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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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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement has been featured in hundreds—nay thousands—of headlines, but the iconic moment has now been immortalized in a very unusual way after a New Orleans homeowner used it as inspiration for a spooky Halloween display. Longtime NOLA resident Louellen Berger has b
Read More Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Removing Fed Gov. Lisa Cook for Now

The Supreme Court has ruled that Lisa Cook can remain on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors at least through January, when the court will hear oral arguments on President Donald Trump's attempt to fire the Biden appointee. The decision on Wednesday means that Cook will participate in the Federal
Read MoreMetropica developer revives megaproject with new partners

Five years after completing the first condo tower at Metropica, a master-planned development in western Broward County, the developer announced he is reviving the project with new partners. Metropica Development CEO Joseph Kavana plans to begin construction on the next phase in October, he said at
Read MoreSelling in October? How Halloween Decorations Could Make or Break Your Home Sale

It's officially October, and Halloween is just around the corner. For those with their house on the market this month, there's finally been a turn toward a more buyer-friendly market nationwide, though conditions vary widely by region. In the South and West, inventory is 4.3% and 9.3% higher than pr
Read MoreWyoming Homeowners Pay Mid-Range Insurance Costs In The Country

Wyoming homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with the rest of the U.S. While not as high as those in Gulf Coast states, Wyoming’s costs trend above some of its Mountain West neighbors, reflecting risks tied to severe weather and wildfire exposure. New data from the U.S. Census Burea
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"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane has vowed to "fight to the last breath" against his ALS diagnosis for the sake of his two daughters—after he opened up about how the devastating condition has changed his day-to-day life. The 52-year-old actor—who was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disea
Read More Radius launches AI assistant to streamline brokerage operations

Radius — a brokerage platform for real estate teams — has launched Mel AI, a built-in artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to support tasks across marketing, lead management, transaction oversight and compliance. Mel AI is integrated throughout the Radius platform, which provides tools an
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Actress Nicole Kidman is reporting planning to continue living in the $3.5 million Nashville, TN, estate that she bought with estranged husband Keith Urban at the start of their marriage—with sources claiming she believes the home will be a "source of stability" for her family amid her ongoing divor
Read More Wisconsin Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Wisconsin homeowners benefit from some of the lowest home insurance premiums in the Midwest, even as costs rise sharply in more climate-exposed states. While affordability is a growing concern across the U.S., new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Wisconsin
Read MoreKimber White named NAMB board president

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) announced on Wednesday the start of Kimber White’s presidency for the organization. White has served in several roles with NAMB over the past 15 years, including as board president from 2020–2021 and as a member of the executive board. “I am honore
Read MoreRedfearn Capital, TPG Angelo Gordon team up for $37M industrial purchase

Redfearn Capital joined forces with TPG Angelo Gordon to buy two warehouses in Miami-Dade County for $36.7 million. Two entities tied to Delray Beach-based Redfearn, led by Alex Redfearn, and TPG Angelo Gordon, led by Josh Baumgarten and Adam Schwartz, acquired the properties in separate deals from
Read MoreFinal Offer launches in Denver, surrounding region

Listing and negotiation platform Final Offer has launched in Denver and Colorado’s Front Range region in partnership with several local brokerages — including RE/MAX Alliance, RE/MAX Professionals, RE/MAX of Cherry Creek and West + Main Homes. Final Offer allows agents to give homesellers more optio
Read MoreAtlas VMS, QuantumReverse enter tech integration partnership

Appraisal technology management firm Atlas VMS announced on Tuesday that it has entered a partnership with QuantumReverse, an LOS provider for reverse mortgages, to integrate the AIM-Port order management platform. The partnership will grant reverse mortgage lenders who use QuantumReverse direct acc
Read MoreWest Virginia Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

West Virginia homeowners benefit from some of the lowest homeowners insurance premiums in the country, even as costs climb in more climate-exposed states. While affordability challenges dominate markets in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk
Read MoreWashington Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Washington homeowners pay some of the lowest insurance premiums in the country, even as national averages rise in climate-exposed states. While affordability challenges dominate markets along the Gulf Coast and in wildfire-prone California, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate R
Read MoreRents down, vacancies up as Trump’s immigration policies hit Doral

In Doral, the vacancy rate is up to 6.5 percent, and rents have hit a three-year low. Yes, the Miami market is cooling, but Doral is facing more than just a slowdown. About 40 percent of Doral’s 80,000 residents were born in Venezuela or have Venezuelan heritage, and these families are fleeing Presi
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HGTV star Christina Haack is looking back on the "red flags" of her relationship with her ex-husband, Josh Hall, while revealing why she feels "grateful" for every mistake following their bitter split. "The Flip Off" star, 42, who split from Hall in July 2024 after nearly three years together, opene
Read More Virginia Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Virginia homeowners pay some of the lowest home insurance premiums in the Mid-Atlantic, even though the state faces significant coastal exposure. While costs in the Gulf Coast and Florida are among the nation’s highest, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that
Read MoreGovernment Shutdown Puts Paychecks at Risk—Are HELOCs the Lifeline or a Trap?

With the federal government shut down until Congress can reach a funding deal, thousands of workers—ranging from ranging from National Parks rangers to air traffic controllers to Department of Education personnel—are bracing for furloughs, missed paychecks, and even mass layoffs. President Donald Tr
Read MoreVermont Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Vermont homeowners benefit from some of the lowest home insurance premiums in the nation, even as costs rise elsewhere. While Gulf Coast and Western states face steep affordability pressures, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Vermont remains one of the m
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