Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight
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.
Colorado Springs, CO, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners

Prospective homebuyers often face a challenging market, particularly those in middle-income brackets who find themselves caught between rising prices and limited options. A new analysis from the 2026 Housing Mismatch Report, a collaborative effort by Realtor.com® and the National Association of Real
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"The Parent Trap" actor Dennis Quaid has put his longtime Los Angeles abode on the market for $5.2 million, mere weeks after revealing why he turned his back on California in favor of a move to Tennessee—alleging that the Golden State has gone "downhill" in recent years. Quaid, 72, who is originally
Read More American Airlines brings grab-and-go lounge to New York's JFK

American Airlines is opening a grab-and-go lounge at New York's JFK
Read MoreTrump Avoids Bidding Process for $500 Million White House Ballroom Contract

President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project is being built under a no-bid contract, the Washington Post reports. Clark Construction, a McLean, VA-based company, is constructing the ballroom being built over the now-demolished East Wing. The company is also building the security bunker unde
Read MoreIsaac Toledano, Israeli investor’s dueling real estate lawsuits spill into family drama

Isaac Toledano is tied up in dueling lawsuits with an Israeli businessman over South Florida real estate in a dispute that has boiled over into family drama tied to one of Toledano’s daughters. Yaakov Morad and his affiliate Apirion Real Estate sued Toledano on June 23, alleging that Toledano lied
Read MoreStyle of the Union: All-American Fashion

Rosie Assoulin halter top, pant skirt; Michael Kors Collection heel sandals. Twisted halter top in heavy cotton poplin ($1,350), Skant pant skirt in cotton grosgrain ($1,395), Rosie Assoulin; Jasmine heel sandals ($795), Michael Kors Collection; starburst and baroque pearl earrings ($175), Kenneth J
Read MoreCelebrate the Fourth of July in Fort Myers

School of Rock will bring the house down during the Fort Myers America 250 Eagles & Tom Petty Tribute Concert. Photo by Ian Rawn Photography Luminary Hotel & Co. and its signature outlets will set the scene for an epic Fourth of July celebration in honor of America’s 250th. The weekend will include
Read MoreThe Secret Cash Leak in Your Ceiling: How a Simple Fix Can Slash Your Summer Bills and Keep You Cool

With the heat wave coming for most of the country during the first week of July, many homeowners are prepping to put their air conditioners to work. But if you often find that your home seems too warm in the summer, it’s only natural to assume there’s an issue with your AC. The real problem, however
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Basketball legend LeBron James is walking away from the Los Angeles Lakers and will be seeking out a new team to join for the 2026-27 NBA season, it's been revealed. James' future with the L.A.-based team has been the source of furious speculation in recent weeks as pundits questioned whether the ba
Read More Linda Orlans Shares Her True North

The 5,300-square-foot residence in Harbor Springs, Michigan, features design work from Vee Mossburg of Cottage Company. Mossburg helped transform the home, which initially had a Victorian look and feel, into a serene, lakeside getaway. Recently, Vee’s daughter, Kelly Mossburg-Konoske, also from Cott
Read MoreCatch FC Naples Games at Home This Summer

Photo by Cullen McIntyre/FC Naples Experience the pulse of Southwest Florida’s newest sporting tradition as FC Naples takes the field this summer at Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Each 90-minute game delivers a fast-paced rhythm and a fully walkable stadium that invites fans to move from the stands
Read MoreHome Value Growth Flatlines but Northeast and Midwest Outperform

National home value growth ground to a near standstill in April, with moderate gains in the Midwest and Northeast offsetting declines in many Sun Belt and Western metros, reflecting the ongoing fragmentation of the U.S. housing market. At the national level, the value of single-family homes as measu
Read MoreDeSantis signs Live Local Act amendment into law

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill amending the Live Local Act workforce housing law, further expanding the state’s authority over local municipalities. Florida House Bill 1389 does a few things to Live Local, which became law three years ago. Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Rep. Mike Redondo, both
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Brittany and Patrick Mahomes are making the most of the NFL offseason—leaving Kansas City behind in order to travel to California, where they have been soaking up all the sights and sounds that the Golden State has to offer. Brittany, 30, revealed a glimpse inside their fun-filled summer on Instagra
Read More Boca Raton mansion asking $18M leads Palm Beach County luxury contracts

A mansion in Boca Raton topped Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, landing a $17.8 million contract. Buyers signed 13 contracts totaling $114 million in asking dollar volume between June 22 and June 28, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The report track
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Kylie Jenner Slashes $10 Million Off Price of Her Brutalist Concrete Megamansion

Kylie Jenner has cut a sizable $10 million off the price of her lavish concrete fortress in Los Angeles—as she returned the property to the market with a significantly reduced ask and a fresh set of images to highlight its unique design. The reality TV personality initially put the seven-bedroom Hol
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Palm Beach home trades for $35M

🏆 Residential: A Palm Beach home was the highest-priced recorded residential sale in South Florida. A trust dropped $35 million on a more than 5,700-square-foot property at 350 Island Road. The sellers were Walter, Clifton and Janet Teagle and Serena and Alexander Keith. The sale breaks down to $6,
Read MoreHow 250 Years of Federal Policy Minted a $48.7T Housing Market—and What’s Next for Tomorrow’s Buyers

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, now is the perfect time to look back at how the nation has historically helped its citizens fulfill the American dream of homeownership, and what's in store for the next generation of homebuyers. A new report from Realtor.com® examine
Read MoreA Failing Roof Led Her To Buy Her Mom’s House—and Take On the Cost of Aging in Place

Alyson Austin was stranded at her mother’s home in Maine when she began to see how much the house had aged. It was March 2020, and Austin had come east from California for her mother Gail’s 85th birthday. But as pandemic shutdowns stretched her visit longer than expected, she noticed a roof past its
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For decades, leverage has been one of the greatest wealth-building tools available to real estate investors. The ability to control a large asset with a relatively small amount of cash has helped countless investors build portfolios, generate passive income and create long-term wealth. But somewhere
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