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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.
New York City Voters Approve 3 Ballot Measures To Speed Construction of New Housing

Voters in New York City have approved three ballot initiatives intended to speed the construction of more residential housing units, in a step toward addressing the city's dire housing shortage. The amendments to the city charter appeared on the ballot Tuesday, when voters also elected Zohran Mamdan
Read MoreloanDepot’s Q3 loss narrows as revenue climbs 14%

loanDepot reported a smaller loss in the third quarter as higher loan volumes, improved margins and increased servicing income boosted its results. Revenue for the California-based mortgage lender rose 14% from the previous quarter to $323 million, while adjusted revenue increased 11% to $325 millio
Read MoreMississippi Is Struggling in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Reeves Build Momentum?

Mississippi’s housing market tells a story of unrealized potential. Despite having one of the lowest median home prices in the country, the state’s slow pace of new construction and lagging incomes have kept affordability under pressure. The Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card gave Missi
Read MoreBlend Labs reports shrinking mortgage revenue even as its partnerships gain steam

Blend Labs Inc. shared its third-quarter earnings on Thursday afternoon, posting revenue of $32.9 million from July to September, down 1% on an annual basis. The company reported a GAAP gross profit margin of 74% in the third quarter, unchanged from the same period in 2024. Non-GAAP gross profit mar
Read MoreWhy Springfield homes sell faster than Illinois average

The Springfield, IL metro housing market recorded a median days on market of 28 days for the week ending Nov. 7, 2025, moving faster than the Illinois state median of 49 days. The accelerated sales pace comes as the metro’s median list price sits at $199,700, well below the state median of $309,900.
Read MoreArizona Is Holding Steady in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Hobbs Keep the Balance?

Arizona’s housing market remains one of the West’s most dynamic—but also one of its most delicate. The state earned a C on the Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card , part of the Let America Build campaign evaluating how well states balance affordability and construction. Because the issue
Read MoreMacquarie, Vanderbilt sell Boca Raton dev site planned for 300-unit apartment project for $21M

Macquarie Capital | Principal Finance and Vanderbilt Office Properties sold a multifamily development site approved for nearly 300 units in Boca Raton for $21.2 million. NADG, or North American Development Group, bought the 6.8-acre site at 1800 North Military Trail, according to records and real e
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Buyers of luxury homes in Miami are demanding costlier designs and flipping their properties more than they did a decade ago, according to panelists who spoke Wednesday at The Real Deal Miami Real Estate Forum 2025. “Doing architecture in Miami allows us to do those outdoor spaces that, in other par
Read More How Terre Haute market defies trends with faster sales and price gains

The Terre Haute,IN metro housing market is moving at a notably quicker pace than the rest of Indiana, with homes selling in a median of 42 days compared to 56 days statewide as of Nov. 1, 2025. This faster sales velocity comes even as the metro’s median list price climbed 11.5% year over year to $17
Read MoreAlabama Is Winning in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Ivey Keep It Going?

Alabama continues to stand out as one of the most affordable states to buy or build a home. The state earned a B- on Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card , reflecting strong affordability and steady construction activity. As part of the Let America Build campaign, the report evaluates how
Read MoreMissed a Paycheck? How To Talk to Your Mortgage Lender Before It’s Too Late

Even one missed paycheck can upend a homeowner’s finances—but silence can make it worse. As the government shutdown leaves an estimated 1.4 million federal workers without pay and layoffs accelerate across white-collar industries, common advice is that workers who are worried about or have just miss
Read MoreRithm drops Onity as subservicer on $33B portfolio

Rithm Capital will no longer use Onity Group’s servicing subsidiary, PHH Mortgage Corp., as the subservicer of a $33 billion portfolio primarily composed of pre-2008 loans — ending an agreement that has lasted nearly a decade. Onity, which released its third-quarter earnings on Thursday, said it was
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Top condo developers Ugo Colombo and Camilo Miguel Jr. say another wave of New Yorkers is headed to South Florida following Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election win. But the influx will fall short of that during the pandemic, which propelled South Florida’s market to new heights. “It’s certainly top o
Read More Nebraska Is Winning in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Pillen Keep It Up?

Nebraska’s housing market continues to quietly outperform much of the nation. The Cornhusker State earned a solid B on Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card, signaling that it’s getting the balance between affordability and homebuilding mostly right. The report, part of Let America Build c
Read MoreOrlando metro homes sit longer despite lower prices

The Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metro housing market presents an unusual dynamic where homes are taking 20% longer to sell than a year ago despite falling prices and widespread price reductions. The median days on market jumped to 84 days in the week ending Nov. 7, up from 70 days year-over-year, whil
Read MoreHome Prices Remain Flat, but Buyers Have More Inventory To Choose From

Homebuyers are seeing more choices when it comes to shopping around for a new house. The number of active homes on the market increased 14% year over year, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly Housing Trends report. This marks the 104th straight week of annual gains in inventory. For perspective, th
Read MorePhiladelphia homes sell weeks faster than national pace

Homes in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington metro area sell in a median 49 days, 28 days faster than the national median of 77 days, even as 39% of active listings reduced prices during the week ending Nov. 1, 2025. The metro’s $439,900 median list price slightly exceeds the national median of $435,
Read MoreCredit models for mortgages are being overhauled. Here’s what to know

The way that mortgage lenders assess credit risk is undergoing its biggest overhaul in decades as the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is preparing to roll out a new framework that allows lenders to use two scoring models — FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0. FHFA Director Bill Pulte and the Trump a
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Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancee, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has hit the ground running after touching down in her new home of Greece—revealing to Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas that she is already on the lookout for a "new husband." Guilfoyle, 56, who was appointed as the U.S. ambassador to Greece
Read More North Carolina Is Winning in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Stein Keep Up Momentum?

North Carolina continues to shine as one of the nation’s housing success stories. The Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card gave the Tar Heel State a strong B+, reflecting its ability to build enough new homes to support a fast-growing population while keeping prices relatively stable. The
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