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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.
Celebrating the Power of Education

Who: The Education Foundation of Collier County Champions For Learning What: Champions For Learning The Night for Champions Gala Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Photos courtesy of Champions For Learning The post Celebrating the Power of Education appeared first on Naples Illustrated.
Read MoreHistoric Tides Hotel to reopen under Safe Harbor’s ownership with $45M mortgage

Safe Harbor Capital Partners plans to reopen the historic Tides Hotel in Miami Beach following a multimillion-dollar renovation, after taking control of the property through foreclosure and securing a $44 million mortgage. Maxim Credit Group provided the loan for the 13-story, 45-room South Beach ho
Read MoreRents Are Falling. So Why Are More Middle-Income Renters Falling Behind?

For nearly three years, asking rents across the country’s largest metros have been falling—and yet, renters are having more trouble paying them than ever before. One in five working-age renters reported being late or unable to make their full rent payment at some point in 2025, according to a new an
Read MoreBenutech’s Brian Fox on a blind spot in reverse mortgage servicing

The company reviewed nearly 35,000 active loans, with more than 20% receiving poor or failing grades due to severe title discrepancies
Read MoreWFG expands DecisionPoint with automated refi title commitments

The expansion aims to improve turnaround times and processing efficiency
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Lenders keep chasing customers they never gave a reason to stay
Read More A new NYC policy rebalances zoning powers in 12 city districts

Starting Jan. 1, qualifying affordable housing rezonings can follow a 90-day Planning Commission review without a Council vote
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A contemporary penthouse in a New York City landmark—the Broad Exchange Building—has hit the market for $3,495,000, offering private terraces and an excellent home to entertain in. The two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Manhattan residence boasts 11-foot ceilings and stunning natural light, making it a brigh
Read More Sleepy Hollow Homeowners Brace for Spooky Season Onslaught of Halloween Crowds

Every October, thousands of tourists descend upon Sleepy Hollow, NY, for "spooktacular" celebrations surrounding Halloween. In fact, last year the area, located about 25 miles north of midtown Manhattan, had around 200,000 visitors for its fall festivities. While videos on TikTok highlight the massi
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Legendary Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka has passed away inside his Chicago condo at the age of 86. The former NFL player and coach died on Oct. 9, at 9 a.m., surrounded by family and friends, according to The Athletic. His death was announced via an emotional statement from his family. "It is
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Who: Naples Woman’s Club What: A Culinary Journey Where: The Maddox Photos by Sharon Mammano The post A Passport Through Flavor appeared first on Naples Illustrated.
Read More Trump forms panel to investigate Fed’s Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud claims

The panel will hold a Nov. 5 hearing and could recommend her removal “for cause"
Read MoreLooking for an Affordable Starter Home? Here Are 5 Homes You Can Buy Right Now for Under $400K

With the rising cost of homes and mortgage rates hovering near 7.5% this week for a 30-year fixed mortgage, according to Freddie Mac, purchasing a property can be a challenging feat for a first-time homebuyer. Finding a starter home, known for its smaller floor plan and more affordable price tag, ha
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As the owner of some of the most recognizable homes on reality television, “The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Heather Dubrow knows a thing or two about lavish accommodations. Which is likely why she was so shocked to be greeted with cardboard-covered windows during a recent stay at a luxury
Read More BREAKING: Construction accident at Witkoff’s Ocean Terrace

A construction worker was sent to the hospital after a partial collapse of the façade at one of Witkoff’s buildings in Miami Beach Friday morning. The accident occurred at the building at 7430 Ocean Terrace in North Beach, according to a spokesperson for the city. The building’s structural engineer
Read MoreDelta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong

Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings and missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years.
Read MoreMortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 7.4% Rate

Mortgage rates continued their sharp climb this week, with the average rate on 30-year fixed home loans reaching 7.40% for the week ending Oct. 8, up 12 basis points from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. This marks another substantial increase in borrowing costs, further tightening
Read MoreInside Broward County’s battle for health care real estate

Broward County’s health care giants are racing to snap up real estate, competing for space amid rapid population growth and development. The county’s health care map, long dominated by a neatly defined duopoly between taxpayer funded hospital districts Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System,
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Orlando Bloom’s Former Beverly Hills Home Sees Asking Price Trimmed by $2,000

Actor Orlando Bloom's former Beverly Hills, CA, property has undergone a $2,000 price cut—months after hitting the market as a luxury rental. Bloom, 49, snapped up the four-bedroom, four-bathroom property in 2017 for $7 million, then made his first attempt to sell it just two years later, listing it
Read MoreDelta CEO: 'Safety is going to make the call' on launching Saudi Arabia flight

Delta is weighing whether to continue with its Riyadh, Saudi Arabia flight debut as planned.
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