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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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Disgraced tech mogul Charlie Javice broke down in tears as she was sentenced to seven years behind bars for "swindling" JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by falsifying information about the success of her fintech startup, Frank. Javice, 33, sold her company to the banking giant in 2021—however it w
Read More Media mogul Jon Steinberg drops $15M on Palm Beach spec home

Jon Steinberg, a media executive known for founding Cheddar News, bought a Palm Beach spec home for $14.6 million in an off-market deal. Records show Steinberg and his wife, Jill Steinberg, bought the house at 234 List Road from Valley Property Management LLC, a Massachusetts entity managed by Phil
Read MoreHow To Find Out If Someone Died in Your House

Our homes have lives of their own. They’ve sheltered families, witnessed milestones, and held countless untold stories. It’s only natural to wonder: If these walls could talk, what would they say? Some might reveal nothing more than ordinary daily life—but others may hold more mysterious pasts. A re
Read MoreMaine Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Maine homeowners benefit from some of the most affordable insurance costs in the nation. While insurance premiums are rising rapidly in coastal states along the Gulf and Atlantic, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Maine remains one of the le
Read MoreLouisiana Homeowners Pay Some of the Highest Insurance Costs In The Country

Louisiana homeowners face some of the steepest insurance premiums in the United States, reflecting the state’s exposure to hurricanes, flooding, and other severe weather. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report confirm that affordability pressures in Louisiana
Read MoreBristol condo asking $23M tops Palm Beach County signed contracts

A condo in West Palm Beach’s Bristol tower led luxury contracts in Palm Beach County last week. Buyers signed 19 contracts between Sept. 22 and Sept. 28 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to a market report from Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The homes that went pending las
Read MoreMocca’s pending sale of $20M Ponce-Davis spec home tops active week in Miami-Dade

Alex Pirez’s Mocca Group found a buyer for a spec home that’s nearly completed in Miami’s Ponce-Davis neighborhood, topping luxury sales activity in Miami-Dade County last week. The deal is one of 20 contracts signed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 28, according to the latest Eklund-Gomes report, which
Read MoreAzora Private Solutions picks up two Coconut Grove office buildings for $82M

Azora Private Solutions, formerly Azora Exan, acquired two Coconut Grove office buildings for a combined $82 million. Azora Private Solutions, a joint venture between Miami-based Exan Capital and Madrid-based Advenir Azora, paid roughly $603 a square foot for a total of 136,000 square feet of office
Read MoreMoishe Mana expands Wynwood portfolio with $26M dev site purchase

Moishe Mana loaded more properties into his Wynwood portfolio in Miami with a $25.5 million development site acquisition. Mana, who is arguably the largest landowner in Wynwood and downtown Miami, acquired a 0.7-acre assemblage at 2200-2230 Northwest Second Avenue and 224 Northwest 22nd Terrace, the
Read MoreMortgage spreads are the hero of the 2025 housing market
Mortgage spreads are the hero of housing in 2025, quietly helping housing demand pick up even when nobody else notices. What are mortgage spreads? In the slow dance between the 10-year yield and 30-year mortgage rates since 1971, the mortgage spread is the distance between them — the key variable ke
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Honeywell is developing a series of new cockpit alerts aimed at preventing collisions at or around airports.
Read More Barry Sternlicht and partners abort rezoning request for Standard Miami Beach

A partnership featuring billionaire Barry Sternlicht is putting on hold a request for zoning changes to the site of The Standard Spa, Miami Beach that would have allowed a major renovation of the hotel. The Miami Beach City Commission was set to vote on the rezoning at its Sept. 16 meeting, but The
Read MoreMortgage Rates, Seasonal Timing, and Fixer-Uppers: What Homebuyers Need To Know Now

After the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate last week, we’ve heard from several Fed members. Their speeches reinforce a key takeaway from the meeting’s summary of economic projections: There is a wide variety of perspectives at the Fed. A sizable minority—7 of the 19 participants—expect no
Read MoreNew Hampshire Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

New Hampshire homeowners continue to pay some of the lowest insurance costs in the nation. While premiums have soared in coastal states along the Gulf of Mexico and wildfire-prone areas of the West, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that New Hamp
Read MoreNevada Homeowners Pay Some of the Nation’s Lowest Insurance Costs, Despite Growing Wildfire Threats

Nevada homeowners enjoy some of the lowest insurance premiums in the country, even as national averages continue to rise. While Gulf and coastal states struggle with steep affordability challenges, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Nevada re
Read MoreTech Pulse: Realtor groups talk tech; lenders stress compliance

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Realtor association tools driving member success Florida Realtors and Virginia Realtors a
Read MoreCalifornia Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Costs Despite Average Rates Being Below National Levels

While insurance affordability is an increasingly urgent issue nationwide, California homeowners continue to report relatively modest average costs compared to many other states. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report, show that even with wildfire exposure driv
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NBA star Michael Porter Jr. is getting set to sever his remaining ties to Denver by listing his opulent city dwelling for $5.25 million—three months after he was traded by the Nuggets to the Brooklyn Nets. The 27-year-old, who was drafted by Denver as the 14th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, sig
Read More Nebraska Homeowners Pay Some of the Highest Insurance Costs In The Country

Nebraska homeowners are facing some of the highest insurance premiums in the Midwest, reflecting the state’s exposure to severe weather. While insurance affordability remains manageable in some neighboring states, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report sho
Read MoreOhio Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Ohio homeowners benefit from some of the lowest insurance costs in the U.S., even as premiums rise in climate-vulnerable states. While Gulf Coast and Western markets are experiencing sharp affordability challenges, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report sh
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