Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

In 2023—the same year the Supreme Court’s Tyler ruling made clear that counties can’t keep more than they’re owed when taking properties to collect a tax debt—Michigan counties foreclosed on 2,165 properties. On paper, Tyler should have forced counties to pay owners any “extra” money left after a de

FBI agents investigating the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, have confirmed that they are "actively investigating" a "new message" sent in relation to her alleged abduction—more than 24 hours after a deadline included in a previous "ransom note" expired. In a p

Greg Clark, the former CEO of cybersecurity giant Symantec, dropped $21.5 million on a waterfront Fort Lauderdale mansion that languished on the market for years.  Clark bought the home at 2 Pelican Drive from Kathleen and Salvatore Longo Sr., records show. Tim Elmes with Compass had the listing, an

Super Bowl LX weekend is here! Whether you're going to the big game or just taking in the fun, exploring the San Francisco Bay Area offers an eclectic range of restaurants, neighborhoods, and culture to take in. Sunday's game is being played at Levi's Stadium—home to the San Francisco 49ers, but tha

When the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks take the field at Levi’s Stadium this Sunday, the most underappreciated player will be under their cleats: the natural turf engineered to handle elite speed, weight, and impact—play after play. That gridiron green is built and managed by a dedicated

In today's volatile market, a growing number of home purchase agreements are falling apart before reaching the closing table. Last year, 7.1% of homes fell out of contract and returned to being for sale, according to Realtor.com® economists. "Deals may fall apart due to financing issues, appraisal g

Separated by 3,000 miles on opposite sides of the U.S., Super Bowl LX team cities Boston and Seattle share more than elite football pedigree: Both are coastal hubs of innovation with robust luxury housing markets, though one comes at a much higher price. The economies of both metros are driven by hi

Lofty is leaning into the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate, not just assisting agents, but quietly running much of the business for them. The real estate technology company has introduced Lofty AOS, which it describes as the industry’s first agentic AI operating system built

Homebuilders — many we talk with — are calling today’s selling environment one of “demand uncertainty.” The phrase is clear. Traffic is uneven. Conversions are harder to forecast. Buyers hesitate longer, ask sharper questions, and walk away more often. The label itself may quietly misdirect leadersh

Visitor traffic was a high point for Realtor.com during the second quarter of parent company News Corp.’s fiscal year. The firm announced its financial results for the quarter ending on December 31, 2025, on Thursday.  During the quarter, revenue at Move, the operator of Realtor.com was $143 million

There’s been plenty of noise this week—a government shutdown, delayed data, and financial and political drama—but mortgage rates have remained remarkably steady.  This week’s partial government shutdown has been resolved, but the January jobs data that should have been released on Friday has been pu

Nebraska’s retirees are set to experience a significant transformation in how they handle taxes in retirement, thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed by the Trump administration. The 2026 tax season officially opened on Jan. 26, and the updated code includes changes that could save

Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Launches “26 for ’26” Scholarship Program, Awarding $26,000 to Local Graduating Seniors Merit-based Great Futures Senior Scholarship supports Collier County students pursuing college, technical training, and career certifications The Boys & Girls Club of Collier C

David and Victoria Beckham sold their penthouse at the Zaha Hadid-designed One Thousand Museum in downtown Miami for $24.6 million.  David Beckham, the retired soccer superstar and co-owner of Miami’s Major League Soccer team, and fashion designer Victoria sold their full-floor condo at 1000 Biscayn

BDT & MSD Partners’ proposals for an eight-story condominium and a three-story fitness center on the grounds of The Boca Raton won endorsement from Boca Raton’s Planning and Zoning Board this week. The development will replace the luxury resort’s golf maintenance facility with a 76-unit multifamily

Florida’s luxury real estate market is seeing a notable shift as affluent buyers who want to add a sun-drenched home to their portfolio seek third homes inside a laidback waterfront community known for its golfing. Palm Beach Gardens is "a great neighborhood for third-home buyers who are seasonal,"

A sweeping federal tax reform may bring much-needed relief to retirees in New Mexico. The 2026 tax season officially commenced on Jan. 26, and the updated code includes pivotal changes that could save taxpayers money on their 2025 filings. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by the Trump

Private equity billionaire Greg Mondre sold a teardown in Palm Beach for $36.3 million, after buying it last March for $31 million. Mondre’s 1160 NOB LLC sold the 0.8-acre property at 1160 North Ocean Boulevard to a trust named for the address and managed by attorney Jessica Shapiro. Marley Overman

An additional five home seller commission lawsuit settlement agreements have gained final approval. On Thursday, Judge Stephen Bough, a Kansas City-based U.S. District Court judge, granted final approval to settlements reached by Hanna Holdings, William Raveis Real Estate, EXIT Realty Corp., Winderm

Just weeks after mortgage trade groups expressed concern about a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would raise fees on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans, Republicans in Congress have revised the original proposal. The bill, H.R. 6047 — also known as the Sharri Briley and Er