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June 23, 2026

Pickleball Community Homes

Pickleball Community Homes: The 2026 Guide to Luxury Active Living

In 2026, the most coveted luxury in active living isn't a private dock or a golf membership; it's the social electricity found on a premier court. For those exploring pickleball community homes, particularly in highly sought-after markets such …

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June 23, 2026

Why You Need a Specialized Real Estate Agent for New Builds in 2026

Why You Need a Specialized Real Estate Agent for New Builds in 2026

The friendly face greeting you at the model home sales office doesn't actually work for you. It's a common misconception that can cost you thousands. While these representatives are often lovely people, their legal and financial …

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Oct. 1, 2025

Mortgage Trends Naples Should Know

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Mortgage Trends Every Naples Homebuyer Should Know

Buying a Home in Naples? Key Mortgage & Market Trends Explained

Published | September 2025 | By Fortune Tells

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Naples, Florida, you’ve probably noticed that the real estate market here is …

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Oct. 22, 2021

Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home

While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing. If you’re ready to sell but have held off because you weren’t sure you’d be able to find a home to move into, newly built homes and those under construction can …

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Oct. 16, 2021

As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best …

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Oct. 11, 2021

Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth

A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include:

  • The flexibility to make the space your own
  • The pride homeownership offers
  • The sense of …
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Sept. 28, 2021

Is Offering Asking Price Enough, If You’re a Buyer?

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From …

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Sept. 23, 2021

Can Your Home Address What You Need to Effectively Work from Home?

A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other people …

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Sept. 19, 2021

5 Things You Need to Be Pre-approved for a Mortgage

While looking for a home can be thrilling and enjoyable, serious homebuyers should begin their search at a lender's office rather than at an open house. Most sellers anticipate buyers to have a pre-approval letter and will be more likely to work with those who can demonstrate that they …

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Sept. 15, 2021

5 Tips to Make Your Offer Stand Out

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your …

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