Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

When Dubravka Wahl first laid eyes on her unique Florida home in 2023, she instantly fell in love. Not just with the prime beachfront location and double-lot property—but with the unique pirate-inspired architecture that lent the property its signature Keys feel. "It was absolutely gorgeous," she re

An incredibly unique midcentury modern compound that boasts ties to iconic rocker Jimi Hendrix has hit the market in Woodstock, NY, for $3.5 million. The property was built in 1969, having been designed by renowned architect John Storyk, the same man who conceived Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios. Lo

A staggering Gulf-front estate that was built for banking legend and former FDIC Chairman Bill Isaac has hit the market in Sarasota, FL, for the very first time with a sky-high asking price of $26 million. Isaac, who served during the Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan administrations and is credited wi

In towns across America, Starbucks and Dunkin' remain steady fixtures—so ubiquitous, they can sometimes be found just steps apart. In places like Ridgewood, NJ, where two Starbucks sit within a couple of blocks of each other, residents still line up at independent cafes serving pour-over coffee, fre

Kathryn Bigelow’s new movie, "A House of Dynamite," lands on Netflix this weekend with a bang. In her latest, the Oscar-winning director behind "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty" takes on the unthinkable: a nuclear strike on American soil.  But for many, that premise no longer feels like ficti

Barbara Bush has admitted that she wants to die at the "same time" as her twin sister, Jenna Bush Hager, because of their "otherworldly" connection. The twin siblings, 43, were featured in Deborah Roberts' new book, "Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds." In the book, the sister

Located about 100 miles north of New York City, the Hudson Valley has long been a popular getaway destination, but its varied housing market now offers options to suit every taste, including beautifully renovated homes.  The region's appeal is both enduring and undeniable, offering a respite from th

Mortgage rates dipped yet again. The Freddie Mac 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.19%, its lowest level in more than a year. That’s a meaningful drop, and it comes as markets fully price in another possible Federal Reserve rate cut after it meets next week. While this gives buyers some breathing room, i

The ultrarich are determined to live for a very long time, and increasingly they are looking to their homes to help them accomplish that. "Everything is about wellness and longevity," Douglas Elliman broker associate Lourdes Alatriste tells Realtor.com® of her ultra-high-net-worth-individual (UHNWI)

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: It’s up to MLSs to decide if the Zillow-ChatGPT integration violates IDX policies The Nat

A group of homeowners on North Bay Road, one of Miami Beach’s priciest streets, are pushing a plan to install security gates as a result of a string of auto thefts and increased traffic.  The street is home to celebrities and some of the city’s wealthiest residents, including Mickey Drexler, Cindy C

In an effort to build more and build fast, off-site construction is gaining traction as developers seek to speed up production while maintaining quality and controlling costs. Villa, a California-based leader in factory-built housing, is proving just how far the model can scale. “There are a number

Fannie Mae on Friday announced the promotion of two long-time employees to lead its Single-Family business and general counsel’s office. “We are pleased to announce the promotion of Fannie Mae seasoned veterans Jake Williamson to acting head of single-family and Tom Klein to acting general counsel.

The Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday passed two bills aimed at limiting future property tax increases by tying them to inflation — marking the latest in a series of efforts to curb rising property taxes across the state. Republican House Speaker Matt Huffman said the legislation represents

In the fall of 2023, developer Michael Shvo told a crowd of real estate professionals that buyers were paying up to $12,000 per square foot for condos at the planned ultra-luxury Raleigh project in Miami Beach.  “We probably have the most expensive product in Miami Beach,” Shvo said at The Real Deal

As James Jensen walked away from work in the life insurance industry the day his son was born 12 years ago, he knew change was coming on multiple fronts. “I was trying to find the right time to make my life change,” Jensen said. “It was a great job with good pay, but it just wasn’t me. I figured, li

The Social Security Administration (SSA) on Friday announced that its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will rise 2.8% in 2026. Among the 53 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits in retirement, that will translate to an additional $56 per month. The average monthly payment to retiree

SERHANT. is looking to bolster its new development division. On Friday, the Ryan Serhant-helmed brokerage announced two executive appointments to its new development team.  The new leaders include Peter Rooney, who will serve as the head of new development, and Ben Nicholls, who was named as directo

TA Realty picked up a 476-unit apartment complex in Palm Beach Gardens for $193 million, marking a continuing uptick of multifamily investment sales in South Florida.  Boston-based TA Realty bought the gated garden-style community at 100 Portofino Drive from New York-based Blackstone, according to r

Kourtney Kardashian's ex Scott Disick has revealed that he "might" quit Los Angeles and move back to New York—voicing his desire to take his oldest son, Mason, 15, with him if he returns to the Big Apple. Scott, 42, shared the shocking confession with close friend Khloé Kardashian during the Season