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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.
Mapped: Where Incomes Are Rising the Fastest

U.S. median household incomes have surged—rising from $68,700 to $83,730 nationally, a 21.9% increase since 2019. But in some states, salaries spiked even higher. A new study from Visual Capitalist has revealed which states had the fastest rising incomes from 2019 to 2024. "Where you live matters a
Read MoreHome Sales Hit 16-Month Low but Stable Rates Offer Hope

Existing-home sales disappointed in January, but is the chilly start to the year a sign of what’s ahead? We saw two key macroeconomic indicators this week: the jobs report and inflation measured by the consumer price index (CPI). In the January jobs data, we saw a revision that brought the average
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Faced with a tightening budget last summer, retired bishop Willard Schultz turned to a long-running home-sharing program on a friend's recommendation—a service that pairs seniors with spare space with roommates in search of affordable housing. Just a couple of months later—following a thorough match
Read More Q4 2025 earnings for publicly traded mortgage, real estate and homebuilder companies

HousingWire reports on the quarterly earnings of publicly traded mortgage, real estate and homebuilder companies, offering a glimpse into the financial performance of key players in the housing market. As earnings results begin to be released for the fourth quarter of 2025, here’s a rundown of what’
Read MoreEl Portal residents to Adam Neumann: “You punched us in the face”

Adam Neumann is fast becoming persona non-grata in El Portal, the small village in northeast Miami-Dade County where he wants to erase an old church to make way for his wife’s private school. At a town hall Thursday, a procession of village residents bashed Neumann, who was not in attendance, and t
Read MoreBitcoin Crashed—What Does That Mean for Your Down Payment Plans?

Though not quite mainstream, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin have become much more commonplace over the last few years, and for many, it's a meaningful part of their investment portfolio. But holders of bitcoin have had a rough stretch lately: After surging to a value of over $124,000 per coin in
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Actor James Van Der Beek purchased the sprawling Texas ranch that he and his family began renting in 2020, just one month before he died at the age of 48, following a battle with colorectal cancer. The "Dawson's Creek" star and his wife, Kimberly, moved to the picturesque 36-acre property, which is
Read More Radian announces exit of CFO Sumita Pandit, elevates finance leaders

U.S. mortgage insurer Radian Group Inc. said that president and chief financial officer Sumita Pandit is departing the company effective Thursday, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Radian did not provide details on Pandit’s departure beyond mentioning that “in c
Read MoreHomeCode Reviews launching as ‘Yelp for real estate tech’

Real estate advisor and author Troy Palmquist is launching HomeCode Reviews, a peer-driven directory and review platform aimed at helping agents, teams and brokerages navigate the fast-growing world of real estate technology. Described by Palmquist as a “Yelp for real estate technology,” the platfor
Read MoreMortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise

Borrowers say they are confident in their understanding of mortgage escrow accounts, but misconceptions persist. And rising property taxes and homeowners insurance premiums continue to drive payment increases that many homeowners do not expect. These are the conclusions of a new survey from LERETA,
Read MoreSumitomo Forestry buys Tri Pointe, resetting the arc of homebuilder scale

Within a couple of weeks of exactly this time two years ago, the lead-in to a blockbuster $4.9 billion M&A deal involving a Japan-based acquirer of a national public homebuilding enterprise practically wrote itself: “A top-five-ranked U.S. homebuilding company doesn’t happen overnight…. Except when
Read MoreMortgage originators brace for rising costs as ban on abusive trigger leads nears

A ban on abusive trigger leads that’s set to take effect in early March is already driving up overall costs to acquire leads and putting pressure on mortgage originators’ business models, industry experts told HousingWire. Sources say this short-term shift is part of a broader set of trends — includ
Read MoreFormer Sonder resort faces $26M foreclosure in Hillsboro Beach

A South Florida resort once operated by collapsed short-term rental startup Sonder was hit with a $26 million foreclosure lawsuit this month. An entity of Emerald Creek Capital last week sued the Hillsboro Beach Resort’s ownership entities, which are controlled by Daniel Lebensohn and Gregory Freedm
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"Summer House" star Lindsay Hubbard has proudly opened the doors to her "dream" New York City apartment where her 1-year-old daughter, Gemma, has her very own living room. The 39-year-old TV personality opened the doors to her sprawling dwelling in a new YouTube video for Bravo, unveiling the dwelli
Read More Stewart Title NCS appoints Nevada leadership

Stewart Title National Commercial Services (NCS) has added a veteran Nevada title executive to oversee commercial operations in the state. The company announced that Ian Swainston has joined as vice president and operations manager — supporting commercial growth efforts across Nevada. Swainston brin
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TikTok sensation Mikayla Nogueira has confirmed that she and Cody Hawken are divorcing—less than one year after they purchased a $4.35 million Massachusetts mansion for a "fresh start." The 27-year-old announced the news of the split from Hawken in a TikTok video, revealing to fans that the former c
Read More An Unforgettable Night at The Naples Players

An Unforgettable Night at The Naples Players Raises $1.7 Million and Secures $10 Million Endowment Commitment It was an evening centered on service, shared responsibility, and the belief that community is strongest when people show up for one another. By the end of the night, it had also become one
Read MoreOld Republic Title shifts direct operations to Qualia

Old Republic Title is moving its direct operations onto Qualia’s cloud-based platform, marking a technology shift for one of the nation’s largest title insurance underwriters. The rollout began with Oregon operations moving to Qualia’s system — with transition expected to continue across western sta
Read MoreCould Medical Debt Really Take James Van Der Beek’s Home From His Family?

Beloved '90s star James Van Der Beek died this week from colorectal cancer at just 48 years old. The “Dawson’s Creek” star died surrounded by loved ones at a 36-acre Texas ranch property he and his wife turned into a private sanctuary for their family after leaving Los Angeles in 2020. Shortly aft
Read MoreMajor mortgage lenders report strong start for 2026 originations activity

Mortgage lenders are entering the 2026 spring homebuying season with strengthening business pipelines, fueled by lower mortgage rates, rising refinance incentives and early signs of improving purchase demand. “We’re off to a great start,” Alex Elezaj, executive vice president and chief strategy offi
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