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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.
Real estate money pops up in increasingly heated Miami-Dade judicial race

South Florida real estate money runs through local politics like clockwork, with industry players fueling a share of candidates and political committees’ coffers whenever election season rolls around. On June 25, many Miamians received a mass text directing them to a website attacking Miami-Dade Cir
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Prince Harry's trip to the U.K. has already been met with a frenzy of speculation and rumor over whether he will be joined on the visit by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children—but now new questions are being raised about where he will stay while he's in his home country. The Duke of Sussex, 4
Read More Record heat, crowds drive offseason boom in international travel

Airlines are extending flight schedules to maximize on lucrative international travel.
Read MoreMovers: Overseas firm buys Kayne Anderson in $1.4B deal

Bridgepoint Group is expanding its U.S. footprint with the acquisition of Boca Raton-based Kayne Anderson Real Estate. In a deal valued at $1.4 billion, Kayne Anderson shareholders will receive $189 million in newly issued Bridgepoint shares and $759 million in cash, The Real Deal previously report
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Davie school building sells for $16M

🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records was in Pinecrest, where a home at 5865 Southwest 96th Street changed hands for $7.8 million. The sellers were Luis and Liz Messianu, who purchased the 7,800-square-foot property in 2024 for $7.3 million. The buyer was Bunny S Sunshine Haven LLC. The h
Read MoreNot Lovin’ It: Why A New McDonald’s Is Sending Shockwaves Through a Small Community

A proposal to put a McDonald's drive-through on a corner in Huntington, NY, drew such a large crowd to a recent zoning hearing that the board scrapped the rest of its agenda to deal with it. The plan would replace a long-vacant Citibank property in the Greenlawn hamlet at East Pulaski Road and Park
Read MoreGen X Turns 60 and Is Still Tapping Parents for Money—but That’s a Good Thing

Generation X is officially turning 60, and the eldest members of the "MTV Generation" are creeping ever closer to their own retirement years. Yet, if you look at the latest economic data, a striking number of these 46- to 60-year-olds are still tied to their parents' financial apron strings. Accord
Read MoreThird time’s the charm: Arizona’s new special district opportunity

John McManus: Carter, Arizona just passed House Bill 2999, which creates State Affordability Infrastructure Districts (“SAID” or “Districts”). Why does this matter to builders and developers? Carter Froelich: What matters most is that Arizona finally has a district financing tool that is built for
Read MoreTurning insight to action for real estate pros

The real estate industry isn’t short on data or knowledge. The housing market has never been better documented. The gap is translation, turning insight into action. Real-time inventory, weekly market reports, rate analysis, transaction trends. The intelligence available to housing professionals toda
Read MoreSouth Florida Dirt: The story behind a closed loophole in latest Live Local tweak bill

Buried in Florida House Bill 1389 is a provision that, in a way, removes protections that local governments have in lawsuits filed against them. The bill, recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, expands the definition of a “person” under the fair housing section of the law. A person now also
Read MoreHartford, CT, has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners

The dream of homeownership remains a significant challenge for many Americans, particularly as the supply of affordable homes struggles to keep pace with demand. Prospective buyers often face a daunting market where available properties are simply out of their financial reach. This growing disparity
Read MoreHistoric Salem Home That Sits Next to the Town’s Infamous ‘Witch House’ Is Listed for $1.9 Million

If you are someone who is bewitched by beautifully restored, centuries-old homes with spellbinding neighbors, a dwelling that has magicked its way onto the market in the historic Massachusetts town of Salem could be just the brew for you. The historic three-story dwelling, which is known as the Lind
Read MoreAll About the Colonial: Inside the Patriotic History and Enduring Rise of the First American Home

America has just crossed a monumental milestone, celebrating its 250th birthday. And, as the fireworks fade, there’s no better way to carry on the celebrations than by taking a stroll down memory lane to where it all began—and, more specifically, where those who founded our nation were living when t
Read MoreBetter mortgage spreads are still keeping home sales positive

Existing home sales were still positive year over year last week, with our weekly pending home sales data holding steady even with elevated mortgage rates. While people are frustrated that lower oil prices haven’t brought rates down, they should be deeply grateful that improved mortgage spreads have
Read More111-Year-Old Connecticut Colonial With Its Own Certified Wildlife Habitat Lists for Under $850K

A historical New England Colonial located at the heart of a stunning wildlife habitat has been put on the market for $850,000 in one of Connecticut's most storied towns. The 1.49-acre property, which is located within Wilton's historical district, is a sight to behold, particularly in the summer mon
Read MoreThe Extraordinary Real Estate of the Founding Fathers Would Be Worth Hundreds of Millions Today

If the Founding Fathers were alive today, they'd probably have a lot to say. They'd also be very rich. That's because many framers of the Constitution owned some spectacular real estate. And if these properties were currently on the market, they would command a pretty penny (while also possibly bein
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Real estate developer Randall "Randy" Kendrick recently drew the national spotlight, after reports emerged of his engagement to former Bravo reality TV star Yolanda Hadid. For several years, Kendrick has been working on an extraordinarily ambitious project in Rockdale, TX, where he is building a 34,
Read More We Have a New Second Home on Substack

At Realtor.com®, we spend every day reporting on the forces shaping where and how Americans live. But some of the most important conversations about housing continue long after an article is published. That’s why we built The Daily Address, our new second home on Substack. It’s a place to pull up a
Read MoreReffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute

The second and final day of the hearing regarding Zillow’s preliminary injunction motion in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass International Holdings featured testimony from two key witnesses for the defense, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED CEO Rebe
Read MorePlaying With Fire: How Backyard Fireworks Celebrations Risk Costly Property Disasters

A fireworks display in your own backyard may seem like the perfect way to celebrate the Fourth of July. If you’re not careful, however, it can quickly turn into a costly disaster that your home insurance may or may not cover. In 2024, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimated that fi
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