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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.
Spirit Airlines on track for a $475 million bankruptcy lifeline

Spirit Airlines has reached an agreement with some of its debtholders for up to $475 million in debtor-in-possession financing.
Read MoreBest Small Cities To Live in America—but Don’t Expect Bargain Prices

Bigger isn't always better. Most Americans say they'd prefer to live in the suburbs compared to big cities or rural areas. "Small-city life can be best for those who appreciate more wiggle room, fewer degrees of separation, and shorter commutes, to name just a few of its advantages," says WalletHub
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Christina Haack has confirmed that Season 2 of HGTV's "The Flip Off" is officially in production. She stars on the series alongside her ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife, Heather Rae. In a highly anticipated Instagram update, the 42-year-old revealed that she, Tarek and Heather Rae, and her bo
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South Carolina homeowners pay some of the lowest average insurance costs in the Southeast, even as the state faces significant hurricane and flood exposure. While climate risks are a concern along the coast, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that statewide pr
Read More Rhode Island Homeowners Pay Mid-Range Insurance Costs In The Country

Rhode Island homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with other states, reflecting both the state’s coastal exposure and its smaller housing market. While not as expensive as Gulf Coast states like Florida or Louisiana, Rhode Island’s costs trend higher than those of some New England n
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Pennsylvania homeowners pay some of the lowest home insurance premiums in the country, even as costs continue to climb in many parts of the U.S. While coastal and climate-exposed states grapple with steep increases, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Penn
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Rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have reignited their longstanding feud by engaging in a furious war of words on social media this week. Cardi, 32, who is currently pregnant with her fourth child—her first baby with NFL star Stefon Diggs—and Minaj, 42, went head-to-head on X, formerly known as Twitte
Read More Ares bulks up South Florida industrial holdings with $56M Broward buy

Ares Management added a Broward warehouse to its South Florida industrial portfolio. An affiliate of Los Angeles-based Ares, led by Michael Arougheti, paid $56 million for Meridian at Weston, a 230,976-square-foot warehouse at 3425 Meridian Parkway in Weston, records and real estate database Vizzda
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Oregon homeowners benefit from some of the lowest home insurance costs in the nation, even as averages climb in climate-exposed states. While Gulf Coast and wildfire-heavy markets face severe affordability challenges, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Or
Read More Texas Girls’ Camp Where 27 Died in Flood Plans To Reopen Despite Opposition From Victims’ Families

The Texas summer camp for girls where 27 campers and counselors died in flash fooding in July plans to reopen next year, despite opposition from some victims' families and lingering questions over whether the tragedy could have been averted. Camp Mystic, located in the Texas Hill Country northwest o
Read MoreBroker Public Portal’s consumer-facing site becomes Cribio

The Broker Public Portal (BPP) is launching a new chapter in its effort to provide an industry-owned alternative to major home search websites — renaming its consumer-facing national homebuying platform under the name Cribio. However, the Broker Public Portal name will not go away. Leaders behind th
Read MoreNorth Dakota Homeowners Pay Average Insurance Costs Compared to the Rest of the Country

North Dakota homeowners face mid-range homeowners insurance premiums compared with the rest of the U.S. While costs are not as high as those in Gulf Coast states, they trend above some nearby Midwestern states, reflecting the state’s exposure to severe winter weather, flooding, and storms. Data from
Read MoreRecord senior home equity is fueling demand for new solutions for older American homeowners

Older American homeowners hold substantial home equity, built over decades of steady ownership. With refinances scarce and mortgage rates still elevated, that stockpile has become the most durable growth story in housing finance—and one of the most practical ways to help older households manage expe
Read MoreFinCEN delays implementation of anti-money laundering rule

Title insurance firms gearing up for the implementation of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule can slow their efforts. On Tuesday, FinCEN announced that it was postponing the implementation of the policy fro
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North Carolina homeowners pay some of the lowest average insurance premiums in the Southeast, even though the state has significant coastal exposure to hurricanes and flooding. While national costs are rising sharply, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report
Read More CFPB ends multiple lender consent orders, opens few new cases

Under the Trump administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been winding down enforcement actions against lenders and servicers while opening only two new cases. On Sept. 18, the Bureau terminated consent orders against Washington Federal Bank, Planet Home Lending, Apple Inc.
Read MoreEx-NFL Star Jay Cutler Is Jailed Near His Home in Tennessee After Pleading Guilty to DUI

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has reported to a Tennessee jail to serve a four-day sentence for DUI—almost one year after he was arrested for allegedly hitting another vehicle near his home in Franklin, TN. Cutler, 42, who was previously married to "Laguna Beach" star Kristin Cavallari
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New York homeowners continue to pay relatively low insurance costs compared with many other states, even though the state has dense coastal communities exposed to flooding and storms. While premiums are climbing nationwide, particularly in Gulf Coast states, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and
Read More Houston MLS enters data share agreement with DFW counterpart

Transacting business across the Lone Star State just got a bit easier for Texas real estate professionals and consumers. Houston Realtors Information Service, Inc., which is perhaps better known as HAR.com, and North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. (NTREIS) have entered into a data shari
Read MoreCC Homes pays $50M for 151 homesites in Davie

CC Homes paid $50 million for a development site in Davie planned for 151 single-family homes. CC Homes, led by Armando Codina and Jim Carr, bought the 152-acre vacant property on the northeast corner of I-75 and the Royal Palm Boulevard exit ramp. The seller is KBNP, an affiliate of Jackie Soffer’
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