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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.
Compass settles NWMLS lawsuit on coming soon listings

First Look launches Sept. 4, 2026, with 21 days allowed and no public days on market or price history.
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"The Parent Trap" actor Dennis Quaid has lifted the lid on his life in Tennessee after trading Hollywood for Nashville six years ago—months after listing his $5.2 million California home. Quaid, 72, who hails from Texas, relocated from Los Angeles to Music City with his wife, Laura Savoie, 33, in 20
Read More Pinecrest mansion asking $16M leads slow week for Miami-Dade’s luxury market

A new mansion in Pinecrest led Miami-Dade County’s luxury market last week, landing a contract price at an asking price of $16.3 million. Buyers signed 12 contracts between Aug. 24 and Aug. 30, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The report tracks all listings in
Read MoreFinancial pressures are threatening middle-class retirement

Transamerica study found that 72% of respondents have taken action in response to financial strain
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On the heels of her 29th birthday, makeup mogul Kylie Jenner is switching up the way she thinks about her impressive real estate portfolio. In a recent interview with Who What Wear, the youngest of Kris Jenner’s famous children explained that she’s “changed” her mind about “having an enormous life.”
Read More 6 Types of Home Loans: Which Mortgage Is Right for You?

Six main types of home loans cover most buyers: conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, adjustable-rate, and jumbo. Each comes with different down payment minimums, credit requirements, and rules about who qualifies and what kind of property it can be used for. Choosing a home loan starts with a buyer's specif
Read MoreHow Much Down Payment Do You Need To Buy a House?

Down payments on a home loan can range from 0% to 20% or more, depending on the loan type, the property, and a buyer's credit and finances. There's no single number every buyer has to hit. Before deciding how much to put down, it helps to know how much house you can actually afford and to have a rea
Read MoreHow a Home Appraisal From a Lender Can Make or Break a Mortgage for Your First Home or Beyond

A home appraisal is one of the last major checkpoints before closing, and it's one buyers have the least control over. Once an offer is accepted, the lender orders an independent appraisal to confirm the home is worth at least what's being borrowed against it. The appraisal typically happens after m
Read MoreK Group taps Compass for One Metropica sales as massive Sunrise development heats up

K Group Holdings’ $1.5 billion master-planned development in Sunrise is back on track and ready for its next phase after years of delay due to the pandemic. The developer tapped top Compass agents Miltiadis Kastanis and The Bobby Auerbach Group to lead sales of the remaining residences at One Metrop
Read MoreHow To Qualify for a Mortgage: Income, Credit, and Debt Requirements for a Loan

Qualifying for a mortgage comes down to three things a lender checks closely: credit, income, and debt. Each one is evaluated on its own, and a strength in one area can sometimes offset a weakness in another. A mortgage application typically starts with a hard look at credit history, which is why it
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Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler has officially dethroned golf legend Tiger Woods atop the PGA Tour career money list, cementing his place in the sport's history books. After a neck-and-neck battle with longtime rival Rory McIlroy, Scheffler, 30, secured a record-breaking victory on Aug. 30, fu
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent their final weekend in California soaking up the sunshine with friends and family before beginning their next chapter back across the pond. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who put down roots in Montecito after purchasing a $14.65 million mansion in 2020, arrived
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Hurricane Karina strengthened Monday into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean, alongside Tropical Storm Lowell expected to reach hurricane strength by Wednesday. While still very uncertain, the potential for Lowell and Karina to reach the vicinity of the state by Labor Day weekend is in
Read More The travel shoulder season is shrinking — and so are the savings

Traveling during the shoulder season has traditionally been a reliable way to save money on many destinations. But those savings are dwindling.
Read MoreLionel Messi Bids Farewell to International Soccer—Inside the Luxury Homes He’ll Retreat To

Soccer legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his extraordinary run with Argentina's national team after more than two decades. The 39-year-old athlete revealed the momentous decision in a lengthy and emotional Instagram post, admitting that
Read More‘Zombie’ Foreclosures Are Most Common in These Midwestern Cities

While the percentage of “zombie” properties across the country has declined slightly, the rates in a handful of Midwest cities come in much higher than the national average, according to a new report. Zombie property is a term used to describe a home that was abandoned by its owners before foreclosu
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"The View" host Joy Behar has officially offloaded her longtime Hamptons home for $5.65 million—more than $5 million below her original asking price. Behar, 83, reached a major milestone in her lengthy effort to sell the Sag Harbor, NY, property on July 17, when the home was marked as "pending," ind
Read More Rybak pitches Live Local apartment tower in West Palm Beach

Rybak Development is planning an apartment development in downtown West Palm Beach under Florida’s Live Local Act, adding to the growing list of developers using the Florida law meant to create affordable housing. The project, at 534 Datura Street, is planned as a 25-story building with 262 rental u
Read MoreWhat’s next for Miami’s former Avenues elite private school site?

A 15.6-acre site in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, once slated for a sprawling $180 million private school, has been quiet, despite swelling demand for private schools across South Florida. After Avenues The World School abandoned plans for its campus at 4949 Northeast Second Avenue in 2024, ru
Read MoreTop 10 Cities for New Construction Revealed: The Carolinas Emerge as a Powerhouse

While the U.S. continues to struggle with a shortage of an estimated 4 million housing units, a handful of residential construction powerhouses are rising to the challenge, churning out new homes at a rapid pace to meet soaring demand. A new Realtor.com® report identifies the top 10 cities offering
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