that he credited his fiancée, Taylor Swift, with helping him to make. Uncertainty has loomed for months over the the 36-year-old's future in the NFL, with many suggesting that he was getting set to retire when
Read MoreUWM raises revenue guidance ahead of Two Harbors vote

United Holding Corp., the parent of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), raised the bar on 2026 revenue expectations, issuing guidance just days ahead of a shareholder vote from Two Harbors Investment Corp. on UWM’s proposed $1.3 billion all-stock acquisition. “Even without the Two Harbors transaction,
Read MoreState Farm Customers in California Could See Refunds After 2025 Wildfire-Related Rate Hikes

State Farm customers in California may soon see some relief after being hit with rate hikes following the 2025 Wildfires. After the Los Angeles wildfires last year, many insurance companies hiked their rates in the Golden State. But now, a proposed settlement could spare some State Farm policyholder
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Jeffrey Epstein's former New Mexico ranch is being searched by the authorities as part of an ongoing investigation into "allegations of illegal activity" that are said to have taken place during the sex trafficker's ownership of the sprawling property. The New Mexico Department of Justice released a
Read More Mortgage rates steady near 6.15% as oil and jobs data pose risks
After spiking last week, mortgage rates remained relatively stable this week. But the question for housing market professionals is whether the brisk spring homebuying season that was anticipated at the start of 2026 will actually materialize due to rising headwinds. Mortgage News Daily reported Mond
Read MoreCrexi adds residential rental data as rent algorithms face limits

Strong, accurate residential rent data is becoming a prized asset as lawsuits, regulators and new state laws upend how landlords set rents. Los Angeles-based commercial real estate platform Crexi is moving to capitalize on that demand. The company has partnered with Dwellsy, a rental marketplace wi
Read MoreeXp’s Wendy Forsythe launches 6-step framework book to help agents scale without burnout

eXp Realty Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe released her debut book, “Leverage Your X-Factor: The 6-Step Framework to Scale Your Real Estate Business and Reclaim Your Life,” on March 10, with 100% of proceeds going to eXp Extend a Hand, the brokerage’s nonprofit that supports agents and staff
Read MoreHoward Hanna NYC taps business development head

Hal Gavzie has joined Howard Hanna NYC as executive director of business development — expanding the firm’s leadership bench in New York City. Gavzie — who brings more than 25 years of brokerage leadership experience — said he’ll focus on growing Howard Hanna NYC’s footprint in the city by recruitin
Read MoreVintage-Meets-Modern in Spring Looks

Louis Vuitton dress, mules, socks, handbag. Photo by Gabor Jurina Sleeveless high-neck pleated drape dress ($13,200), Haven flat open-back mules ($1,450), LV floral socks ($510), Squire East West handbag ($2,780), Louis Vuitton. Chanel jacket, top, skirt, necklaces, earrings, handbag; Chanel jacket,
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"Home Alone" star Macaulay Culkin and longtime partner Brenda Song have reportedly splashed out $10.3 million on a new home in Los Angeles—weeks after they offloaded their sprawling Toluca Lake estate for $14.24 million. Culkin, 45, and Song, 37, who have been in a relationship since 2017 and share
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