In recent years, wearing a weighted vest to exercise has been the new buzz. Seeing the vests donned while walking or running has been a common finding. There are claims stating that these vests will help the menopausal women with muscle and bone strength. Is this information documented to be true? I

by Jonathon Little, MBA Director of External Affairs In 2025, the Collier Mosquito Control District celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving our community. Created in 1950 by the Florida Legislature, the District was originally known as the Naples Mosquito Control District and served just six squa

Adria Bernstein, a homeowner in Pinellas County, FL, claims she paid a local hurricane protection company almost $12,000 to install hurricane-grade windows and doors that were never delivered or installed.  Bernstein says months went by with minimal communication and no proof the materials for her p

The new year will bring big changes at the Federal Reserve, with major implications for borrowing costs, the housing market, and the overall economy. In addition to major upcoming personnel changes, Fed policymakers have signaled that further rate cuts are unlikely until the spring. That sets up a r

“Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy is experiencing a real-life happily ever after inside her new Charleston, SC, mansion, where she and her husband are now raising their newborn baby girl. The 35-year-old Bravo personality bought the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate in early 2025, just about a

Celebrity broker Ryan Serhant has made a career out of keeping his finger on the pulse of the housing market—and now he's revealing his expert predictions for what 2026 has in store for prospective homebuyers. As an original cast member of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York,” Serhant, 41, is m

In 2025, the housing market was defined by contradiction: a recovery that didn’t feel like one, and fixes that raised new questions even as they answered old ones. Across the country, homeowners, renters, and builders all hit breaking points—just in different ways, for different reasons. Homeownersh

The past year has been full of ups and downs—particularly for the housing market. However, one thing has remained consistent throughout 2025: a regular stream of wonderfully wacky property listings that have tickled house hunters across the U.S. There is, of course, no shortage of unique dwellings s

As the ball drops in Times Square, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will ring in the new year in a private swearing-in at the long-shuttered Old City Hall subway station beneath City Hall, just as the clock turns to Jan. 1, 2026. In a press release, Mamdani cast the abandoned station as a kind of blueprin

As the ball drops in Times Square, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will ring in the new year in a private swearing-in at the long-shuttered Old City Hall subway station beneath City Hall, just as the clock turns to Jan. 1, 2026. In a press release, Mamdani cast the abandoned station as a kind of blueprin

Lumber moguls Finley and Martha Kay McRae sold their beachfront mansion in Inlet Beach for $41 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in Florida’s 30A.  The couple’s sale of the home at 281 Paradise by the Sea Boulevard topped the previous Panhandle price record of $28.5 million, set i

Luxury homebuilder Alex Pirez sold his waterfront Gables Estates mansion for $55 million in a previously unreported deal that closed earlier this year, The Real Deal has learned.  Pirez sold the 16,000-square-foot, nine-bedroom and eleven-and-a-half bathroom estate at 340 Leucadendra Drive in Coral

Spec homebuilder Alex Pirez sold his waterfront Gables Estates mansion for $55 million in a previously unreported deal that closed earlier this year, The Real Deal has learned.  Pirez sold the 16,000-square-foot, nine-bedroom and eleven-and-a-half bathroom estate at 340 Leucadendra Drive in Coral Ga

Acting legend Mickey Rourke is facing eviction from his leased Los Angeles home after his landlord accused him of falling behind on nearly $60,000 worth of rent payments. The 73-year-old Golden Globe winner was served with a three-day notice on Dec. 18, informing him that he needed to either pay the

Mexican popstar Paulina Rubio sold her waterfront home in Miami Beach’s Venetian Islands for $16.8 million in an off-market deal. Records show Rubio’s P. Blonde Studios Music and Art LLC sold the house at 20 West Dilido Drive to Tidal Property Group, a Delaware entity. Rubio is a Mexican singer who

USDA loans offer extremely affordable terms to homebuyers, such as 0% down payments and low interest rates. But those who qualify for this loan will also want to keep in mind that the application process is a bit more complicated than for other loan types. If you're applying for a USDA loan (or thin

Olympic star Greg Louganis has offered a glimpse inside his life after quitting the U.S.—months after he sold off several of his medals in order to raise the funds he needed to relocate full time to Panama. The legendary diver, 65, who auctioned off three of his Olympic medals shortly before moving

South Florida real estate hit highs and lows in 2025, but construction financing flowed — for the right projects — and billionaire developers and investors like Amancio Ortega and Steve Ross pumped money into the tri-county region. Office and multifamily developers backpedalled, despite a series of

When it comes to choosing the right mortgage for your home purchase, there are many factors to consider, including the interest rate, terms of the loan, qualifying criteria, and finding the best possible lender for your needs. For those who meet the eligibility requirements, a USDA loan is a smart o

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Trump administration as it seeks to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by refusing to fund it. The judge ordered the administration to continue to seek funding for the bureau, which was created by Congress but is funded through the