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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.
Only 14% of Americans Maxed Out Their 401(k) Last Year: Why Homeowners Should Aim Higher Next Year

When it comes to saving for retirement, homeowners have many options, including their own home. However, just over one-third of nonretirees said they thought their retirement savings plan was on track in 2023, according to a Federal Reserve survey. Hopefully, that number will continue to rise in the
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A renowned television host who is known as the "Oprah of China" has opened the doors to her lavish $20 million New York City townhouse as she attempts to find a buyer for the iconic abode. Emmy-winning TV host and cosmetics mogul Yue-Sai Kan proudly showed off her stunning dwelling in the tony Manha
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The glory of the Gilded Age meets the marvel of modern innovation at a "once-in-a-lifetime" $5.5 million oceanfront estate in Massachusetts that was built to serve as an illustrious symbol of success—only to be saved from near-certain destruction by the simple act of an Instagram tag. Commissioned i
Read More Should You Pay Your Property Taxes With a Credit Card? The Fees Could Cost More Than the Rewards

Credit card rewards can feel like free money. And now, rising costs and shrinking budgets have more consumers banking on them, with credit card balances up more than 5% from a year ago, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The logic is tempting: If you have to pay a big bill anyway, wh
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Credit card rewards can feel like free money. And now, rising costs and shrinking budgets have more consumers banking on them, with credit card balances up more than 5% from a year ago, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The logic is tempting: If you have to pay a big bill anyway, wh
Read More Century 21 expands in central Florida

Century 21 Real Estate has expanded its presence in the Orlando metro area through the affiliation of Hancock Realty Group in Clermont. The move brings the Lake County brokerage — now operating as Century 21 Hancock — under the Century 21 banner as it marks its 10th year in business. Century 21 Hanc
Read MoreOregon agents launch Christie’s International Real Estate Evergreen

A group of longtime top-producing Oregon real estate professionals has launched a new brokerage, Christie’s International Real Estate Evergreen, that marks the brand’s latest expansion on the West Coast. The firm is led by veteran broker Brian Pienovi, his son Andrew Pienovi and Patrick Clark, one o
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Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke has opened up about how returning to HGTV has become a kind of therapy for her after the sudden death of her estranged father. The 37-year-old, who spent her teen years starring on the reality TV show "Hogan Knows Best" as well as a spinoff titled "Brooke Knows Best," li
Read More NAR Is Set To Make Major Changes to MLS Handbook—and Lays Out 3-Year Member Road Map

The National Association of Realtors® has announced it has approved a series of updates to the Multiple Listing Services Handbook. This comes after NAR reviewed the current MLS policies. The recommendations will be reflected in the 2026 MLS Handbook, which is scheduled to be published in January 202
Read MorePulteGroup expands into Cincinnati market

PulteGroup announced plans to expand its Ohio operations, including an entry into the Cincinnati market. In a press release, Tony Barbee, PulteGroup’s North Area president, said that the company is well-positioned for success in Cincinnati due to its already established presence in the state. “Thi
Read MoreBerkshire exits D.R. Horton, adds to Lennar — what it means for homebuilders

While headlines scream that Berkshire Hathaway has taken a $4-plus billion position in Alphabet, a quieter, “closer-to-home” move slips into the latest 13F filing. In the same quarter that Berkshire built its stake in Google’s parent, it closed out its position in D.R. Horton and added to its stake
Read MoreRiviera Beach approves Exact Capital’s 280-unit apartment project

Riviera Beach approved a deal with New York-based Exact Capital to enable it to build 280 apartments in the city, most of which will be workforce and affordable housing. The development agreement, which includes the sale of a half-acre property owned by the Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agen
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"Girls" star Zosia Mamet has lifted the shoebox lid on a Netflix-worthy mystery surrounding the enormous "gumball"-sized canary diamond ring she now wears on her wedding finger—revealing how the dazzling bauble was secreted away in a broom closet by her late grandmother, who only shared its existenc
Read More FEMA Chief Resigns Following Backlash Over Agency’s Handling of Deadly Texas Flooding

The chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has resigned following criticism of the agency's response to deadly flooding in Texas and a White House push to reform the agency. David Richardson, who had served as acting FEMA administrator for six months, submitted his two-week notice of resig
Read MoreFathom Holdings reports 38% revenue growth, ancillary service expansion

Fathom Holdings is leaning into expansion, agent productivity initiatives and stronger ancillary service performance — reporting double-digit growth across its core operations in the third quarter. Revenue rose 38% year-over-year to $115.3 million, while agent count climbed 24% and transactions incr
Read MoreFormer Fed Governor Kugler violated financial trading rules, filings show

Former Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler is said to have engaged in several financial transactions that violated the central bank’s ethics rules, multiple outlets have reported. That’s according to filings made public by the Office of Government Ethics on Nov. 15. They revealed that Kugler fil
Read MoreAlexander brothers bid to toss sex-trafficking charges denied

A federal judge has rejected an effort by luxury brokers Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother, security executive Alon Alexander, to dismiss sex-trafficking charges — clearing the way for their January trial. U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni allowed the case to proceed, tossing only one count
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Billionaire Rockstar Energy founder Russell Weiner is in contract to buy a Stone Creek Ranch mansion asking $20.9 million, The Real Deal has learned. Weiner, who has invested heavily in South Florida’s luxury residential market, has a deal pending for the mansion at 16071 Quiet Vista Circle in Ston
Read More NAR Predicts Double-Digit Growth in Home Sales in 2026 With Prices Rising 4%

The U.S. housing market will finally turn the corner in 2026, with a double-digit increase in home sales supporting a 4% increase in home prices, according to new predictions from the National Association of Realtors®. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasts sales volume for existing homes will r
Read MoreJudge tosses class status in Batton commission lawsuit

A federal judge has struck down class-certification efforts in the Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit — handing the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several large brokerages a procedural victory while leaving the door open for a revised filing. U.S. District Judge LaShonda A. Hunt on Wedn
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