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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.
Landmark Housing Bill Will Become Law Today Without Trump’s Signature—Here’s What It Does

The landmark 21st Century Road to Housing Act is poised to become law on Friday, even without the signature of President Donald Trump. The president said he would not sign the bill that Congress sent him. But it will still take effect at midnight. This would cap months of work for what is one of the
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Barndominiums have been lauded for their flexibility, size, and spacious floor plans—but it is rare that one comes to the market and rivals the luxury on offer in only the most extraordinary of mansions. To find such a property, one must journey to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where a barndominium
Read More Million-Dollar Listings Surge in Quirky Oregon Town Known for Outdoor Charms

A small Oregon city known for its charming quirks and lush nature has seen a surge in luxury buyers snapping up $1 million-plus homes. Lauded for its skiing and hiking, but also its curious attractions—such as a tavern with two giant ponderosa pine trees growing in the dining area, and the last Bloc
Read MoreOpinion: Why the dual credit score mandate raises costs for small businesses without clear benefits

Washington says it wants to lower costs and expand access to credit. For millions of entrepreneurs, access to credit depends not only on the health of their businesses but also on their personal credit profiles. That is why regulatory decisions that make borrowing more complex or expensive deserve c
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The multifamily capital stack is evolving. As elevated interest rates and tighter loan proceeds continue to reshape acquisition and refinancing strategies, investors are challenged by a market where senior loan proceeds and liquidity preservation are constrained. One effective solution is proprietar
Read More Duplexes and townhomes do not always make housing cheaper

Not every housing policy labeled “affordable” is actually designed to make housing more affordable. That is the central problem with today’s “missing middle” debate. Across the country, duplexes, triplexes, courtyard apartments, townhomes and small multifamily buildings are being promoted as the sol
Read MoreFlorida county’s impact fees put new Live Local projects at risk

Indianapolis-based apartment developer Milhaus started building an apartment project in Manatee County, Florida, under the state’s Live Local Act after securing its funding earlier this year. It may be one of the few to be built in the county, next to Sarasota, under the law, until lawsuits over a m
Read MorePalm Beach County pumps brakes on data center proposals

Palm Beach County officials are pressing pause on new data center proposals as they decide how to regulate one of the fastest growing asset classes in commercial real estate. County commissioners voted Tuesday to advance a temporary law halting data center applications and immediately prevent devel
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Music producer Jack Antonoff and actress Margaret Qualley have reportedly called it quits on their "rocky" three-year marriage—and insiders are now alleging that the rift in their relationship began with a struggle to balance their demanding careers with their lives at home. Antonoff, 42, who is per
Read More Orlando developer in contract to buy out aging West Palm co-op for $200M

Orlando developer Chuck Whittall is under contract to buy out the owners of a waterfront co-op building in West Palm Beach, The Real Deal has learned. Whittall, founder and CEO of Unicorp National Developments, could pay close to the asking price, roughly $200 million, for the 140-unit La Fontana a
Read MoreThe Housing Cash Crunch That Has Everyone Pointing Fingers

Before New York City voted to freeze rents for more than 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, one member of the Rent Guidelines Board tried to make a point about the buildings themselves. “As the owner’s representative, my primary concern is ensuring that rent-stabilized buildings...” Maksim Wynn b
Read MoreBon appetit! Moishe Mana buys Wynwood building leased to Pastis for $25M

Moishe Mana’s hunger for Wynwood properties took another forkful, as he recently bought a building leased to Pastis Miami for $24.5 million. Mana, Wynwood’s largest landowner, acquired a ground lease and a single-story 13,000-square-foot building at 380 Northwest 26th Street, Tony Arellano and Devli
Read MoreAt $32, Dream Finders-Beazer risk is now double-jeopardy

[Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part article in the aftermath of filings this week from Dream Finders Homes and Beazer Homes, as Dream Finders pursues Beazer as an acquisition target. Here’s the link to Part 1]. The surface question in the Dream Finders Homes–Beazer Homes takeover conte
Read MoreAirbnb Is Revealed as the Surprise Buyer of Iconic $81.5 Million ‘Anna Delvey Building’ in New York

Short-term rental giant Airbnb has shelled out a whopping $81.5 million for an infamous New York City building that gained widespread attention when scammer Anna Delvey tried to lease it as the headquarters for her so-called social club. The San Francisco–based company has revealed itself as the buy
Read MoreFed Chairman Kevin Warsh Taps Billionaire Marc Andreessen To Lead AI Task Force

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has named the leadership and objectives of new task forces he is convening to reshape the way the central bank conducts monetary policy. Warsh on Thursday announced five new task forces to examine different aspects of the Fed's mission, each led by prominent and hig
Read MoreA Colorado project is now a proving ground for 3D-printed homes

In Salida, a small town in Central Colorado with about 6,000 residents, a long-vacant property serves as a reminder of the community’s past while offering a glimpse into the future. Cleora, a small railroad town established in 1880 in what is now the Salida area, served as an early settlement in th
Read MoreRate adds 14 loan officers from New American Funding

Chicago-based mortgage lender Rate announced on Thursday that more than a dozen loan officers have joined the company from California-headquartered New American Funding (NAF), bringing “nine figures in production volume with them.” The group includes 14 loan officers: Lori Crabb, Maria Castorena, Co
Read MoreDevelopers score $368M in loans for South Florida projects

South Florida developers landed $368 million in financing this week as lenders backed a mix of commercial projects across the tri-county region. Argentine developer HA Emprendimientos secured one of the biggest loans recently with a $111 million construction loan for the development of a luxury mul
Read MoreFed names task force members as it examines monetary policy decision-making

The Federal Reserve on Thursday outlined a slate of five new task forces led by prominent academics and business leaders. They will scrutinize how the central bank communicates, manages its balance sheet, interprets data, evaluates productivity and jobs, and responds to inflation. The initiative, de
Read MoreHigh Mortgage Rates Are Secretly Boosting Airbnb Host Profits

High mortgage rates may have put a damper on growth in the short-term rental market in recent years, but in a twist of fate, they appear to be boosting bookings and profits for longtime hosts. Mortgage rates above 6% have drastically slowed new investment in short-term rental (STR) properties, limit
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