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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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While it was foretold that six more weeks of winter would plague homeowners this year, it turns out that a good chunk of the country is about to spring into spring a bit early. Like New York City, which is enjoying 70-degree weather in March, many metros will see the last spring frost disappear abo
Read More IP Capital seizes on “blind spots” with $250M industrial fund

A real estate investment company launched a $250 million fund targeting Southeast U.S. industrial properties amid a surge in domestic manufacturing demand. Boca Raton-based IP Capital Partners’ IPCP Southeast Industrial Fund II targets $1 billion in purchases across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and
Read MoreMarlon Gomez loses Miami River site at courthouse auction

Two entities tied to Marlon Gomez lost a distressed Miami River development site at a courthouse auction, marking the second time in six months that the Miami developer was forced to give up land. An affiliate of the Fiorentino Family Office bought the 1.8-acre assemblage at 1515, 1529 and 1543 Nort
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To see our latest updates on the Nancy Guthrie case, please click here. One of Nancy Guthrie's Arizona neighbors has laid bare new details about a "strange" man she saw walking around their community around three weeks before the 84-year-old disappeared from her home—revealing that she saw the perso
Read More Home Sales Rose in February as First-Time Buyers Jumped Back Into the Market

Sales of existing homes rose in February as mortgage rates touched a three-year low, prompting more first-time homebuyers to enter the market. Existing-home sales, based on closings, were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million last month, a 1.7% gain from the upwardly revised January f
Read MoreElection day: Terra and Frisbie’s One Boca proposal in hands of voters

Election day has arrived for Terra and the Frisbie Group’s controversial One Boca project. Boca Raton voters are casting their ballots to decide the fate of a massive redevelopment of the city’s government campus that has inspired a passionate grassroots NIMBY movement in opposition since the develo
Read MoreLuxury Real Estate Brokers Alexander Brothers Found Guilty on All Counts in Sex Trafficking Trial

Luxury real estate titans Oren and Tal Alexander, and their brother, Alon, were convicted on Monday on all counts in a sprawling sex trafficking case accusing them of drugging and raping dozens of women after luring them with invitations to glamorous vacations. It took jurors three days of deliberat
Read MoreSpirit Airlines to recall furloughed pilots to combat attrition as carrier eyes bankruptcy exit

Spirit Airlines is reversing course on pilot furloughs after aviators left in high numbers for rival airlines.
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Mark Zuckerberg closes on $170M Indian Creek estate

🏆 Residential: The most expensive home sale to hit records in South Florida was Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s purchase of a waterfront mansion on a 2-acre estate at 7 Indian Creek Road for $170 million. The sellers of the 28,000-square-foot home, which is under construction, were cosmetic su
Read MoreThe Surprising Metros Where an Entry-Level Luxury Mansion Costs Well Below $1 Million

Beyond the red-hot luxury coastal and resort markets, a new wave of affordable luxury havens is emerging where a budget below $1 million can still secure a high-end estate. The national luxury threshold, representing the top 10% of the housing market, reached $1.2 million in February, up 1% from th
Read MorePrivate credit didn’t fix middle-market CRE. It delayed a reckoning

Over the past several years, private credit has been portrayed as a lifeline for commercial real estate. As banks have tightened under regulatory pressure and rising rates, debt funds stepped in and kept transactions moving. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, private credit funds account
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HUD’s own research shows that, for more than 50 years, lawmakers and public officials have repeatedly promised fixes that never materialized. The Senate ironically proves their bill won’t work in their own U.S. Senate brief. “Myth 5: The ROAD to Housing Act preempts local zoning decisions. Fact: By
Read More Total Home Sales in 2025 Were Weakest in 14 Years, New Analysis Shows

Total sales of homes across the U.S. remained tepid in 2025 for the third year in a row, hitting their lowest level in 14 years, according to a new analysis from the Realtor.com® economic research team. Combined sales of new and existing homes, which are usually reported separately, were at 4.741 mi
Read MoreThe Living Room Has Vanished: More Renters Are Trading Communal Space for Affordability

While rent has become more affordable over the past few years, the national average cost of $1,672 per month is still a pretty penny for many—particularly for those who are trying to juggle debt with everyday living expenses. That’s why some renters are thinking outside the box and intentionally for
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A historic mansion that sits near the vice president's official residence in Washington, DC's exclusive Observatory Circle has hit the market for the first time in more than a decade—with an asking price of $10.75 million. The Heurich-Parks House offers many an impressive amenity, but it is the prop
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Fashion superstar Kendall Jenner has proudly unveiled the awe-inspiring closet space inside her stunning Beverly Hills mansion, showing off the room in which she stores her incredible collection of designer items—including priceless one-off pieces, as well as clothing passed down by her mom, Kris Je
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“Maine Cabin Masters” star Chase Morrill has built a career out of helping families to restore their rustic properties so that they can be passed down to future generations—all while building his own legacy by training his children in the same trade. Morrill, 48, has mastered the art of modernizing
Read More Inside New York City’s First ‘White Box’ Sale Since 2021

A $15 million "white box" condo at a luxury Art Deco-style building on Manhattan's Upper West Side has become the first white box sale in the city since 2021. Occupying the entire 46th floor of the luxury tower at 200 Amsterdam—Unit 46 was sold as "white box"—meaning that it essentially has no inter
Read MoreCorcoran taps Mercedes Saewitz as regional VP for Florida

The Corcoran Group named Mercedes Saewitz as its regional vice president for Florida, The Real Deal has learned. Corcoran’s Pam Liebman tapped Saewitz, a Miami native with more than 25 years of industry experience, to head the Miami Beach and Surfside offices, according to a news release. She’ll als
Read MoreSenator Pitches American Dream Account To Help First-Time Homebuyers Save

Sen. Rick Scott pitched allowing banks to create specialized accounts for people saving for a down payment on a home. The Florida Republican introduced a bill to create the American Dream Account, which would allow people to put money in a special savings account that is exempt from some taxes. Seve
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