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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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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
Read MoreCalifornia condo defect liability bill on deck after recess

Coming out of summer recess, California lawmakers will tackle condominium construction defect legislation that has cleared committees and passed one chamber. Assembly Bill 1903 is one of two condo bills introduced this year by state lawmakers. It would change condo construction defect liability rule
Read MoreHow ROAD aims to boost housing supply and cut red tape

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which went into effect on July 11, includes a host of pro-housing provisions aimed at making housing easier to build and cutting red tape. The nearly 400-page bill contains provisions aimed at streamlining federal reviews, supporting factory-built housing, expa
Read MoreFed Officials Signal Inflation Crackdown Ahead of Next Interest Rate Meeting

In public appearances this week, a number of top Federal Reserve officials signaled a strict crackdown on sticky inflation, setting a hawkish tone ahead of the next policy meeting later this month. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh made his first Congressional appearance in the new role on Tuesday, telling l
Read MoreMost retirement savers want an ‘easy button’ for planning

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has released its 2026 Defined Contribution (DC) Plan Participant Survey, finding that retirement plan participants — particularly younger workers — increasingly expect employers to provide more guidance and support as they plan for retirement. The biennial survey examine
Read MoreWhat the ROAD to Housing Act can — and can’t — do for affordability

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, marking what many in the housing industry consider the most significant federal housing legislation in more than three decades. The bipartisan measure aims to increase housing supply by reducing regulatory barriers, streamlining permitting, modernizin
Read MoreFAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again

The move is a vote of confidence in Boeing from the U.S. government.
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Hollywood actress Elisha Cuthbert has officially sold her lavish Los Angeles home for $1.93 million, days after the property was put back on the market with a significant discount. Cuthbert, 43, who is originally from Canada, has made multiple attempts to offload the property in recent years, initia
Read More Corn Prices Are Falling—but the Land Beneath It Keeps Getting More Valuable

Corn farmers are heading into another difficult year—one that could well tip the industry into unsustainable territory thanks to a dangerous combination of soaring land costs and plummeting crop prices. The global benchmark price for corn fell from about $349 per metric ton in April 2022 to $196 in
Read MoreHOA Tries to Evict 28-Year-Old TikToker From 55-Plus Community—Which Side Is in the Wrong?

A legal battle over residency rights in a Jacksonville, FL, 55-plus community has intensified after homeowners' association members voted to pursue the eviction of a 28-year-old woman who inherited her late father’s home. Her dispute with the Freedom at Arbor Mill community has thrust TikTok influen
Read MoreNewrez servicing arm sued in New Jersey over alleged RESPA violations

A New Jersey homeowner has filed a lawsuit against Newrez LLC, dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, alleging the company engaged in years of unfair mortgage servicing practices that deprived her of a meaningful opportunity to avoid foreclosure. The complaint, filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey,
Read MoreThe New Hacks Homeowners Are Using To Find Affordable Lawn Care as More Teens Opt Out of Yard Chore

If you look around your neighborhood, the chances of seeing a kid on a lawn mower these days are rare. These days, many teens are choosing digital side hustles or online gig work over physical labor. Since professional lawn care can run you between $100 and $500 or more per month, this shift may lea
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