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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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YASU Omakase | Miami Chef Yasu Tanaka will open an eight-seat omakase counter in the Miami Design District. Spicy Hospitality Group, led by Andre Sakhai, will open YASU Omakase in a 904-square-foot space on Wednesday at 151 Northeast 41st Street, according to the tenant’s news release. Tanaka is co
Read MoreMovers & Shakers: Chuck Bonfiglio takes the reins at Florida Realtors

Chuck Bonfiglio assumed the role as Florida Realtors’ 2026 president, according to a news release. Bonfiglio is the broker and owner of AAA Realty Group in Plantation, and previously served as the treasurer, vice president and president-elect of Florida Realtors. In this role, he represents more tha
Read MoreFed Chair Jerome Powell Says Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Prosecution Threat Won’t Sway Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has issued an extraordinary statement revealing that he is under federal criminal investigation, calling the probe a futile pressure tactic to force lower interest rates. In a video statement posted on Sunday night, Powell said the Department of Justice had served
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Developer Michael Klinger sells Golden Beach home for $27M

🏆 Residential: The most expensive home sale recorded in South Florida came in at $27.1 million, for a waterfront home at 194 South Island Drive in Golden Beach. The sellers were developer Michael Klinger and his wife, Michelle Frohlich-Klinger, and the buyer was Atlantis LLC. The home, built last y
Read MoreTrump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Buying Spree ‘Unlikely’ To Move Rates Much

President Donald Trump has instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to launch a massive buying spree of mortgage-backed securities to push mortgage rates lower, but experts are skeptical that the move will have a dramatic impact. Trump said on Jan. 8 he would have Fannie and Freddie, which have been un
Read MoreBuying in January Could Save You $23,000—Here’s Why

Mortgage interest rates hovering close to the 6% range are encouraging buyers to come off the sidelines, but January may have an added incentive. Buyers who snag a 1,500-square-foot home in the first month of the year could save an average of $23,000 compared with those who purchase one in May, acco
Read MoreDOJ opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve and Powell

The Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, threatening a criminal indictment over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony last summer, Powell said Sunday. The testimony was about the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation of its D.C. headquarters, but
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A Florida property that is located on the southern tip of a peninsula that stretches into the Atlantic Ocean has hit the market for $7 million—decades after it became known as the home of a beloved 65-foot dragon sculpture fondly known as Annie. The aptly named Dragon Point sits at the tip of Merrit
Read More The impact of lower mortgage rates on housing inventory
Year-over-year housing inventory growth has slowed to single digits, from 33% at one point last year to 9.99%. 2026 is off and running, and we had another crazy week of housing headlines, from Trump announcing a ban on Wall Street investors buying single-family homes to directing the GSEs to buy mor
Read MoreThe Weekly Dirt: New year, same fight as beachfront town opposes Live Local project

It’s a new year, but in Surfside, the arguments sound familiar. A recently proposed Live Local Act project is stirring local opposition, even as state lawmakers look to double-down on the pro-development workforce housing law that has riled up residents and local governments across the state. A pai
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Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen has taken his modern California mansion off the market—just weeks after his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, revealed she was expecting. Allen, 29, made the decision to delist his longtime bachelor pad on Jan. 7, four days before heading to Florida for his team's NFL pla
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Many homes are hailed for blurring the line between the inside and out, but one intriguing California dwelling takes that concept to new heights—by merging, quite literally, with its surroundings. The property in Lake Arrowhead, CA, is not only immersed in the trees, it also has one growing right th
Read More The Biggest Kitchen Cabinet Trends Homeowners Will See in 2026

Over the years, kitchen cabinet trends have gone back and forth between ultra traditional and ultra modern. Heavily detailed doors and darker finishes have been popular, followed by a long stretch of white Shaker kitchen cabinets. “Some of these trends hold up better than others once people actuall
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Boeing is set to outline its production increase plans later this month after it's expected to post its best year for deliveries since 2018.
Read More Top 5 Metros Where Homes Are Piling Up on the Market

Would-be homebuyers are seeing more homes to choose from, as the number of active homes on the market spiked across the country in December. All four major U.S. regions saw increases, with the West and South still leading the way, even as growth in those regions has cooled since summer. Inventory ro
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A sparkling new California farmhouse in the celebrity-strewn enclave of Ojai has hit the market for the very first time, becoming the most expensive property to be listed in the tony community. The property, which was completed in 2024 and is known as the Shippee Estate, sits at the foothills of mou
Read More December jobs data continues to support lower mortgage rates
Jobs Friday came and went without much reaction in bond yields because the labor market isn’t breaking, nor is it getting stronger. Mortgage rates dropped into the 5s for a short time on Friday as a result of Trump’s earlier announcement directing the GSEs to buy $200 billion in mortgage backed secu
Read MoreVeterans & Valor: A Night of Honor, Patriotism, and Community by Kristen McDougal

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Vineyards Country Club in Naples came alive with heartfelt tributes and patriotic spirit as community members gathered for the American Constitutional Rights Union’s (ACRU) Veterans & Valor event. The sold-out evening featured intimate performances fr
Read More6 Houseplants Homeowners Are Adding in 2026 for a Better Living Space

Houseplants do far more than sit there looking pretty. They can freshen the air you breathe, lift your mood on even the grayest days, and inject life and color into every corner of your home. But not all houseplants are created equal. The right choice depends on your space, your schedule, and just h
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A spectacular midcentury modern mansion that is packed with an array of unexpected architectural details has hit the market for $14.97 million in Aspen, CO's exclusive West End neighborhood. Despite being located in one of the world's premier ski destinations, the home is anything but the traditiona
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