Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The Trump administration has agreed to deliver long-delayed student debt relief to thousands of borrowers in an abrupt reversal that could ripple far beyond college classrooms. The move follows a lawsuit by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) which accused the administration of stonewalling lo

After a nearly year-long search, Mark Spain Real Estate has finally found its new CEO. On Tuesday, the firm said it was naming David Zanaty as its new leader.  The company said that this marks a “pivotal moment for the firm as it enters a new phase of growth, building upon the strong foundation and

Fresh off completing the largest known 3D-printed homes community in Texas, Lennar is proposing to incorporate 3D-printed homes in one of its south Miami-Dade County projects.   Miami-based Lennar, led by Stuart Miller and Jon Jaffe, is proposing 3D-printed model homes at the 31-acre development sit

Fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg has insisted that her husband, Barry Diller, coming out as gay "doesn't change anything" in their marriage—months after the business man admitted that his "fluid" sexuality has played a role in their 24-year relationship. In May, the 83-year-old candidly opened

A mansion in North Palm Beach’s gated Seminole Landing community topped luxury contracts in Palm Beach County last week.  Buyers signed 11 contracts between Oct. 13 and Oct. 19 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to a report from Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The homes that

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Beloved for their timeless charm, Craftsman homes are in high demand these days, thanks to their distinctive character and sense of history. Their authentic design and meticulous craftsmanship give them an unmistakable warmth and personality that buyers love. In turn, savvy sellers can turn that wid

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has warned that growing federal deficits could lead to a dramatic spike in mortgage rates, unless productivity gains from artificial intelligence boost government revenues. Summers, who served as Treasury secretary in the Clinton administration and was a top e

The duo left their jobs to travel the seven continents mainly in a Land Rover on a self-funded trip, which they then monetized on social media.

A burned-out megamansion once used as a filming location for HBO’s "Succession" is now making headlines for a far less glamorous reason. The property has been officially declared a public nuisance by the city of Los Angeles after the owners failed to remove hazardous debris left behind by the Palisa

The federal shutdown is rattling housing markets in states like Florida, but California’s has barely flinched. “Overall, the California housing market hasn’t shown signs of any major shifts since the government shutdown kicked off,” says Realtor.com® senior economic research analyst Hannah Jones. “N

The government may be in the middle of a shutdown, but that hasn't stopped work at the White House—construction work. Demolition crews moved in on Monday to begin knocking down part of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Tearing down the East Wing marks the start of President Donald Trump's $200 million ballroom

A government shutdown doesn’t stop the housing market—but it can definitely slow things down. From delaying closings to shaking buyer confidence, even a short shutdown causes ripple effects that can reach your front door. When Washington gridlocks, it doesn’t just stay in DC—it filters down to every

HGTV star Christina Haack has once again assailed ex-husband Josh Hall and branded his response to her opening up about their tumultuous marriage "not exactly masculine." The 42-year-old "Flip Off" star—who split from Hall, 44, in July 2024—shared her true thoughts on him after Hall allegedly brande

When Florida lawmakers first approved the Live Local Act in 2023 in an effort to alleviate the affordable housing crisis, developers rushed to seize on its incentives and filed a slew of project applications.  Since then, they’ve completed nearly 3,200 below-market rental units in 23 projects across

Imagine you tour a house you love, only to find out it has a haunted past. Your instinct may be to run away screaming—but you might be missing out on a rare opportunity. Furthermore, you'd also find yourself in the minority: According to a spooky survey done by Clever's Real Estate Witch, 52% of Ame

Andrew Rasken’s Meta Development is launching sales for Colette, a boutique condominium planned in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.  With the launch, Rasken is betting that size matters in a market saturated with large-scale luxury projects, many of them boasting hundreds of units and brands like St.

NBA star Jrue Holiday is wasting no time cutting ties to the Boston Celtics as he is now offloading his Massachusetts dwelling for $6.9 million, just months after being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 35-year-old—who was traded from the Boston-based team to the Portland Trail Blazers in Ju

Kanye West has reportedly sold off his second Wyoming ranch, back to the original owners for $14 million, in the midst of reported money woes. The rapper, 48, returned Bighorn Mountain Ranch, which sprawls across 6,713 acres, to the Flitner family, who first sold the "Gold Digger" hitmaker the land

Unfortunately, many homeowners can wind up with a guest or two who have worn out their welcome, including relatives. But if that relative has taken up permanent residency in your home and you need them gone, it's time to start thinking about eviction. If you're feeling more than a bit guilty over th