Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

President Donald Trump has touted improvements in mortgage payment costs under his second term, as he pivots his domestic agenda to focus on addressing the affordability concerns of inflation-weary Americans. Speaking at a rally-style event in Pennsylvania on Monday, Trump highlighted his economic a

Beazer Homes announced the appointment of Howard Heckes as a new independent member of the company’s 10-person board of directors, along with the retirement of board member Danny Shepherd.  Heckes has extensive experience in the building materials and services industry and is currently a member of t

Moving in together is a big step, and while most couples agree that being together this time of year with loved ones is a gift, a staggering number also admit that they like their alone time just as much. Yes, 89% of Americans say it’s important for both partners to have their own personal space, ac

In today’s market, the buyer standing in your model home isn’t just asking, “Can I afford this?” They’re questioning: “Will anyone insure it – and how will that affect my payment and resale?” In a cycle where climate risk, hidden ownership costs, and sour sentiment cause as much damage as mortgage r

Raanan Katz is back on the retail court with his $36 million purchase of a shopping center in Broward County.  An affiliate of Katz’s Sunny Isles Beach-based RK Centers bought Riverbend Marketplace at 2510 to 2670 West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, records show. Katz’s family run firm is a p

TV personality Ricki Lake has been reunited with a collection of family photos she thought she had lost forever in the California wildfires—after a stranger stumbled across them at a flea market in Pasadena. Lake's home was destroyed in the January 2025 Palisades fires that decimated 7,000 structure

California is home to hundreds of properties with an illustrious celebrity history—but it's unlikely any dwelling can compete with the legacy of the dwelling that was just offloaded by TV mogul Oprah Winfrey for $17.27 million. The 71-year-old media baron quietly sold off a Spanish-style dwelling th

If you’ve noticed that your heating bills have skyrocketed, you’re not alone. This is a common winter issue for many homeowners with hidden air leaks.  “Leaks are exactly what they sound like—cracks, gaps, or holes that allow the conditioned air in your home to escape, or unconditioned air from outs

Mortgage rates moved up slightly on Thursday but stayed within a narrow range as markets reacted to the Federal Reserve widely anticipated decision to lower its benchmark interest rate for the third consecutive time this year. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.22% for the week e

JetBlue is set to open its first-ever airport lounge, BlueHouse, at JFK next week.

Washington’s governor declared a statewide emergency and activated the National Guard on Wednesday as devastating floods submerged homes and roads across the western part of the state. An atmospheric river developed midweek, in which moisture spanned an extraordinary 7,000 miles across the Pacific f

Developer Moishe Mana relisted a double lot on the Venetian Islands for $25 million, nearly three times what he paid to assemble the land a decade ago.  Mana, who has major portfolios in downtown Miami, Wynwood and Allapattah, is again looking to sell the 0.6-acre property at 851 North Venetian Driv

One Sotheby’s International Realty relaunched its sports and entertainment division.  The Coconut Grove-based brokerage, led by Daniel and Mayi de la Vega, tapped Chris Anthony as managing director of the division, which is geared toward providing concierge services to athletes, celebrities and othe

Actress Emma Stone will kick off 2026 with one less thing to worry about—after offloading her newly renovated Texas mansion, less than a year after listing the property for $23.5 million. The "La La Land" starlet and her husband, Dave McCary, originally purchased the "landmark" dwelling in an off-ma

While the South and West continued trailing behind the Northeast and Midwest in buyer demand last month, San Francisco stood out by notching the biggest surge in popularity among the nation's largest metros. The pricey metro that anchors the Bay Area—one of the world's largest technology and innovat

The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate once again, but even Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns that the move will not be a panacea for the housing market. "The housing market faces some really significant challenges," Powell said following Wednesday's vote. "And I don't know that, you kn

Interior designer Farah Merhi has opened the doors to her stunning Michigan home—while lifting the lid on her very surprising rise to social media fame. Merhi, 40, has become the go-to expert on social media when it comes to home decor, having amassed more than 7.5 million followers on Instagram alo

While their elders might be facing financial insecurity and a slew of economic challenges that can hinder homeownership, in 2025, the kids are all right.  A new survey by family financial app Greenlight found that kids and teens using the platform invested more than $70 million in 2025, a whopping 6

Private equity and corporate investors have snapped up mobile home parks across the country, to the tune of nearly $9.4 billion in acquisitions in 2021 alone, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Affordable housing advocates say that the wave of investment is driving rent hikes an

As South Florida has become one of the most expensive places for dining out and for food and beverage tenants paying close to $100 a square foot for prime spaces, more local restaurants made an annual ranking of the 100 top grossing dining establishments in the country.  Fifteen South Florida restau