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.
Movers & Shakers: MNS Real Estate expands to South Florida

MNS Real Estate, the New York City-based residential advisory and brokerage firm led by Andrew Barrocas, has expanded to South Florida. The firm is providing leasing advisory and marketing services for the 559-unit Metro Parc in Miami and the 106-unit Boca Villas in Boca Raton. MNS, founded by Barr
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A recently restored midcentury modern estate designed by Harold J. Bissner Jr., the architect behind California's famous Volcano House, just hit the market in Pasadena, CA, for $3,800,000. The newly updated four-bedroom residence, modernized by Design, Bitches, sits on nearly a half-acre of privacy.
Read More Related Ross, Fort Partners swap West Palm Beach waterfront properties

Related Ross and Fort Partners swapped neighboring West Palm Beach residential properties for $20 million each nearly a year after they settled a lawsuit over one of the sites. An entity tied to Steve Ross’ Related Ross sold 21 units in the Harbor Towers and Marina Condo to an affiliate of Nadim Ash
Read MoreThe Hidden Gem Short-Term Rental Markets of 2026: Where Owners Are Maximizing Returns

While popular beach towns and mountain getaways usually dominate short-term rental rankings, elevated mortgage rates are shifting the focus to smaller, under-the-radar destinations that offer budget-conscious investors a chance to break into the market without breaking the bank. AirDNA, a firm that
Read MoreWhen 401(k) Matches Disappear, Your Mortgage Payment Strategy Doesn’t Have To

If it feels like corners are being cut all over, yet your bills just keep going up and up—you’re not alone. One of the latest hits to homeowner finances is the cutting of 401(k) matches. While not yet a widespread trend, it’s becoming a real concern as several heavy hitters have made the move. Case
Read MoreHousing Week Ahead: Down Payment Trends, New-Home Sales, and Bracing for 7% Mortgage Rates

The upcoming week brings a steady stream of housing insights from the Realtor.com economics team as well as a handful of key indicators. On Tuesday, senior economist Joel Berner will offer guidance on how homebuyers can prepare their budgets for mortgage rate volatility, as rates hit their highest l
Read MoreThis 1834 Sea Captain’s Home On Nantucket Just Listed for $32 Million

Nantucket’s Main Street includes some of the best-preserved antique architecture in New England. The historic district, which covers all of the island, is on the National Register of Historic Places and includes more than 800 pre-Civil War buildings. One of the most recognizable of these is the Geor
Read MoreFor the Price of a San Francisco Condo, You Can Buy a 400-Acre Historic Marshland Retreat

A 400-acre marsh property which has served as hunter's have for more than a century has hit the market for $1.5 million. Concord Farms Duck Club in Suisun City, CA consists of a 16-bedroom, three-bathroom clubhouse. “It’s just a place where these guys can go out and shoot ducks. It's been going on f
Read MoreSouth Florida Dirt: Bugatti enters Miami’s branded condo race

These headlines led last week’s real estate news in South Florida. On Monday, a drill rig collapsed across Brickell Bay Drive on the site of Citadel and Citadel Securities’ planned $1 billion-plus headquarters tower. Four people were injured. Billionaire Ken Griffin paid $363 million for the 2.5-ac
Read MoreFlorida’s ‘Sleepy Fishing Village’ Gets a $2 Billion Makeover as Luxury Buyers Swoop In

Located between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, the former "sleepy fishing village" of Pompano Beach, FL, has transformed into a haven for luxury-branded residences, while still retaining much of its old-world charm. More than a dozen major real estate projects are currently underway in the cit
Read MoreThis 1762 Virginia House Was Dismantled and Moved Piece by Piece to George Washington’s Estate

A Virginia farmhouse that spent its first 184 years in Sussex County now sits on the Potomac River, just downstream from George Washington's Mount Vernon—and it's recently found a buyer. Known as Carlby, the five-bedroom house measures 2,992 square feet on 2.18 acres at 4509 Carlby Lane in Alexandri
Read MoreSuperfan Snaps Up Graceland-Inspired Home in Memphis for $150K: ‘I Bought It for Every Elvis Fan’

When Elvis Presley superfan Claire Starring heard musicians Dale Watson and Celine Lee were selling a Graceland-inspired home in Memphis, TN, it was only a matter of hours before she would find herself visiting the property and placing an offer. At the time, the Woodstock, GA, resident was enjoying
Read MoreBudget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades

Serial airline investor Bill Franke is embracing more upmarket changes like first-class seats.
Read MoreHow the Modern Farmhouse Went From Trendy HGTV Buzzword to Inexpensive Housing Solution

It’s hard to imagine life before the modern farmhouse. The architectural style has soared in popularity in recent years, popping up in neighborhoods throughout the United States. Favored for their polished, yet comfortable aesthetic, modern farmhouses manage to feel both nostalgic and totally new. T
Read MoreWill mortgage rates rise to 8% or drop to 6%?

Mortgage spreads, the Iran conflict and the economy are key
Read MoreInside ‘The Cactus House’: A $17 Million Restored Malibu Sanctuary on a Secret Beach

A recently renovated midcentury Malibu estate with steps leading directly down to a former secret beach has just hit the market for $16,995,000. Built in 1947 and designed by modernist architect Charles Kanner, the 3,861-square-foot estate known as The Cactus House last sold in 2021, when the seller
Read MoreKeeping The Appliances Working for 20+ Years Is Like Winning the Homeowner Jackpot

Splurging on a shiny, new appliance for your home can be exciting. However, nothing last forever. In fact, modern appliances usually come with shorter lifespans than their older counterparts—and these days, they cost a lot more. The Chicago Fed studied the impact of President Trump's tariffs imposed
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An enormous 386.1-acre "recreational retreat" with four transformed grain silos and shooting areas has just hit the market near Odessa, WA, for $895,000. "The seller is the original owner, and this was a piece of property that he built for his family and friends to recreate," says listing agent Jaso
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A $995K Midcentury Home Near Lake George Comes with 60 Acres and a Silo Tower An eye-catching midcentury residence nestled on 60.86 tree-lined acres in Hague, NY has just hit the market for $995,000. Built in 1965 and originally designed by architect Mike Foil of Foil Wyatt Architects & Planners, th
Read More This $31 Million Miami Triplex Penthouse Has Its Own Rooftop Pool and Spa

An ultra-lavish upper penthouse condo, nestled on the top floor of the newly constructed Una Residences, has just hit the market in Miami, FL for an astonishing $31 million. Overlooking Biscayne Bay, the six-bedroom residence features a sprawling 7,084-square-foot open floor plan spanning three floo
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