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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.
Arizona’s Cheap Water Supply Is Drying Up—and It Could Hit Affordability Hard

For decades, the explosive growth of the American West—and Arizona in particular—was made possible by a steady supply of cheap water. But now, that foundational resource is under threat as flows from the Colorado River dwindle and the rules that govern its use are set to expire. Roughly 36% of Arizo
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A disgraced billionaire-turned-convicted-fraudster's lavish Gilded Age mansion has undergone a $14 million price cut after he was found guilty of scamming "his loyal followers" out of more than $1 billion to fund his extravagant lifestyle. Miles Guo, an exiled Chinese businessman, who is also known
Read More Montana Second-Home Tax Heads to Court Amid Claims State ‘Bought’ Passage With Rebates

The Montana bipartisan property tax reform that resulted in lower bills for nearly 80% of homeowners there and a $400 rebate is headed to court, after three Republican state lawmakers filed suit last week against one of the two bills responsible for relief. The plaintiffs—Senate Taxation Committee C
Read MoreA Housing Shake-Up in Virginia: New Bill Takes Aim at Zoning Barriers for Manufactured Homes

Virginia’s housing affordability earns a B-, according to the Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card. But a new bill moving through the state legislature could raise that grade by unlocking access to one of the most overlooked forms of affordable housing: manufactured homes. Despite offerin
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Ellen DeGeneres has further fueled rumors of a return to the U.S. following her move to the U.K. after celebrating her 68th birthday in what appears to be her new $27.4 million California mansion. The comedian marked the special day on Jan. 26 alongside her wife, Portia de Rossi, but noted that the
Read More PMG, Lndmrk launch Frida Kahlo-branded condos in Wynwood

PMG and Lndmrk Development are launching a Frida Kahlo-branded short-term rental-friendly condominium in Miami’s Wynwood, their latest partnership in the neighborhood. The likeness of the famed Mexican communist will decorate one of the luxury project’s facades, renderings show. The developers are p
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A slice of farmland, located in what is now Wilmette, IL, has sold—and the last time it changed hands was in 1844. The property was purchased from Hoffman Higgins Homestead Farm Foundation in October 2025 for $1.4 million in an off-market deal. The land at 201-203 Ridge Road hadn't been sold since h
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Jenna Bush Hager has shared a heartwarming tribute to "Today" co-host Sheinelle Jones, revealing how she found a "sister" in her new on-air sidekick, just days after the pair began appearing together as the stars of the fourth hour of the morning show. Jones, 47, who lost her husband, Uche Ojeh, to
Read More Pebb, Jeff Sutton, Lane Capital join forces in $73M Miami Design District buy

Jeff Sutton is planting a flag in Miami’s Design District by teaming up with Pebb Capital and Lane Capital Partners to acquire a fully leased mixed-use building for $72.5 million. The joint venture, including Sutton’s New York-based Wharton Properties, acquired the seven-story Design 41 at 112 North
Read MoreAmerican Airlines projects revenue growth for 2026, misses earnings estimates for fourth quarter

American expects to earn 7% to 10% more revenue in the first three months of 2026.
Read MoreSugarloaf Lodge & Marina in Florida Keys hits market for $45M

A 10-acre-plus waterfront resort and marina in the Florida Keys that once hosted actor Paul Newman and gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson is listed for sale for $45 million, The Real Deal has learned. Sugarloaf Lodge & Marina, near mile marker 17, consists of 31 hotel rooms and commercial space. T
Read MorePopulation Growth Slows Dramatically Under Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

National population growth in the U.S. slowed dramatically in 2025 as international immigration declined under President Donald Trump, according to newly released estimates. The country's total population grew by about 1.8 million in the 12 months through July 1, reaching 331.5 million, according to
Read MoreLos Angeles Delays Vote on Controversial Mansion Tax as Calls for Repeal Grow

The Los Angeles City Council delayed a vote Tuesday on a proposal to let voters decide whether to amend the city's controversial "mansion tax," which is facing intensifying repeal efforts. Officially known as Measure ULA, the transfer tax imposes a 4% levy on property sales of $5.3 million to $10.6
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Boeing's aircraft deliveries have surged over the past year as the manufacturer expects to continue to increase production.
Read More Kobi Karp sues Joseph and Jonathan Chetrit over payment tied to $1B Miami River project

Miami architect Kobi Karp is taking New York developers Joseph Chetrit and Jonathan Chetrit to court over an alleged $660,800 debt tied to design work for a $1 billion Miami River megaproject that Adam Neumann’s Flow took over last year. Karp’s namesake firm sued the father-and-son duo and the entit
Read MoreResort-Style Sarasota Community Comes Equipped With Activities Director and Poolside Grills

A luxury community in Sarasota, FL, is welcoming new residents ready for a resort lifestyle. Shellstone at Waterside is easily located from other cities such as North Port, Venice, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. Lee Wetherington Homes is offering homebuyers an opportunity to build a custom ho
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order enabling the federal government to take over the cleanup and rebuilding efforts from the California wildfires, which caused tens of billions of dollars worth of losses to homes and property. In the Jan. 27 order, Trump leapfrogged local government
Read More How To Save for a Down Payment When Buying a House

In many ways, your homebuying journey begins with your down payment. The amount you can save up for your down payment will likely determine how much house you can afford, what your monthly mortgage payments will be, and whether you’ll need to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI), along with other fi
Read MoreAysegul Timur is Leading the Way

Aysegul Timur, the fifth president of Florida Gulf Coast University, is dedicated to guiding the public institution on its journey of excellence. Photo by Anna Nguyen Twenty-eight years ago, after graduating from college in her home country of Turkey, Aysegul Timur had an ambitious personal goal. Th
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, has revealed the emotional reason her husband rushed straight home to their California home in the wake of his team's devastating loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the final of the NFC Championship. Hours after the Rams suffered a gutting 27
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