Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Magnolia Network stars Joanna and Chip Gaines got a little too familiar with the wildlife at their new Colorado mountain house—where they quickly learned that their scenic surroundings are as petrifying as they are pretty. The renovation experts were working on their new abode, a process that they a

Edgardo Defortuna’s Fortune International Group and Manuel Grosskopf’s Château Group closed on additional financing for their under-construction St. Regis Residences in Sunny Isles Beach. Little Rock, Arkansas-based Bank OZK increased the existing loan by over $200 million to $418.3 million, complet

Iberian meats and cheeses. Photo courtesy of Paella’s Mediterranean Fusion For 11 years, Lamoraga was a go-to destination for traditional tapas, hearty meat dishes, and fragrant paella. It closed last April to the dismay of customers and the restaurant’s longtime chef, Juan Perez. “The owner said, ‘

At The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, the annual walk-through of a life-size gingerbread house takes place December 13-25. Photo by Deremer Studios LLC For those who love a little sparkle to conjure the holiday spirit, consider a visit to either of the Ritz-Carlton properties in Naples this month. Both the b

Kiran Gill and Khary Robinson pose within their North Naples home. Photo by Nick Shirghio Meet Team K. Mom, Kiran Gill, born and raised in Chicago, is a plastic surgeon, who founded Naples Aesthetic Institute. Dad, Khary Robinson, grew up in Jamaica. He attended boarding school in Connecticut to pla

Scenes from the 2024 Toy Drive. Photo courtesy of Collier Building Industry Association For students at Pinecrest Elementary School and Shadowlawn Elementary School, the holidays come early, as Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) hosts an annual toy drive to give joy to kids in need. Tom Ly

Jingled Elves. Photo by Helen Werener The Jingled Elves once again don their red tees, elf hats, and sneakers for a festive trolley ride through Naples, stopping to perform an impromptu flash mob dance on the event lawn at Mercato, Venetian Village, and Sugden Plaza to support organizations helping

“Saturday Night Live” alum Ego Nwodim is busy setting the stage to host Christmas for the first time—live from New York—at her Brooklyn apartment. The 37-year-old comedienne, who spent seven seasons on the iconic NBC sketch comedy series, has lived in the same apartment unit for about six years, tho

The Northeast is bracing for its third winter storm this week, as a powerful bomb cyclone barrels up the coast. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, treacherous travel conditions, and school closures across the region—and could cause costly damage to homes if owners don’t prepare. The National

It's been more than five years since the COVID-19 pandemic enabled millions of workers to relocate and to work remotely, sparking a homebuying surge in previously unthinkable spots—rural towns, beachside locales, and even different parts of the world. Some of those pandemic buyers stretched their bu

Robert A.M. Stern died last week at the age of 86, leaving behind the legacy of a 60-year career designing schools, libraries, museums, and, most notably, condos.  The founder of Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) built a career out of making new things that feel old. He is best known for his prew

Naples has long been a destination for those who appreciate craftsmanship, beauty, and the preservation of meaningful objects. Yet even in a city known for refined tastes, a new concept is capturing the attention of serious collectors. It is designed for those whose passions rest on four wheels and

"Full House" star Dave Coulier has revealed he is undergoing treatment for tongue cancer—just over a year after he was diagnosed with "aggressive" non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Coulier, 66, shared the devastating health news during a phone interview with the "Today" show, explaining that he learned he had H

Allen Morris Company secured a $138.5 million construction loan for its mixed-use Ziggurat development in Coconut Grove, The Real Deal has learned.  Coral Gables-based Allen Morris and its partner, the Espinosa family that owns the property at 3101 Grand Avenue, secured the financing from BDT & MSD

As wildfire risk continues to rise, securing affordable, comprehensive homeowners insurance coverage has become a major challenge for many California residents. But in a move that some interpret as a positive shift, Farmers Insurance has announced it will eliminate the cap on the number of homeowner

A historic New York townhome that was built in 1899 for self-made millionaire James E. Nichols—and later became the site of a gruesome murder—has just hit the market for $68 million. The Beaux Arts-style murder mansion on the Upper East Side was designed by architect C.P.H. Gilbert, but has been "co

A stunning Doug Ewing–designed Craftsman-style estate that sits on the banks of the only private lake in Pasadena, CA, has just hit the market for $6.8 million. Built in 2006, the four-bedroom property is part of the exclusive neighborhood of Brookmere. The gated community, which has only 18 residen

Persistently high home prices have pushed the golden 20% down payment out of reach for many house hunters. In response, more of them are relying on private mortgage insurance—coverage borrowers are sometimes required to purchase to protect their lender in the event they default—to buy homes. In 2024

If you’ve watched the movie "Old School," you already know what it’s like to live in an old fraternity house. Now someone has the chance to make that cinematic dream a reality, by purchasing the Phi Delta Theta house at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. The 4,131-square-foot, eight-bedroom propert

Legendary singer Billy Joel is having a roller-coaster ride on the real estate market of late—finding success with the sale of one home, while another has just undergone a hefty $4.9 million price cut. The 76-year-old crooner has been trying to sell a large portion of his Long Island estate since ea