While many homebuilders battle a gross margin slippery slope from the 20s into the mid-teens, Green Brick Partners is fairly striding against the tide.  During the company’s Q2 earnings call on Thursday, executives said its gross profit margin expanded to 29.8% in Q2, down 150 basis points from a ye

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to kill property taxes for most Floridians is in the hot seat after a group went to court, alleging the ballot title and language could dupe voters.  A Leon County Circuit Court judge heard arguments Wednesday from three groups, including former local government elected offic

Hollywood is poised to relax some of its development rules to allow oceanfront towers in the area where BH Group and Related group have a historic hotel under contract. The city is considering an overhaul that could bring up to 340-foot projects under restrictive regulations near the historic Hollyw

A Colorado home under foreclosure has gone viral after the listing revealed a bizarre requirement: Prospective buyers must purchase it completely sight-unseen, current occupant included. Located at 408 Garfield Ave. in Nunn, CO, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is listed for sale for $215,280.

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for older adults and their families, today announced the appointment of Dr. Emily C. Ptaszek as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Ptaszek will officially start in her new role effec

by Jamie Ulmer, President & CEO, What makes Collier County such a special place to call home? Many people would point to our beautiful beaches, thriving economy, excellent schools, and strong sense of community. But there’s another factor that often goes unnoticed until it’s threatened: access to he

The coming months in Naples bring a time of quiet transition as summer eases into fall. Hopefully, hurricane season will conclude without incident for us and for others. As we move into this next season at a gentler pace, there is a thoughtful opportunity to think about what you may be carrying and

AI is the new buzzword that seems to be everywhere these days. We hear it in commercials and see it in news articles and social feeds. It’s embedded in our TV’s, smartphones, cars, glasses, and even the clothes we wear. I’ve heard repeated warnings that if we don’t learn to use it in the workplace [

For nearly seven decades, one of Collier County’s most cherished Thanksgiving traditions has brought together farmers, business leaders, elected officials and neighbors around a shared table. On November 25, the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ will once again welcome thousands to the Collier County Fairgr

Nation’s Top Charity Wine Auction will showcase acclaimed vintners and celebrity chefs at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón after raising over $30 million for vulnerable children this year The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), founders of the world renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is prou

A pilgrimage to Normandy had been on our travel list since meeting D-Day 2 veteran Peter Thomas, who passed away at age 92 in 2016. We finally got there this spring, when my wife, Susan, and I were in Tuscany and did an add-on cruise from Normandy to Copenhagen. We anticipated an emotional experienc

A Season of Stars: Announcing the Ultimate Jewish Cultural Series Lineup Incredible lineup features beloved actors, a film producer and authors, with lots of comedy! by Ted Epstein Culture is the thread that connects our past to our present, and great stories are the bridges that unite us. This seas

by Sian O. In 2016 the Boys and Girls Club gave the Immokalee community the opportunity to integrate and provide hope to young people. They opened their doors to help reach the hearts and minds of every young person across our small town. The Boys and Girls Club is a positive place where any circums

Celebrating The Inaugural Graduating Class of The Baker Day School at The Naples Players by Bryce Alexander When five seniors crossed the stage inside The Kizzie Theater this spring, they did more than receive diplomas. They became the first graduating class of The Baker Day School at The Naples Pla

Controversial podcaster Joe Rogan, 58, has just been named the top-earning podcaster of 2026 by Forbes. “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which the former comedian records at his $14.4 million home in Austin, TX, paid Rogan an estimated $82 million between June 2025 and June 2026. Widely regarded as one o

Kyle Miklasz had one main goal for his Airbnb property: It had to go viral.  Although, following close behind that objective was his desire to have a home his family could use as a vacation spot to create memories—and his most vivid memories were of summers at his grandparents’ barn in Wisconsin.  M

Federal banking regulators released a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) proposal Friday that narrows how banks earn credit for community development while raising asset thresholds for small and midsized institutions. The plan drew immediate criticism from consumer and housing advocates. The Federal D

Although a date has been set for a final approval hearing, the real estate brokerages and associations that settled the homebuyer commission lawsuits through the Tuccori suit’s opt-in settlement may still face some challenges.  The latest of these challenges is that earlier this week by four retired

A federal plan to manage the drying-up Colorado River could have major impacts for communities across Arizona, California, and Nevada. The Bureau of Reclamation released a new proposed 10-year framework governing water usage from the Colorado River—a plan that could mandate reductions in water use f

The briefs are in. The witnesses are done. A federal judge in Chicago now holds the question the whole industry keeps asking: who controls where a listing gets seen? Here is the part no ruling will answer for you. Zillow, Compass and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) spent the first half of July tradi