Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

A lender is aiming to deliver a knockout blow against boxing promoter Don King over a distressed 52-acre redevelopment site in Palm Beach County.  A foreclosure auction for the former jai alai fronton at 1415 45th Street in Mangonia Park is set for May 18 after Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge

Southwest's CEO said the carrier is weighing a network of airport lounges

"Today" show host Dylan Dreyer has put up a stunning Christmas tree inside her suburban home as she prepares to celebrate her first holiday season with her three boys since the family ditched their apartment in New York City to enjoy a quieter lifestyle. Dreyer, 44, revealed in November that she had

Never has it been more important for a home to make a good first impression. Whether a buyer is scoping out a listing online or viewing it in person, curb appeal has always been the selling point encouraged by listing agents. But the approach will significantly change in the coming year, as buyers a

The Kolter Group and Perko Development Partners closed on the majority of condos at a Tequesta building where they plan to develop a taller project.  Delray Beach-based Kolter and Jupiter-based Perko acquired 11 of 12 units at Beach Sound, at 19930 Beach Sound Road, according to property records and

The Federal Reserve cut rates for the third time since September, in a move aimed at jolting the economy out of its slumber. And while the rates set by the Fed don’t directly impact mortgage interest, the trickle-down effect can drop those rates, too. But things are more complicated than they've bee

In a divided vote, Federal Reserve policymakers have decided to cut interest rates for the third time this year, with concerns about mounting job losses outweighing fears of renewed inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell joined the 9-3 majority on the Federal Open Market Committee to vote for the quarte

Voters in Miami elected a Democratic mayor for the first time in nearly 30 years. Democrat Eileen Higgins won Tuesday's election, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez, a former city manager who was backed by President Donald Trump. Higgins, a former county commissioner, beat Gonzalez by nearly 20 po

Tourists from countries including Britain, Japan, France, and Australia will now be expected to provide their social media history to visit to the U.S.

Finance guru Dave Ramsey has made a living out of doling out blunt money advice, so it should perhaps come as no surprise that he's willing to provide one lucky person with a budget-friendly living situation, even if that means taking a financial hit himself. The podcast host and licensed real estat

Aspiring homeowners planning to buy in 2026 can expect improved affordability and inventory compared with recent years—but some markets are poised to offer more opportunities than others.   The National Association of Realtors® released a new report on Tuesday identifying the top 10 housing hot spot

Connecticut is set to see more affordable housing after Gov. Ned Lamont officially signed new legislation paving the way for growth. The governor held a signing ceremony this week for an affordable housing bill he had signed during a special session right before Thanksgiving. Lamont had previously v

Scroll through social media, and financial influencers of all kinds will tout that saving money, even small amounts, is the most important step toward wealth.  It sounds like a no-brainer, but in the current economic climate, many people are finding it harder and harder to set money aside, especiall

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have removed a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling the housing affordability crisis from a key piece of "must-pass" legislation, throwing the future of the reform effort into doubt. In October, the Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act as part of its ve

The real estate industry rallied around frontrunner Eileen Higgins in the Miami mayoral runoff, and it paid off.  The ex-Miami-Dade County Commissioner defeated Emilio Gonzalez, a former city manager, by an 18-point margin on Tuesday. Higgins nabbed 59 percent of the vote compared to 41 percent for

"Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Jen Shah has been released from prison after serving less than half of her six-year sentence for her role in a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme. The reality TV alum, 52, walked free from the confines of the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, TX, in the early

Barstool Sports star Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia has revealed that she is "moving to Florida" after her offer on a beachfront property was accepted—joking that she is going to save "so much money" as a result of her relocation to the Sunshine State, where she will not have to pay income tax. The 2

Photo courtesy of Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort made its premiere this fall. The coastal luxury retreat stands on the former site of Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. The redeveloped resort features approximately 1,000 feet of white-sand beach and af

Naples New Year’s Art Fair. Photo by Tim Gibbons Photography Naples New Year’s Art Fair When: January 3-4 Where: Cambier Park, Naples Ring in the new year with inspired art at the Naples New Year’s Art Fair. Presented by the Naples Art Institute, the annual outdoor event features the work of approxi

Waterside Shops will celebrate the spirit of the season during its community-wide Toy Drive and Shop & Dine for a Cause event benefiting Guadalupe Center December 12. Waterside Shops will celebrate the spirit of the season during its community-wide Toy Drive and Shop & Share for a Cause event benefi