Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill has suffered a season-ending injury during his team's match-up against the New York Jets—and will reportedly undergo immediate surgery to repair a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments. The 31-year-old wide receiver joined the Florida-based team in 2022, ha

Massachusetts homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with other states. While far more affordable than Gulf Coast markets like Florida and Louisiana, Massachusetts households still pay more than some of their New England neighbors. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.

The clock is ticking on the federal flood insurance program, and Florida real estate could take the biggest hit if Congress fails to act.  The National Flood Insurance Program, which covers nearly 1.8 million Florida policyholders, is set to expire Sept. 30 unless lawmakers strike a deal to keep the

Maryland homeowners pay some of the lowest insurance costs in the Mid-Atlantic, even as insurance premiums rise nationally. While storm-prone Gulf Coast states face affordability crises, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Maryland homeowners

The competition for top agents has never been more intense. At the same time, the way business is done is shifting dramatically, fueled by mega-mergers like Compass’ recent plan to acquire Anywhere.   The changes leave agents wondering who’s truly looking out for their business. Some feel that these

Disgraced tech mogul Charlie Javice broke down in tears as she was sentenced to seven years behind bars for "swindling" JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by falsifying information about the success of her fintech startup, Frank. Javice, 33, sold her company to the banking giant in 2021—however it w

Jon Steinberg, a media executive known for founding Cheddar News, bought a Palm Beach spec home for $14.6 million in an off-market deal.  Records show Steinberg and his wife, Jill Steinberg, bought the house at 234 List Road from Valley Property Management LLC, a Massachusetts entity managed by Phil

Our homes have lives of their own. They’ve sheltered families, witnessed milestones, and held countless untold stories. It’s only natural to wonder: If these walls could talk, what would they say? Some might reveal nothing more than ordinary daily life—but others may hold more mysterious pasts. A re

Maine homeowners benefit from some of the most affordable insurance costs in the nation. While insurance premiums are rising rapidly in coastal states along the Gulf and Atlantic, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Maine remains one of the le

Louisiana homeowners face some of the steepest insurance premiums in the United States, reflecting the state’s exposure to hurricanes, flooding, and other severe weather. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report confirm that affordability pressures in Louisiana

A condo in West Palm Beach’s Bristol tower led luxury contracts in Palm Beach County last week.  Buyers signed 19 contracts between Sept. 22 and Sept. 28 for luxury properties in Palm Beach County, according to a market report from Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The homes that went pending las

Alex Pirez’s Mocca Group found a buyer for a spec home that’s nearly completed in Miami’s Ponce-Davis neighborhood, topping luxury sales activity in Miami-Dade County last week.   The deal is one of 20 contracts signed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 28, according to the latest Eklund-Gomes report, which

Azora Private Solutions, formerly Azora Exan, acquired two Coconut Grove office buildings for a combined $82 million. Azora Private Solutions, a joint venture between Miami-based Exan Capital and Madrid-based Advenir Azora, paid roughly $603 a square foot for a total of 136,000 square feet of office

Moishe Mana loaded more properties into his Wynwood portfolio in Miami with a $25.5 million development site acquisition. Mana, who is arguably the largest landowner in Wynwood and downtown Miami, acquired a 0.7-acre assemblage at 2200-2230 Northwest Second Avenue and 224 Northwest 22nd Terrace, the

Mortgage spreads are the hero of housing in 2025, quietly helping housing demand pick up even when nobody else notices. What are mortgage spreads? In the slow dance between the 10-year yield and 30-year mortgage rates since 1971, the mortgage spread is the distance between them — the key variable ke

Honeywell is developing a series of new cockpit alerts aimed at preventing collisions at or around airports.

A partnership featuring billionaire Barry Sternlicht is putting on hold a request for zoning changes to the site of The Standard Spa, Miami Beach that would have allowed a major renovation of the hotel. The Miami Beach City Commission was set to vote on the rezoning at its Sept. 16 meeting, but The

After the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate last week, we’ve heard from several Fed members. Their speeches reinforce a key takeaway from the meeting’s summary of economic projections: There is a wide variety of perspectives at the Fed. A sizable minority—7 of the 19 participants—expect no

New Hampshire homeowners continue to pay some of the lowest insurance costs in the nation. While premiums have soared in coastal states along the Gulf of Mexico and wildfire-prone areas of the West, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that New Hamp

Nevada homeowners enjoy some of the lowest insurance premiums in the country, even as national averages continue to rise. While Gulf and coastal states struggle with steep affordability challenges, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate Risk Report show that Nevada re