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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.
EXCLUSIVE: Leonardo DiCaprio Cuts More Than $3 Million From Price of Malibu Beach Mansion

On-screen icon Leonardo DiCaprio is taking bold measures in his bid to offload one of his many properties—by slashing more than $3 million from the price of his listed Malibu mansion just three months after it was listed. DiCaprio, 50, originally put the "rare and special" waterfront dwelling on the
Read MoreWellness Warriors: Empowering Youth in the Battle against Obesity

by Salvatore Anzalone, MD, FAAP Nationally, one in five children live with obesity, as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This disease, which is defined as body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex, impacts some groups more than others. Demographics that are
Read MoreThanksgiving Spirit, All Month Long

Whether we are gathering with loved ones around the table or comfortably tucked away in a favorite chair at home, appreciating life’s blessings can be as simple as giving thanks. Expressing gratitude has a way of lifting us up even in hard times or on hard days. Especially so during November, when w
Read MoreMaking Naples a Better Place to Live Continues by Lois Bolin, Ph.D., Old Naples Historian

In 2013, Inc. magazine discussed why businesses should build a culture of giving back. The author wrote that making charitable donations isn’t simply a feelgood thing – it is a way to drive change in our communities and within our organizations. If I didn’t know better, I’d say the author dove into
Read MoreSheriff Rambosk’s Academy Routes Dozens of Students into Dispatching Careers at CCSO

Luzceleste Herrera never imagined herself seated behind a bank of monitors, calmly directing emergency calls through moments of crisis, let alone leading a team of dispatchers. Growing up as a shy teenager in Immokalee and the daughter of migrant farmworkers, Herrera once had no clear vision for her
Read MoreConfused by Tests and Supplements? You’re Not Alone by Svetlana Kogan, M.D

As a functional medicine physician, I’ve noticed a growing trend among my new patients in the last few years. Many arrive in my office after being bombarded with slick advertisements on television, social media, or health websites. These ads promise cutting-edge testing or miracle supplements, often
Read MoreSomething Funny’s Going on Around Here by Jeff Lytle

Despite zoning laws that seemed to forbid multi-story condo projects, developers once were so sure of winning ultimate approval they would proceed with construction, in full public view. Some of the projects were tapered as they reached skyward. How could neighbors object to something with a “weddin
Read MoreSustainability Initiatives Take Flight at Naples Airport

by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority Over the summer, Naples Airport was recognized by the Florida Airports Council (FAC) with its 2025 Benjamin J. Siwinski Sustainability Award. This prestigious honor is just the latest award recognizing Naples Airport’s ongoing commitmen
Read Morefrom the desk of Representative Byron Donalds

Taking Action to Put Floridians First During the 119th Congress, I am proudly leading dozens of commonsense legislative solutions to directly assist and benefit residents of our Southwest Florida community and our great Sunshine State: H.R. 5177 – “The Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guar
Read MoreDr. James J. Augustine: Elevating Emergency Medical Care in Southwest Florida

By Heather McDermott Dr. James J. Augustine, M.D., Chief Medical Director for the North Collier Fire District, brings an extraordinary breadth of experience and expertise to the region’s emergency medical services. Known for his acumen in coordinating complex emergency response systems, he has devot
Read MoreNaples Potpourri with Bill Barnett

I hope all of you had a good summer and are on your way to a nice fall and hopefully will be ready for another great Naples season. I am going to do something that I rarely do in this article and that is get involved in the controversy that seems to have grasped our […] The post Naples Potpourri wit
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Prince Harry has opened up about his plans for his future life in the U.S.—finally revealing whether he plans to become an official citizen, five years after he and wife Meghan Markle relocated to California from the U.K. Harry, 41—whose visa status has long been the subject of much public and polit
Read More Keystone scores $62M loan for office-to-resi conversion project near Dadeland Mall

Keystone Development + Investment scored a $62 million loan for its office-to-residential conversions at two buildings near Dadeland Mall, a rare retrofit in South Florida. Office-to-residential conversions took hold in the Northeast, especially in New York, in recent years, marking new chapters for
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In one of the most remote corners of the country is a cabin compound so vast that it feels more like a frontier village than a private residence. Now on the market for just a hair under $5 million, the Montana estate is spread across more than 220 acres that include pristine forestland, over a mile
Read More Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $425,000 Home at a 6.17% Rate

The average mortgage rate on 30-year fixed home loans declined slightly to 6.17% for the week ending Oct. 30, down from 6.19% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. Rates averaged 6.72% during the same period in 2024. So what impact does this have on your monthly mortgage payment? And what does
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Apartment construction is booming in South Florida, even though the market is past its pandemic-era leasing and rent peak. “Developers are still very bullish on the Miami story,” said Juan Arias, a national director at CoStar Group. “You have a lot [to be completed] in 2027 and 2028.” After Covid’s
Read More When a Sleepy Town Goes Viral, Homeowners Pay the Price

For two centuries, the legend of “Sleepy Hollow” and the Headless Horseman has delighted fans of all ages, especially at Halloween. Those who live in the tiny, namesake hamlet in downstate New York have enjoyed the notoriety of being home to the tale’s author, Washington Irving, leaning into the se
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Hollywood is home to many properties with awe-inspiring A-list connections. However, few can compare with the truly incomparable mansion that has just hit the market in the Outpost Estates, nearly 100 years after it served as the dwelling of the industry's original Count Dracula. Listed for the firs
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The daily cup of coffee could be getting in the way of Gen Z achieving homeownership, and it doesn't stop there. Ride-sharing, dining out, alcohol—they're all contributing factors to delaying owning a home, according to the CEO of The Corcoran Group. “Stop buying Starbucks coffee. I mean, stop spend
Read More Affordability for first-time homebuyers: Beyond rates and prices

We’ve all heard the refrain: it’s never been harder to buy your first home. The narrative almost always circles back to two usual suspects – mortgage rates and home prices. While rates and prices are undeniably visible and powerful levers, they are not the whole story. For industry insiders, the cha
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