Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The legal skirmish between Katie Sweeney and the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) is continuing to develop with a first amended complaint that officially names United Wholesale Mortgage, AIME’s main sponsor, and Sarah DeCiantis, UWM’s executive vice president and chief marketing of

BAKER SENIOR CENTER NAPLES MOURNS THE LOSS OF ITS FOUNDER, PRESIDENT AND CEO DR. JACLYNN FAFFER Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support older adults and their families, announced the passing of its Founder, President an

Actor Richard Gere has traded the sunny Spanish weather for a white Christmas 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. Gere, 76, and his wife, Alejandra, 42, relocated to Madrid with three of their f

A house full of sparkling lights is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.  However, it doesn’t come cheap.  A new study from Payless Power found that 15% of Americans say their electric bills are too high to decorate.  “The reality is that higher energy costs are quietly altering holiday traditions

Most Americans hold a favorable view of Social Security, but about one-third are skeptical the program will still exist when they retire, according to new survey data released by the Cato Institute and YouGov. The survey also found that Americans are broadly misinformed about how Social Security wor

Homebuilder sentiment remained muted in December as the industry faces challenging conditions, but builders are hopeful that things will turn around in 2026 as interest rates ease. Overall builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes remained low at 39 this month, up 1 point

Cartier | Palm Beach  French luxury goods conglomerate Cartier opened in Palm Beach.  Cartier leased at 70 Royal Poinciana Plaza within the Royal Poinciana Plaza, according to a release. The boutique opened in a portion of the historic Royal Poinciana Playhouse, according to a Cartier news release. 

As buying season ramps up, South Florida’s real estate firms are hiring key talent.  Compass brought in the Champagne & Parisi Team, a 78-agent team, in its Boca Raton office, according to a news release. Formerly Champagne & Parisi Real Estate, the team was founded by Claude Champagne and Caesar Pa

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ended a heartbreaking 2025 season with a brutal ACL tear—as his team missed out on a spot in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2014. Mahomes, 30, went down in the final two minutes of the Chiefs' Dec. 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, wh

Famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his photographer wife, Michele Singer, were found dead inside their Los Angeles home Sunday afternoon after being stabbed to death—hours before their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested on suspicion of murder. Nick, 32, was taken into custody hours after his parent

After years of record-breaking appreciation, the market is starting to come back down to earth in some areas where houses are beginning to lose value. While sellers may not welcome the shift, it could finally bring some financial relief to would-be homebuyers who’ve found affordability out of reach

Few may have heard of Heber, UT, a charming mountain town best known for its stunning views and top-tier skiing—but it is now attracting a growing wave of luxury homebuyers by offering relative affordability compared to some of the more celebrated Western destinations.   Nestled in scenic Heber Vall

In the spirit of giving, there are rules to keep in mind, especially if you’re considering gifting your loved ones real estate in the new year. Financial planning is key to making sure you or your children don’t pay a high price to Uncle Sam in the form of taxes. The rising cost of owning a home sho

A New York real estate investor is revitalizing small desert towns hundreds of miles from Gotham. James Prendamano is now ready to invest $55 million in a small county in the southern New Mexico desert with a population of less than 12,000 people. Prendamano tells Realtor.com® that he was massively

Developers are finally eschewing suburban sprawl in favor of denser, walkable communities, but one Atlanta man created his own strollable paradise long before it was trendy. "One hundred years ago, walkable communities weren't unusual in America," Steve Nygren, founder and managing partner of Serenb

An eye-popping midcentury modern home in Arkansas with an in-ground pool in the front yard and a lavish primary suite with exclusive spa oasis has just hit the market for $1.2 million. Built in 1966, the four-bedroom residence in Little Rock boasts clean lines, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, floor

An authentic New Mexico pueblo perched atop a mountain that's mere minutes from downtown Santa Fe is offering a "slice of paradise" where guests can enjoy a literal breath of fresh air—free from the allergens and pollutants that fill the city streets. The Colonial pueblo home at 196 Overlook Road mi

The real estate industry rallied behind Eileen Higgins, who was elected to be Miami’s next mayor in last week’s runoff election.  Higgins’ win was a major upset for the Democrats. She is the first female mayor of Miami and the first Democrat in the position since 1997. The former Miami-Dade County c

A rare slice of traditional Tudor living has come on the market in Kentucky—three decades after it was built to mirror England's most opulent homes. Set on more than 4 acres in the opulent lakeside neighborhood of Triple Crown in Union, KY, 10730 Omaha Trace is a home built not only with craftsmansh

An extraordinarily unique bardonminium that is part residential dwelling and part car collector's paradise has hit the market in Maine for just a touch under $3 million, offering up the opportunity to own a home that is as much a personal playground as it is a secluded retreat. Built in 1997, the ba