Manually updating spreadsheets. Dealing with paper jams in the printer. Remember what office life was like in 2005? If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can find many of the same practices still in place in the investor’s reporting offices of loan servicers today.  But why haven’t these offices evolved

If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to get yourself in position to become a first-time homebuyer, the time to get started is now.  Don’t let the calendar fool you: 12 months to get mortgage-ready may sound like a long time, but buying a home is one of the biggest financial moves you’ll ever make,

The baby boom is credited with building American housing today as we know it. And now, amid an affordability crisis that has pushed the age of a typical first-time buyer to an all-time high of 40, the housing market might be shaping the population of babies. In what’s come to be known as America’s b

A delectable slice of life in the Swiss Alps has been brought to Southern California in the form of an elegant Scandinavian-inspired mountain cabin that is offering one lucky buyer the chance to snap up both a rural paradise and a lucrative business investment. Tucked away in Big Bear City, one of S

The sweet life takes on a whole new meaning at a newly listed 10-acre Vermont estate—where a disused maple sugar shack has been given a new lease on life as a stunning family retreat. The compound in Andover, VT, was originally designed to serve as the venue for a family-run maple sugar business, bu

Along Gulf Shore Boulevard, opportunities for something new are increasingly rare. Defined by established homes and a coastline long spoken for, this stretch of Naples tends to change slowly. That’s what makes the recent opening of the 2020 Gulf Shore Sales Gallery at Charleston Square feel quietly

The end to veteran homelessness in Collier County is near. On Nov. 7, Warrior Homes of Collier held our annual Hope and Honor Gala at the Naples Yacht Club. This event was more than a fundraiser; it was a celebration of resilience and a testament to what is possible when a community comes together.

What purpose does artwork serve, besides just adding an accent of color, in an otherwise drab environment that we live in? As I sit here in this gallery surrounded by a variety of artwork, I feel happy and content. I scan from painting to painting and see various styles and interpretations of water

As I look forward to 2026 it is with a great deal of excitement. Our beloved City of Naples is a wonderful place to be whether it’s year-round or during our famous Season. It is also the time of year that families get together enjoying one another’s company, reminiscing and sharing what they anticip

If you’ve noticed more e-bikes cruising around Collier County lately, you’re not alone. Electric powered bicycles are becoming a common sight on our roads and sidewalks. They’re a fast and convenient way to get around. And as e-bike use increases, so does the need for awareness and safety. That’s es

As we close the chapter on 2025, the nation is turning its eyes toward 2026 and the once-in a-lifetime celebration of America’s 250th birthday—the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. Donald Trump established Task Force 250 to plan a spectacular nationwide commemoration on July 4,

As a long-term resident of Naples (31 years), I’ve learned to take the city’s growth and associated changes in stride. While much has changed, some constants remain, such as the ever-growing traffic problem, which has always been an annoyance. (Anyone else remember when Exit 105 on 75 didn’t even ex

As the new year begins, many of us feel compelled to set resolutions – to eat healthier, get organized or finally start that project we’ve been putting off. But what if instead of focusing on what we want to do, we focused on how we want to live? January is National Be on Purpose Month, […] The post

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