Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The Changing Landscape “This is not a forecast. A forecast is a prediction, the validity of which my ego and I are professionally responsible for. What I offer here is speculation – something that is likely enough to write about but not so likely that my ego hangs in the balance.” – George Friedman

Blackstone’s Link Logistics picked up a nine-building portfolio in Boynton Beach for $195.9 million, adding to its South Florida industrial haul.  New York-based Link Logistics bought the properties at 1920, 2017, 2027, 2045 and 2047 High Ridge Road; 3402 and 3602 Quantum Boulevard; and 1103 West Ga

Just after announcing an $880 million acquisition of REMAX Holdings, Tamir Poleg, CEO of The Real Brokerage, described the deal as historic for the real estate industry — combining two companies whose leaders say share a common vision for an evolving business. In an interview with HousingWire, Poleg

NEXA Lending CEO Mike Kortas is dismissing claims that the company misappropriated trade secrets and confidential customer data after being sued by rival lender loanDepot in federal court. The complaint alleges that NEXA knowingly assisted two former loanDepot employees in taking proprietary informa

Ann Korchak’s family has been in the New York City rental business for 80 years. Their story began with her husband’s parents, who immigrated to the U.S. and worked as rooming house operators before saving enough to purchase their first building in 1941. Eventually, the couple took over the business

Donald Trump said last week that his administration will examine how banks are treating homeowners affected by the last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, singling out Wells Fargo for criticism after meetings with local officials. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he met with Los Angeles Mayor Karen

Saddled with high housing costs, many California residents are departing the state for more affordable locations and greater financial security, recent research reveals. Los Angeles County suffered a population decline of 54,000 residents from 2024 to 2025 as more people moved out than in—and many o

United CEO Scott Kirby said American rejected the idea, "and without a willing partner, something this big simply can't get done."

NBA free agent Ben Simmons is making a second attempt to sell his palatial New York apartment—putting the condo back on the market for the reduced price of $14.99 million. Simmons, 29, who is originally from Australia, first put his designer Dumbo dwelling on the market for $16.99 million in March 2

Nadim Ashi’s Fort Partners closed its first four sales in the newly completed Seaway at the Surf Club North in Surfside for a total of $161.2 million. Fort affiliate Hillcrest Land LLC sold the units in the 11-story, 10-unit building at 9165 Collins Avenue to a smattering of hidden buyers, the South

Naked Tomato | Miami Beach  Chef Eyal Shani will open a new restaurant at the Moxy Miami South Beach hotel.  Naked Tomato, inspired by roadside flavors found at Israeli gas stations and channeling the spirit of a modern diner, will open on May 14 in a 4,600-square-foot space, including 2,900 square

🏆 Commercial: The most expensive commercial property sold Friday was $6.3 million, or $214 per square foot, for a 29,427-square-foot industrial site at 1241-1251 North Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach. Seva Florida Properties sold it to a buyer with an address in Weston. 🏆 Residential: The top resid

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines childcare as affordable if it costs 7% or less of a family's income. Yet, in every single state, the typical family far exceeds that threshold, qualifying them as “cost-burdened” by this essential service. The timing couldn’t be worse as 1 in

Economic strains have many Americans concerned about their financial future.  A new Intuit Credit Karma/Harris Poll study found that 78% of Americans don't feel financially secure, even if they’ve been saving and playing by the rules.  Moreover, nearly 3 in 4 Americans (72%) shared that their curren

Oriented strand board (OSB) has been a trusted staple in construction for decades. Builders have relied on its consistency, familiarity and structural performance in an industry where predictability often outweighs experimentation. But as fire risk intensifies, building codes evolve and insurance pr

For decades, mortgage lending has been built around a single objective: to make homeownership affordable. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the dominant structure because it lowers monthly payments, expands borrower eligibility, and fits cleanly into underwriting frameworks built around debt-to

Builders are generating more online leads than ever, but many are missing what matters most: speed. The homebuying journey now begins with an online inquiry, a form submission or a request for pricing and the outcome is increasingly determined by how quickly a builder responds. New Home Star is work

In Connecticut, a homeowner hopes to use a density bonus rule in the state’s affordable housing law to turn a backyard barn into three separate apartments despite prickly opposition from neighbors. Rose Marino, who owns a single-family home on Putnam Park Road in the quiet town of Bethel, CT, has pu

Grace Place for Children and Families hosted its third annual Young Authors Festival on Wednesday, April 15, bringing together students, families, and community partners for an afternoon celebrating creativity, storytelling, and literacy. The event highlighted original books written and illustrated

Perched high above Montecito in one of the area's most storied neighborhoods, a Mediterranean estate on the market for the first time in 20 years offers buyers a chance to own a piece of California history. Priced at $17 million, the expansive residence at 358 Woodley Road blends Pacific views and a