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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.
Indianapolis sellers cut prices on majority of homes as inventory builds

The Indianapolis, IN metro housing market shows sellers adjusting expectations as 55.8% of active listings reduced prices during the week ending Oct. 31, 2025. Despite steady buyer activity with 512 homes absorbed weekly, the combination of rising inventory and widespread price cuts signals a shift
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Actor Glen Powell is a regular on the sidelines of Texas Longhorns games, but even when he's not able to cheer the team on in person, he has found a way to ensure the squad has a constant presence in his life—by decorating his home in its honor. Powell, 37, who was born and raised in Austin, TX, is
Read More “We thought, OK, we’re gonna plateau. Nope”: Experts dissect South Florida’s office market

After the pandemic ignited a surge in new-to-market tenants from states such as New York and California to South Florida, Donna Abood believed that the spike would eventually subside. “When we got up to this pinnacle, we thought, ‘OK, we’re gonna plateau,’” Abood, vice chairman and co-head for Savi
Read MoreHow Much Could a Private Listing Cost You? More Than $300K in This Market

In San Francisco, privately listing your house could cost you the price of two Tesla Cyberbeast trucks—and then some. A new analysis from the San Francisco Association of Realtors® finds that homes listed on the multiple listing services included in the analysis sell for roughly $302,000 more than t
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Navigating the intricacies of Social Security benefits can be daunting. Yet, taking the time to understand the steps and some complexities could help you maximize your monthly checks. Underscoring this knowledge, a recent Allianz survey found that 55% of Americans say they don’t know much about the
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Iowa remains one of the Midwest’s most affordable and balanced housing markets. The state earned an A- on Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card, part of the Let America Build campaign that evaluates how well states manage affordability and new construction. While Iowa's success should be c
Read More Connecticut Is Failing in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Lamont Turn It Around?

Connecticut’s housing market continues to face steep affordability challenges, with too few homes being built to meet rising demand. The state earned an F on the Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card, part of the Let America Build campaign that tracks how effectively each state balances af
Read MoreWhat brokers want: Elliman’s Liebowitz, Side’s Gal sound off on resi shakeups

Michael Liebowitz and Guy Gal didn’t hold back on Compass’ planned takeover of Anywhere Real Estate, the push for commission clawbacks and the future of brokerage brands during a wide-ranging debate at The Real Deal’s Miami Real Estate Forum. Both CEOs took jabs at the proposed deal that would turn
Read MoreAlaska Is Struggling in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Dunleavy Jumpstart Construction?

Alaska’s housing market is facing a cold reality: high prices, limited supply, and slow construction. The state earned a C- on the Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card, part of the Let America Build campaign that measures how states balance affordability and homebuilding. But regardless o
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Mortgage rates climbed on Thursday after four straight weeks of declines as markets adjusted their expectations following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks on the likelihood of future rate cuts. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.22% for the week ending Nov. 6, u
Read More Home Prices Fall in 23% of Markets but Remain Strong in Northeast and Midwest

Home prices fell annually in 23% of the markets last quarter, but price growth remained strong in the Northeast and Midwest, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors®. Median sales prices for existing single-family homes declined on an annual basis in 51 metro areas out of the
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Former reality star Yolanda Hadid's iconic $11 million Pennsylvania farmhouse has been put back on the market, just days after it was revealed that her family's beloved "sanctuary" was under offer. As first reported by Realtor.com®, the listing for the beautiful abode was updated Oct. 8 to reflect t
Read More Here is Riviera Beach’s residential development pipeline

Riviera Beach is cashing in on South Florida’s development boom. West Palm Beach’s northern neighbor and home of the Port of Palm Beach has nearly 2,000 condos and apartments in the development pipeline, according to analysis by The Real Deal. And there’s still more to come –– the city is courting
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South Dakota’s housing market continues to stand out in the heartland. The Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card gave the Mount Rushmore State a strong B, reflecting solid affordability and steady construction. The report—part of the Let America Build campaign—measures how well states bala
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Social media sensation Olivia Dunne has reportedly picked up a $1.95 million penthouse in New York City's trendy West Village—months after being rejected from buying baseball legend Babe Ruth's former apartment by the building's co-op board. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model—who boasts 8 million
Read More California is Failing in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Governor Newsom Change That?

California’s housing market remains one of the most challenging in the nation. The state earned an F on Realtor.com® State-by-State Housing Report Card, part of the Let America Build campaign that measures how effectively states are balancing affordability and construction. In all fairness, Californ
Read More“Back like a Phoenix”: South Florida office investment sales pick up, distress and discounts linger

South Florida’s office market experienced an uptick in investment sales over the past year, marking a comeback after a slowdown. Yet, distress and discounted deals are lingering, as elevated interest rates and other economic headwinds remain. Deal volume reached nearly $2.2 billion in the tri-coun
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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was forced to helplessly watch on as his $6.6 million Florida home was engulfed by flames in the early hours of Nov. 6—just minutes after he landed back in the Sunshine State from his team's away game against the Denver Nuggets. Video footage obtained by Florida news
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Real estate investors scouring affordable metros in search of bargains they can rent out at a healthy profit margin are reshaping those markets—and small-scale landlords continue to crowd out larger players. The U.S. investment landscape is increasingly divided: In high-priced Western and coastal st
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Real estate and reality TV mogul Jason Oppenheim lives and works in the fast lane, so when it comes to his Los Angeles area home, having a designated rest stop is key. As president of The Oppenheim Group, the luxury firm featured on “Selling Sunset” and “Selling the OC,” the 48-year-old Netflix star
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