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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.
Sinkhole Growing Under Nicolas Cage’s Home Triggers Evacuation Orders in Malibu

Massive coastal erosion that left a 30-foot sinkhole in the driveway of actor Nicolas Cage's beachfront Malibu home has prompted the mandatory evacuation of more than two dozen neighboring properties. On Sept. 6, the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to reports of a gas main break at the
Read MorePhiladelphia ‘House of Horrors’ Where Police Found ‘Dark’ Videos Is Linked to Multiple Missing Women

Police in Philadelphia have recovered a video recording allegedly showing late pornographer Raymond Charles "R.C." Horsch strangling a woman to death inside his home, which has now been linked to multiple cases of missing women. At the center of the probe is Horsch's dilapidated home in the 400 bloc
Read MoreLennar valuation near tangible book puts margins in spotlight

The stock trades at about 1.05x tangible book after a 16% decline, with ROE most sensitive to margin shifts
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor’s Longtime Home Hits the Market for $5.4 Million

Late Los Angeles Lakers legend Elgin Baylor's longtime Los Angeles home has hit the market for $5.4 million, offering a new owner the chance to score a sprawling estate perched high above the city. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom residence, located at 2480 Briarcrest Road, spans an impressive 8,114
Read MoreCain, Kushner move forward with Fort Lauderdale rental project amid soft rents

Cain and Kushner are moving forward with plans for a 440-unit resi project in Fort Lauderdale, though the city is calling for revisions to the development’s design and streetscape. Fort Lauderdale’s Development Review Committee considered plans for the Rio Vista Residences last week. The 570,300-squ
Read MoreMuseum of Miami pitches restoration of historic Pan Am Terminal city hall site

The Museum of Miami wants to restore the historic Pan Am Terminal at Dinner Key, where Miami City Hall is located, build an adjacent museum building and create a public campus on Biscayne Bay under a proposed public-private partnership. The proposal follows a city commission vote to keep commission
Read MoreAmblebrook and Shea’s Trilogy are rewriting their 55+ value pitch

Showcasing daily life programming and social engagement can help convert hesitant active adult prospects to buying now
Read MoreCompass launches global division for cross-border referrals

New internal tiers and tracking tools aim to standardize referrals while Compass remains licensed only in the U.S.
Read MoreFlock cameras changing due diligence for agents, homebuyers

Experts say HOA documents remain behind the times regarding use of Flock and similar technology
Read MoreHow DRB uses customer intel to connect land, product, and sales

DRB sales and marketing spans research, digital journey, sales, and realty, tying customer insights to land and product
Read MoreCoStar names Felix Kusch president of Homes.com

Move follows 2nd quarter 2026 residential adjusted EBITDA of $12 million and Homes.com revenue up 66% to $28.5 million
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion Relists With Dramatic $7 Million Price Cut

The iconic Los Angeles mansion that took served as the backdrop in Will Smith's hit sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" has been relisted with a $7 million price drop, a fresh set of images, and a new listing agent—months after hitting the market for the first time in 50 years. For the past five de
Read MoreKody and Robyn Exit ‘Sister Wives’ as Remaining Cast Unpacks $1.5 Million Coyote Pass Fallout

After 16 years of sharing their once-plural marriage with viewers on “Sister Wives,” Kody Brown and Robyn Brown will not be returning to the show. The news was announced in a trailer for Season 21 of the series, which finds remaining cast members and former wives Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, and
Read MoreOnce Blamed for Housing Shortages, Airbnb Pledges $250 Million To Build Affordable Units

Airbnb is taking steps to assist with the affordable housing crisis by committing an initial $250 million to “last-dollar” construction financing. The U.S. is short an estimated 4 million homes as of 2025. A number of factors contribute to this gap, including tariffs, labor shortages, and general ec
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Tom Holland and Zendaya are reportedly planning to install a climate-controlled room in one of their several properties to preserve her more than $269,000 wedding gown. Holland, 30, and Zendaya, 30, said "I do" during an intimate wedding celebration at the Beaverbrook Hotel in Surrey, just outside L
Read More 4 Underused Housing Hacks To Cut the True Cost of Homeownership

Once you buy a home, there are plenty of ways to trim around the edges of your budget. You can turn down the thermostat, shop around for homeowners insurance, or finally cancel that streaming service you forgot you had. But none of those moves are likely to change the cost of homeownership in a mean
Read MoreHeron Bay HOA backs off some controversial landlord rules

The new board at Heron Bay, one of Broward County’s largest homeowners associations, walked back some of the most contentious provisions of its proposed landlord and leasing rules, canceling a set of proposals that roiled owners and tenants in the community. The master board proposed changes this s
Read MoreAmeritrust sues investors, brokers over $14M loss in Baltimore fraud scheme

Lender says alleged scheme used 300% markups, prepackaged appraisals and title gaps
Read MoreHomeSmart signs marketing agreement with loanDepot

Co-marketing deal gives HomeSmart agents a direct channel to loanDepot’s offerings
Read MoreStreetEasy changes Experts rules and lowers success fees

New rules pause additions from any brokerage at 20% or more of Experts, and reduce fees to 15% and 20% at lower price tiers
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