Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The upcoming week brings a packed slate of housing data from the Realtor.com economics team, kicking off Monday with our Best Time To Buy report from senior economist Hannah Jones. On Tuesday, senior economist Joel Berner examines builder sales incentives, following up on Wednesday with a review of

I explored grand architecture, great food, indulgent spas — and so-called "ruin bars" — in Hungary's capital city, Budapest.

A Jazz Age estate built by one of Massachusetts' most powerful industrial families has come to market in Hopedale, a former mill town about 35 miles southwest of Boston. Known as The Ledges, the stone-and-brick manor holds 12 bedrooms across roughly 11,600 square feet, sits on more than 17 acres, an

Legendary luxury name Cipriani has revealed two opulent penthouses atop its Miami residential tower, the brand's only condo in the U.S. Dubbed 1931 Collection, the two triplexes at Cipriani Residences Miami are listed at $33 million for the larger, named San Marco, and $19.8 million for the smaller,

Nostalgia is hot right now and multiple offers came quickly for one house with a lot of it. The home in East Dubuque, IL was built in 1975 and hasn’t changed much since. “The owner passed away this summer [and] she built that house exactly the way she wanted to have it. All of her visions came to li

An ultra-luxurious triplex penthouse has just been unveiled high atop the newly completed condo tower known as The Henry in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Listed for $27 million, Penthouse East has five bedrooms, along with access to a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, offering panoramic views

It’s been a little over a month since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tightened the screws on condo lending.  Effective Aug. 3, Fannie Mae retired its limited review process, and Freddie Mac ended its streamlined review process, which allowed lenders to approve conventional mortgages without a deep dive

In the middle of Los Angeles, four gleaming skyscrapers stretch toward the clouds. The glass-fronted development, dubbed Metropolis, includes two condo towers, one rental tower, and the luxury Indigo Hotel. All told, the block-long expanse includes more than 1,500 residential units. Its developer, G

When most people sit down for Sunday dinner, they aren't staring directly into 19th-century jail cells. But for listing agent Caroline Hoffmann, having remnants of 19th-century law enforcement in the dining room was just part of normal family life. The historic Old Wood County Jail at 240 W Indiana

A midcentury modern home tucked into the foothills above Boulder, CO, has come back on the market for $9.95 million, offering 10.6 acres of private trails, mature gardens and mountain views—all just a 10-minute drive from downtown. It originally listed in January for $10.95 million before undergoing

If the return of the Owens sisters from “Practical Magic” has you daydreaming about spellbinding home design, a Queen Anne Victorian home is probably right up your alley. Although the famous fictional home was built from scratch by set designers and torn down just after filming wrapped, its eye-catc

After rampant fraud in Baltimore made headlines, underwriting guidelines and elevated fraud risks have the market on high alert

Mortgage spreads continue to soften the blow amid Iran conflict

In a town dominated by traditional Spanish architecture, 198 Via Marina breaks all the rules. Drenched in vivid salmon pink, this 1938 Georgian-Colonial estate is a rare, vibrant departure from Palm Beach’s classic design landscape. Located at 198 Via Marina, the 1938 residence has four bedrooms and

California is filled with midcentury modern gems, from actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinatory” Los Angeles retreat to unique estates designed by renowned architects such as Richard Neutra. But a home doesn’t need to be tied to a household name to hold a fascinating legacy. Enter 1225 Oberlin Driv

An extremely "rare opportunity" to buy a private island on Lake Minnetonka has just hit the market for $7,250,000. Located in Shorewood, MN, the 2-acre legacy compound on Gale Island, surrounded by 1,841 feet of luxurious lakeshore, features several structures: The waterfront barbecue gazebo, built

Beloit was once voted the “worst city” in Wisconsin, but Konya Hendricks Schuh is working to change that, one renovation at a time. “Betting on Beloit,” the A&E reality show that follows Konya and her close-knit crew as they seek to transform the city they’ve long seen potential in, is back for a se

As San Francisco’s booming tech industry prioritizes return-to-office mandates, demand for luxury homes has surged in and around the city by the bay. A newly-listed $9.9 million Sausalito, CA residence is currently the highest-priced home for sale in the town—and with an entire wellness floor, it ma

Modernist architect Jules Gregory's distinctive Wave House and accompanying original Studio have just splashed onto the market in West Amwell, NJ for a cool $2.6 million. Known for its one-of-a-kind wavy roofline, this signature Gregory-designed estate features a stunning midcentury-inspired interio

Reality television fans who used to tune in to see Ty Pennington scream, “Move that bus!” before revealing a dramatic home makeover no longer have to wait a week for new material. Thanks to content creators with a home design niche, there’s a new flip to be found around every corner of the Internet.