Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill has died at the age of 78, just a few weeks after he declared that he was "cancer-free" following a yearslong battle with Stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. His passing was announced by his family in an emotional post shared on the actor's Instagram account, w

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump allowed a constitutional deadline to pass without signing or vetoing the bipartisan legislation. Legislation — widely regarded as the most comprehensive federal housing package in decades — cleared the Senat

A judge tossed a lawsuit accusing Two Roads Development of sidelining a partner from a roughly $300 million Four Seasons-branded condo project in the Bahamas –– but the fight isn’t over.  The partner that sued, Soho Development, led by Delray Beach resident and attorney Roger Stein, says the judge a

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) wants to drop “reputational harm” as a basis for suspending firms and individuals that do business with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks. In a notice of proposed rulemaking published Monday in the Federal Register, the agency said remo

Former Nautica CEO Harvey Sanders found a buyer for his double unit at the Continuum South Beach, asking $22 million.  It’s one of a dozen luxury home contracts signed in Miami-Dade County between July 6 and July 12, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The previous

Last week, structural concerns at the Pfizer Building in Midtown Manhattan forced the evacuation of nine buildings and the shutdown of several city streets. The incident occurred at 235 East 42nd St., the former global headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, where the developer MetroLoft is in

Basketball legend LeBron James has officially ended his eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Golden State Warriors are reportedly among the leading contenders to sign the four-time NBA champion for the 2026–27 season. James' future with the L.A.-based team was reported to be coming

Social media sensation Olivia Dunne has lifted the lid on the unusual items scattered around the home she shares with her MLB player boyfriend, Paul Skenes, revealing the bizarre things that the two have amassed as a result of their very specialized careers. The 23-year-old former LSU gymnast took t

In this week’s latest South Florida hiring news, Gian Rodriguez has left CBRE, where he served as managing director in South Florida, to join Kurv Industrial as the Miami market officer.  His appointment follows the planned retirement of Kevin Carroll, who held the position for 15 years, according t

Photo courtesy of Ann Harrison There’s never a dull moment for luxury travel advisor Ann Harrison of Ann Harrison Travel, who constantly works to help her clients crisscross the globe in all directions. While being on call at all times might sound excruciating to some, Harrison, a former textile des

🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records in South Florida was in Sunny Isles Beach, where a six-bedroom condo with ocean views at the Estates at Acqualina at 17901 Collins Avenue changed hands for $21.6 million. The seller was a company managed by Mexican real estate investment executive Mou

Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes port city is turning heads among homebuyers seeking outstanding affordability, robust climate resilience, and a high quality of life. Erie, PA, nicknamed "Gem City" for the glittering waters of its Lake Erie harbor, claimed the No. 2 spot in the Realtor.com® June 2026

Last week, the president announced that the government had deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 "Trump Accounts."  The program is intended to get the next generation of Americans invested in the stock market and build wealth from the day they’re born. But during his press appearance las

Homebuilders are navigating a market where slower absorption, elevated costs and shifting buyer demand are testing even the most experienced operators. In that environment, capital is more than a funding source. It influences liquidity, production pace and long-term growth. For regional and mid-size

While Italianate architecture might not be immediately recognizable to those without a design degree, anyone who has taken a stroll through San Francisco, Cincinnati, or Brooklyn will no doubt be familiar with the beloved home style—even if they couldn't name it. Inspired by the romantic, Renaissanc

Moving is never easy, but lately, more people are trying to keep the process quick, small, and breezy. In the first four months of 2026, bookings for help with a partial move were up 37% from the same period last year, while short-distance relocations jumped 29%, according to data shared by Taskrabb

Last week saw an escalation of the Iran conflict, with missile strikes and rising mortgage rates as a result, but housing demand still held firm and inventory was only down a smidge year over year. We should be mindful that our data was hit by the 4th of July weekend, but even with that, demand was

Netflix's latest true-crime documentary has viewers questioning just how well they really know the person living next door. "Worst Neighbor Ever" delves into real-life disputes that spiraled into shocking acts of violence, fraud, and deception, proving that sometimes the greatest danger can be found

Developer Michael Stern teamed up with Italian investor and TikToker Gianluca Vacchi in 2024.  At the time, Stern said that Vacchi “understands new media and how to cut through the noise on social media in a way most real estate people don’t,” calling him an effective marketer and tastemaker. Online

A dramatic California estate that was designed by an acclaimed local architect but has since undergone a stunning $2 million renovation has returned to the market for $11.4 million—complete with a spaceship-esque residence, seven gated acres of land, and even a bright pink tennis court. Located in R