Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

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The new year promises to deliver improved affordability, steadier mortgage rates, and more for-sale options for buyers as the housing market slowly recovers from 2025's turbulence—but how much homeowners ultimately pay each month will vary widely depending on location. Here’s the big picture: Nation

A revered residence that "embodies" Miami's architectural evolution from Gilded Age opulence to the refined Mediterranean-style elegance that the city is now so well known for has hit the market in the exclusive enclave of Coconut Grove. The property was designed by Richard Kiehnel, the legendary ar

Homebuyers dreaming of better weather, lower costs, or a fresh start are increasingly looking far beyond their own backyards. And, some metros are becoming true magnets for out-of-town shoppers, according to a new Realtor.com® analysis. To pinpoint where potential homebuyers are most interested in m

A woman who purchased a crumbling historical home in Baltimore with plans to restore the property to its original glory was left horrified to find herself facing a $160,000 hike in her renovation costs—after her new neighbor moved to turn the dwelling into a historical landmark without her knowledge

A 105-year-old Rhode Island property that is located just around the corner from pop star Taylor Swift's beloved vacation getaway has hit the market for the first time in 90 years, with an asking price of $12.2 million. While the dwelling was initially listed at the end of July, it has gained fresh

Real estate platform PLACE is welcoming three new executives. On Monday, the firm announced the additions of Nikki Miller, Jamie Jatzlau and Claire Dunham to its leadership team.  Miller, who will serve as PLACE’s new vice president of growth, began her real estate industry career in 2014 as a sales

The Miami City Commission approved a Watson Island land sale that will allow the Motwani family’s Merrimac Ventures and BH3 to develop a plot on the southwest side of the island into a mixed-use project with a condo component.  The proposal drew criticism from residents, who called it a “bad deal” a

The Miami City Commission approved a Watson Island land sale that will allow the Motwani family’s Merrimac Ventures and BH3 to develop a plot on the southwest side of the island into a mixed-use project with a condo component.  The proposal drew criticism from residents, who called it a “bad deal” a

"Selling Sunset" alum Christine Quinn has revealed why she quit California and moved to Dallas as she dished on all of her favorite things about living back in the South. The 37-year-old became one of the most divisive women on TV when she was cast as the villain in her five-season run on the Netfli

FirstHome IQ says that millennials and Generation Z face significant gaps in financial knowledge and trust as they approach homebuying age, according to the group’s newly released 2025 Impact Report. The report outlines widespread uncertainty among younger homebuyers — noting that most never receive

The housing market showed faint signs of near-term affordability improvement in late 2025, but it remains dramatically worse than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Oxford Economics. In the third quarter, a household needed to earn $110,100 a year to afford to own a

Pathway Lending, a Nashville-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), announced on Thursday the launch of the Pathway Housing Fund with $30 million in committed capital to acquire and preserve Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) in Tennessee communities at risk of gentrifi

The holiday season can bring a lull in open houses, but with mortgage rates hovering close to 6%, some homebuyers and sellers aren't ready to slow down. "Any improvement in mortgage rates has the potential to draw more buyers into the market, regardless of the season," says Hannah Jones, senior econ

Nonprofit organizations say the Trump administration has dramatically scaled back fair lending oversight — and they’re stepping in to fill the void.In its latest move, the Department of Justice (DOJ) this week announced the rescission of disparate-impact liability from its Title VI regulations, whil

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave the state’s “yes-in-my-backyard” coalition celebrated wins this year on housing legislation. Those same pro-housing activists have now sued him over an August executive order that exempts fire-ravaged areas in Los Angeles from a 2021 state law — Senate Bill 9 — that

A board election at a Sunny Isles Beach condo tower devolved into chaos, with multiple people arguing and one person grabbing and tearing ballots, leading officials to cancel the election with plans to reschedule it, according to police.  The fracas erupted on Wednesday during a meeting tied to the

Median list prices in the Prescott metro dropped from $699,250 to $584,900 year-over-year while active listings surged 30.5% to 1,663 homes, marking a sharp reversal in this Arizona mountain market. The price correction represents a significant decline as sellers race to adjust expectations in a shi

Cleveland continues to rock and stand out as a popular place for prospective buyers looking for a bargain. The Realtor.com® November 2025 Housing Trends Report found that more and more buyers nationwide are seeking affordability in a high-cost, high-rate environment. But with national prices slippin

Boston has emerged as HousingWire’s hottest major metropolitan housing market heading into 2026 — fueled by chronic supply shortages, rapid sales and a job base that continues to outpace national trends. Local experts say the metro’s long-standing economic strength and global pull are driving compet