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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 daughter Jenna Bush Hager has revealed how her husband, Henry Hager, landed himself in some very hot water with his then-future mother-in-law, Laura Bush, while staying at the White House ahead of their 2008 wedding. Jenna, 43, opened up about the incident during a recent episode of "To
Read More 5 Cozy A-Frame Cabins That Offer the Ultimate Autumnal Escape—at Every Budget

There is nothing quite like owning a unique abode that serves as a conversation piece for every guest who enters. And that is exactly what you get with an A-frame home. Traditionally, A-frame homes all have several key design elements in common: open floor plans, high ceilings, oversized windows, lo
Read MoreHomebuyers sue D.R. Horton, DHI Mortgage for alleged deceptive lending

A group of homebuyers has filed a class action lawsuit against D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilding company, and its mortgage lending subsidiary, DHI Mortgage Co., alleging that the companies engaged in deceptive home-selling and mortgage practices that left buyers with unexpectedly high m
Read MoreLa Niña Has Arrived—and Hurricane Season Could Take a Significant Turn

Homeowners are in the thick of the hurricane season, but they may need to brace themselves for bigger storms to come. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced Thursday that “La Niña conditions emerged in September 2025,” a shift expected to influence both the tail end of this year’s hurricane sea
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opened up about one of their greatest fears as parents while accepting a somewhat divisive humanitarian award in New York City last night. The couple, who share two children—son Archie, 6, and daughter Lilibet, 4—traveled to Manhattan from their home in Montecito to at
Read More Cofe beefs up South Florida industrial portfolio with $27M acquisition

Cofe Properties expanded its Miami-Dade industrial portfolio, purchasing two warehouse complexes in northwest Miami-Dade County for $26.8 million. An affiliate of Miami-based Cofe, led by Eugenio Cosculluela and Mario Fernandez, acquired Milam Dairy Commerce Center I and II at 6700 Northwest 72nd A
Read MoreMortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $425,000 Home at a 6.30% Rate

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.30%, down from 6.34% last week. A small move—and perhaps unexpected given that markets hit the pause button amid the ongoing political standoff between Republicans and Democrats over the government shutdown. So what impact does this ha
Read MoreLower Mortgage Rates Boost Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic States but DC Market Stumbles

The Washington, DC, housing market may be on its back foot this fall because of federal job cuts and the ongoing government shutdown, but the rest of the mid-Atlantic region is faring better. In September, home closings across the region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Read MoreSouth Florida stumbles, New York booms in second quarter luxury resi sales

Luxury home sales in the world’s top real estate markets were a mixed bag in the second quarter of this year. Sales of homes priced at $10 million or more doubled in New York, and fell by half in Miami, according to a global report by Knight Frank. That flips the script on Miami’s post-pandemic mar
Read MoreBaltimore Faces Foreclosure Fallout as Alleged $100 Million Real Estate Fraud Ring Implodes

Baltimore is facing a rash of foreclosures tied to a suspected real estate fraud ring, leaving lenders and tenants of the foreclosed properties in the lurch. A detailed investigation by the Baltimore Banner laid bare the astonishing details of the scheme, in which a group of New York-based investors
Read MoreWho’s Buying America’s Homes? New Data Shows It’s Not Just Institutional Giants

Turns out, it's not only Wall Street with deep pockets when it comes to real estate investing. More than 90% of investor-owned homes in the U.S. belong to small landlords with fewer than 11 properties, according to the latest Investor Pulse report from CJ Patrick Co. and BatchData. Even in states wi
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A charming riverfront compound in Washington that boasts both a gothic A-frame abode and a studio cabin is flowing into the hands of a new owner, having snagged itself a buyer just days after listing for $640,000. Located in Baring, on a bank of the South Fork Skykomish River, the delightful dwellin
Read More ‘Unsolicited Inspection’: Homeowner Says Insurance Giant Used Google Earth To Demand $18K Roof Fix

When Roseanna Castillo opened a letter from her home insurance company this fall, she didn’t expect to find an $18,000 problem. The notice claimed her roof showed “granular loss”—a form of shingle deterioration—based on aerial images captured from Google Earth. To keep her coverage, she was told she
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Working from home has never looked as good as this. Sitting in one of Florida's most sought-after communities is a mansion that takes multipurpose living to a very luxurious level—offering not only a top-class residence, but also an elegant private office space. From the outside, the three-story pro
Read More 22 State Economies Are In or Near Recession, Alarming Report Finds

Twenty-two U.S. states are either on the brink of an economic recession or already in one, according to a new analysis from Moody's Analytics. Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi shared the findings, saying that states making up nearly a third of the national gross domestic product are either in or a
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Jennifer Aniston has candidly opened up about her desire to be a mom, while hitting out at critics who have accused her of prioritizing her busy work schedule over becoming a parent. The "Friends" star, 56, laid bare her yearslong struggle to have children, which saw her endure several rounds of IVF
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The new owner of a historical mansion in Detroit has brought to light the property's rumored history as a secret brothel—having unearthed several intriguing artifacts linked to its illicit past that are now available for purchase in an estate sale. Wendy Patton, a real estate investor who recently p
Read More Colorado housing market sees wider price cuts ahead of ski season

Colorado’s housing market shows a statewide median list price of $649,900 with 22,890 active listings, according to HW Data. Nearly half of active listings recorded a price reduction during the week. New supply totaled 1,441 listings while 1,869 homes moved under contract. Inventory gives shoppers m
Read MoreZillow and Housing Connector help 10,000 people find homes

Amid one of the most severe housing crises in U.S. history, Zillow and Housing Connector, a tech-powered nonprofit, are celebrating a milestone in combating homelessness. Together, the organizations have helped 10,000 people find stable homes. What began in 2019 as a local solution in Seattle has ev
Read MoreVeterans are missing out on billions in VA loan benefits

Tens of thousands of veterans are missing out on the benefits of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans each year, with billions of dollars in potential mortgage volume left untapped, according to a new analysis from Veterans United Home Loans. The report found that more than 58,000 VA
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