Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Under the Trump administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been winding down enforcement actions against lenders and servicers while opening only two new cases. On Sept. 18, the Bureau terminated consent orders against Washington Federal Bank, Planet Home Lending, Apple Inc.

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has reported to a Tennessee jail to serve a four-day sentence for DUI—almost one year after he was arrested for allegedly hitting another vehicle near his home in Franklin, TN. Cutler, 42, who was previously married to "Laguna Beach" star Kristin Cavallari

New York homeowners continue to pay relatively low insurance costs compared with many other states, even though the state has dense coastal communities exposed to flooding and storms. While premiums are climbing nationwide, particularly in Gulf Coast states, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and

Transacting business across the Lone Star State just got a bit easier for Texas real estate professionals and consumers. Houston Realtors Information Service, Inc., which is perhaps better known as HAR.com, and North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. (NTREIS) have entered into a data shari

CC Homes paid $50 million for a development site in Davie planned for 151 single-family homes.  CC Homes, led by Armando Codina and Jim Carr, bought the 152-acre vacant property on the northeast corner of I-75 and the Royal Palm Boulevard exit ramp. The seller is KBNP, an affiliate of Jackie Soffer’

New Mexico homeowners enjoy some of the lowest insurance premiums in the nation. While costs are soaring in Gulf Coast and wildfire-prone states, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that New Mexico remains a relatively affordable place for homeowne

West Capital Lending on Tuesday announced that Giorgio Bertuol is taking on the role of president of sales. Bertoul comes from loanDepot, where he served as the executive vice president of sales since September 2011, per his LinkedIn. loanDepot has been shaking up its leadership since its founder, A

New Jersey homeowners continue to pay relatively low insurance costs compared with national averages, despite being a coastal state exposed to storms and flooding. While premiums are rising across the U.S., particularly in Gulf Coast states, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 

U.S. seniors cited aging in place as the biggest threat to their overall health and well-being for the second straight year in 2025, regardless of where they live, their income or their education, according to a new Alignment Health survey. In total, 64% of seniors identified aging in place as their

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Zillow and Redfin over their rental syndication agreement.  In a complaint filed on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Virginia, the FTC claims that the two firms conspired to eliminate competition in the rental listing space and that their synd

When closing on a home loan to help pay for your home purchase, you may find that your lender requires you to have an escrow account with them. In some cases, you can opt out, though you may not want to. Unlike a transaction escrow account that is held between you and the home seller—which is just a

Montana homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with the rest of the U.S. While not as high as in Gulf Coast states, costs in Montana are somewhat elevated compared to nearby states with lower climate risk. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Rep

When much of the real estate industry is consolidating, Parker Pemberton, who runs the No. 1 team globally at eXp Realty, has decided it is time to strike out on his own.  “I think that the marketplace needs strong local leadership and with the consolidation going on right now, it is getting very co

Florida’s top state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, approved conveying a parking lot next to Miami’s Freedom Tower for a Donald Trump presidential library. As board members of the state’s Internal Improvement Trust Fund, DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier, Chief Financial Officer Blai

Missouri homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with both their regional neighbors and the broader U.S. While not as high as storm-prone Gulf Coast states, Missouri’s costs are higher than some nearby Midwestern states, reflecting its exposure to tornadoes, hail, and severe weather. D

Mississippi homeowners benefit from some of the lowest average homeowners insurance costs in the Gulf region, even though the state faces significant exposure to hurricanes and flooding. While nearby Louisiana and Florida struggle with some of the nation’s highest insurance premiums , new data from

After living two years in Dallas, Garret Johnson was offered a new job in Houston, meaning he would have to sell his house. He thought it would be easy—but like many sellers in the market right now, he ultimately decided to delist his place.  “There weren’t many buyers, just lookers, and people were

Minnesota homeowners face mid-range insurance costs compared with the rest of the U.S. While not as affordable as neighboring Michigan or Wisconsin, Minnesota insurance premiums are still far below the levels seen in Gulf Coast states like Florida and Louisiana. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau

Michigan homeowners benefit from some of the lowest insurance costs in the Midwest, with insurance premiums well below the national averages seen in coastal and climate-vulnerable regions. While homeowners in Florida and Louisiana are paying record-high premiums, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau

The Trump administration is preparing to slash funding for permanent housing programs aimed at addressing homelessness and shifting billions toward transitional housing that requires work or service participation, according to a report from Politico. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s