Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The new restrictions come less than a week after the FAA ordered commercial airlines to cut flights due to air traffic controller staffing shortfalls.

Comedian Amy Schumer has taken her "dream" New Orleans home off the market just days after listing the property for $1.25 million, with sources revealing exclusively to Realtor.com® that she has changed her mind about selling it. The actress, 43, initially listed the two-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom proper

House hunters hoping to celebrate Thanksgiving in a new home this month might be in luck, as a growing number of metros are shifting from seller's to buyer's markets, offering shoppers more options and bargaining power.   In early summer, seven of the top 50 U.S. metros—led by Miami, Austin, TX, and

It's always a gamble when trying to secure the lowest possible mortgage rate. For homeowners looking to refinance, this could mean the difference between paying a few hundreds dollars more or less each month, on top of your principal. "In a volatile market, the best timing for a refinance comes down

The government shutdown has not put a pause on Department of Veterans Affairs loans. That's good news for our military servicemen and women who are looking to become first-time homeowners. New research from Realtor.com® and the National Association of Realtors® reveals certain markets are benefiting

Airlines will have to slash hundreds of more flights if shutdown continues into next week.

Last week, housing inventory levels decreased noticeably, while our weekly pending sales showed a notable increase compared to the same period last year. Was the decrease in inventory primarily due to the seasonal decline in housing stock, or did the increase in demand contribute to lowering the inv

An entire Montana town was snapped up by one person for the price tag of $2.25 million. The city of Pray—just 45 minutes from Yellowstone National Park—was recently purchased by a local woman. The town comes with its own post office (leased by the U.S. Postal Service), a duplex, and three log cabins

In a social post on Saturday, President Trump floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage to boost housing affordability, but the idea got a frosty reception online. One reason is that stretching the loan term out that long ends up costing much more in interest over the life of the loan while only shavin

Ask any reality TV fanatic to name a real estate agent and it's likely that they'll be able to rattle off a huge number of names—from "Selling Sunset" star Jason Oppenheim to "Owning Manhattan" mogul Ryan Serhant. In the past two decades, the high-powered world of luxury real estate has been transfo

It a real estate rarity to find a home that feels both opulent and cozy, yet that is exactly what buyers will discover at an extraordinary dwelling nestled on a stunning 17-acre plot in Aspen, CO. As it turns out, the combination of over-the-top luxury and true serenity does not come cheap; even aft

Once the weather turns crisp, before homeowners cozy up to their fireplaces or under their goose-down duvets, there's something critical they need to tend to first outside: their home's pipes. Learning how to keep pipes from freezing is one of those essential homeowner skills you definitely don't wa

New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was on the minds of Miami developers, brokers and billionaires last week.  His win on Tuesday has fueled a number of memes and social media posts claiming that a mass exodus of wealthy New Yorkers to Florida is already underway. He’s promised to freeze rent

A historical New York City townhouse that has been hailed as one of the Big Apple's most architecturally significant dwellings has hit the market for $7.99 million—180 years after it was painstakingly dismantled and then shipped to Manhattan from its original location in Amsterdam. At first glance,

Airlines will have to slash hundreds of more flights if shutdown continues into next week.

Dotted along Pebble Beach's legendary 17-Mile Drive are a handful of extraordinary homes that all boast spectacular ocean vistas. Yet few can claim to top the views enjoyed by the residents of one newly listed mansion, which overlooks not just the water—but one of California's most iconic golf cours

Whether you have pets or kids, crave more privacy, or simply want to embrace the growing trend of functional outdoor living spaces, you may be longing for a home with a big yard. While a bigger yard comes with plenty of perks, it may also come with bigger responsibilities.  Compared with someone who

Trump on Saturday posted an image on social that seemed to suggest he would be proposing 50-year mortgages, something FHFA Director Bill Pulte confirmed shortly after on X. The image Trump posted on Truth Social features a head shot of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt under the title 30-year mort

An intriguing earth-sheltered hobbit home that looks as if it has been partly swallowed by the ground around it has hit the market in Massachusetts for the incredibly affordable price of $450,000. At first glance, you could be forgiven for missing the unique Hanson abode, which blends so seamlessly

Living in Florida is becoming punishingly unaffordable, and nearly half of the Sunshine State’s residents are now considering moving elsewhere, according to a new study.  Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative (BEPI) released the results of its latest poll this week,