Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

This year has been challenging for homebuyers struggling with affordability headwinds, but sellers haven’t had it easy either, often pulling listings off the market in frustration after their price expectations were not met.  Delistings in October jumped nearly 38% compared with a year earlier, agai

As we enter the final weeks of 2025, the new year brings a clean slate for setting goals—and if homeownership is one of them, it’s never too early to get your finances in order. The experts we spoke to suggest talking to a mortgage lender to truly understand where you stand with your finances and wh

For years, factory-built homes have been treated as housing's last resort: the “trailers” you drove past on the edge of town, not the place you aspired to build wealth. That stigma is now colliding with a new reality. As home prices and construction costs keep climbing, everyone from federal lawmake

A striking midcentury modern-inspired dwelling in Colorado is drawing major attention thanks to its bold design and the revered mind behind it. Recently listed for $2.7 million, the property at 9398 Ute Drive is the architectural brainchild of aerospace-engineer-turned-designer Daryl Maus, who also

Communities throughout Florida have taken hurricane-proofing their homes to a new level. Several towns have built homes with the sole purpose of withstanding hurricanes—and it appears to be working. Christy Ferrari had only been on the Gulf Coast for few months when Hurricane Ian hit in September 20

From the moment you pass under the restored iron gates of White Bridge Farm, you sense a property shaped by centuries of history and meticulous caretaking. The 250-year-old dwelling, which was built in 1775, sits on 160 acres of lush land that was once used as the playground for a local hunt club, w

A rare waterfront retreat that has been hailed as one of Nantucket's "last remaining" 1940s coastal beach houses has hit the market for $4.99 million—offering a unique opportunity to take up residence mere feet from the Atlantic Ocean. Unlike many other dwellings along the Massachusetts coastline, w

A picturesque farmhouse nestled on 8.1 acres of bucolic privacy in upstate New York is offering a very unique combination of historic charm and midcentury modern innovation. The charming abode in Kinderhook, NY, which is known as Hardwicke Farmhouse and is now on the market for $2.75 million, was bu

It's the season for people to haul out their holiday finest, but some places really know how to pull out all the stops. While big cities like New York, Chicago, and Washington, DC, are known for their magnificent decorations, lavish spectacles, and holiday markets, there are so many other small cele

As mortgage purchase applications approach a three-year high, it’s vital to recognize the significant role played by mortgage spreads. Without the improvement in mortgage spreads starting in 2024, we would not have gotten mortgage rates below 6.64%, which spurred the last 18 weeks of positive data.

The Trump administration said it will forgive the last $11 million of a fine against Southwest Airlines that stems from the carrier's 2022 holiday meltdown.

In the heart of the Catskills sits a 175-year-old cabin that has been turned into the epitome of a cozy country escape, combining historic charm with a level of modern elegance rarely found in a dwelling with such a rich legacy. Known as Peck Hollow Manor, the Shandaken, NY, dwelling is set on an ex

Nearly half of Kansas City metro home sellers cut their asking prices in the week ending Nov. 29, 2025, as the market navigates a delicate balance between rising inventory and slowing buyer activity. The 45.2% price reduction rate coincides with active listings climbing to 4,723 homes while weekly a

An eye-popping, Italian Renaissance-inspired, waterfront mansion offering over-the-top amenities, including 24-karat gold accents, a wishing well, and a Turkish bath, has just hit the market in Sarasota for $26.4 million. The extraordinary dwelling, known as Villa Meraviglia (meaning "wonder villa")

The Cincinnati-Middletown metro area absorbed 427 homes in the week ending Nov. 29, 2025, outpacing new inventory additions of 347 listings as 41.8% of active properties reduced asking prices. The Ohio metro maintained just 2.3 months of supply, tighter than the national average of 2.8 months, while

Detroit's iconic "Bottle House" has hit the market for the first time in more than 70 years after undergoing a painstaking four-year renovation that returned the glittering façade to its original glory, while transforming the rest of the property into a bright, modern retreat. The extraordinary $350

Nashville’s housing market recorded 7,277 active listings during the week ending Nov. 29, with 39.1% of sellers reducing prices as the metro’s inventory climbed to a 3.4-month supply. The median list price held at $594,900 while price per square foot reached $260.8. The Music City market absorbed 66

Price reductions swept through 53.3% of Charlotte metro’s active listings during the week ending Nov. 29, 2025, while the median list price held firm at $475,000. The market maintained a 2.6-month inventory supply with 4,958 active homes for sale. The Charlotte–Gastonia–Rock Hill metro absorbed 462

Atlanta’s single-family housing market entered December with 20,998 active listings, creating distinct conditions that separate it from broader national patterns. The metro’s 3.4-month supply exceeds the U.S. average of 2.8 months, while 39.9% of sellers have reduced asking prices. The Atlanta–Sandy

Real estate mogul and "Owning Manhattan" star Ryan Serhant has candidly opened up about his emotional outburst in the latest season of the hit Netflix show, revealing why he agreed to show how the pressures of managing a powerhouse brokerage while balancing his role as a father had taken their toll.