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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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Jennifer Aniston and her boyfriend, Jim Curtis, were spotted outside of a luxury Manhattan apartment building where several units are for sale just weeks after Curtis listed his NYC dwelling. The 50-year-old hypnotherapist and the "Friends" alum, 56, who have been dating for about a year, were seen
Read More Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico Zorro Ranch Owner Is Revealed

It's been newly revealed that the family of former Texas state Sen. Don Huffines acquired Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous Zorro Ranch in New Mexico in 2023, four years after Epstein's death. Huffines is currently running for the office of Texas Comptroller. San Rafael Ranch LLC, a limited liability compa
Read MoreTurnberry dangles $100K fee for Singer Island high-rise condo project

Turnberry won initial approval in a Riviera Beach zoning case Wednesday that could make it easier for developers to construct bulkier buildings on the Singer Island waterfront. The Aventura-based developer is planning a 200-foot-tall building with 52 condo units atop a 121-space parking pedestal on
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Huntington Bank — which is poised to become a $280 billion institution after its acquisitions of Cadence Bank and Veritex Bank — is aggressively expanding its mortgage footprint across Texas and the Southeast while emphasizing a “partnership” culture over a traditional acquisition model. That’s acco
Read More For Toll Brothers, disciplined execution beats market uncertainty

Today’s headwinds new-home market rewards homebuilding teams that do the hardest things the best. In that light, a glib explanation for Toll Brothers’ Q1 2026 performance would be to point to geography and demographics: a luxury buyer profile, higher incomes and lower sensitivity to mortgage rates.
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While inflation is tapering, it still remains elevated, standing at 2.4% in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. The same goes for mortgage rates, which have been steadily declining and currently stand at 6.01% for the week ending Feb. 19, hitting their lowest level since September
Read More No exodus after all? Manhattan luxury market sales accelerate under Mamdani

For months, some affluent New Yorkers warned they would leave if progressive policies took hold at City Hall. With Zohran Mamdani now mayor and debate intensifying over a possible city wealth tax or property tax increase, early market data shows no sign of a luxury exodus. Instead, Manhattan’s top t
Read MoreIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker Pitches Statewide Zoning Reform for More Homebuilding

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wants to see statewide zoning reforms to help encourage the construction of more homes. Pritzker unveiled a new initiative, "Building Up IL Developments" or BUILD, as he unveiled a new $56 billion state budget. That plan calls for modernizing building codes statewide to mak
Read MoreRelated Ross lands $157M construction loan for more West Palm Beach condos

Related Ross scored a $157 million construction loan for Shorecrest, his second condo project in West Palm Beach. The firm, headed by billionaire Steve Ross, landed the loan from Steven Tananbaum’s GoldenTree Asset Management, which also contributed to the $600 million construction financing for Ros
Read MoreFirstHome IQ partners with MBA to boost loan officer advocacy on Capitol Hill

FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit focused on first-time homebuyer education and financial literacy, announced Thursday that it’s teaming up with the Mortgage Bankers Association to bring a coalition of loan officers to Washington, D.C., for the MBA’s National Advocacy Conference in April. The initiative aim
Read MoreFull-Floor Penthouse With Rooftop Sauna and Spectacular Views of Manhattan Lists for $12.5 Million

A full-floor penthouse nestled high atop the Flatiron House, surrounded by spectacular views of Manhattan, just hit the market for $12.5 million. Offering 3,228 square feet of luxurious space, the modern residence built in 2021, and designed by Cookfox Architects, also boasts a multilevel loggia. "T
Read MoreJury awards $8M in shoddy construction suit, but case was settled first

A jury handed down a nearly $8.7 million verdict in a shoddy construction lawsuit over a Dania Beach apartment building, though an attorney in the case said claims had already settled during the trial. A Broward County jury determined AHS Development Group and Resia Construction were negligent and
Read MoreHow a Job Change, a Baby, or a Wedding Can Tank Your Mortgage Application

As John Lennon sang, “life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” It’s a beautiful sentiment, but it’s also a bit of a warning. Prospective homebuyers, in particular, might want to take heed. When you’re preparing to buy a home and apply for a mortgage to help pay for it, no
Read MoreBill Gates Finds a Buyer for Medina Home Next to His Iconic Xanadu 2.0 Estate in Just 6 Days

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates has found a buyer for the charming home next to his sprawling Xanadu 2.0 dwelling—just six days after listing the property for $4.8 million. The 70-year-old Microsoft founder put a four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Medina, WA, abode on the market on Feb. 5, 2026, property r
Read MoreBachman Realty Group joins The Real Brokerage

The Real Brokerage has added Bachman Realty Group — a 65-agent team serving the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston metro areas. Led by Tiffany and Greg Bachman, the team closed 650 transactions in 2025 totaling $245 million in sales volume, according to the company. The group joins Real from Fathom Realt
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For more than a decade, the HousingWire Rising Stars award has recognized professionals ages 40 and under who are driving measurable impact across housing. Since being named a 2025 Rising Star, Leah Sommerville has expanded both her leadership scope and her industry influence — transitioning into a
Read More REMAX promotes Chris Lim to president, adds new global sales leaders

REMAX has made some changes to its leadership team. On Wednesday, the company announced the promotion of Chris Lim to president of REMAX. He will continue to serve as the firm’s chief growth officer. Prior to this promotion, Lim had served as REMAX’s executive vice president and chief growth office
Read MoreWhat This Winter Is Revealing About Gaps in Home Insurance Coverage

As housing costs remain elevated across the country, winter weather, particularly along the East Coast, has shed light on a growing vulnerability for homeowners: gaps in home insurance. Unfortunately, home insurance hasn’t kept up with increasing home values and rebuild costs, despite premiums incr
Read MoreRate adds seven former Movement Mortgage loan officers

Rate announced Thursday that it added seven loan officers from Movement Mortgage in December 2025, a move the Chicago-headquartered Rate characterized as a “significant wave of competitive talent acquisition momentum to close out the year.” The loan officers who joined Rate are Gabriel Carter of San
Read MorePMG launches first Delano-branded supertall in Miami

An iconic Miami Beach hotel attached its brand to a supertall condominium that PMG is developing next door to its under-construction Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences. The planned Delano Residences Miami marks the first branded condo project for the hotel, according to a news release. Slated for th
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