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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.
U.S. to mandate checks of some tourists' social media history from past 5 years

Tourists from countries including Britain, Japan, France, and Australia will now be expected to provide their social media history to visit to the U.S.
Read MoreFinance Guru Dave Ramsey Puts Lavish Nashville Home Back Up for Rent—for a Bargain Price

Finance guru Dave Ramsey has made a living out of doling out blunt money advice, so it should perhaps come as no surprise that he's willing to provide one lucky person with a budget-friendly living situation, even if that means taking a financial hit himself. The podcast host and licensed real estat
Read MoreTop Hot Spots for Homebuyers in 2026

Aspiring homeowners planning to buy in 2026 can expect improved affordability and inventory compared with recent years—but some markets are poised to offer more opportunities than others. The National Association of Realtors® released a new report on Tuesday identifying the top 10 housing hot spot
Read MoreNew Affordable Housing Bill Signed Into Law by Connecticut Governor

Connecticut is set to see more affordable housing after Gov. Ned Lamont officially signed new legislation paving the way for growth. The governor held a signing ceremony this week for an affordable housing bill he had signed during a special session right before Thanksgiving. Lamont had previously v
Read MoreThe $5 Bill Challenge: Is Viral Trend the Best Way To Save for a Down Payment?

Scroll through social media, and financial influencers of all kinds will tout that saving money, even small amounts, is the most important step toward wealth. It sounds like a no-brainer, but in the current economic climate, many people are finding it harder and harder to set money aside, especiall
Read MoreHouse Republicans Strip Bipartisan Bill on Housing Affordability From Must-Pass Legislation

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have removed a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling the housing affordability crisis from a key piece of "must-pass" legislation, throwing the future of the reform effort into doubt. In October, the Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act as part of its ve
Read MoreDevelopers’ pick Eileen Higgins is Miami’s next mayor

The real estate industry rallied around frontrunner Eileen Higgins in the Miami mayoral runoff, and it paid off. The ex-Miami-Dade County Commissioner defeated Emilio Gonzalez, a former city manager, by an 18-point margin on Tuesday. Higgins nabbed 59 percent of the vote compared to 41 percent for
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"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Jen Shah has been released from prison after serving less than half of her six-year sentence for her role in a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme. The reality TV alum, 52, walked free from the confines of the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, TX, in the early
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Barstool Sports star Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia has revealed that she is "moving to Florida" after her offer on a beachfront property was accepted—joking that she is going to save "so much money" as a result of her relocation to the Sunshine State, where she will not have to pay income tax. The 2
Read More A New Season of Luxury Debuts in Naples

Photo courtesy of Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort made its premiere this fall. The coastal luxury retreat stands on the former site of Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. The redeveloped resort features approximately 1,000 feet of white-sand beach and af
Read MoreFour Naples Art Fairs to Put On Your Calendar

Naples New Year’s Art Fair. Photo by Tim Gibbons Photography Naples New Year’s Art Fair When: January 3-4 Where: Cambier Park, Naples Ring in the new year with inspired art at the Naples New Year’s Art Fair. Presented by the Naples Art Institute, the annual outdoor event features the work of approxi
Read MoreWaterside Shops to Host Toy Drive

Waterside Shops will celebrate the spirit of the season during its community-wide Toy Drive and Shop & Dine for a Cause event benefiting Guadalupe Center December 12. Waterside Shops will celebrate the spirit of the season during its community-wide Toy Drive and Shop & Share for a Cause event benefi
Read MoreFrozen or Burst Pipes? Emergency Fixes Every Homeowner Should Know

Imagine you wake up on the coldest morning of the year, hop into the shower for some warmth, and find the water doesn’t even turn on or even worse, gushes out too quickly and floods your bathroom. The culprit? A frozen or burst pipe. Frozen and burst pipes are a common issue many homeowners face in
Read MoreDeveloper preps Florida City resi project with $8M-plus bond

A residential project with 446 homes in Florida City will be partly financed through a Community Development District. Zamora Corporation proposed the Old Town Floridian CDD on the northeast corner of Southwest 336th Street and Southwest 192nd Avenue/Tower Road, according to Zamora’s filings to Mia
Read MoreWhy spec home sales in Miami’s Biscayne Park are taking off

Tech CEO Jody Glidden paid $4.8 million last month for a new home in Biscayne Park, a small town that’s sandwiched between Miami Shores and North Miami. Glidden, who is dating “The Real Housewives of Miami” cast member Lisa Hochstein, bought the tropical modern home after selling his waterfront Hib
Read MoreMortgage Applications Today: Demand for New Home Loans and Refinancing Climbs as Rates Decrease

New home loan mortgage applications increased 4.8% for the week ending Dec. 5, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That's up from the week prior when mortgage applications decreased with the Thanksgiving holiday also taken into consideration. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortg
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Famed closer Edwin Diaz is set to make a major move across the country after turning his back on the New York Mets to sign a staggering three-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth a reported $69 million. Diaz, 31, who hails from Puerto Rico, sent the world of professional baseball into a spin
Read More These Top Housing Markets Will Deliver Better Value Than Their Pricey Neighbors in 2026

The new year is expected to bring greater stability to the U.S. housing market, but several regional metros stand out from the pack, offering buyers better affordability than their high-priced neighbors while also delivering advantages to sellers. Researchers at Realtor.com® have identified 10
Read MoreOceanfront ‘Geometric Hippie House’ With Special Erosion Control Design Lists in Oregon for $625K

A stunning, free-form, artistic residence has just hit the market on a beachfront in Oregon for $625,000—quickly swimming its way to the top of the week's most popular homes list. Built in 1970, the two-bedroom abode's one-of-a-kind design was the brainchild of its owner and has since earned both lo
Read MoreLas Vegas Home Prices Hit Record High as Investors Cash Out and Buyers Drive Up Demand

The Las Vegas housing market is showing signs of a comeback, with home prices hitting a record high in November. The November median list price for existing single-family homes "sold" in Southern Nevada was $488,995, according to Las Vegas Realtors®. That's a 1.9% increase from October 2025, when th
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