Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

High mortgage rates, inflation, and high home prices have made the road to homeownership very challenging for first-time homebuyers, but an alternative route is gaining traction in achieving the American dream—but only for an investor. Fractional real estate enables individuals to own a piece or "fr

Comedian Nikki Glaser has revealed the real reason she decided to ditch Hollywood and move back to her hometown in Missouri. The 41-year-old jokester opened up about the motive behind her relocation to St. Louis, where she was raised, noting that she made the decision shortly after the COVID-19 pand

Accepting an offer on your home from a serious buyer should feel like crossing the finish line on a marathon process. Unfortunately, many sellers soon find out that the sale price they just agreed to is often subject to quite a bit of change.  The fact is, going from offer to close is often where th

United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American to a Trump administration official earlier this year, according to sources.

United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American to a Trump administration official earlier this year, according to sources.

American Airlines cut its 2026 earnings forecast, becoming the latest airline to lower its outlook after a surge in fuel costs added billions to its expenses.

For a hundred years, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has moved mortgage policy in Washington. Last Wednesday, it brought 50 loan officers with it.  Loan officers are going to Washington. For a hundred years, that sentence had not been true. For a hundred years, the MBA has been the mortgage i

More investor deals are getting harder to finance cleanly on standard DSCR, not always because the investment is weak, but because current rents do not tell the whole story. That pressure is showing up in the numbers. ATTOM’s March 2026 Single-Family Rental Market Report found that potential rental

The ground lease may be the real estate industry's "break glass in case of emergency" tool. The arrangement works by separating a structure from the dirt underneath it—cutting the costs for the developer and the eventual resident. Though this decoupling creates a much-needed entry point to an imposs

The twin joys of swimming and teaching have always been central for Libby Souder. For years, the Columbia, SC, resident gave private swim lessons to local children in her backyard pool, which was more accessible and comfortable than public pools, especially for young children and those with disabili

Naples Comprehensive Health Enhances Storm Preparedness with Installation of AquaFence Flood Protection System Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has strengthened its emergency preparedness and infrastructure resilience with the installation of AquaFence flood barrier systems at both its North Naples

Saving for a down payment is a challenge for many people looking to buy a home, and one of the toughest barriers for renters who want to make the leap to ownership. But it takes longer in some markets than others, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors®. The new study

Fostering Success is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Fostering Success Scholarship: Annika Allan-Burke, Alexandra Giallanza-Dryden, Marisol Jasso, Denicha Louis, Skyla Palau, Emily PeQueen and Andrea Valdes. The scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s life experiences and de

"Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey has lifted the lid on his childhood growing up in a quaint Maine town—revealing the stark differences between that experience and the life he lives today. The 60-year-old actor took to Instagram to share a photo of his hometown of Turner, ME, that was sent to hi

Author and TV host Maria Shriver has opened up about how she and her siblings are managing their complex relationship with their cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealing how they have turned to the lessons they learned from their late father, Sargent Shriver, at home to find a path forward, despite t

The airline reported that revenue in its first-quarter period rose nearly 13% to $7.25 billion.

One Thousand Group is working with Anantara Hotels & Resorts, of “The White Lotus” fame, to brand its planned condo tower in Edgewater.  One Thousand Group, led by Kevin Venger, Louis Birdman and Michael Konig, secured a deal with Anantara’s parent company, Bangkok-based Minor Hotels, for the 50-sto

The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

Cain and Kushner are launching a South Florida real estate joint venture, planning a luxury apartment tower in Edgewater for their first project, The Real Deal has learned.  London-based Cain, led by Jonathan Goldstein, and New York-based Kushner, led by Laurent Morali and Nicole Kushner Meyer, plan

The spring housing market is doing what it typically does this time of year: inventory is rising and new listings are coming online at a faster pace. But pricing has not moved with it. That timing gap is becoming one of the most important signals for housing professionals right now. This builds on l