Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

A 3.78-acre compound that was once home to a legendary record company has hit the market for $1.49 million, decades after it helped to shape the careers of such stars as Bob Dylan and Ozzy Osbourne. Located in the iconic upstate New York neighborhood of Woodstock, the property was built as an outpos

Existing home sales have had a nice rise since mid-June, but what will it take for this sales growth trend to continue in 2026? Over the last few years, when rates drop noticeably, sales pick up, but then mortgage rates have shot up over 7% and taken away housing’s momentum. In 2026, are there key v

The captivating red rock vistas in Sedona, AZ, have drawn soul seekers for decades, so it’s no wonder the enigmatic property at 333 Schnebly Hill Road is asking such a high price, even in one of Arizona’s top luxury markets. Think really good vibes, and eight figures. Recently re-listed for $23 mill

If you want to sell your home faster, forget about curb appeal—2026 is the year of the statement staircase. Yelp's 2026 Trend Forecast found that “staircases will be shedding their strictly utilitarian reputation and receiving more design attention in the year ahead.” Frances Katzen, founder of The

The holiday season may well be behind us, but that has done little to quell the desire for picture-perfect snow-topped abodes that look as if Hallmark movie queen Lacey Chabert could waltz right out of the door at any moment. Which is exactly what house hunters will find at one stunning Vermont abod

In a coastal city known for its history and architecture, few properties manage to capture the past and present of Galveston, TX, as well as the luxurious George Manor. Recently relisted for $1.75 million after spending several years on and off the market, the storied estate at 1502 Market St. offer

Prices for townhomes and condominiums in Texas dropped in 2025 compared with a year before, even as rents increased, offering investors a chance to cash in—if they act quickly.  Nationally, the price of a typical attached home—a category that includes townhouses and condos—dipped less than 1% year o

Eli Manning has shared his thoughts on the Travis Kelce retirement rumors amid reports that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Taylor Swift have put their wedding plans "on hold." Manning, who retired in 2020, opened up to People about the furious speculation that Kelce, 36, is preparing to hang u

Virginia’s first female governor, Abigail Spanberger, is set to take office this weekend—and housing affordability is at the top of her agenda. “No matter where I travel across Virginia—whether I’m in Richmond City or Richmond County, out in Radford, Roanoke, or down in Hampton Roads, I hear about t

Hollywood legend Mickey Rourke has once again slammed an "embarrassing" and "cruel" GoFundMe page that was set up to raise money to prevent his eviction—and urged anyone who contributed to the $100,000 goal to demand their donations back. Rourke, 73, was threatened with eviction in December after al

A developer is suing the city of Miami Beach, alleging city officials are illegally blocking a joint venture’s plan to redevelop an Art Deco hotel into a Live Local Act mixed-use project with 249 apartments and 38 hotel rooms. In a complaint filed last month in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, the e

MegPrime, an affiliate and subsidiary of Texas-based Megatel Homes, is set to launch its digital currency, the MP Token, designed as a rewards platform that renters and homeowners can tap into as a financial path to homeownership. As an inducement to participate in the rewards MP Token program, the

Homebuilding executives are starting the new year with a downbeat view of the housing market, as buyer hesitancy, shaky consumer confidence, shrinking profit margins and elevated incentives weigh on the industry.  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI

Non-QM mortgage lender Logan Finance Corp. announced last week that Chuck Vaughn has joined the company as managing director of correspondent lending. Vaughn will oversee strategic initiatives, efforts to expand market share, the launch of Logan Finance’s select delegated channel and lead operationa

Steve Ross is getting in on the private membership club trend with plans for a development in downtown West Palm Beach. Related Ross is partnering with Leisure Resorts LLC, a subsidiary of Hartford, Connecticut-based Chase Enterprises, to build a four-story club on a city-owned parking lot next to t

California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week came out strongly against a proposed wealth tax, revealing that he has been tirelessly working to kill the measure because he believes it will trigger an exodus of billionaires from the state. The controversial proposal championed by the health care union Servi

NFL legend Tom Brady has offered an inside look at his extraordinary $150 million mansion on Miami's infamous "Billionaire Bunker," while opening up in a new interview about how his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen impacted his final season as a professional football player. Brady, 48, purcha

Invitation Homes’ $89 million acquisition of ResiBuilt – one of homebuilding mergers and acquisitions’ 2026 table-setters – is a “small” deal that can change the rules of engagement and shift the balance of competitive power for two adjacent ecosystems. Here’s the context: Single-family rental REITs

MetroList— northern California’s largest multiple listing service (MLS) — has added the Madera County Association of Realtors to its platform. With the addition of the Madera County Association, MetroList now serves 15 counties in central and northern California and supports listing data sharing acr

Michael Chu might’ve made the best investment of his life when he bought a Palm Beach home for $1 million in 2013.  He and his wife Elizabeth Chu sold that house for $58.3 million in an off-market deal that recorded this week, equating to a 5,595 percent return on that purchase. Records show they so