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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.
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If the walls of a 250-year-old home could talk, imagine the stories they would tell—particularly those found within one Hudson Valley property that once served as a toll house where travelers would pause to pay their dues before continuing on their journey. The aptly named Old Toll House, which is l
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An architectural marvel that is perched atop a California promontory at the heart of a 40-acre avocado farm has been brought to the market for the first time—with an asking price of $2.99 million. The 4,133-square-foot residence in Valley Center, CA, was the brainchild of prominent San Diego archite
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In an affluent Kentucky town lies an 18-acre property that is redefining what luxury means in the Bluegrass State—while offering a touch of European elegance to the heart of the South. Located in the aptly named town of Prospect, the estate sits on a very exclusive stretch called Wolf Pen Lane, wher
Read More The ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend May Be the Secret To Selling Your Home in the Offseason

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving nearly here, many homeowners are getting a jump on the Christmas season. Decorating is a time honored tradition, and every year comes new trends and ideas to spruce up your home to feel warm and inviting for the season. But if you’re thinking about selling
Read MoreFraud, lawsuits, AI missteps: what NAR says will put Realtors in the crosshairs next

For many Realtors, the legal maelstrom that engulfed the industry over the past two years, served as a wake up call of sorts, forcing them to look for ways to mitigate and manage risks. Given this environment, it is no surprise that risk management was a popular topic at the National Association of
Read More$1 Million Midcentury Modern Ranch House on Lake Michigan Holds a Wild Surprise in the Basement

A seemingly unassuming midcentury modern ranch house on the edge of Lake Michigan is drawing ample attention from eagle-eyed home hunters—thanks to listing images that prove appearances can be very deceiving. Upon first glance, the three-bedroom home looks much like a traditional single-story bungal
Read MoreFilmmaker Neil Burger and Architect Diana Kellogg’s ‘Secret’ Tribeca Compound Lists for $30 Million

Filmmaker Neil Burger and architect Diana Kellogg are looking to part ways with the unique legacy compound they custom-designed in New York. Listed for an eye-popping $30 million, the multiproperty Tribeca listing "that doesn't exist anywhere" includes a 4,100-square-foot townhouse with 1,000-square
Read MoreThe government shutdown is over. The air traffic controller shortage is not

Staffing shortages of air traffic controllers forced airlines to chop flights and delay thousands of others that disrupted travel plans of 5 million people.
Read MoreRevealed: Top 10 Desirable Metros Where Homes Still Cost Less Than $300,000

Affordability is at the top of everyone's minds these days, especially in this challenging economy full of financial uncertainty. As economic conditions remain unstable, lower-budget homebuyers are increasingly drawn to more affordable communities. Mortgage rates continue to hover close to the 6% ma
Read MoreDisney’s First ‘Storyliving’ Community Welcomes Residents to a Real-Life Happiest Place on Earth

If you ever wished you could live in the Happiest Place on Earth, your dreams can now become reality. Residents officially began moving into Disney's first-ever residential Storyliving community in Rancho Mirage, CA, earlier this year. It's called Cotino, and it's located near Palm Springs in the Co
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Chris Whitten has three children in their late teens and early 20s who are edging into adulthood, but it's not the prospect of becoming an empty nester that keeps him up at night—it's the fear that none of them will be able to buy or even rent a home in their home state of Rhode Island. Whitten, the
Read More Tech Pulse: Redfin, Real Brokerage show off AI home search

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Redfin puts forth AI chat tool for home searches Redfin has launched a new AI-powered “co
Read MoreFirst American’s 2026 housing market forecast points to better affordability

After a year of easing mortgage rates and slightly improved affordability, the U.S. housing market heads into 2026 with expectations for steady, if uneven, progress. First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi said a broader reset remains gradual. “There are no quick fixes — recoveries take ti
Read MoreFederal Government Shutdown Reopening Eases Housing Strain

The federal government shutdown has officially ended. As federal workers and agencies begin to work through backlogs, we’ll see a smaller affect on home sales in November than in October. One important note amid reopening, is that the current deal is only temporary for most agencies. This means that
Read MoreTZ Capital buying Palm Beach’s former Neiman Marcus building from Ken Griffin for $81M

Billionaire Citadel founder Ken Griffin is selling a prime strip of Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue for $80.5 million, three years after buying it for $78 million. Sources confirmed the buyer of the 48,600-square-foot building at 151 Worth Avenue is TZ Capital, a West Palm Beach-based real estate investme
Read MoreThe Lemon Home Trap: The States Where Move-In-Ready Houses Hide Major Problems

Buying a home is the biggest purchase most Americans will ever make. And for many, closing day wipes out years of savings in a single transaction. That’s why move-in-ready homes feel so safe: No major renovations, no big surprises—just unpack and start living. But in reality, an untold number of unl
Read MoreMiami-Dade committee advances David Martin’s takeover of Miami Seaquarium

A Miami-Dade County committee gave David Martin’s Terra the green light to take over the troubled Miami Seaquarium in Virginia Key. Now the Coconut Grove-based firm will seek approval from the full county commission next month. On Thursday, the Miami-Dade appropriations committee advanced Terra’s p
Read MoreFigure’s marketplace accelerates with $2.5B in Q3 volume

Figure Technology Solutions reached $2.5 billion in consumer loan marketplace volume in the third quarter of 2025 — a 70% year-over-year increase, the company reported Thursday in its first earnings release since going public. Most of Figure’s volume continues to come from home equity lines of credi
Read MoreMacquarie’s Jason White on the Stewart-MCS deal

Earlier this month, title and real estate services company Stewart Information Services Corp., owned by SISCO Holdings, agreed to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million. The transaction, which expands Stewart’s suite of se
Read MoreNAR proposes MLS rule repeals, updates to code of ethics

As the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its members prepare for Monday’s board of directors meeting, leaders are asking members and directors to consider some proposed changes to both the code of ethics and MLS rules. Repeals are the name of the game When it comes to MLS rules, according t
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