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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.
Paseo pipeline: Comras, Kanavos’ Lincoln Road vision hinges on walkability

The developers of two projects at opposite ends of Lincoln Road are betting they can kickstart a major revival for the iconic Miami Beach retail corridor. What was once the city’s most coveted pedestrian strip peaked almost 10 years ago with rents at $300 per square foot, leading to the exit or dow
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Spec developer sells Bear’s Club mansion for $34M

🏆 Residential: Jupiter logged the top home sale in South Florida. Spec developer Stuart Hankin sold a 10,900-square-foot mansion at 228 Bear’s Club Drive for $33.8 million. Hankin purchased the property in the exclusive Bear’s Club enclave in 2021 for $3.4 million; he completed the home last year.
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Budget buyers seeking entry into homeownership are finally getting some relief as the national supply of starter homes is beginning to improve. But like most aspects of the housing market, the recovery remains sluggish and starkly divided by region. A starter home is defined by Realtor.com® economis
Read More Stop Paying More for Home Insurance Than Property Taxes—If You Can

The cost of living is reaching its peak—and for some homeowners, one line on their budget is superseding all others. New data from LendingTree finds that in 15 U.S. states, home insurance costs exceed property taxes. “Insurance used to be an afterthought in the homebuying process for most shoppers,”
Read MoreHousing Week Ahead: Market Clock, Rate Volatility, and New Home Sales To Watch

The upcoming week brings a lighter schedule for national economic data but a busy lineup of new research from the Realtor.com® economics team. On Tuesday, the team releases the second-quarter 2026 Market Clock, which tracks whether buyers or sellers hold the upper hand in specific regions. Midweek r
Read MoreSouth Florida Dirt: The soccer stars who planted a flag in South Florida

Consider this a World Cup edition of the South Florida Dirt. From Coral Gables to Hallandale Beach, South Florida and its large population of Argentinians and soccer fans have embraced the sport and its biggest star, Lionel Messi. The World Cup, which ended its Miami run Saturday with the third-pla
Read MoreRestored 1678 First Period Estate Offers a Truly ‘Authentic’ Glimpse Into the Past

An "irreplaceable opportunity" to buy a historical First Period estate with its own ell and an antique barn has been brought to the market in Massachusetts, where it is offering an "authentic glimpse into early New England life," as well as the chance to take on stewardship of one of the country's o
Read MoreAmerican Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap

The carrier is working on improving reliability, investing in more premium seats and lounges, and considering Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body plane order.
Read MoreTrash to Treasure: How Earthships Evolved From Radical Recycling Experiment to Off-Grid Luxury

Earthship homes have gone by many names: "Star Wars" houses, hobbit huts, and even tin can shacks. But in recent years they have become better known as being among the more luxurious and unique off-grid retreats money can buy. Built from natural and recycled materials, the self-sustaining dwellings
Read MoreWorld Cup Fan Favorites Cabo Verde and Scotland Score Big with U.S. Homebuyers and Tourists

Although they were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Sunday's highly anticipated final, Scotland and the small African Island nation of Cabo Verde have won over legions of U.S. fans, fueling a surge of American interest in their local real estate and tourism markets. Sitting west of S
Read MoreCan the housing market weather Iran conflict 2.0 and higher rates?

The housing market has held its own this year — even with higher inflation, higher oil prices, higher mortgage rates, and crazy headlines about AI taking all the jobs. But mortgage rates are right at a key level now and with the Iran conflict entering its 2.0 stage, can housing hold up? Today’s tra
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A romantic stone manor in North Carolina is offering bibliophiles the chance to create their ultimate sanctuary courtesy of a dramatic two-story library that is just waiting for its shelves to be filled. Known as Stone Manor, the custom-built estate recently came to market for $7.2 million, having l
Read More Billionaire Stephen Ross Unveils His $10 Billion Vision for ‘Wall Street of the South’

Billionaire real estate developer Stephen Ross has launched a 10,000-square-foot immersive Experience Center in downtown West Palm Beach, FL, showcasing his vision for transforming the area into the "Wall Street of the South." Ross' firm, Related Ross, along with fellow billionaire Ken Griffin, will
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A $1.45 million house that once held Benjamin Franklin's son under Revolutionary War confinement has undergone a dramatic restoration that returned it to its centuriesold origins—while cultivating a unique mix of historical charm and modern elegance. Located in Connecticut, the so-called Ebenezer Gr
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A Florida county that has spent decades making national headlines as the site of some of the country's most heinous and violent crimes is going through a surprising resurgence among homebuyers seeking an affordable beach retreat on the Gulf Coast. Escambia County—which encompasses Pensacola—has quie
Read More As Argentina Returns to World Cup Final, This Miami Beach Neighborhood Will Be Cheering

Argentina is set to face Spain in the final match of the World Cup, and the North Beach section of Miami Beach will be ardently cheering on the defending champs. Known as "Little Buenos Aires," the northernmost section of Miami Beach is home to one of the largest Argentine communities in the United
Read MoreNobu co-founder buys Delray home, developer sells Bear’s Club mansion for $34M

American-Israeli film producer and businessman Meir Teper bought a waterfront home in Delray Beach for $20 million, and a developer sold a mansion in Jupiter for $33.8 million. Both deals add to an already busy summer for waterfront home sales across South Florida. Records show Eugene and Judith R
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"Full House" creator Jeff Franklin is once again on the hunt for a buyer for his infamous Beverly Hills mansion—relisting the sprawling property for the eighth time in four years, this time with a $5 million price cut. The property, which has sinister ties to the Charles Manson murders, was initiall
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"The View" host Joy Behar has found a buyer for her longtime Hamptons residence—nearly two years after the elegant dwelling was first brought to the market. Behar, 83, has taken one step closer to offloading the Sag Harbor, NY, property after accepting an offer on the dwelling, which is now marked a
Read More European hedge fund Brevan Howard leases Miami office amid flock of newcomers

Hedge fund Brevan Howard leased at Related Group’s Coconut Grove office building, while a Swiss packaging firm and a U.S. consultancy inked deals elsewhere in Miami in the latest new-to-market deals. Brevan Howard leased the nearly 7,000-square-foot third floor at the 2850 Tigertail Avenue building
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