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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.
Brooklyn’s Working-Class Bastion Bay Ridge Gets a New Luxury Development

A working-class Brooklyn neighborhood known for its sweeping views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge—and its many "Saturday Night Fever" filming locations—is getting a luxury makeover. Shore Road, with its dazzling bridge, New York Harbor, and downtown Manhattan skyline views, is lined with decades-ol
Read MoreJulia Child’s Historic Cambridge Home Near Harvard Square Lists for $6.5 Million

A historic home in Cambridge, MA, boasting an impressive culinary pedigree has just hit the market near Harvard Square for $6,475,000. The former home of legendary chef Julia Child is where the cookbook author and TV host of "The French Chef" lived with her husband, Paul, for 40 years. "The home is
Read MoreA Frank Gehry Protégé Transformed 20 Blank Acres in Marin—Now it’s On the Market for $4.4 Million

Two decades ago, the architect Jeremy Kotas, a Frank Gehry protege, was given something few architects get: a clean slate in the form of a 20-acre parcel in Marin. The resulting home, at 200 Mountain King Road in Lagunitas, California, is now being sold for $4.4 million. "Properties with this combi
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What if homes could be manufactured like cars? That’s the question inventor Carl Strandlund sought to answer in the 1940s to meet demand for suburban dwellings during the post-World War II housing crisis. Lustron homes, built between 1948 and 1950, were once dubbed “the house of the future.” Designe
Read More Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting some automated approach functions

Boeing identified a software issue on some 737 Max aircraft that can affect automated vertical navigation functions after a missed approach.
Read More82% of Homeowners Want AI Security Cameras—Here’s Why Passive Cameras Aren’t Enough Anymore

Your security camera may show you crystal clear footage of someone stealing a package. But what good is that if the package is already gone? An AI-powered home security system can resolve this issue by actively responding to threats at home rather than only recording them. And according to a new Viv
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A historic brick brownstone in Jersey City has recently undergone a multi-year transformation and now offers four stories of beautifully renovated space. Originally built circa the 1890s, the 10-room residence, which underwent a restoration by interior designer Hope Misterek, is still full of charm
Read More Furnishing a College Dorm Costs $760 on Average—Here’s How to Avoid Overspending

Furnishing your home does not come cheap—even if you’re living in a dorm. The average college student spends $760 setting up their space before accounting for rent or tuition, according to a new study by Sallie. And nearly 3 in 10 (28%) spend over $1,000. Payton Bussey, a student at University of Co
Read MoreLook Inside the Remote ‘Island in the Sky’ Cabin Selling at the Very Top of an Idaho Mountain

A jaw-dropping Idaho residence perched 8,500 feet up in the clouds at the very top of a peak on Mineral Hill recently hit the market for $625,000. Built in 2016, the modern two-bedroom home, also known as the state's "most elevated private residence," is accessible via a dirt road not for the faint
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Once the creative sanctuary of renowned Cowboy Artists of America co-founder Joe Beeler, a historic five-acre property in Sedona, AZ, has been been transformed into a sleek $6.95 million luxury compound. Nestled near Boynton Canyon, the gated estate estate blends rich Western history with modern sop
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In Virginia's sweeping wine country, 1850 sprawling acres offers something far rarer than scenic mountain views and historic brickwork: complete freedom. Once owned by luxury titan Bernard Arnault, the $35 million estate in Scottsville, VA seamlessly blends a turnkey winery, a private retreat, and 2
Read More Airlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight disruptions trickle in

Flight disruptions were rising in Boston for Saturday.
Read MoreTiny-Home ‘Matchmakers’ Are Helping Connect Residents With Rural Landowners

Ron Murray knew he wanted to live in a tiny home, but there was a problem—where would he put it? The Canadian tiny home enthusiast was right to worry about that first. While tiny homes offer sustainability advantages and are a viable option for managing the housing affordability crisis, you can't ju
Read MoreCompass asks MLSs to block listing data from recruiting tools

Letter seeks opt-out from non-IDX and VOW vendor feeds, with a 30-day deadline
Read MoreNor’easter Threatens Outer Banks Homes on Verge of Collapse—and ‘Another 100’ Could Be Next

An early-season nor'easter is pounding a stretch of North Carolina’s Outer Banks where dozens of homes are already threatened by the advancing ocean—and officials warn the next row may not be far behind On Thursday, Cape Hatteras National Seashore closed the beach from the northern edge of Rodanthe
Read MoreLatest billionaire request advances: Miami Beach commission to vote on Ken Griffin’s helipad

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin’s proposal to build a private helipad at his megayacht marina is picking up speed. Griffin secured approval for his private marina at 120 MacArthur Causeway, on Terminal Island earlier this year. This summer, his attorneys sought approval to amend Miami Be
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Gregg Allman's daughter, Delilah Island Allman Frawley, is parting ways with her Maryland home—and the buyer could potentially walk away with more than just the property. Frawley, whose late father was a founding member, lead singer, and keyboardist for the legendary rock group "The Allman Brothers
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says it's chipping away at the nation's backlog of Fair Housing complaints. But not all fair housing groups agree with its methods. The FHA said this week it has reduced the backlog of pending Title VIII complaints by 46%. The data, which came wit
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After a long, eventful search, “Dancing with the Stars” professional Jan Ravnik has finally become a first-time homeowner. The dancer, who traveled with pop star Taylor Swift through the Eras Tour, has been sharing his quest for a house for months, noting that he was six months into the process in A
Read More Where builder discounts are biggest and who is still buying

Audience Town analyzed 201,000 sales across 25 markets and found every market sold below asking
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