Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The number of people applying for a mortgage decreased 12.7% for the week ending Sept. 26, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The decrease in home loan applications comes as mortgage rates increased to its highest level in three weeks. But refinancing took the biggest hit. The Refinance

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which insures nearly 5 million properties across the U.S., has officially lapsed following the government shutdown. As of midnight on Sept. 30, FEMA can no longer write new or renew existing policies under the program, leaving flood-prone homeowners in a

A growing number of homeowners who were lucky enough to secure sub-4% mortgage rates are now choosing to give them up in exchange for the opportunity to move into brand-new homes—even if it means taking on a higher rate. As of late September, mortgage interest rates remain above 6% after months of g

A newly built waterfront mansion in the exclusive Seattle suburb of Medina, WA, has hit the market for the sky-high price of $30 million. Bonus: It comes with an alluring home in Bellevue thrown in for good measure. The dual-property offering includes the six-bedroom primary residence, which feature

These days, homeownership seems like a pipe dream to so many—but it doesn't have to be impossible. If you’d like to enter 2026 in a new home, TikTok’s “Great Lock-In” trend may help you do just that—despite the rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates. It’s all about prioritizing your goals du

Spirit Airlines has reached an agreement with some of its debtholders for up to $475 million in debtor-in-possession financing.

Bigger isn't always better. Most Americans say they'd prefer to live in the suburbs compared to big cities or rural areas. "Small-city life can be best for those who appreciate more wiggle room, fewer degrees of separation, and shorter commutes, to name just a few of its advantages," says WalletHub

Christina Haack has confirmed that Season 2 of HGTV's "The Flip Off" is officially in production. She stars on the series alongside her ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and his wife, Heather Rae. In a highly anticipated Instagram update, the 42-year-old revealed that she, Tarek and Heather Rae, and her bo

South Carolina homeowners pay some of the lowest average insurance costs in the Southeast, even as the state faces significant hurricane and flood exposure. While climate risks are a concern along the coast, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that statewide pr

Rhode Island homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with other states, reflecting both the state’s coastal exposure and its smaller housing market. While not as expensive as Gulf Coast states like Florida or Louisiana, Rhode Island’s costs trend higher than those of some New England n

Pennsylvania homeowners pay some of the lowest home insurance premiums in the country, even as costs continue to climb in many parts of the U.S. While coastal and climate-exposed states grapple with steep increases, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Penn

Rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have reignited their longstanding feud by engaging in a furious war of words on social media this week. Cardi, 32, who is currently pregnant with her fourth child—her first baby with NFL star Stefon Diggs—and Minaj, 42, went head-to-head on X, formerly known as Twitte

Ares Management added a Broward warehouse to its South Florida industrial portfolio. An affiliate of Los Angeles-based Ares, led by Michael Arougheti, paid $56 million for Meridian at Weston, a 230,976-square-foot warehouse at 3425 Meridian Parkway in Weston, records and real estate database Vizzda

Oregon homeowners benefit from some of the lowest home insurance costs in the nation, even as averages climb in climate-exposed states. While Gulf Coast and wildfire-heavy markets face severe affordability challenges, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Or

The Texas summer camp for girls where 27 campers and counselors died in flash fooding in July plans to reopen next year, despite opposition from some victims' families and lingering questions over whether the tragedy could have been averted. Camp Mystic, located in the Texas Hill Country northwest o

The Broker Public Portal (BPP) is launching a new chapter in its effort to provide an industry-owned alternative to major home search websites — renaming its consumer-facing national homebuying platform under the name Cribio. However, the Broker Public Portal name will not go away. Leaders behind th

North Dakota homeowners face mid-range homeowners insurance premiums compared with the rest of the U.S. While costs are not as high as those in Gulf Coast states, they trend above some nearby Midwestern states, reflecting the state’s exposure to severe winter weather, flooding, and storms. Data from

Older American homeowners hold substantial home equity, built over decades of steady ownership. With refinances scarce and mortgage rates still elevated, that stockpile has become the most durable growth story in housing finance—and one of the most practical ways to help older households manage expe

Title insurance firms gearing up for the implementation of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule can slow their efforts. On Tuesday, FinCEN announced that it was postponing the implementation of the policy fro

North Carolina homeowners pay some of the lowest average insurance premiums in the Southeast, even though the state has significant coastal exposure to hurricanes and flooding. While national costs are rising sharply, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report