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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.
JD Vance’s Ohio Home Is Damaged by Suspect Who ‘Broke Windows With a Hammer’

A suspect is in custody after allegedly smashing in the windows of Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati home in the early hours of Monday morning. "Shortly after midnight on Monday, January 5, the man was physically detained by Secret Service agents assigned to the Vice President’s home," said the S
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Conservative commentator Dan Bongino has officially ended his short-lived run as deputy director of the FBI, announcing on social media that he has made a "return to civilian life" in Florida after less than a year in the role. Bongino, 51, who was nominated to the prestigious position by President
Read More Plans revealed for Related, Dezer and BH’s Sunny Isles luxury condo tower

Related Group, Dezer Development and BH Group filed plans for their oceanfront condo tower in Sunny Isles Beach, months after acquiring the older condo complex that occupies the property. The partnership completed a $131.8 million buyout of the 108-unit Miami Beach Club at 19051 Collins Avenue last
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Hollywood heavyweight Mickey Rourke has turned to online crowdfunding to try to raise the money he needs to remain in his Los Angeles home after he was threatened with eviction over claims he owes nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent. Rourke, 73, was served with a three-day notice on Dec. 18, informing him
Read More Map: Inside Miami’s biggest dev site sales following record $520M Brickell deal

Oak Row Equities and Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group paid $520 million for a bayfront Brickell property, marking the biggest development site sale in Miami and likely the state. The December trade added fuel to the real estate industry’s narrative that Miami’s financial district is a prime market, insulat
Read MoreRelated’s Nick Pérez on the state of South Florida’s condo market

Nick Pérez has a clear view of South Florida’s condo market, especially the ultra-high-end segment. From September to early December of 2025, his family’s Related Group sold $450 million worth of condos, with more to come. Between October 2025 and this coming March, Related and its partners are comp
Read MoreTrue Cost of 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires Emerges a Year After the Disaster

A year after wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles, the true cost of the destruction can now be revealed as recovery lags. The Palisades and Eaton fires of January 2025 caused property values to plummet, with many parts of the city that were affected still struggling to recover and the majority
Read MoreThe Credit Score You Need for a 0% Down Payment Loan

Homebuyers looking to lock in a 0% down payment loan will find themselves with two options: a Veterans Affairs loan and a United States Department of Agriculture loan. "Zero down loans exist because the down payment is often the biggest barrier to homeownership, not the monthly payment," Steven Para
Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene Leaves Congress With Clear Message: A ‘Tax Revolt’ in 2026

Retiring Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene used her final days in office to boost talk of a “tax revolt,” casting federal taxes as the clearest symbol of a government that, in her view, has stopped serving working Americans. The rhetoric builds on a monthslong affordability campaign as s
Read More91% of Americans Plan To Travel in 2026—but Should You Stay Home To Afford a House?

Vacations are a priority for most people. In fact, a survey by Marriott Bonvoy found that 91% of Americans plan to travel in 2026 and almost half intend to do so more than they did in 2025. While this is all good and well, it may be an issue for those who want to buy a home. Since the median home pr
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“Owning Manhattan” star Emilia Bechrakis Serhant is ready to own the spotlight in real estate—and silence any critics who continue to cast her in husband Ryan Serhant’s shadow. The 40-year-old newly licensed agent, who started working at the family firm in September after forging a successful career
Read More Ski-In/Ski-Out Mountain Lodge Surrounded by Colorado’s Best Resorts Hits the Market for $12 Million

A newly listed ski lodge that provides instant access to some of Colorado's most iconic trails has hit the market for $12 million—offering a rare opportunity to enjoy year-round mountain living in the lap of ultimate luxury. Nestled among aspen and evergreen trees on a plum mountain perch, the alpin
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A sprawling $13.5 million Florida mansion with a private beach as its backyard has been viewed by more than 37 million people after a clip of the extraordinary property went viral on TikTok. The stunning Sarasota property, which was built in 1983, spans 6,648 square feet, including six bedrooms and
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U.S. airlines resumed flights to Puerto Rico and other Caribbean destinations early Sunday after aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace restrictions.
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You’d be hard-pressed to find a more show-stopping home in Colorado than the five-bedroom masterpiece at 630 Northstar Court in Boulder. Built in 1976, it is one of only an estimated 50 homes ever built by pioneering modernist architect Charles Haertling, whose influential work was defined by bold g
Read More Airlines cancel hundreds of Caribbean flights after U.S. attacks on Venezuela

U.S. airlines cancel hundreds of Caribbean flights after U.S. strikes on Venezuela.
Read MoreIs House Hacking Still a Smart Strategy in 2026? What Lenders Now Look For

House hacking—or buying a property and renting out part of it to offset the mortgage—is a strategy that has gained traction in recent years. For first-time homebuyers, this offers several advantages, including building equity and paying off debt more quickly. But in 2026, with higher home prices, el
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If ever there were a property made for the coziest hibernation season, it might just be this cabin in Steamboat Springs, CO. Tucked away on more than 9 private acres, this three-bedroom log home at 32799 Hidden Pond Path was recently listed for $3.5 million. Perhaps the best part of this mountain re
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An elegant brick estate in Lake Forest, IL, originally designed by architect Howard Van Doren Shaw with a surprising Massachusetts Folly in the backyard, has recently hit the market for $6,995,000. Built in 1907, the five-bedroom manor located on 2.5 acres of privacy near Lake Michigan features many
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The tiny island of Nantucket has become a haven for wealthy vacationers in recent years—but behind the glossy holiday homes and elegant boutiques lies a much more humble history that dates to the days of tiny fishing villages and farming communities. Much of that history can still be found in the bo
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