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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.
Boca Raton mixed-use project scores $74M Bank OZK construction loan

A Compson Associates-led joint venture landed a $74 million construction loan for a planned mixed-use complex in Palm Beach County that started construction last month. Little Rock, Arkansas-based Bank Ozk provided the financing for The Aletto, which consists of two 10-story mid-rises with 140,000 s
Read MoreRevealed: The Surprising State Americans Moved To in Droves in 2025

The top state Americans packed up their belongings and moved to in 2025 was Oregon, according to a United Van Lines study. The Beaver State topped the list with the highest percentage of inbound migration (65%), moving up from the No. 8 spot in 2024. The state also emerged as a leading inbound desti
Read MoreGencom finances Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove acquisition with $12M loan

Gencom is retaking full ownership of the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove. An affiliate of Miami-based Gencom, led by Karim Alibhai, bought partner Hersha Hospitality Trust’s majority stake in the 115-key hotel at 3300 Southwest 27th Avenue, according to a news release. Gencom and Hersha declined to comme
Read MoreGencom finances Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove acquisition with $62M loan

Gencom is retaking full ownership of the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove. An affiliate of Miami-based Gencom, led by Karim Alibhai, bought partner Hersha Hospitality Trust’s majority stake in the 115-key hotel at 3300 Southwest 27th Avenue, according to a news release. Gencom and Hersha declined to comme
Read MoreNutrition moguls sell waterfront Coconut Grove mansion for $72M

Shaklee Corp. CEO Roger Barnett and his wife, journalist Sloan Barnett, sold their waterfront Coconut Grove mansion for $71.9 million, marking the latest high-priced trade in the popular Miami neighborhood. The Barnetts sold the 10,400-square-foot, seven-bedroom and eight-bathroom home at 3085 Munr
Read MoreA Single Mother Was Fined $150 by Her HOA. The Reason Is Garbage

Homeowners who answer to HOAs have to follow a litany of rules and regulations. A single mother who rents a townhome in Arizona found out the hard way that every little thing matters to your association, including your trash. Jessica Ensley, who lives in a community in Surprise, AZ, was shocked whe
Read MoreMidtown lands $84M debt for Flagler Village apartments amid supply overhang

Midtown Capital Partners scored an $84 million construction bridge loan for its Flagler Village apartment project. Miami-based Midtown Capital is expected to complete the 252-unit Astor Park Flagler Village with a pair of 12-story buildings this summer. The complex, at 333 Northeast Sixth Street in
Read MoreOil mogul finds buyer for West Palm Beach lots asking $16M

An oil mogul is in contract to sell an assemblage of lots on West Palm Beach’s South Flagler Drive after listing them for $16 million. It’s one of the 18 contracts buyers signed between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. T
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NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father has passed away from injuries sustained in a house fire at the family's North Carolina home—while the speed racer's mother remains in critical condition. The fire broke out on the evening of Dec. 28, when firefighters called to respond to reports of a large blaze
Read More January is FLORIDA JEWISH HISTORY MONTH by Marina Berkovich

Florida celebrates its Jewish History in a month of January since 2003. Florida became the first state to formally recognize Jewish contributions and celebrating their impact on state’s development. Governor Jeb Bush signed it into law, culminating a concerted effort led by Marcia Jo Zerivitz, found
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The Scarab necklace, for example, was designed in the early 1900s and boasts iridescent glass beetles set in gold. Opposite page, bottom, from left: 1914 Cartier “panther skin” wristwatch; 1970s David Webb Chimera bracelet, from Greenleaf & Crosby in Palm Beach. Photo courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Louis
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"50 Shades of Grey" author E.L. James has put her sprawling Los Angeles home on the market for $7.25 million—having slashed a staggering $1 million from her original asking price. The writer, whose bestselling book trilogy was transformed into a chart-topping film series starring Dakota Johnson and
Read More Nearly Half of American Homeowners Are Considering Moving in 2026 To Escape This Growing Threat

The forecast for the 2026 housing market looks brighter than the last few years, but only if homeowners can find less turbulent places to live. According to Kin, a direct-to-consumer, digital home insurance and finance provider and their inaugural Homeownership Trends Report, 49% of homeowners have
Read MoreNaples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction Returns for 12th Consecutive Year

Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction Returns for 12th Consecutive Year, Featuring a Vast Array of Incredible Experiences in Wine, Food and Travel The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is pleased to announce that its popular o
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"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie has given fans a health update after taking a leave of absence from the popular morning program in order to undergo surgery on her vocal chords. The 54-year-old revealed during a recent episode of "Today" that she would be going under the knife at the start of 2
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Hollywood heavyweight Mickey Rourke has slammed a $100,000 GoFundMe set up in his name in an attempt to prevent his eviction from his Los Angeles home—blasting the online fundraiser as "humiliating" and "embarrassing." Rourke, 73, was threatened with eviction in December after allegedly falling behi
Read More Robert Rivani says restaurateur owes $10M-plus over failed Wynwood steakhouse lease

Robert Rivani is going after restaurateur Derek Gonzalez of Goat Hospitality Group for $10.5 million over a failed plan to open a steakhouse in Wynwood. Rivani claims in court filings that Gonzalez’s WGOAT15 owes $9.1 million in rent through 2035, plus taxes and common area maintenance, the South Fl
Read More$9.3 Million 10-Acre French Country Estate in Florida Is the Perfect Snowbird Escape

If you've ever dreamed of flying south for the winter or even jetting off on a warm-weather escape to Europe, both of those fantasies could soon become a reality thanks to a newly listed Florida dwelling that marries French flair with the warmth and ease of Sunshine State living. Located in Micanopy
Read MoreWhat It Would Take To Make the Housing Market Affordable Again in 2026

Housing affordability is expected to take center stage in 2026, with President Donald Trump promising to announce "the most aggressive housing reform in history" early in the new year. The affordability crisis has weighed heavily on the housing market for three straight years, pushing home sales to
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An amenity-rich California megamansion has been relisted for the 12th time in eight years, offering up an opportunity to own what is essentially a private luxury hotel resort—and all at the "bargain" price of $69.6 million. The property, which is located in Summerland, CA, has bounced on and off the
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