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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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Travis and Jason Kelce's mother, Donna, is carrying out an extensive renovation of her Florida condo—as rumors swirl that her younger son is set to return to the NFL for a 14th season, but could be preparing to transfer away from his longtime team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Donna, 73, who has carved o
Read More Lease roundup: Downtown Doral scores health care HQ, Tampa brokerage moves into Coral Gables

Cano Health, Isuzu North America Corporation, more | Doral Codina Partners’ Downtown Doral mixed-use complex scored two new tenants, as well as a lease expansion and a lease renewal. Florida medical centers operator Cano Health will move its headquarters in June to a 25,200-square-foot space on th
Read MoreThe Price of Prestige: America’s 5 Most Expensive ZIP Codes by Square Foot Revealed

When it comes to high-end real estate, a coveted location consistently carries more weight than a sprawling floor plan, as seen in elite enclaves from California to Florida. To identify housing markets where home sizes and prices sharply diverge, Realtor.com® researchers ranked communities by their
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Palm Beach home trades for $13M

🏆 Residential: The most expensive home sale to hit records in South Florida was in Palm Beach. Janice Conlan Byrne sold a property at 485 South County Road to a trust tied to Charles Bushong for $12.8 million. The 4,300-square-foot home has three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. It last sol
Read MoreHome Contract Cancellations Edge Down: The Top Markets Where Deals Are Most Likely To Close

Cancelled home sales dipped at the start of 2026, showcasing market resilience as buyers stuck to their purchasing plans in the face of growing economic uncertainty. In February, the share of failed home sales stood at 7.2%, down from 7.4% a year ago and lower than January’s 7.6%, signaling stabilit
Read MoreCouples Stand To Lose Nearly $50K a Year in Retirement Wealth by Not Choosing This Option

It's never too late to start planning for retirement—whether you're single or a couple—there's money out there to put away, but you need to choose the right option. It all starts with your 401(k) and knowing the maximum, which is $24,500 per person. "Couples treat retirement accounts as separate ins
Read MoreThe ANTM Trap: When smart leaders with good intentions still fail the IRL ethics test

In the feast or famine world of real estate, it can be easy to myopically focus on the bottom line (closing the deal and your commission). But a recent deep dive into a seemingly unrelated pop culture phenomenon offers a stark reminder that how we achieve success is just as important as the success
Read MoreAnthony Casa on UMortgage’s new broker model empowering loan originators

UMortgage has rolled out a broker model designed to give loan originators more autonomy, higher earning potential, and access to a proprietary technology platform. Anthony Casa, President & CEO, shares how the new broker model empowers LOs with entrepreneurial control, unique revenue opportunities,
Read MoreTSA staff shortages lead to hourslong security lines for travelers at some airports

Travelers are facing hourslong waits at some airport security lines amid TSA staffing shortages.
Read MoreThe ‘Subscription’ Home: The Rise of the Luxury Real Estate Waiting List

The ultra-wealthy are finding new ways to shop for their dream homes—they're "subscribing" to developers and joining waiting lists instead. By joining a waiting list, buyers aren't just waiting for a house: they are collaborating on bespoke finishes like Danish ash floors and Calacatta Viola marble
Read MoreLocal fees trap state housing affordability reforms in a vicious circle

Procedural and zoning barriers are proving to be only the beginning of the gauntlet for adding new ground-up residential supply to America’s housing-starved communities. While removing red tape and outdated zoning laws might formalize more homes on paper, local fee structures still decide whether th
Read MoreWashington Prepares To Pass Bill To Allow More Housing in Commercial Areas

Washington is preparing to pass a bill that would require cities to allow residential development in some commercial areas, a priority for Gov. Bob Ferguson. Washington's Senate Bill 6026 would require cities with more than 30,000 residents to allow residential uses in areas zoned for commercial and
Read MoreNiagara Falls Is Hundreds of Miles From an Ocean but Still Tops This List of Popular Summer Places

As spring and summer near, investors are turning their attention to beach houses, hoping to profit from the wave of seasonal visitors booking Airbnb and other short-term rentals. You may not think of beaches when it comes to Niagara Falls, but it tops AirDNA's list of beachy short-term rental (STR)
Read MoreHousing demand is up and inventory is down, even with Iran conflict
In the crazy world of economics, with all the drama last week, it was a pretty normal housing week. Housing data showed year-over-year growth, weekly pending home sales rose, inventory declined slightly and mortgage rates were very steady, considering the conflict with Iran. Let’s take a look at pro
Read MoreDeveloper Buys Abandoned Resort in the Hudson Valley and Vows To Restore It to Its Glory Days

A developer hopes to bring the old magic back to an abandoned Catskills resort that was once considered iconic. The formerly majestic Nevele Grand Hotel (also known as Nevele Country Club) in Ulster County, NY, used to be an integral part of the postwar communities of summer hotels, resorts, and bun
Read MoreOne of Palm Springs’ ‘Storied’ Rock Houses Hits the Market for $1.5 Million: ‘A Rare Treasure’

Palm Springs’ most recognizable housing stock consists mostly of midcentury modern ranches designed by storied architects that include Donald Wexler, Albert Frey, and Charles E. DuBois, and famous for their floor-to-ceiling windows, horizontal lines, and open floor plans. However, the area is also h
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An early 19th-century Greek Revival church that was left abandoned on two separate occasions has been "meticulously reimagined" into a stunning $3 million retreat in upstate New York. Spanning just over 37 acres at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, the property retains its original 1837 timbe
Read More 22-Foot-Wide Brooklyn Townhouse With Private Estate-Inspired Garden Lists for $7.8 Million

A modernized Brooklyn townhome located in the Boerum Hill Historic District with gorgeous park-like private garden has just hit the market for $7.8 million. Built in the 1850s by William Alexander and James Hughes, the 4,400-square-foot brick residence has been thoughtfully updated to preserve the h
Read More‘I Built My Teens Their Own Tiny Homes in My Backyard’

Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Victoria Neidhardt’s youngest daughter, then 10, asked a question that led her to trade their New York home for nomadic life. "Do you feel fulfilled?" Victoria had recently divorced and was living with her four kids in a 3,000-square-foot single-family home in New
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The Jackson Hole, WY, housing market has surpassed traditional luxury levels and entered ultra-luxury territory. The ultra-high-end market—defined as homes selling for $10 million or more and condos, townhomes, and single-family lots selling for $5 million or more—reported 131% more closings in 2025
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