Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau on residential vacancies and homeownership in the first quarter of 2026 found the homeownership rate declined slightly to 65.3%. That was down from 65.7% the prior quarter, although the latest reading is statistically unchanged from both the previous per

As Gen Z and millenials will likely tell you, a college degree doesn’t guarantee you’ll earn enough to afford a home. A survey by Clever Real Estate found that although college students expect to make $80,004 one year after graduating with a bachelor’s degree, they’re still worried; 57% don't think

Condo owners in the Aston Martin Residences in downtown Miami, where units are priced up to $59 million, are alleging the 2-year-old luxury building is plagued by defects indicating shoddy construction. The building's condominium association has initiated a legal claim against the developer, general

The mortgage industry’s rush toward the adoption and use of artificial intelligence could risk the acceleration of inefficient processes unless lenders first modernize the underlying infrastructure powering loan origination and securitization. That’s according to Figure Technology Solutions CEO Mich

The 2026 Buick Envista Sport Touring. Photo by Howard Walker Squint really hard and, with just the right backlighting and soft-focus, Buick’s swoopy-roofed Envista SUV-coupe could, quite possibly, be mistaken for a Lamborghini Urus. I’m talking about styling here. Those slender cat’s-eyes headlights

When Nykia Wright was named permanent CEO of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in August 2024, she was tasked with righting a ship, which in her opinion had “lost its way.” “What we are trying to do is get that confidence back and the only way to do that is to be transparent,” Wright told a

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed rolling back protections for gender identity and sexual orientation in nearly 50 housing regulations, a move that is drawing criticism from affordable housing advocates who say the changes could further marginalize vulnerable co

The planned acquisition of REMAX Holdings by The Real Brokerage is set to reshape the residential real estate landscape, combining a fast-growing, cloud-based brokerage with one of the industry’s largest global franchise networks. Valued at roughly $880 million including debt, the deal will create a

For most homeowners, the home inspection process has looked roughly the same for years: An inspector walked through a property, took notes on what they could see, and handed over a report. Buyers trusted that what was visible to them was what mattered.  Occasionally, a high-end buyer might spring fo

Kentucky Derby pastry and chocolate hats by Denise Elrod. Photo by Jerry Rabinowitz In honor of the 152nd Kentucky Derby May 2, we tasked Denise Elrod, executive pastry chef of Blackbird Modern Asian restaurant in Naples, with crafting an edible chapeau worthy of the Run for the Roses. “The Kentucky

Filetto di manzo salsa Barolo. Photo by Guardi Studio Bice Naples, located on Fifth Avenue South, has reopened its doors following a comprehensive renovation. Since its launch in 2005, Bice has been part of the city’s dining scene, offering refined Italian cuisine, white-tablecloth service, and warm

In an unexpectedly close split decision, Federal Reserve policymakers have decided to keep interest rates on pause in what is likely to be the final meeting under the supervision of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell joined the 8-4 majority on the Federal Open Market Committee to vote in favor of leavi

South Florida developer Jeff Berkowitz, who shaped Miami-Dade County’s retail landscape, has died at 78.  Berkowitz was from Boston and moved to South Florida, drawn by the climate and to attend the University of Miami School of Law. He started his Coconut Grove-based Berkowitz Development Group in

Gymnast Simone Biles has warned that she will forgo all future red carpets event and instead remain at home "where it's free," because the cost of getting glammed up for the cameras has become too expensive for her to justify. Biles, 29, who has become a regular fixture at celebrity events in recent

The billionaire Mas family continues to buy and sell prime real estate in Miami.  Jose Mas, CEO of MasTec and a co-owner of the Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami, paid $14.9 million for the 1-acre property at 9175 Arvida Parkway in the gated Gables Estates neighborhood of Coral Gables, The R

Construction activity on single-family homes notched a swift uptick in March, as homebuilders experienced better weather. The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development show total housing starts at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.502 milli

Actor Bill Cosby has reduced the asking price of his Manhattan townhouse by just over $750,000, weeks after a California jury determined that he should pay nearly $60 million in damages to a waitress that he is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting in 1972. Cosby, 88, was found liable in a civ

The owner of a major food distribution company sold his waterfront Coral Gables mansion for $47 million, and next door, Miami attorney Anthony Lopez and his fiancée Dr. Nicole Martin bought the waterfront teardown for $15.6 million.  The two deals closed within days of each other for their respectiv

🏆 Residential: Surfside had the pricest home sale recorded in South Florida. A unit at Fort Partners’ 9165 Collins Avenue, called the Seaway at The Surf Club, sold for $31.8 million. The buyer was 527 Main Street LLC. The condo spans about 5,400 square feet, pricing the deal at roughly $5,900 per s

After a lifetime of building your nest egg and dutifully paying your dues, getting hit with a state income tax on your retirement distributions can feel like a slap in the face for retirees. And in a majority of the U.S., 401(k), IRA, and pension payments—even Social Security in some states—are taxe