Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Palm Beach’s historic “Ham and Cheese House,” nicknamed for its iconic red-and-white facade, is for sale with a whopping $105 million price tag. That’s just one of the major listings and sales in Palm Beach County recently.  Freedom Mortgage CEO Stanley Middleman is asking for $60 million on his wat

Meteorologists have warned that the Super El Niño's full effect wouldn’t be felt until the upcoming fall and winter months.  Now, the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization warns that the current El Niño is becoming a "supersized" event. According to new forecasts from the WMO, the El Niñ

A historic West Virginia home has just hit the market for the first time since it was built in 1878, giving potential homebuyers an opportunity to bring their own flair to the stunning Victorian, which has existed within the same family for generations. The four-bedroom, 2.5 bath abode—called The Ch

When Two Roads Development acquired the majority of condos at a bayfront Miami building in 2022, the firm planned to launch sales of an Edition Residences and complete the first tower by the end of this year.  But that didn’t go according to plan.  Instead, the group of holdout owners at Biscayne 21

Political activist Gloria Steinem has died inside her longtime New York City home at the age of 92. The news of her death was announced via a statement posted on her Instagram page, which read, "Yesterday, Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the

What Gen Z borrowers are telling us about the future of mortgage

Washoe County deeds show a 2.1% YoY gain through July 2026, while Austin is down 5.0% and Denver is down 3.4%

Down-payment loans and rate stipends won't move the needle on homeownership if workers don't know what they qualify for, or when to act

Hilton says one Asian country is the most exciting global tourism market as regional travel surges.

Playboy Mansion owner Daren Metropoulos sold his Miami Beach home for $22 million. The son of Greek-American billionaire C. Dean Metropoulos sold the 5,870-square-foot home at 7815 Atlantic Way in the gated Altos Del Mar community to an undisclosed buyer. The deal penciled out to $3,750 per square f

A South Florida real estate developer accused of killing an elderly man in a drunken crash will remain behind bars until his trial after a judge denied bond.  Judge Tanya Brinkley found Allen Matis, 68, to be a danger to the community after he drove into a Miami home, killing an 82-year-old inside,

The Reuben Brothers filed new renovation plans for the Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach that revealed a New York City steakhouse could take over the former Mr. Chow’s space. The Miami Beach Planning Board is set to review the renovation proposal for the 20-story hotel at 2201 Collins Avenue at its Oct. 6

Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Housing reform cosponsors who faced challengers won by 47.2 points on average, even as local governments oppose zoning preemption

It’s all too easy to jump into a home renovation without much thought or planning. After all, updating your home is exciting and you may be eager to get started as soon as possible. Doing so, however, can cost you a lot of money, time, and headaches down the road. "Changing your mind is actually gre

The agreement, which takes effect in stages beginning Sept. 4, creates a new “First Look” status

On Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill designed to make it easier for residents to generate their own electricity by using small solar systems that plug directly into a household outlet. “Balcony solar is the ultimate win-win,” Sherrill said after plugging in a solar panel at the b

Success Lending will wind down as eXp targets launch with Newrez

As more home renting and buying processes move online and fraudsters become more sophisticated, some potential tenants can find themselves in nightmarish situations. For one San Francisco resident, that nightmare was the loss of over $18,000. Alvin Tran, a product designer for a local startup, came

The property manager accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that diverted millions of dollars away from South Florida condo associations got his bond dropped to $2 million and could be released on home confinement. Juan Awais and five others were arrested last week, accused in an alleged sc