Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Housing demand started to pick up more than three months ago and has stabilized the housing market. One reason many people are behind the curve on housing data is that they rely on outdated reports that are three to six months old. This is why it’s very critical to track weekly live fresh housing da

One of Chicago's grandest Gilded Age mansions that is replete with extraordinary history has hit the market for $18.5 million, having spent more than 100 years serving as the stronghold of the Scottish Rite. Built in 1888, the striking estate has since been renovated for modern living and lavish ent

New and seasoned gardeners alike are always looking for the latest magic remedy that will help them nurture their best gardens yet. But what if we told you that compost of the highest quality you can get is sitting in your yard right now? Introducing leaf mold: the amazing, natural, and free compost

An "extraordinary" 135-year-old Massachusetts estate that is perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean has hit the market in the idyllic town of Nahant for $6.5 million. The imposing eight-bedroom property was conceived by renowned builder Joseph T. Wilson, who was responsible for constructing "many

Nearly 400,000 fans are predicted to attend this weekend's United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX, flooding the city's hotels, motels, and short-term rentals in the process. Formula 1 fandom in the U.S. has reached fever pitch—and that trend only looks set to continue,

A hospital doctor from rural Kentucky with a lifelong passion for European history has purchased and meticulously restored a centuries-old apartment in Venice, Italy—and now divides his time between landlocked Appalachia and one of the world’s most water-bound cities.    Two years ago, Dr. Alexander

The federal government shutdown has now passed the two-week mark, interrupting data releases and likely delaying some home closings. The September inflation report that was originally scheduled for this week will be released next Friday, Oct. 24.  While it’s hard to say what the overall trend will b

HGTV star Christina Haack has shared some very pointed advice with her fans, urging them to "eliminate all toxic people" from their lives and "hire the best attorneys" after finalizing her divorce from Josh Hall. The 42-year-old "Flip Off" star—who split from Hall, 44, in July 2024—reflected on the

Property taxes are surging due to increased home values and changes to local tax rates. The good news is that some states have significantly lower property taxes than others. The median tax bill in the U.S. in 2024 was $3,500, up 2.8% from 2023, according to Realtor.com® data. New Jersey, unsurprisi

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: Are MLS policies built for the ChatGPT era? Zillow‘s integration with ChatGPT has ignited

Credit bureau TransUnion has followed its peers in slashing prices for mortgage lenders that purchase VantageScore 4.0, responding to Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO)’s newly implemented pricing model.Starting in 2026, TransUnion will offer VantageScore 4.0 for $4 per score and provide it at no cost to lende

loanDepot wasn’t the first mortgage lender to accuse West Capital Lending (WCL) of engaging in unlawful business practices — allegations that have drawn renewed attention to the tensions between retail mortgage lenders and brokerages in California. The cases spotlight the transfer of leads and borro

Across the country, hospitals are pulling patients out of Acute Hospital Care at Home after Congress failed to pass a budget and prevent a lapse in the Medicare program’s funding. For patients recovering comfortably at home under UMass Memorial Health’s care, that meant being pulled from their homes

The legal dispute over ownership and transparency of the NBA‘s Phoenix Suns has apparently come to an end as the parties have executed a stipulation of dismissal in the Delaware Court of Chancery, formally ending the lawsuit without a judge deciding the merits. The filing, submitted Friday, stipulat

Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty has added two Montana real estate professionals. Agents Ania Bulis and Ashley Quande bring with them a combined career sales volume exceeding $3.5 billion. According to year-to-date figures, the team ranks No. 1 in both units and volume across the Big Sky MLS a

The FAA had capped Boeing's production at 38 a month in early 2024 after a door plug blew out of a nearly new 737 Max 9.

U.S. homeowners 62 and older saw their housing wealth grow by 4% in the second quarter of 2025 to a total of $14.39 trillion. That’s according to the latest quarterly report released Friday by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) in conjunction with data analytics firm RiskSpan.

Dallas Cowboys star Trevon Diggs will be missing from the football field during Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders after suffering from a mysterious injury that he sustained in an at-home accident, just months after he listed the Texas dwelling for $4 million. The 27-year-old cornerback

Developer Mark Pulte got a big return on his oceanfront spec mansion in Delray Beach, selling it for $59 million.  Records show his 701 South Ocean LLC sold the estate at 701 South Ocean Boulevard to a trust named for the address. Pascal and Joe Liguori with Premier Estate Properties had the listing

For years, policymakers and analysts have debated the reasons behind America’s worsening housing affordability crisis. Some point to zoning and land-use restrictions, others to construction bottlenecks or rising interest rates. But a growing body of research suggests a deeper, structural problem; wa