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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.
South Is Only Region Where Population Is Still Growing in All Age Groups

The South continues to attract new residents at a remarkable pace, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. From April 2020 to July 2025, the region’s population grew by 6.0%—nearly twice the national growth rate of 3.1%. The South also stood out as the only U.S. region to expe
Read MoreDr. Phil’s Palatial Former Mansion Hits the Rental Market in Beverly Hills—for $65K a Month

An extraordinary Mediterranean-style mansion that was custom-built for TV host Dr. Phil and his wife has returned to the market for the first time in more than a decade, this time as a luxe rental property. Located on a plum 0.72-acre parcel in Beverly Hills, CA, the 12,025-square-foot abode was com
Read MoreExperienced Realtors hold the line in a tough housing market

Seasoned real estate agents are anchoring the residential market as buyers confront the toughest affordability environment in decades, according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2026 Member Profile, published on Thursday. The annual report, based on 2025 transactions and trends, shows
Read MoreMiami tees up legal fight over Live Local Act

Miami officials on Thursday unanimously approved a measure allowing the city to challenge Florida’s developer-friendly Live Local Act. The measure, sponsored by City Commissioner Damian Pardo and co-sponsored by Commission Chairwoman Christine King, directed the city attorney to explore pathways to
Read MoreSenators push bipartisan plan to ‘save Social Security’

U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) are calling on Congress to shore up Social Security by lifting the cap on wages subject to payroll taxes. The proposal comes as policymakers and financial professionals warn of looming funding shortfalls and widespread confusion among
Read MoreYoung buyers are priced out in most U.S. metros, Pew data shows

Buying a first home has gotten materially harder for young adults in most major U.S. metros since 2019, as home values have far outpaced income gains and higher mortgage rates push monthly payments out of reach, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of American Community Survey data. The s
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NBA star and former Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball is set to make the next major move in his basketball career after he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves by the Charlotte Hornets, six years after the team selected him as the first overall pick in the 2020 draft. The trade will see Ball, 24, w
Read More Trump Administration Streamlines Mortgage Rules To Make FHA Loans Easier

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is changing some rules around mortgages, aiming to make them easier for Americans to obtain. HUD announced 14 changes to its Federal Housing Administration Single Family mortgage insurance program, all aimed at reducing some of the review requirem
Read MoreGatsby lands $100M refi for Palm Beach Gardens offices

Gatsby Florida scored a $100.4 million refinancing for one Palm Beach County’s largest suburban office complex. Cirrus Real Estate Partners provided a three-year, floating-rate loan to the company for DiVosta Towers in Palm Beach Gardens, a 220,000-square-foot Class A office campus at 3825 and 3835
Read MoreInside Airbnb’s July 4th Party Crackdown: The Holiday Restrictions Targeting Rogue Renters

There’s a lot going on at the start of July this year: the World Cup, America’s 250th, possibly Taylor Swift’s wedding. But Airbnb made a pledge at the end of last year that it would start cracking down on renters who used the platform and its rentals to throw wild, disruptive parties that frustrat
Read MoreJPMorgan Chase names co-presidents as Dimon succession plan takes shape

JPMorgan Chase has named Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh as co-presidents effective immediately — the clearest step yet in the board’s planning for an eventual successor to CEO Jamie Dimon. Dimon, who has led JPMorgan since 2006, remains as chairman and CEO. Over his tenure, he has reduced the bank’s
Read MoreCoStar stockholders back directors, approve pay plan

CoStar Group stockholders approved all proposals at the company’s annual meeting on Tuesday, including the reelection of eight director nominees and an advisory vote on a redesigned executive compensation plan, the company said in an announcement on Thursday. The vote gives CoStar leadership a gover
Read MoreQualia expands wire fraud protection platform for title and escrow

Qualia has expanded its wire fraud prevention platform, Qualia Shield, adding new automated verification capabilities designed to help title and escrow companies identify potential fraud during real estate transactions. Shield is integrated into the Qualia title and escrow operating system and autom
Read MoreLuxury spending now driven by experiences and 'inheritourism'

While luxury goods sales are expected to grow between 1% and 4%, experiences are on track for growth of between 3% and 7% this year, according to a new report.
Read MoreHomeServices, Elliman notch legal wins in commission suit saga

While their homebuyer commission lawsuit settlement agreements are still waiting for final approval, both HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman notched legal wins this week in the homebuyer commission litigation saga. In a ruling Tuesday, Florida-based District Court Judge K. Michael Moore de
Read MoreThe Housing Gap Trapping Older Owners and Shutting Out Young Buyers

By 2034, the U.S. population aged 65 and older will outnumber children under 18 for the first time in history. That demographic shift is straining systems like Social Security, healthcare—and yes, even housing. Almost 1 in 3 older households is cost burdened by their home. At the same time, younger
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HGTV star Christina Haack has shared an intimate glimpse inside the group chat she shares with boyfriend Chris Larocca, ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, and his wife, Heather El Moussa—while revealing her surprise at learning her partner and former spouse recently enjoyed an impromptu "boys night" togeth
Read More Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.49% Despite Iran Deal as Buyers Face a ‘New Normal’

Mortgage rates ticked up Thursday, signaling that the recent U.S.-Iran peace agreement and accompanying drop in oil prices have not been enough to ease economic uncertainty. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans advanced to 6.49% for the week ending June 25, up 2 basis points from 6.47% the p
Read MoreMamdani’s Rent Freeze Passes—and New Yorkers May Pay a Steep Price

A member of the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) resigned ahead of its highly anticipated vote to freeze rents on the city’s more than 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. In her resignation letter, Christina Smyth all but confirmed that the board would approve a 0% increase—a marquee campaign promise o
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A San Diego home with its own private grotto at the center of the living room has bobbed back onto the market for $3.4 million, offering up a truly "one-of-a-kind" opportunity to own one of the city's "most unique architectural residences." Built in 1980 by celebrated California architect Rob Wellin
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