Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

🏆 Residential: The top home sale recorded in South Florida came in at $27.5 million, for a vacant plot of land, with ocean and Intracoastal access, at 1300 South Ocean Boulevard in Manalapan. The 1.5-acre lot last sold in 2021 for $26.3 million and went up for sale in 2023 for $38.9 million. The se

Foreclosures continued to rise last year, with Florida leading the nation, although mortgage defaults remain fairly low relative to historic levels. In 2025, foreclosure filings were reported on 367,460 U.S. properties, up 14% from 2024 but still 25% below 2019, before pandemic disruptions altered t

“Members Only: Palm Beach” star Hilary Musser is a real estate designer, developer, and broker who builds and sells luxury waterfront homes in South Florida, including her own West Palm Beach abode that boasts unparalleled views of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club. Much like the multimillion

Since 2019, low-income renters have faced the steepest price hikes while their wealthier counterparts saw more modest increases—even leading some of the affluent set to delay homeownership. When relief finally came after the frenzied years of the pandemic and rents started easing in 2023, budget-con

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In a statement, Trip.com said it would "actively cooperate" with the investigation, and added its business operations remain normal.

When it comes to addressing missing middle housing, few ideas have generated as much buzz or excitement among planning departments as infill development. The approach is often framed as a way to strengthen community connectivity by turning underused lots or buildings into much-needed homes. But many

Billionaire hedge funder Ken Griffin added to his massive Miami portfolio, partnering with Goldman Properties on a Wynwood office building purchase for more than $180 million.  Griffin, founder of Citadel and its sister firm Citadel Securities, and Miami-based Goldman bought 545Wyn at 545 Northwest

Two Roads Development was ordered to restore the waterfront condo building in Miami’s Edgewater at the center of an epic lawsuit that has dragged on for years.  The ruling marks the latest blow to the developer. It means Two Roads, a Miami and West Palm Beach-based firm led by Taylor Collins and Rei

A sprawling California abode that once belonged to the "King of Hollywood," Douglas Fairbanks, has sold for $15.7 million, marking only the fifth time it has changed hands in its illustrious 103-year history. Fairbanks, who passed away at the age of 56 in 1939, was thrust into the spotlight when he

January marks the start of a new year—and in many parts of the country, it’s also time for homeowners to square away their property taxes. By becoming familiar with property tax deadlines, particularly those in January, you can avoid penalties and keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.

Michael Swerdlow wants rival developer Don Peebles jailed over a four-year-old unpaid $800,000 judgment. In a Jan. 7 motion, an entity managed by Swerdlow, who leads Coconut Grove-based Swerdlow Group, wants Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas Rebull to find Peebles of criminal contempt outside th

Midtown Capital Partners bought an office complex in Pembroke Pines for $44.5 million, making way for a potential multifamily project.   Miami-based Midtown Capital purchased The Edison at 1200-1300 Southwest 145th Avenue from Atlanta-based TPA Group, according to records and Vizzda. The buyer borro

HGTV host and former “Parks and Recreation” star Retta has traversed the U.S. in search of the country’s most hideous homes for her hit series “Ugliest House in America." While the comedian has found repulsive properties in every region, there’s one Midwestern state that’s in the lead to be crowned

Jeffrey and Levi Baldwin have been in a yearslong battle with their Charlotte, NC, homeowners association. In 2022, the Baldwins received a $100 fine from their HOA for parking what was called a “commercial vehicle” in their driveway. "I had that vehicle parked at my house since I moved in, in 2007,

Pro golfer Greg Norman has welcomed cameras into his sprawling Florida mansion while opening up about his day-to-day life since retirement during a rare interview with "Fox & Friends" host Steve Doocy. The 70-year-old Australian athlete, who spent 331 weeks as the world's No. 1 professional golfer i

Aimco shielded its record $520 million sale of a Brickell development site from roughly $5.5 million in state taxes and a county surtax usually levied for property sales.  By not recording a deed, the Denver-based firm sidestepped about $3.12 million in Florida documentary stamp taxes and $2.34 mill

"The Pitt" star Noah Wyle has opened up about the brutal career roller coaster that led him to a starring role in the HBO Max hit—and a return to the top of the TV charts, more than 15 years after his first major series, "ER," came to an end. Wyle, 54, has once again become one of the most talked-ab

The state of Massachusetts has begun seizing homes through eminent domain to make way for the construction of a new bridge on Cape Cod, which officials say is vital to the region's economy.  The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reported that, as of Wednesday, it has taken possession of t

There's a new player in the luxury market in the Lone Star State. The Langley in Houston is a boutique residential high-rise with 134 residences for lease. The 20-story building is located at 1717 Bissonnet St., near the Museum District and Rice University. It's offering two- to three-bedroom reside