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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.
‘I Own a 3-Acre Private Island in North Carolina That I Rent Out on Airbnb. Here’s How Much I Make.’

When Shane Coderre moved from Newport Beach, CA, to Wilmington, NC, in the early 2000s, he couldn’t believe how cheap coastal land was. So much so that he immediately started shopping. The Tar Heel State is home to approximately 412 islands. Coderre’s early searches kept leading to the same seller w
Read MoreSculptural Midcentury Masterpiece Unfolding Across 5 Acres in Florida Lists for $22 Million

It’s not often an architect is handed a blank canvas and told to dream big—but that’s exactly what happened in Longboat Key, FL, where a striking midcentury masterpiece now unfolds across a 4.58-acre lot. The waterfront 6,891-square-foot home, which is listed for $22 million, was designed by archite
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Mismatched spending habits are a common cause of conflict in relationships—so when one “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” cast member saw his wife’s oversized home in the Philippines for the first time, it left him with major doubts about their compatibility as a couple. Jovon and Annalyn Fox are o
Read More The Weekly Dirt: Hammocks fraud case drags into year four

The multimillion-dollar fraud case at the Hammocks, Florida’s second-largest homeowners’ association, is in its fourth year. Yet, a trial date remains elusive. In 2022, five people were arrested over allegations that former board members hired bogus contractors and diverted payments, including to e
Read MoreGrand 20,000-Square-Foot Log Home Dubbed ‘Big Idaho’ Hits the Market for $7 Million

Tucked along Idaho's historic Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway is a property as grand as the landscapes that surround it. Fittingly named "Big Idaho," the Bonners Ferry estate spans approximately 20,800 square feet of luxe interior living on a 56-acre parcel. Built in 1986, the home is represented by C
Read MoreFrom Hyatt to Holiday Inn, America's free hotel breakfast is facing a K-shaped economic threat

Free breakfast is a staple of the hospitality industry, but from Hyatt to Holiday Inn and Marriott, the economics and hotel business models are changing.
Read MoreBright Yellow $14M Palm Beach Home Hits Market in One of the Island’s Most Exclusive Enclaves

A striking Palm Beach residence has just arrived on the luxury market: a $14 million home on a highly sought-after avenue offering classic island living just steps from the ocean. The bright yellow estate at 240 Tangier Ave. sits within one of Palm Beach Island’s most desirable micro-markets—a prime
Read MoreWall Street Bonuses Trigger Early Booking Surge in Hamptons Rental Market

The winter snow hasn't even melted yet in Manhattan, but it's already shaping up to be a bumper summer in the Hamptons with rentals being snapped up at an unusual pace. Local real estate agents say there has been a peak in rental and sales activity in the area—even as prices soar. By the end of 2025
Read MoreHousing demand snaps back as mortgage rates near 6%
With mortgage rates near 6% and the snow effect fading away, we got a rebound in the weekly housing demand last week. For me, this is more about the snow impact fading from the data line, as we also saw a pickup in new listings. Housing inventory picked up a smidge, and the year-over-year price cut
Read MoreWelcome to the ‘Anti-Hamptons’—Where Manhattan’s Second-Home Buyers Are Heading Now

For decades, New Yorkers have fled to the Hamptons for sun-soaked weekends and ocean air. But as its popularity has surged—and traffic, crowds, and price tags have climbed with it—the once-effortless escape has started to feel more like a scene than a sanctuary. Now, a growing number of city dweller
Read MoreRevealed: How Much Money You Need To Be Considered Rich, by State

Being "rich"—or in the top 10% of household earners in the U.S.—looks very different depending on your state. Earning $200,000 a year in the state with the lowest threshold—West Virginia—means you are living large, according to a report from Visual Capitalist. Meanwhile, earning that same amount in
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A historic waterfront estate in Connecticut that was built for the family behind the famed Pond's Cold Cream has been put on the market for $1.83 million—136 years after the beauty moguls moved into the opulent residence. Located in Milford, CT, the six-bedroom mansion sits on nearly 1 acre of prist
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When Kris Jenner made the decision to part ways with her iconic "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" mansion, she did so with much fanfare: a New York Times interview announcing the listing gave way to dozens more articles about the end of a storied reality TV era. Yet more than a year later, none of t
Read More BAKER SENIOR CENTER NAPLES TO HOST THE LUNCHEON by Mark Beland

BAKER SENIOR CENTER NAPLES TO HOST THE LUNCHEON FOR BETTER TOMORROWS: “REMEMBERING WITH ASHLEY CAMPBELL Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for older adults and their families, will present The Luncheon for Better Tomorrows: “
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The best love stories are those borne out of perseverance, hard work, and tender loving care. And that is exactly how the transformation of a 200-year-old New Hampshire farmhouse has unfolded—with a bold vision, an unwavering dedication, and a lot of elbow grease. Set on more than 12 acres in Hopkin
Read More Disney-Led Theme Park Expansions Reshape Housing Markets

Theme parks are big business and many of the major parks are expanding, which is expected to have a big impact on the real estate markets in their communities. "Big theme parks can boost local real estate demand by creating jobs, attracting workers and tourists, and drawing investor interest," says
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Between touchdowns and 380 people dressed as bushes dancing around Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl featured several memorable commercials last Sunday, including one emotional ad speaking directly to American farm owners. “So I’ve been thinking, it might be time to hang it up,” a farmer says to his daught
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Authorities investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie have uncovered DNA at the missing grandmother's property that does not belong to her or anyone "close" to her, it has been revealed. As the 13th day in the search for the missing mother of three drew to a close, the Pima County
Read More Related Urban pushed to add “workforce housing” in Riviera Beach

Related Urban, BH Group and Tezral Partners won initial approval to build an apartment complex with two 20-story towers on city-owned land in Riviera Beach. The 418-unit project at Marina Village was given the green light from the village’s planning and zoning board Thursday, but its members recomme
Read MoreRelated Urban pushed to add workforce housing in Riviera Beach

Related Urban, BH Group and Tezral Partners won initial approval to build an apartment complex with two 20-story towers on city-owned land in Riviera Beach. The 418-unit project at Marina Village was given the green light from the village’s planning and zoning board Thursday, but its members recomme
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