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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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Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's only home design in the state of Tennessee has been brought to the market for the first time in its 75-year history, with an asking price of $1.6 million. The newly listed Usonian in Chattanooga, TN, is described in its listing as a "masterwork" example of Wright
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The upper duplex of a transformed 1800s Brooklyn townhouse, the lower triplex portion of which recently sold for $7.2 million, is now exclusively revealed in renderings shared with Realtor.com®. The former single-family townhouse at 181 Baltic Street in the Cobble Hill historic district was reimagin
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Chris Brown has been directed to pay his housekeeper $13 million after she was mauled by his 200- pound dog while at his $6 million California home. A jury ruled that the 37-year-old "Yo" hitmaker, who has previously stated he has a net worth of $100 million, must pay $12.9 million in damages to Mar
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Village People lead singer Victor Willis has passed away at the age of 74 following a "short, but aggressive illness," his loved ones have revealed. "We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People," a statement posted to his official Facebook page reads.
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Ride through the Everglades on an airboat. Photo by OcuDrone Aerial Landscape Photography/courtesy of iStock Ride Through the Everglades on an Airboat The first or final step in any full-Floridian conversion should be an airboat ride through the Everglades—or, as Florida author and activist Marjory
Read MoreHome Listing Prices Post Another Record Decline, Boosting Affordability for Buyers

Summer is officially here and homebuyers are jumping into the market, lured by listing prices that are falling at the fastest clip in at least nine years as sellers finally accept a new, slow-and-steady reality. June saw the national median asking price fall 2.5% from a year ago to $430,000, accordi
Read MoreThe amenity arms race is over. The profit center era has begun.

For years, the amenity playbook in multifamily was simple: build it, bundle it, absorb the cost and call it a competitive differentiator. Rooftop decks, co-working lounges and resort-style pools have all been baked into the rent, and all have been treated as overhead. The logic made sense when lease
Read MoreSeniors hold a record share of housing wealth. The mortgage system still struggles to underwrite it.

A major shift has happened inside American housing finance, and it should have the full attention of lenders, regulators and policymakers. For the first time on record, Americans 70 and older hold a larger share of the nation’s real estate wealth than Americans aged 40 to 54. That crossover happened
Read MorePaul Cejas scores rezoning approval for Lincoln Road apartment project

Paul Cejas is advancing plans for a 212-unit mixed-use project near Miami Beach’s pedestrian promenade after city commissioners approved initial zoning amendments for the development. Cejas, a former U.S. ambassador to Belgium under Bill Clinton, secured unanimous approval from the city for his dev
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Netflix sensation and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders darling Reece Weaver has already turned the page on her time with the team—and planted new roots in the state of Alabama, where she and her husband, Will Allman, have just snapped up a $750,000 home. Weaver, 24, who is originally from Florida but met
Read More Developers rack up incentives amid Fort Lauderdale affordability crunch

Developers are moving forward with two projects that would bring 210 apartments to Fort Lauderdale as the state grapples with an affordable housing shortage. McDowell Housing Partners is seeking a $640,000 opportunity loan from the City of Fort Lauderdale for a development planned through the state’
Read MoreNew $24B Washington Commanders Stadium Complex Will Include 6,500 Homes

The Washington Commanders will anchor a new $24.2 billion development along the banks of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. City officials unveiled a master plan Tuesday for the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Campus in the city's Hill East neighborhood. Under the new plan, the 180-acre f
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Sporting sensation Serena Williams' first Grand Slam appearance in four years has ended in upset after she fell at the first-round hurdle, losing her debut 2026 Wimbledon match to Australian Maya Joint following a nail-biting on-court tussle. All eyes were on Williams, 44, as she took to Center Cour
Read More When AI listing videos look too real: the disclosure test agents need now

In my last HousingWire column, I focused on reviewing AI-generated listing remarks before they reach the MLS. That was about what AI says about a property. This follow-up is about the line between effective marketing and misrepresentation. A listing video may show a drone-style approach, a smooth wa
Read MoreNewsom signs balanced budget with $1.7B locked-in for housing

This time last year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state budget that included sweeping housing reforms that allowed urban residential developers to avoid rigorous environmental reviews. This year’s budget, which Newsom signed on Monday, does not carry the same historic housing reforms as las
Read MoreWhy Carlisle Companies targets Owens Corning for an M&A combo

As homebuilders grapple with questions of scale, access to capital and long-term competitiveness, many of their largest suppliers appear to be navigating similar strategic pressures. Carlisle Companies‘ unsolicited pursuit of Owens Corning, reported Monday by the Wall Street Journal, suggests that t
Read MoreDaytona Beach, FL, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners

The dream of finding an affordable home often feels out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market might appear robust on the surface, a deeper look reveals a significant disconnect between available homes and what many can truly aff
Read MoreTrump calls 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ‘a yawn’

President Donald Trump on Monday characterized the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act as “a yawn,” following an abrupt cancellation of a signing ceremony for the legislation last week. The comments came as Trump reinforced prioritization of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as his to
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"When Calls the Heart" stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum have opened up about what it was like to bring their first child home to their California dwelling—while lifting the lid on their "joyful" first few weeks of parenthood. The Hallmark-famous couple, who quietly tied the knot in June 2025, ann
Read More Why Fed President Beth Hammack wants more rate hikes

As we approach Jobs Thursday, certain Federal Reserve members have still not changed their tune about rate hikes, even with oil prices back down to $70 today. Why haven’t mortgage rates dropped along with oil prices? Because Fed policy has shifted, and some Fed members want more rate hikes. Today, I
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