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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.
From clicks to home sales: How connected builder websites convert traffic

Today’s homebuyers are exploring communities, comparing floor plans and evaluating builders long before they speak with a sales professional. That shift has turned the builder website from a digital brochure into one of the most important touchpoints in the buying journey. “The builder’s website has
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“Role Models” actor Seann William Scott is preparing to part ways with his longtime Malibu estate after overseeing an extensive renovation of the property—which he has now listed for $17.5 million, more than four times the price he purchased it for 22 years ago. The 49-year-old comedic actor, who is
Read More Virginia Orders Data Centers To Pay for Dedicated New Electric Infrastructure

Virginia, home of the nation's densest concentration of data centers, will require them to pay for the dedicated new power infrastructure they need in a bid to spare homeowners from rising electric bills. The commonwealth's State Corporation Commission ordered large data center users to cover the co
Read MoreClara scores $102M refi for pricey Bay Harbour Islands apartment development

Clara Homes landed a $101.5 million refinancing for the first two phases of a luxury multifamily development in Bay Harbour Islands. Hudson Bay Capital provided the loan for the project at 10281 West Bay Harbor Drive and 1147-1155 100th Street, which is a part of the three-phase Clara Bay Harbour ap
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Hall & Oates Rocker John Oates Sells His Longtime Aspen Ranch for $7 Million

Rock 'n' roll legend John Oates has turned the page on a 35-year chapter of his life after selling the Colorado ranch he has owned for more than three decades for $6.9 million. Oates, 78, who is best known as one half of the musical duo Hall & Oates, initially listed his 4.3-acre spread—which is loc
Read MoreRural seniors face growing repair crisis with aging homes

A new Shelterforce report highlights a growing concern for older homeowners in rural America: Housing stability often depends less on affordability than on the ability to maintain aging homes. The report follows Kentucky homeowner Karen Moore, whose leaking roof eventually caused extensive structura
Read MoreThe Home Health Blind Spot: In 12 States, Anyone Can Call Themselves an Inspector

Imagine going in for your annual physical only to discover that your doctor has no formal education in medicine, no license, and no insurance policy in case something goes wrong. It’s a disconcerting thought—to say the least—and, depending on where you live, it may be the reality for your home purch
Read MoreUWM lines up record $2.05B Ishbia–Oaktree capital raise as it posts Q2 loss

UWM Holdings Corp. is pairing the announcement of a record $2.05 billion strategic capital partnership with its second-quarter 2026 results, which show the nation’s largest mortgage lender is still leaning into growth despite higher leverage and moving into the red. In an internal memo to employees
Read MoreNYC buildings agency inspects 180 sites, no imminent hazards

Last month’s structural near-disaster at the former Pfizer headquarters being converted to apartments set off a sweeping inspection of construction sites across New York City. Inspectors checked at 180 sites in all, according to the Department of Buildings. Inspectors found violations, but “we did n
Read MoreCRMLS CEO Art Carter sees more industry litigation ahead, AI blindspots

For decades, California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has stood at the center of one of the nation’s most complex and influential real estate markets. As CRMLS CEO, Art Carter navigates the organization through unprecedented market conditions, industry consolidation and the rapid rise of artificial intellige
Read MoreZillow says its ‘Housing Super App’ strategy is working

Zillow may be facing legal and Realtor Code of Ethics challenges from a variety of sources in and out of the housing industry, but executives feel strongly that the company’s “Housing Super App” strategy is paying off. “Our strong results and consistent execution demonstrate the durability of our s
Read MoreHomeowner Included: How To Buy a Home When the Owner Just Won’t Leave

A Colorado foreclosure listing went viral recently because it comes with an unusual catch: The owner is "included." Located at 408 Garfield Ave. in Nunn, CO, the $215,280 property is being sold sight unseen. Buyers can’t view, inspect, or access the home before purchasing it. The reason? The owner—
Read MoreUber stock sinks 5% after weak guidance despite revenue growth

Uber's earnings were in line with estimates, but the company's guidance for the third quarter trailed expectations.
Read MoreZillow promotes two SVPs as Hofmann adds COO duties

Zillow Group has restructured its executive ranks, expanding chief financial officer Jeremy Hofmann’s role to include chief operating officer, while appointing Cassandra “Sandi” Knight as its first chief legal and policy officer and promoting two senior vice presidents, according to an announcement
Read MoreM/I Homes trades margin for market share as spec sales rise

M/I Homes is trading some margin for sales growth, speed, and market share. Pair that spec-heavy operating model with an asset-light finished-lot supply, and the returns could become considerably stronger. M/I Homes is making a contrarian bet at a time when much of the homebuilding industry is becom
Read MoreThe Natural Feature That Makes Some Neighborhoods 15 Degrees Cooler Than Others

Some New York City neighborhoods are much cooler than others, and it has nothing to do with air conditioning, a new study found. The Nature Conservancy nonprofit studied every neighborhood across the five boroughs for five years and found that those with limited tree coverage can experience temperat
Read MoreSteve Ross makes Miami Dolphins succession plan as he writes $10B South Florida real estate legacy

Miami Dolphins owner and Related Ross CEO Steve Ross is passing the reins of his sports and entertainment portfolio to the next generation. The 86-year-old billionaire and real estate titan tapped his son-in-law Daniel Sillman to lead the new parent company Ross Sports & Entertainment, which overse
Read MoreBrightline Miami station retail faces $65M foreclosure

A Brightline-affiliated entity that owns the retail space at MiamiCentral station was hit with a $65 million foreclosure lawsuit, as the separately owned passenger rail operator grapples with its own debt and profitability troubles. U.S. Bank represented two lender groups in suing Brightline Investm
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Former "Rehab Addict" star Nicole Curtis has spoken out to defend herself after she was sued by the city of Detroit over failing to renovate an abandoned property that has been declared a "public nuisance." A lawsuit was filed on July 22 against Curtis, 49, and her company, Detroit Renovations LLC,
Read More Milestone sells complex near Zoo Miami for $109M amid cooling multifamily i-sales market

Harbor Group International beefed up its South Florida portfolio with a $109 million purchase of an over 500-unit apartment complex near Zoo Miami. The deal, which marked a $2 million gain from the property’s 2021 price, comes amid a cooling multifamily investment market in the region amid higher c
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