Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Steve Ross, the billionaire focused on turning West Palm Beach into a financial and tech business mecca, scored a record $772 million construction financing package for two office projects.  The deal is the biggest known construction loan ever in South Florida, and likely statewide. It comes amid lo

Developers David Martin and the Frisbie Group are one step closer to getting their controversial One Boca mixed-use project off the ground.  On Thursday, the Boca Raton Planning and Zoning Board backed a 99-year lease that will enable Martin’s Terra and Palm Beach-based Frisbie Group to build One Bo

A proposal to remove housing counseling as a front-end requirement for borrowers seeking government-insured reverse mortgages would eliminate a key consumer protection for seniors, according to Peter M. Mazonas, CEO of NatEquity Inc. Mazonas voiced his concerns in a letter to the U.S. Department of

More familiar faces are returning to Douglas Elliman. After announcing the return of Natalie Passerini, who will serve as the firm’s new chief marketing officer, the brokerage announced that Heather Domi and her team will be returning to the firm after more than seven years at Compass.  The Heather

"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie has revealed she is taking a break from the popular morning series to undergo vocal surgery early in the new year. The 53-year-old revealed during a recent episode of "Today" that she will be going under the knife at the start of 2026 and will be away from NBC's

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. announced Friday the appointment of Barry Feierstein as the company’s chief operating officer. In his new role, Feierstein will oversee Better’s corporate operations. “We’re thrilled to have Barry on board as Better’s new COO. His background brings a rare combinatio

Nissan Z Performance. Photo courtesy of Nissan Affordable, fun-to-drive two-seaters are fast going the way of Sony Walkmans, Mickey-D’s Snack Wraps, and Napster. The latest casualty is Toyota’s Supra, which gets the chop next spring. Which makes Nissan’s evergreen Z something of a treasure. First la

If you’ve lived in the same city or real estate market for long enough, you know the feeling of having seen an up-and-coming area turn into the next “it” spot. From Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY, to East Austin in Austin, TX, there are many examples of neighborhoods that have gone from overlooked and

A waterfront residential high-rise in Fort Lauderdale is among the projects developers pitched in a year-end flurry of applications in the city.  An entity tied to Camaco Development, led by Josephine Campeau, wants to develop the 36-unit Harbor Beach Residences building on a 0.8-acre site at 3049 a

The housing market got a small boost from lower mortgage rates last month, with sales of previously owned homes rising for the third-straight month after a weak spring and summer. Closings on existing homes rose 0.5% in November from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 milli

"Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek has candidly opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer during a candid sit-down on the "Today" show, while addressing fans' concerns about his appearance at a New York City reunion with the cast of his hit teen drama. The 48-year-old actor revealed at th

You may not have this problem today, but airport flight paths constantly change—sometimes temporarily due to shifting winds or seasonal adjustments, and sometimes for long periods or even permanently because of new runways or redesigns. If your once-peaceful backyard is now being buzzed by airplanes

South Florida multifamily landlords felt the sting from elevated expenses this year.  Case in point: The top deal was a $235 million purchase of a Boca Raton apartment building out of bankruptcy proceedings. The seller had put the building into Chapter 11 reorganization, avoiding an impending forecl

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.21%, down from 6.22% last week, as markets continue to react to the Federal Reserve's decision to lower its benchmark interest rate for the third consecutive time this year. So how does this affect your monthly mortgage payment? And wh

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared a glimpse inside their whirlwind 2025 in a new holiday video released via their charitable foundation, Archewell, while simultaneously announcing that the organization has been renamed "Archewell Philanthropies." In lieu of a traditional Christmas card, Har

First Lady Melania Trump has offered unprecedented insight into her life as the wife of President Donald Trump in a new teaser trailer for her upcoming documentary, which will reveal an "intimate" glimpse inside her role, as well as her relationship with her husband. A first look at the $40 million

Comedian Pete Davidson has become a father for the first time after his girlfriend, actress Elsie Hewitt, gave birth to a "perfect angel girl" named Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson. The happy couple announced the arrival of their baby girl on Instagram on Dec. 18—six days after Scottie was born at a Ne

After decades of young professionals flocking to large metros in search of well-paying jobs and lifestyle amenities, the American heartland is seeing a resurgence, with rural counties posting massive home price increases far outpacing those in urban centers. From November 2019 to November 2025, nonm

Known for his discretion, Carl Gambino quietly brokers some of the highest-profile residential and commercial real estate deals in the country's most expensive markets—often for clients who value privacy as much as price. In a new Realtor.com® video series following a day in the life of luxury real

As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, soccer fans are mapping out their travel plans, opening the door for Airbnb hosts in U.S. match cities to cash in. World Cup Airbnb host earnings are projected to total nearly $156 million, translating to average earnings of approximately $4,000 per