Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Living in a homeowners association has its perks—but it also comes with rules, fees, and, as we've seen time and again, disputes. It's become commonplace for residents to take to the internet to vent their frustrations, with trends like #HOAproblems, #HOAstories, and #HOAKarens gaining in volume on

In a request for information (RFI) scheduled for publication Thursday in the Federal Register, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will seek public input on whether mortgage disclosure requirements and other lending regulations should be revised to reduce compliance burdens and improve a

Actress Aubrey Plaza has trimmed the price of her Spanish-style California compound by nearly a half-million dollars—less than two months after she relisted the property at a drastically reduced ask. Plaza, 41, initially put her picturesque Los Feliz dwelling on the market for $6.5 million in Septem

A partnership between developer Michael Stern and Italian investor and entrepreneur Gianluca Vacchi is imploding, newly filed court records show.  Stern, founder and CEO of JDS Development Group, teamed up with Vacchi in 2024. They formed a joint venture to invest in a $4 billion pipeline of new dev

Can mortgage rates get to 7% or above this year, given the continued nature of the Iran conflict? While not part of my forecast in 2026, the Iranian conflict has changed a lot of things. However, even with all the drama this year, mortgage rates have still not reached 7%. Today I’ll explain why we h

Sotheby’s International Realty has acquired Majestic Realty Collective, a luxury real estate organization operating multiple Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates across the western U.S. The acquisition expands Sotheby’s International Realty’s presence in luxury and resort markets, adding operat

Hispanic supermarket chain Sedano’s just dropped $32 million to purchase a Miami shopping center anchored by one of its stores, records show.  An entity tied to the Hialeah-based grocery chain bought the 101,000-square-foot Bird & 87th Village retail plaza at 8665 Bird Road from an LLC associated wi

The developer responsible for a Midtown Manhattan construction project that had to be evacuated on Tuesday claims the threat of a building collapse was "blown a little bit out of proportion." Workers converting the Pfizer Building into a luxury residential tower were forced to evacuate on Tuesday af

"Selling Sunset" alum Mary Bonnet has claimed that starring in the Netflix series caused her to lose out on more than $500,000 in commissions—because her real estate clients didn't want to be sucked into the messy drama that was playing out on screen. The 45-year-old reflected on the deals she lost

Infrastructure giant MasTec is expanding its electrical services with the $1.7 billion acquisition of Ohio-based The Superior Group. The Coral Gables-based company will pay $1.2 billion in cash and $475 million in stock for Electrical Specialists, which does business as The Superior Group, the South

Douglas Elliman announced today a companywide technology transformation aimed at consolidating systems, automating operations and developing new real estate intelligence capabilities through a newly formed business unit called Elius. The New York-based real estate firm said the initiative will opera

Homeowners who decide to replace the roof, update their HVAC, or put in new windows often believe they’ll get a tax benefit for doing so. Maybe a contractor mentioned it, a retailer dropped it into a sales pitch, or it surfaced somewhere in an online search. But when tax season arrives, the reality

Unlock Partnership Solutions Inc., dba Unlock Technologies, has agreed to treat its home equity agreements (HEAs) as consumer credit under Colorado law, pay restitution to affected homeowners, and meet state licensing and disclosure rules, the Colorado attorney general’s office announced June 24. Th

Finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach for prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-class. While the housing market might appear robust on the surface, a closer look reveals a significant disconnect between available homes and what many can truly afford. The 2026 Hou

Key International is going after the Coconut Grove home of developer Caroline Weiss after she allegedly failed to repay an $8 million loan issued in 2024.  Miami-based Key, led by brothers Diego and Inigo Ardid, filed a foreclosure complaint in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court on June 25 against Weis

TV journalist Katie Couric has opened up about the frightening health scare she suffered while staying at her in-laws' Aspen retreat—revealing that doctors initially thought her symptoms were a sign of a stroke. Couric, 69, recounted the frightening June 27 ordeal in a Substack post, explaining that

The dream of finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market might appear robust on paper, a closer look reveals a significant disconnect between available homes and what many can truly

Naples Children Foundation $8 Million Investment Aims to Transform Early Learning in Collier County The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, today announced a transformative three-year initiative to expand and strengthen early learning oppor

Mortgage applications retreated during the week leading up to the Fourth of July weekend, driven down by a drop in refinancing applications as borrowing cost rates remained high, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. For the week ending on July 3, MBA's Market Composite Index—a measure of t

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially became husband and wife on July 3—but the newlywed NFL star still hasn't fully moved on from his at-home proposal to the songstress, sharing new details about the milestone relationship moment in his first official appearance since their New York City wedding