Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

2026 Escalade Platinum Sport 4WD. Photo by Howard Walker “Cadillac grills, Cadillac mills, check out the oil my Cadillac spills.” So goes the profound opening riff on rapper Ludacris’ year-2000 hit “Southern Hospitality.” The track is all about the Luda’s love affair with his shiny-black ‘Slade with

Affordability has become the buzzword on the political scene amid growing concerns over the economy and the housing market. Home improvement retailers such as Home Depot are also feeling the pain, as customer demand remains lackluster. The company reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 24, wit

Advancements in health care mean that Americans are living longer than ever. Data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that U.S. residents born in 2024 have an average life expectancy of 79, an increase of more than six months compared to 2023. While a longer life span is positive ne

Ian Bruce Eichner and his daughter Allie Eichner are launching a wellness-focused condo on the waterfront North Miami site where they completed a $48.5 million bulk buyout this fall. The planned 12000 Sport & Wellness Waterfront Residences is slated for the site at 12000 North Bayshore Drive in Nort

President Donald Trump touched on housing affordability only briefly in his State of the Union address, but his comments are drawing skepticism. In his speech on Tuesday night, Trump reiterated his view that lower mortgage rates can solve the housing crisis by making homes simultaneously more afford

The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks will host its annual Big Cypress Celebration in Ochopee February 28. Photo courtesy of The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks will host its annual Big Cypress Celebration at the Burns Lake Campground in Ochopee Fe

Despite recording the 59th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth during the fourth quarter of 2025, with revenue jumping 27% to $900 million, CoStar Group’s financial results may not have been as strong as many expected given the firm’s recent rhetoric about how well the company is perf

Proud new mom Alyssa Farah Griffin has shared a glimpse into her life as a mother of one, revealing a heartwarming image of herself and husband Justin Griffin bonding with their newborn son, Justin Jr., inside their suburban "forever home." Alyssa, 36, and Justin, 37, welcomed their baby boy on Feb.

The weather outside was indeed frightful in the final week of February. Across the East Coast, from Boston to the Jersey Shore, homeowners woke up to mountains of snow piled against their front doors. Literally. Social media quickly filled with photos showing just how much snow had accumulated outsi

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has become the first healthcare system in Florida to activate a new implantable therapy designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, marking a significant milestone for patients who struggle with traditional treatments such as CPAP. The therapy, known as GENIO, uses g

Tour Richard Rosen’s studio. Photo courtesy of Naples Art District Art After Dark On March 4, discover the Naples Art District, meet artists in their studio settings, find original art, and watch artwork come to life. Light refreshments are provided and the event is free to attend. A Zebra That Can

Immocorp Capital is upping the ante on its bid to buy out a waterfront condo building, and it brought in reinforcements.  BEKO Equities, a newly formed joint venture between Gilbert Benhamou’s Miami-based Immocorp and Hong Kong-based alternative asset manager O.D. Kobo, wants to purchase a pair of W

Sail away with Moana and bravely encounter the fiery wrath of Te Ka in Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party. Photo courtesy of Disney On Ice Feel the magic as Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party skates through Hertz Arena in Fort Myers from March 12-15. Through compelling storytelli

Berritto Family Office expanded its South Florida holdings by acquiring a Boca Raton mixed-use portfolio for $92.7 million. Affiliates of Fort Lauderdale-based Berritto, led by CEO Anthony Berritto, acquired three office and retail properties from Weston-based Titan General Partners, led by James Ca

One of Nancy Guthrie's Arizona neighbors has revealed that she saw a suspicious man walking near the missing 84-year-old's home around two weeks before her disappearance—revealing that she immediately noticed elements about his demeanor that raised red flags. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Aldine Mei

Home loan demand increased for the second consecutive week. Mortgage applications rose 0.4% from the week prior for the week ending Feb. 20, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjust

🏆 Residential: The priciest home sale recorded in South Florida was for a condo at 6800 Fisher Island Drive in Miami Beach, which sold for $15 million. The buyers were Mark Wesley Lasher and Shari LaForest Lasher, along with two limited partnerships, and the buyer was Winterbase LLC. The unit, whic

Senate Democrats are rolling out a proposal to curtail tax breaks to deter major real estate investors from buying up homes in the market, as President Donald Trump seeks congressional support for his own policy. A group of 18 Democrats, led by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Oregon Sen. Jef

Cape Cod is one step closer to funding "missing middle" housing with a real estate transfer tax on home sales of $1 million or more, after the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates approved a home rule petition. The petition modifies an earlier version of the rule discussed this summer, lowering a

President Donald Trump delivered the annual State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night and touched on a wide variety of economic topics. But he barely mentioned ways to make housing more affordable for everyday Americans. Housing professionals expected the speech to include subjects lik