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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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Former first lady Michelle Obama has shared intimate new details about how she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, kept the spark in their marriage during their time in the White House—while opening up about how their relationship has evolved since his second term came to an end. Michell
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Air traffic controllers are under increased stress because of the government shutdown, government and union officials said.
Read More Sotherly defaults on DoubleTree Hollywood’s $49M loan

Sotherly Hotels defaulted on its $49.2 million loan on a Hollywood resort near the ocean. The debt on the 10-story DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hollywood Beach with 311 keys, at 4000 South Ocean Drive, entered special servicing after missing the Oct. 1 due date to pay off the loan, according to Morn
Read MoreGrammy winning artist Marc Anthony sells One Thousand Museum condo for a loss

Marc Anthony’s downtown Miami condo sale may have him singing “I need to know” where the profit went. The Grammy winning singer-songwriter, whose full name is Marco Antonio Muñiz, sold the 8,400-square-foot unit at One Thousand Museum at 1000 Biscayne Boulevard for $8.6 million, according to the li
Read MoreMost Retirees Skip This Crucial Social Security Step, Putting Their Housing Stability at Risk

With the government shutdown dragging on, many seniors are concerned about receiving their Social Security check. But despite thousands of SSA employees being furloughed, Social Security and SSI payments will continue with no change in payment dates. Money for the benefit programs is considered man
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HGTV has announced that it is bringing back a wide variety of fan-favorite shows starting this fall—after coming under furious criticism for executing a programming purge that saw multiple series being axed. The network sparked controversy in July when it revealed that it was canceling several popul
Read More Consumer Confidence Edges Down Over Government Shutdown Concerns and Inflation

Consumer confidence about the economy declined slightly in October, driven by Americans’ concerns over the ongoing federal government shutdown, rising inflation, and future scarcity of jobs. The Consumer Confidence Index, a measure of U.S. consumers’ sentiments about personal finances and the econom
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The most powerful Atlantic hurricane of 2025 is nearing landfall in Jamaica, with the Category 5 storm eye approaching the Southwestern coast of the island first. As Hurricane Melissa approached the island on Monday evening, conditions quickly deteriorated and though many braced and prepared for the
Read More Kelsey Grammer Becomes a Dad of 8 at Age 70 as Wife Kayte Walsh Welcomes Baby Boy Named Christopher

Kelsey Grammer has officially become a dad of eight at the age of 70 after his wife, Kayte Walsh, who is 36 years his junior, gave birth to their fourth child together, a baby boy named Christopher. The "Frasier" star shared the happy news of their latest arrival during an appearance on Danielle Fis
Read MoreThese 6 States Might Eliminate Property Taxes

Property taxes are the greatest contributor to revenue for local governments, providing essential funds for things like schools, roads, and fire prevention. But they’re also a huge pain. For one, they’re complicated to calculate, relying on imperfect property assessments and confusing metrics like m
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Read MoreA Surprising Midwestern Metro Is Suddenly Booming With Homebuyers—Here’s What’s Behind the Surge

South Bend, IN, may be best known as the home of the golden-domed University of Notre Dame and its storied Fighting Irish football team—but this year, the mid-sized Midwestern metro is turning heads for another reason—its surging housing market. Set along the St. Joseph's River, South Bend—a city of
Read MoreEichner’s Continuum sued over financing for North Miami condo buyout deal

Ian Bruce Eichner’s Continuum Company is being sued by a lender that alleges it’s owed more than half a million dollars in fees tied to the firm’s planned condo buyout in North Miami. Boston-based CW Investment Advisers filed a lawsuit against New York-based and Miami-based Continuum over the finan
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Prince Andrew's decision to finally move out of his longtime home, Royal Lodge, after years of mounting pressure may have been swayed by his nephew, Prince William, threatening to strip his daughters of their royal titles, an expert has claimed. Andrew, 65, has resided in Royal Lodge for the past 22
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Hurricane Melissa strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane early Monday morning prior to its approach along the southern coastline of Jamaica and is tracking to be the most destructive and intense storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. According to Accuweather, as Melissa began tracking northward on
Read More Home Value Growth Slows Further as Prices Drop in 9 of Top 20 Metros

National growth in home values continues to slow, with prices now falling in 9 out of the 20 major metro areas tracked by a key index. The value of single-family homes in the U.S. as measured by repeat transactions rose 1.5% in August compared to a year earlier, according to data from the S&P Cotali
Read MoreWidow of pharma CEO finds buyer for Palm Beach house asking $22M

The widow of a former pharmaceuticals CEO found a buyer for their Palm Beach house asking $21.5 million after seven months on the market. It was one in a surge of luxury contracts signed in Palm Beach County last week. Buyers signed 19 contracts between Oct. 20 and Oct. 26 for luxury properties in P
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Soccer star Lionel Messi has lifted the lid on his sweet life in Miami—while revealing his plans to represent Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, if he is at "100%" health. Messi, 38, recently doubled down on his commitment to remaining in the Sunshine State after signing a a three-year contract extens
Read More Your City’s ‘Hoofprint’ Could Affect Your Home’s Sustainability Score

Almost 20 years ago, after a harrowing experience watching "Food, Inc.," I decided to become vegetarian. I told my parents my choice was motivated in equal parts by wanting to do what’s right for animals and for the environment. They rolled their eyes. It was an admittedly dramatic stand. But what n
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An oceanfront Malibu, CA, mansion designed to be "reminiscent of a home on the coast of Mykonos" has just returned to the market for an eye-watering $74.5 million—offering up not only a taste of European excess but also an incredible heritage in the world of professional sports. The exclusive Paradi
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