Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner said the agency is rescinding energy-efficiency requirements tied to loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Turner announced the move Tuesday at HousingWire’s Th

The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose just 0.7% year-over-year in February, down from 0.8% in January. For the ninth consecutive month, inflation outpaced home price appreciation. Consumer prices rose 2.4% — leaving any housing gain deep in negative territory in real terms.  Chicago le

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced plans to streamline building permits to speed up housing construction in the city. Bass signed an executive order on Monday to modernize Los Angeles' permitting process and reduce delays. She said the housing shortage and barriers to opening a business pred

Bal Harbour is choosing to fight it out in court instead of settling its battle with the developers planning a controversial mixed-use project.  The village council on Monday unanimously voted against a settlement with Whitman Family Development, even though the agreement would have meant a scaled d

Palm Beach County’s luxury buyers slowed their roll following a mid-month frenzy of contracts. Buyers signed 20 contracts between April 20 and April 26 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to a report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. That’s down from the 44 contracts buyers s

JetBlue, United, Frontier and others added service to airports Spirit services after the carrier filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.

JetBlue, United, Frontier and others added service to airports Spirit services after the carrier filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.

Living on a fixed income is more difficult these days, especially for homeowners. With more retirees choosing to stay in their family homes, many are facing the financial burdens of maintaining larger, older properties, including higher property taxes and increased maintenance costs. For those reach

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jen Affleck is officially leaving behind her life in Utah and moving to California full time as she prepares to join the spinoff, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County". The original "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was released by Hulu in 2024 an

"Summer House" alum Danielle Olivera has reportedly resolved a lawsuit against her after failing to pay $16,650 worth of rent for her New York apartment. Olivera, 37, who appeared on "Summer House" from 2018-2024, was sued by landlords Csaba Kanyaro and Ana Kanyaro for over $16,000 in unpaid rent fo

Home values in Denver are falling faster than any other major metro area tracked by a key index, earning the Mile High City a dubious distinction as the weakest housing market in the nation. More than half of major U.S. metropolitan areas posted year-over-year home price declines in February, with D

As backlash mounts against late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel over his controversial jokes, the comedian may find himself retreating to a different kind of stage: his serene California home. Kimmel, 58, has found himself back in controversy after making a "hateful joke" about President Donald Trump and

It's no surprise that New York City renters are facing high rents. But increasingly, they're also grappling with reduced mobility. In the first quarter of 2026, the median asking rent for all rental properties listed on Realtor.com® in New York City rose to $3,616, up 6.2% from a year earlier. But t

"Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson has decreased the asking price of his Westchester, NY, home by $125,000—weeks after he listed it for $2.7 million as he attempts to move to Staten Island. The 32-year-old comedian had purchased the four-bedroom, three-bath dwelling in 2023 for $1.95 million.

The Pérez family’s Related Group and Isaac Toledano’s BH Group are seeking to downsize a planned mixed-use development in Plantation. The developers will present a revised plan for significantly reduced Plantation City Center to the city council Wednesday, the South Florida Business Journal reported

When a 5,840-square-foot duplex penthouse in New York's exclusive West Village sold last year for $60 million, the real estate world stood up and took notice. At more than $10,000 per square foot, the sale came in at nearly three times the neighborhood average price per square foot for luxury condos

🏆 Commercial: A retail property in Miami Beach marked the priciest commercial trade to hit records in South Florida. An 8,600-square-foot retail building at 910 Lincoln Road sold for $15 million, which breaks down to $1,700 per square foot. The seller was an affiliate of Miami-based Torose Equities

Federal Reserve policymakers began their two-day meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday, marking the final rate decision before Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term expires May 15. Powell and the other members of the Federal Open Market Committee will cast their votes Wednesday, with the majority of the

A spectacular waterfront compound offering every imaginable amenity—including a go-kart track, bowling alley, culinary wing, concealed theater, wellness center, and lounge with full-service bar—has just hit the market in Florida for an eye-watering $115 million. If the property achieves anywhere nea

Phoenix and Denver have long reigned as the twin powerhouses of the Mountain West region, drawing transplants with their booming job markets, appealing lifestyle amenities, and world-class outdoor recreation—but a look at the metros’ luxury housing trends reveals that a major role reversal is underw