Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Several former Stockton Mortgage Corp. employees have denied allegations that they misappropriated trade secrets and interfered with the company’s business after leaving to join competitor Ixonia Bancshares, operating as Novus Home Mortgage, according to court filings. Eighteen defendants filed thei

Nahla Capital moved one step closer to securing approval for tweaks that will allow the developer to increase the size of the proposed Raleigh Miami Beach, a Rosewood-branded luxury condo and hotel project that’s been in the works for years.  Nahla acquired the 3-acre oceanfront assemblage at 1775,

It's becoming more and more difficult for aspiring homeowners to break free from renting, but there are still a few states where buying a starter home isn't out of reach, a new report from LendingTree has found. A handful of Southern states offer the best opportunity for renters to make the leap to

After briefly considering buying and retrofitting an existing building into a city hall, Fort Lauderdale reverted to its original plan to develop from the ground up.  Commissioners voted 3-2 on Thursday in favor of having a developer build a $217.1 million city hall, which would cost Fort Lauderdale

North Carolina housing advocates have tried for years to pass state-level zoning reform. They kept falling short. Broad reforms met the same fate in the recently ended session – except one: parking reform. What started as a stormwater management bill became one of the most aggressive parking reforms

The Waldorf Astoria is set to take over the branding and operations of the W South Beach, whose hotel portion will close for renovations Aug. 20. The renovation includes 348 redesigned oceanfront guest suites, a new lobby and Peacock Alley, upgraded dining venues, an enhanced spa and fitness center,

The hearing regarding Zillow’s motion for a preliminary injunction in its ongoing antitrust battle with Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass International Holdings may have concluded last Thursday, but the parties are still waiting for an answer.  This week, all three parties must file post-h

Compass recently added Palm Beach luxury real estate professional Daniel Ekerold to its Florida roster, the brokerage said Tuesday. Ekerold, who is coming to Compass from Douglas Elliman, is known for working with ultra-high-net-worth clients, hedge fund principals, developers and investors, accordi

Paul and Eileen Arsenault have spent decades preserving both place and purpose at their century-old enclave of cottages where art, conservation, creativity, and community intertwine. Photo by Nick Shirghio Inside the storied walls of a historic Old Naples compound—home to four distinctive century-ol

BH Group and Apollo Companies bought out Related Group’s stake in an Aventura development site slated for a mixed-use project, The Real Deal has learned. The Aventura City Center project at 2999 Northeast 191st Street is approved for a residential tower, a hotel and 26,000 square feet of retail spac

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are understood to have expanded their family long before saying "I do" at New York City's Madison Square Garden this month—by reportedly welcoming an adorable puppy into their home. The couple, both 36, are said to have become proud parents to a white, fluffy Samoyed in

Mortgage rates took a brief U-turn last week, but they resumed their upward path again this week as hawkish statements from the Federal Reserve over inflation and monetary policy are guiding the direction of borrowing costs. At HousingWire‘s Mortgage Rates Center on Tuesday, rates for 30-year confor

When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked its members to help the trade group identify misuses of its trademarks during the association’s legislative meeting late last month, it unsurprisingly stirred up reactions among real estate professionals.  “While agents are fighting for listings

One Sun Belt state is an unexpected renter's paradise, according to a new study that compared 180 rental markets in the U.S. The top three rental markets in the nation in 2026 are all in Arizona, according to a new analysis from personal finance site WalletHub. The report's 10 best places for renter

President Donald Trump is once again calling for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, suggesting Tuesday that the world’s largest island “should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.” The remarks came shortly after Trump landed in Ankara, Turkey, for a NATO summit, and revived an issue that

A home flip with an upside of $700,000 led Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, landing a contract at an asking price of $12.5 million. Buyers signed 16 contracts totaling $92 million in asking dollar volume between June 29 and July 5, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklu

Beginning July 20, BGCCC is inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to help Stuff the Bus. As families prepare for the upcoming school year, the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC) will launch its annual Stuff the Bus campaign. Beginning July 20, local businesses, civ

U.S. tennis sensation Jessica Pegula's impressive run at the 2026 Wimbledon Grand Slam has come to an end at the hands of her countrywoman, Coco Gauff, who claimed victory in their on-court matchup on July 7, securing herself a spot in the semifinals. Pegula, 31, who hails from Buffalo, NY, actually

Enjoy an Italian Wine Tasting on July 17. Photo courtesy of Ambrosi & Sons Ambrosi & Sons will set the scene for an Italian Wine Tasting with Salvatore Gaeta of Consortium Wine & Spirits on July 17 at 4:30 p.m. Gaeta will guide guests through five wines personally selected by Rudy Ambrosi, featuring

The Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation is pleased to announce that it has launched a brand-new web site. Located at WJFoundation.com, this new site is aimed at raising awareness of the Foundation and making the grant application process more efficient for local charities. Founded in 2023, the Wilso