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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.
GL Homes proposes hundreds of homes on Palm Beach County golf course

GL Homes, one of Florida’s largest homebuilders, is proposing hundreds of homes on a golf course in Palm Beach County near Lake Worth Beach. The developer, led by Misha Ezratti, is seeking the county’s approval for a development that includes 500 single-family homes and 300 apartments, the Palm Beac
Read MoreTitle insurance leaders bet on technology, efficiency for 2026 growth

As the title insurance industry moves into 2026, executives say it faces a complex mix of market pressures, regulatory shifts and escalating fraud risks. Leading executives who sat down with HousingWire are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support — aiming to keep operations
Read MoreThe Fastest Housing Markets of 2025: These 5 Metros Are Defying the Slowdown

The pandemic-era home buying frenzy, defined by listings drawing multiple offers within hours and intense bidding wars, has largely faded—but a handful of markets continue to stand out for how quickly homes are selling. On the national level, this year saw the U.S. housing market cool as affordabili
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A captivating time-capsule home that was built in 1880 and still retains many of its extraordinary period details has hit the market in Pennsylvania for the bargain price of $375,000. Located in Claysville, PA, the Victorian manor has charmed its way to the top spot of the week's most popular homes
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The luxury housing market became a battlefield between two states in 2025—as Florida and California duked it out to claim the greatest share of the priciest properties sold over the past 12 months. As much of the country battled economic uncertainty, the richest 1% proved that nothing would hold the
Read More Logan Mohtashami’s 2026 housing forecast
2026 is upon us and for this year, I want to keep the housing discussion very simple. As active inventory has returned to near-normal levels and home-price growth has cooled, we are entering a year when buyers, sellers and buyers-to-be are on a much better footing than in the unhealthy housing marke
Read MoreHousingWire 2026 housing market forecast: A more balanced market comes into view
2026 is upon us and for this year, I want to keep the housing discussion very simple. As active inventory has returned to near-normal levels and home-price growth has cooled, we are entering a year when buyers, sellers and buyers-to-be are on a much better footing than in the unhealthy housing marke
Read MoreREMAX accelerates real estate innovation with AI and technology

REMAX is accelerating the integration of AI and cutting-edge technology to transform how agents engage with clients, generate leads, and deliver results. Initiatives like Max AI, MaxRefer, MaxEngage, and HomeView leverage real-time data, personalized marketing, and AI-driven tools to streamline the
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In 1998, Karl Bushby set off on the "Goliath Expedition," a mission to walk around the world. Here's the number one lesson he learned about happiness.
Read More Renovate To Drop PMI Mortgage Hack Has a Catch: Your Lender Doesn’t Have To Buy Your New Valuation

A mortgage hack has been making the rounds with real estate influencers: Don’t put 20% down on your home loan. Given that it takes seven years for the typical buyer to save for a down payment, it's grabbed viewers' attention. Instead, the post from Main Street Mortgage suggests putting down 5%, carr
Read MoreTiny Homes Are Now Allowed in New York City Under ‘City of Yes’ Plan

States have been working diligently to boost housing supply and solve the affordability crisis, say experts. In New York City, tiny homes will be an important part of making housing more affordable. As part of outgoing Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" housing package—which will create more housing of
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Hollywood heavyweight Mel Gibson and his longtime partner, Rosalind Ross, have announced that they have separated after nine years together—almost one year to the day since the actor lost his Malibu mansion to the California wildfires. Gibson, 69, and Ross, 35, shared the news via a joint statement
Read More Brightline looks to raise $100M, sell Fort Lauderdale property amid cash crunch

The passenger rail line linking South Florida and Orlando is scrambling to shore up liquidity as it faces mounting debt obligations, and it’s offering up some real estate to address the cash crunch. Brightline is seeking approval from key lenders to raise $100 million in debt to fund day-to-day oper
Read MoreOut-of-state investors keep sizable stake in single-family homes

Out-of-state investment in U.S. single-family homes remains elevated in 2025, even as the housing market continues to cool from pandemic-era extremes, according to new data from SFR Analytics. Nonresident investors accounted for 5.56% of single-family home purchases nationwide this year. That share
Read MoreDesign District’s largest landlord scores $100M loan for six retail buildings

The luxury business is still booming in Miami’s Design District for Craig Robins’ Dacra, L Catterton Real Estate and Brookfield. The partnership, which is the largest landlord in the Design District, added $100 million to an existing $250 million loan secured by six retail properties, including the
Read MoreLionstone revs up sales for project that stalled under previous developer

The Lowenstein family’s Lionstone Development is launching sales for a planned condo project in Palm Beach Shores that stalled out under a previous developer. 123 Ocean is a 6-story, 27-unit luxury condominium slated for the 0.7-acre site at 123 Ocean Avenue. The Lowenstein family bought the site fo
Read MoreFrancis Suarez buys $7M home near South Miami

Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and his wife, Gloria, upgraded to a new home just days after he exited public office. The couple paid $7.4 million for the house just north of Sunset Drive in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, property records show. An LLC led by Servito Morales sold the 6,700-squa
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Rents in Los Angeles have been sky-high for years, but it will soon be more difficult to increase them in the City of Angels. Beginning in February, landlords of most multifamily apartments in the area will be limited to annual rent increases of 1% to 4%, based on local inflation—down from the long-
Read More Does the Home You Want To Buy Qualify for a USDA Loan? Here’s How To Tell

While most homebuyers know that they'll need to meet certain requirements to get a home loan, in some cases the house must pass certain standards, too. This is definitely the case if you're considering a USDA loan from the Department of Agriculture. USDA loans can be a boon to homebuyers due to thei
Read MoreHow Florida lawmakers plan to attack property taxes next year

Florida’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives is fast-tracking a sweeping package of reforms that could dramatically slash residential property taxes in the state, causing heartburn for local governments that use the money to fund critical services such as law enforcement. Legislators ar
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