Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

JetBlue faces heavy competition from Miami International Airport, an American Airlines stronghold.

Part rugged workspace, part elegant luxury, the barndominium is redefining what a modern home can be, offering the kind of blank canvas that invites a world of opportunity. This unique architectural style has skyrocketed in popularity among first-time homebuyers looking for a cost-effective build an

One year ago, I talked about how we were about to see a positive shift in the housing market, and with our weekly Housing Market Tracker articles and podcast, I’ve made sure to explain what has really been going on in the housing market since then and what hasn’t. As we sit here on a glorious weeken

An extraordinary castle-like estate in Connecticut is bringing a dash of old-world opulence to one of the state's most upscale neighborhoods—lending a rare sense of regal elegance to an area already famous for its over-the-top mansions. Known as Loch Lane Manor, the striking stone residence has near

Most Americans can’t imagine life without a monthly mortgage or rent payment. But that was exactly the dream Andy Hill, 44, had in mind when shopping with his wife Nicole, 44, for their next family home. His story proves that buying a home can usually be achieved by two, important factors: timing an

A seasonal tiny cottage that offers less than 190 square feet of living space has bobbed onto the market in Cape Cod, where it is being touted as a prime investment opportunity that could earn a future buyer a very lucrative rental income. Built in 1940, the minuscule Truro, MA, abode is tucked behi

Hidden behind enormous branches of "towering" oak trees on a leafy street in Los Angeles' beautiful Laurel Canyon neighborhood sits an extraordinary compound with a rich architectural heritage that extends across not one, but two separate dwellings. Totaling more than 11,000 square feet, the compoun

Tucked away in the center of the American heartland and often overshadowed by larger neighbors, Topeka, KS, is quietly gathering momentum as a rare affordability haven, keeping the dream of homeownership alive. As the state capital and Kansas' fifth-largest city, Topeka is home to roughly 125,000 in

Brokerage giant Compass has said that a strict new Washington state law that prohibits private listings does not apply to properties marketed across its network of agents as "Private Exclusives" or "Coming Soon." The new law, which Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed in March, took effect on Thursda

If your idea of "getting away from it all" involves an entire 25-acre sanctuary off the rugged coast of Maine, your dream property just hit the market. Nestled off the shores of Georgetown, and listed for $3.85 million, Long Island offers a rare convergence of ultimate privacy and history. The crown

It has been a turbulent week for the broader economy—inflation reached a three-year high, tensions in the Middle East continued to fluctuate, and mortgage rates ticked up to 6.52%. Yet, beneath the macroeconomic noise, the housing market is flashing a notable bright spot, with home sales climbing to

Kendra and Joseph Duggar have listed their Arkansas home for $407,900—weeks after the father of four pleaded not guilty to sex crime charges in Florida, where he is set to stand trial in the coming months. Joseph, 31, who is the younger brother of convicted sex offender Josh Duggar, was taken into c

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a document with a proposed rule aimed at spurring more multi-story manufactured housing supply.  The rule would expand the definition of a manufactured home and support multi-story manufactured housing construction. It w

A report released by the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance says LGBTQ+ members of Gen Z may face greater obstacles than heterosexual peers in building wealth, advancing in their careers and achieving homeownership. The organization, which represents about 3,000 members, released its sixth annual LGBTQ+ Re

A small condominium project in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood may be the best evidence yet that Colorado’s housing reforms are producing real results. The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority this month closed a $5.7 million low-interest construction loan for Wolff Street Flats, a 23-unit affor

While the world gets swept up in the euphoria of SpaceX’s IPO, some of the rest of us remain anchored to a more down-to-earth – but no less fascinating – domain, where gravity’s still a thing. In this realm, grounded as it is with a you-pick-it array of supply and demand challenges, Lennar just deli

When Teddy Piper returned home after college in 2012, he wasn’t certain what direction his career would take. Fourteen years later, he is broker-owner of one of Maine’s top-producing real estate firms — helping guide the David Banks Team at REMAX by the Bay through a record-setting year. The Portlan

Copperlane, an AI-native mortgage origination platform, has raised $4.1 million in seed funding to scale an autonomous AI mortgage loan officer that aims to compress hours of document reviews into minutes, the company announced. The round was led by TQ Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator,

New Hampshire lawmakers have narrowed in on compromises to several housing proposals, sending three significant bills to the desk of Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte. The state's Republican-controlled legislature was able to pass two related housing bills before the session ended June 9. Two of them, Ho

Actress Diane Keaton's final home has returned to the market with a significant discount, just weeks after its previous listing was taken down. The storied Los Angeles property—which served as the "Annie Hall" star's primary residence before her death—is also thought to have been the last major reno