Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

PMG and Lndmrk Development are launching a Frida Kahlo-branded short-term rental-friendly condominium in Miami’s Wynwood, their latest partnership in the neighborhood. The likeness of the famed Mexican communist will decorate one of the luxury project’s facades, renderings show. The developers are p

A slice of farmland, located in what is now Wilmette, IL, has sold—and the last time it changed hands was in 1844. The property was purchased from Hoffman Higgins Homestead Farm Foundation in October 2025 for $1.4 million in an off-market deal. The land at 201-203 Ridge Road hadn't been sold since h

Jenna Bush Hager has shared a heartwarming tribute to "Today" co-host Sheinelle Jones, revealing how she found a "sister" in her new on-air sidekick, just days after the pair began appearing together as the stars of the fourth hour of the morning show. Jones, 47, who lost her husband, Uche Ojeh, to

Jeff Sutton is planting a flag in Miami’s Design District by teaming up with Pebb Capital and Lane Capital Partners to acquire a fully leased mixed-use building for $72.5 million. The joint venture, including Sutton’s New York-based Wharton Properties, acquired the seven-story Design 41 at 112 North

American expects to earn 7% to 10% more revenue in the first three months of 2026.

A 10-acre-plus waterfront resort and marina in the Florida Keys that once hosted actor Paul Newman and gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson is listed for sale for $45 million, The Real Deal has learned.  Sugarloaf Lodge & Marina, near mile marker 17, consists of 31 hotel rooms and commercial space. T

National population growth in the U.S. slowed dramatically in 2025 as international immigration declined under President Donald Trump, according to newly released estimates. The country's total population grew by about 1.8 million in the 12 months through July 1, reaching 331.5 million, according to

The Los Angeles City Council delayed a vote Tuesday on a proposal to let voters decide whether to amend the city's controversial "mansion tax," which is facing intensifying repeal efforts. Officially known as Measure ULA, the transfer tax imposes a 4% levy on property sales of $5.3 million to $10.6

Boeing's aircraft deliveries have surged over the past year as the manufacturer expects to continue to increase production.

Miami architect Kobi Karp is taking New York developers Joseph Chetrit and Jonathan Chetrit to court over an alleged $660,800 debt tied to design work for a $1 billion Miami River megaproject that Adam Neumann’s Flow took over last year. Karp’s namesake firm sued the father-and-son duo and the entit

A luxury community in Sarasota, FL, is welcoming new residents ready for a resort lifestyle. Shellstone at Waterside is easily located from other cities such as North Port, Venice, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. Lee Wetherington Homes is offering homebuyers an opportunity to build a custom ho

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order enabling the federal government to take over the cleanup and rebuilding efforts from the California wildfires, which caused tens of billions of dollars worth of losses to homes and property. In the Jan. 27 order, Trump leapfrogged local government

In many ways, your homebuying journey begins with your down payment. The amount you can save up for your down payment will likely determine how much house you can afford, what your monthly mortgage payments will be, and whether you’ll need to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI), along with other fi

Aysegul Timur, the fifth president of Florida Gulf Coast University, is dedicated to guiding the public institution on its journey of excellence. Photo by Anna Nguyen Twenty-eight years ago, after graduating from college in her home country of Turkey, Aysegul Timur had an ambitious personal goal. Th

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, has revealed the emotional reason her husband rushed straight home to their California home in the wake of his team's devastating loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the final of the NFC Championship. Hours after the Rams suffered a gutting 27

An advertising titan sold a Palm Beach home for $32.5 million, as the island’s real estate busy season heats up, The Real Deal has learned. Richard and Linda Schaps sold the home at 631 Island Drive, sources confirmed. Margit Brandt with Premier Estate Properties represented the buyer and the seller

Even though Winter Storm Fern has tapered off, frigid temperatures continue to linger in many parts of the country—not just where the snow fell. In parts of the northern Plains and Great Lakes states, near or below zero temps and wind chills are expected. The National Weather Forecast even predicts

The momentum slowed in Palm Beach County’s luxury market last week, but buyers are still signing pricey contracts as the busy season persists.  Buyers signed 21 contracts between Jan. 19 and Jan. 25 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The hom

With borrowing costs staying close to 6% and the housing market showing signs of a rebound, 2026 could be a strong year to scoop up a short-term rental—particularly for investors open to destinations beyond the usual beach and ski hot spots. "There are some tailwinds, finally, this year, around a li

Key International and Wexford Real Estate Investors are launching Mr. C Residences Boca Raton, the first branded project the city has seen in years.  The firms are planning the 12-story, 133-unit development for the site at 41 Southeast 4th Street in Boca Raton, according to a news release. It marks