Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills just 20 minutes outside Asheville, NC, is a rural retreat that offers more than just a house—rather, it's a story come to life. A historical Appalachian log cabin that was built in the 1800s and later moved across state lines now serves as the foundation for a mod

Alabama’s housing market is splitting. Lower-priced homes are selling briskly, while higher-end listings linger, according to the latest HW Data. Affordable homes fuel pending sales Alabama’s entry-level homes are moving quickly. The state recorded 1,843 pending sales in its most affordable tier las

Fair Isaac Corp.’s (FICO) decision to let resellers calculate and distribute its scores directly to lenders drew a mixed response from the mortgage industry — viewed by some as a step toward more competition, but by others as a potential driver of higher credit score costs in the short term. On Wedn

President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai has offered fans a glimpse into what her life is like when she pays a visit to the White House, revealing the unique activities she gets to enjoy while spending time at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The high school senior and budding YouTube star, who is the daugh

Kaplan Real Estate Education has released its first Real Estate Survey of Trends — highlighting both optimism about client growth and concerns over technology adoption in the industry. Nearly half of survey respondents (48%) expect to grow their client base in the next six to 12 months, with another

The Nakash family’s woes at its Breakwater hotel in South Beach continue, this time because of a loan default.  The debt on the 100-key hotel at 940 and 960 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach entered special servicing after the Nakashes failed to pay off the loan at its maturity last month, marking the thir

West Capital Lending said on Thursday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Mortgage Connections, a Michigan-based mortgage brokerage. Mortgage Connections, founded by Ali Younes & Joe Dakroub Esq., has closed more than 843 transactions and $239 million in funded loan volume over the

When Compass began acquiring brokerages across the country a decade ago, the goal was clear; rapid expansion in key markets. It was the second phase of Compass’s plan to expand after offering agent sign-on bonuses and incentives that brought them quick growth. The company — now the largest residenti

For generations, the American Dream was synonymous with homeownership — a white picket fence, a backyard and the pride of owning a place to call your own. But today, that dream is undergoing a quiet transformation. With the national median home price now exceeding $426,000, according to NAR, the goa

HomeSmart has announced its appointment of Stacey Onnen as president. Onnen has more than 20 years of experience in real estate — most recently working in the legal technology sector and previously leading a national initiative at Keller Williams. She also served as president of operations at eXp Re

Canadian developer Great Gulf won a rezoning for its latest condo project in West Palm Beach. The West Palm Beach City Commission voted unanimously to grant the firm its requested rezoning and waivers for its planned 31-story, 97-unit condo project at 5400 North Flagler Drive. Toronto-based Great Gu

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) said Wednesday it will continue processing claims during the government shutdown but cannot endorse new Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) until funding is restored. That information was confirmed by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NR

Comedian Kristen Wiig doesn't joke around when it comes to tackling potential paranormal activity—admitting in a new interview with her fellow A-lister Amy Poehler that she went to extreme lengths to ensure that her Pasadena, CA, property was protected from any eerie spirits. Appearing on Poehler's

Fewer new listings are hitting the market as sellers continue to hold back, slowing the pace of national inventory growth. Despite mortgage interest rates decreasing over the past few months, listing and sales activity remains muted, according to the latest weekly housing market trends report from R

Ciprés and Rilea Group landed a $90 million construction loan for The Rider Residences, a planned condominium near Wynwood. Mexican bank Banco Inbursa provided the financing for the 12-story condo project with 146 units and 11,000 square feet of retail, a press release states. Javier Herrera with Fr

After five years at Douglas Elliman, Steven Cohen and his team are returning to Corcoran Group, according to an announcement on Wednesday.  The team will be affiliated with Corcoran’s East Side New York City office and it consists of nine real estate professionals: Scarlett Nawrocki, Stefanie Ruch,

The Riviera Beach City Council unanimously approved zoning changes that will enable SobelCo to build a 1.2 million-square-foot project near the Port of Palm Beach. Council members voted 5 to 0 on first reading Thursday night to rezone the 4.3-acre parcel at 1117 Broadway from Downtown Core District

Even if you don't work from home , there’s a good chance you depend on your Wi-Fi for your everyday living. In fact, in this day and age, many household electronics depend on an internet signal to operate. When your Wi-Fi is working, all is good in the world—but when it’s not, you suddenly feel frus

HGTV star Christina Haack has revealed that it was her ex-husband Tarek El Moussa who made the call to the network to tell producers that her then-estranged spouse, Josh Hall, needed to be removed from "The Flip Off" following their bitter split. Haack, 42, who split from Josh in July 2024 after nea

After years of homeowners and drivers sounding the alarm that they were losing leverage in claims disputes—and at a time when Texans are paying some of the highest insurance costs in the country—the state is moving to mandate a fairer claims dispute process. The Texas Department of Insurance release