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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.
Airbnb adds direct messaging, new social features after app overhaul

The updates follow the travel company's major overhaul in May, which brought services such as catering and personal training to its app.
Read MoreIf You Own a Craftsman Home, Now Is the Time To Cash In

Beloved for their timeless charm, Craftsman homes are in high demand these days, thanks to their distinctive character and sense of history. Their authentic design and meticulous craftsmanship give them an unmistakable warmth and personality that buyers love. In turn, savvy sellers can turn that wid
Read MoreFederal Debt Will Drive Mortgage Rates Up Unless AI Productivity Saves the Day, Larry Summers Says

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has warned that growing federal deficits could lead to a dramatic spike in mortgage rates, unless productivity gains from artificial intelligence boost government revenues. Summers, who served as Treasury secretary in the Clinton administration and was a top e
Read MoreThis couple left their jobs to travel 160,000 km across the world in their Land Rover

The duo left their jobs to travel the seven continents mainly in a Land Rover on a self-funded trip, which they then monetized on social media.
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A burned-out megamansion once used as a filming location for HBO’s "Succession" is now making headlines for a far less glamorous reason. The property has been officially declared a public nuisance by the city of Los Angeles after the owners failed to remove hazardous debris left behind by the Palisa
Read More The Shutdown Is Testing California’s Housing Market—and Its Luck

The federal shutdown is rattling housing markets in states like Florida, but California’s has barely flinched. “Overall, the California housing market hasn’t shown signs of any major shifts since the government shutdown kicked off,” says Realtor.com® senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones. “N
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The government may be in the middle of a shutdown, but that hasn't stopped work at the White House—construction work. Demolition crews moved in on Monday to begin knocking down part of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Tearing down the East Wing marks the start of President Donald Trump's $200 million ballroom
Read More What a Government Shutdown Means for the Housing Market

A government shutdown doesn’t stop the housing market—but it can definitely slow things down. From delaying closings to shaking buyer confidence, even a short shutdown causes ripple effects that can reach your front door. When Washington gridlocks, it doesn’t just stay in DC—it filters down to every
Read MoreChristina Haack Criticizes Ex Josh Hall’s Reaction to Her Divorce Remarks: ‘Not Exactly Masculine’

HGTV star Christina Haack has once again assailed ex-husband Josh Hall and branded his response to her opening up about their tumultuous marriage "not exactly masculine." The 42-year-old "Flip Off" star—who split from Hall, 44, in July 2024—shared her true thoughts on him after Hall allegedly brande
Read MoreLive Local Act scorecard: 3K units completed, another 42K in the pipeline

When Florida lawmakers first approved the Live Local Act in 2023 in an effort to alleviate the affordable housing crisis, developers rushed to seize on its incentives and filed a slew of project applications. Since then, they’ve completed nearly 3,200 below-market rental units in 23 projects across
Read MoreFoolish Mortals or Bargain Buyers: 1 in 2 Americans Would Buy a Haunted House for the Right Price

Imagine you tour a house you love, only to find out it has a haunted past. Your instinct may be to run away screaming—but you might be missing out on a rare opportunity. Furthermore, you'd also find yourself in the minority: According to a spooky survey done by Clever's Real Estate Witch, 52% of Ame
Read MoreMeta Development launches sales for boutique Brickell condo project

Andrew Rasken’s Meta Development is launching sales for Colette, a boutique condominium planned in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. With the launch, Rasken is betting that size matters in a market saturated with large-scale luxury projects, many of them boasting hundreds of units and brands like St.
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NBA star Jrue Holiday is wasting no time cutting ties to the Boston Celtics as he is now offloading his Massachusetts dwelling for $6.9 million, just months after being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 35-year-old—who was traded from the Boston-based team to the Portland Trail Blazers in Ju
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Kanye West has reportedly sold off his second Wyoming ranch, back to the original owners for $14 million, in the midst of reported money woes. The rapper, 48, returned Bighorn Mountain Ranch, which sprawls across 6,713 acres, to the Flitner family, who first sold the "Gold Digger" hitmaker the land
Read More Evicting a Family Member With No Lease Can Be Painful, but Not That Problematic

Unfortunately, many homeowners can wind up with a guest or two who have worn out their welcome, including relatives. But if that relative has taken up permanent residency in your home and you need them gone, it's time to start thinking about eviction. If you're feeling more than a bit guilty over th
Read MoreNY developer, Lumber Liquidators founder find buyers for Miami Beach homes

Lumber Liquidators’ founder and CEO signed a contract to sell his waterfront Palm Island home in Miami Beach. The deal is one of 16 contracts signed in Miami-Dade County between Oct. 13 and Oct. 19, according to the latest Eklund-Gomes report, which tracks listings of homes and condos asking $4 mil
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Model Miranda Kerr has opened up about the shocking rules she and her husband Evan Spiegel have for their four kids when it comes to screen time inside their sprawling $120 million Los Angeles home. The 42-year-old runway star and her Snapchat CEO spouse, 35—who tied the knot in 2017—share children
Read More Down Payments Finally Stop Rising—Here’s What Homebuyers Are Paying Now

Down payments are holding steady as the housing market cools, offering a bit relief for buyers—although some regions remain much more affordable than others. The typical down payment buyers paid from July to September 2025 was an average of 14.4%, or $30,400—up roughly $500 from the last quarter bu
Read MoreFort Lauderdale approves waterfront Live Local Act redevelopment

The City of Fort Lauderdale approved a major Live Local Act redevelopment of The Quay at 17th Street, a waterfront retail and office plaza. The project is a joint venture with Coconut Grove-based The Related Group, led by Jorge, Jon Paul and Nicholas Pérez; Aventura-based BH Group, led by Liat and
Read MoreAmazon Web Services outage hits airlines, disrupting check-in

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines weren't working fully in Monday's disruption of Amazon Web Services, a backbone of many sites.
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