Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Justin Rundle is rescinding his accusations that his ex-business partners, the father-and-son team that leads Canero Group, allegedly committed fraud and misappropriated project funds in connection with six developments in Miami-Dade County. On Sept. 19, Rundle, son of Miami-Dade State Attorney Kath

Air traffic controllers are required to work despite no pay during the government shutdown.

Finance of America (FOA) will begin offering home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans for homeowners ages 55 and older through the Tinman AI Platform that’s owned by Better Home & Finance Holding Co. At the same time, FOA will become Better’s partner for reverse mortgages, the comp

A pair of developers propose two separate Live Local Act projects in Miami with 791 units combined, continuing the flurry of applications under the state’s workforce housing law.  In the Wynwood Norte neighborhood, Alexis Bogomolni’s ABH Developer Group wants to build the 36-story, 293-unit Wyn Park

Alaska residents are still coming to grips with the deadly flooding from the remnants of Typhoon Halong, which wiped away villages and wreaked havoc on roads and homes. The record-setting storm left at least one person dead and damaged main roads and infrastructure, including a regional airport. The

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to New York City included a visit to the historic home of activist Gloria Steinem—whom the Duchess of Sussex was seen happily embracing in a new video montage of the couple's experiences in the Big Apple. Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, had originally traveled

Dark Matter Technologies has expanded its Empower loan origination system (LOS) to include eClosing capabilities by integrating Wolters Kluwer’s eOriginal ClosingCenter and eOriginal eAsset Management Platform, the company announced Tuesday. The integration enables a fully digital mortgage closing p

Receiving two offers on your home can be exciting and difficult at the same time. After all, it’s up to you, the seller, to decide whose offer to accept. If you’re debating between a “sure thing” cash buyer or first-time buyer relying on financing, things can get even tougher.  While your net procee

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)’s new partnership with loyalty platform Bilt underscores CEO Mat Ishbia’s vision for the company’s servicing portfolio since bringing these operations in house. Traditionally a seller of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), the lender may now be more focused on retaining

The story of the 2025 housing market hasn’t been as positive as many industry professionals would like, but the last three months of the year could serve as a warm blanket to an otherwise chilly environment. On Tuesday, HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center showed that 30-year conforming loan rates av

President Donald Trump's new tariffs on imported lumber and wooden fixtures have taken effect, potentially raising the cost of home construction and renovations. The tariffs, aimed at boosting U.S. timber production, officially kicked in at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday. They include a 10% tariff on all tim

The Trump administration announced several tariffs last month, which will have a significant financial impact on homeowners considering renovations. The U.S. is now collecting tariffs on imported timber, lumber, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture. The import taxes—initial

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has apologized to his wife, Hilaria, after crashing her white Range Rover into a tree near the family's $11 million Hamptons home—before blaming the accident on a truck that he claims "cut him off" while he was driving with his brother Stephen. Alec, 67, was caught on ca

Boeing handed over 55 aircraft in September, putting it on track for most annual deliveries since 2018 as production stabilizes.

"Sister Wives" star Kody Brown grew emotional as he prepared to leave the Arizona house where he weathered some of the toughest moments of his life—including the death of his son and the end of three of his marriages. Kody, 56, who shot to fame while documenting his life with multiple "wives" in the

Earning rewards points on your mortgage payments has finally become a reality.  United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) and Bilt, announced on Tuesday a historic strategic partnership that they promise will reimagine “the mortgage experience” through the entire homeownership journey. Starting in early 2026,

Housing Trust Group won approval from the city of Hollywood for Hillcrest Village, an all-affordable, eight-story apartment development with 110 units in the city’s Hillcrest area. The Hollywood City Commission voted unanimously last week to rezone the Hillcrest Village development site, approve the

A Boca Raton home in the gated St. Andrews Country Club neighborhood topped luxury contracts in Palm Beach County last week. Buyers signed 10 contracts between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to a market report from Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The ho

While Congress remains at a standstill, the effects of the federal government shutdown are beginning to ripple through Florida’s housing market—and the fallout could soon reach the rest of the country. The warning signs are mounting. Flood insurance renewals are in limbo as the National Flood Insura

An extraordinary megamansion in Los Angeles has come back on the market for the eighth time in six years with an equally extraordinary $35 million increase from its previous listing price. Known as Casa Encantada, the staggering estate first appeared on the market in October 2019 with an asking pric