Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Kylie Jenner is offloading her Los Angeles concrete megamansion for $48 million after finishing building her sprawling Hidden Hills property. The reality TV personality listed the seven-bedroom property on Dec. 22, according to property records, after purchasing it for $36.5 million in 2020. The sal

Decorating for the holidays used to be simple. Today, it’s become its own economy. The global Christmas decoration market is projected to hit the mid-single-digit billions this year, growing from $5.33 billion in 2024 to $5.62 billion in 2025. These days, consumers have many options to choose from,

A buyer signed a contract to purchase a waterfront Coconut Grove estate that was previously asking $135 million, and is now on the market for $115 million. The pending deal marks the most expensive of 19 contracts signed in Miami-Dade County between Dec. 15 and Dec. 21, according to the latest Eklun

The wheeling and dealing in Manhattan real estate has slowed for the week with sales of high-end homes ticking down. For the week ending Dec. 21, 21 contracts at $4 million and above were signed in the Big Apple, 12 fewer than the previous week, according to the Olshan Luxury Market report. "The lux

An Artful Arrangements creation by Valerie Blauvelt of Gallerie B. Photo courtesy of Naples Art District Art After Dark On January 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., stroll the Naples Art District to meet artists in their studios and watch artwork come to life. Light refreshments will be served and the event is f

Kyle Chrisley, son of "Chrisley Knows Best" stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, has been arrested on multiple charges, including domestic assault, months after his parents were released from prison. The 34-year-old was placed in handcuffs by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., as

Photo courtesy of Naples Design District The Naples Design District will set the scene for its second annual Block Bash event series. The 2026 Block Bashes will take place on January 14, February 11, March 11, and April 8, spotlighting the district’s diverse, locally-owned businesses. Each Block Bas

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa will set the scene for the weekly Artisan Market series. Photo courtesy Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs and Local Roots, a Southwest Florida-based farmers market organization, have teamed up

Rents in the St. Louis metro are easing as 2025 comes to a close, offering renters some relief after several years of uneven price growth going into the new year. The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that asking rents in St. Louis are now lower than they were a year ago, placing the me

Legendary singer Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will need to postpone his scheduled concert dates for surgery. The 82-year-old took to Instagram to share the news about his health, revealing that doctors discovered the disease during an MRI scan that detec

Developer Vivian Dimond secured a $67 million construction loan for Tula Residences, the stalled North Bay Village condo project she took over earlier this year, The Real Deal has learned. S3 Capital is providing the financing for the planned 21-story, 54-unit tower at 7918 West Drive, according to

Shannen Doherty's estate has claimed that her ex-husband Kurt Iswarienko owes money after refusing to list their $1.5 million Texas home, despite the terms outlined in their divorce agreement. The Hollywood star's attorneys filed a petition about her divorce from Iswarienko, 51, which was finalized

When saving up for a down payment, prospective homebuyers need all the help they can get. Letting tens of thousands of dollars sit in a standard checking or low-interest savings account means leaving money on the table—and when buying a home, every dollar counts. Two popular options for down payment

A French hotelier bought the Kimpton Angler’s Hotel in Miami Beach for $43.5 million, marking one of the priciest hotel sales recorded in the city this year.  Hotels Investment and Management Team LLC, led by Philippe Le Guennec, bought the 132-key property at 600 Washington Avenue. Property records

A single storm might seem harmless, but if you’re a homeowner, it can easily and quickly wreak havoc on your roof flashing, which is intended to keep water out of your home. When this happens, leaks, mold, and structural damage may arise and leave you with thousands of dollars in repair costs. By kn

After months of soaking in the Spanish sunshine, Richard Gere has swapped the warm beaches for a chilly ice rink in Connecticut after returning to the U.S. from Europe with his family to spend time at their upstate New York home—one year after making the move overseas. Richard, 76, and his wife, Ale

A family feud is brewing between Chip and Joanna Gaines and their eldest daughter, Ella Gaines, as they put the finishing touches on their vacation home in the finale of "Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House." On the new Magnolia Network spinoff series, which premiered earlier this month, Chip, 51,

Rents in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro continue to move in a renter-friendly direction just as 2025 winds down. The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that falling asking rents are offering some relief after years of pandemic-era pressure, even as affordability remains a challen

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos transformed their Beverly Hills home into a Christmas village for their annual holiday bash, which welcomed a slew of A-listers. Bezos, 61, and Sanchez, 56, who tied the knot in June 2025, hosted a festive party, which doubled as a birthday celebration for the former jo

The Chraibi brothers’ Bluenest Development proposes a pair of complexes with 163 townhomes that would add to its enterprise in south Miami-Dade County.  Bluenest found a foothold in south Dade’s healthy supply of buildable land and unceasing demand for homes at below-market prices. The firm, led by