Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its Fall 2025 outlook, and New England is gearing up for a cooler, drier season. For Windham, Maine, that means crisp air, lighter rainfall, and stunning foliage across the region. On top of that, Windham has been recognized as one of the Realtor.com® 2025 Hotte

Financial educator JL Collins—known as the “Godfather of Financial Independence”—is advising millennials and younger generations to rent instead of buy a home. In a recent conversation with Hasan Minhaj, Collins said, “If building wealth is your key goal, then, no, owning a house is not going to con

The Huizenga family and Integra Investments scored initial approval for changes to their long-planned $2 billion mixed-use development at the site of the Safe Harbor Rybovich, better known as Rybovich Marina.  The partners are planning a massive redevelopment of the 19-acre waterfront site, spanning

Home prices flatlined last week as the growth of the nation's housing inventory continued slowing due to waning buying demand, but the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut on Wednesday—the first of three expected this year—could give the housing market a much-needed boost. After a "cruel summer" mark

Rising property tax bills have been a rallying cry for homeowners across the country. But no one has been hit harder by this growing burden than seniors, many of whom have struggled to meet the growing overhead costs of aging in place while living on a fixed income. Even when these homeowners have h

Terreno Realty Corporation picked up a recently completed Doral industrial project for $130.7 million, in the latest warehouse sell-off by Link Logistics and parent company Blackstone.  An affiliate of San Francisco-based Terreno, led by Blake Baird, bought Royal Palm Doral, a two-building complex a

Texas is at the center of a class-action lawsuit challenging a new state law that went into effect Sept. 1, banning certain people and countries from buying land in the Lone Star State. Three Chinese citizens with ties to Texas are challenging the controversial new state law that restricts foreign n

More than 400 agents, brokers and clients gathered at Miami Beach real estate agent Darin Tansey’s celebration of life on Wednesday morning, including Tansey’s closest friends and industry colleagues. Tansey, a top agent at Douglas Elliman with a huge reach, died unexpectedly last week of a heart at

Spirit is slashing its November schedule by 25% and is bracing staff for more job cuts.

North Development, the partnership between Ricardo Dunin’s Oak Capital and Juan Carlos Tassara’s Edifica, scored $220 million in financing for their planned Domus Brickell Center project, The Real Deal has learned.  The planned 35-story, 579-unit tower at 1034 Southwest Second Avenue will be their s

For anyone trying to buy or sell a home right now, the same question keeps coming up: Who holds the power in today’s market? After years of sellers calling the shots, the tide is turning. Listings are staying on the market longer. Price cuts are more common. Sellers are offering incentives that woul

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its Fall 2025 forecast, and Indiana is in for a cooler, drier autumn—as are most of the surrounding states. For residents living in Carmel, that means crisp temperatures, reduced rainfall, and a picture-perfect foliage season. As if having an idyllic fall isn't ni

Although consumers are doing more independent research and home browsing than ever before, data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that 88% of buyers and 90% of sellers work with a real estate agent. How do these Realtor find consumers? Through real estate referrals. However, the

For the first time in nine months, the Federal Reserve just cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing the central bank's rate down to a range of 4% to 4.25%. It's a highly anticipated and hotly contested move, as President Donald Trump has repeatedly called on Fed Chair

Before you call in a real estate agent—or even think about putting your home on the market—it can pay to have a trusted friend take a hard look around. There are plenty of reasons why having a fresh set of eyes on your home early can really work in your favor. While a “friend inspection” may sound c

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its Fall 2025 forecast, and Wisconsin is in for a cooler, drier-than-usual autumn season. For La Crosse, that means crisp mornings, lighter rainfall, and the potential for an early brush with snow. At the same time, La Crosse has landed on the Realtor.com® 2025 Ho

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega picked up a retail building in Miami’s Design District for roughly $110 million, beating out other prospective buyers including the owner of clothing brand Uniqlo. Ortega’s family office, Ponte Gadea, purchased Atlas Plaza at 130 Northeast 40th Street, sources fami

Groundfloor Lending on Wednesday announced the expansion of its leadership team as its new business unit continues to scale. The recent appointments of Patrick Donoghue as vice president and general manager, Kendall Bazan as vice president of revenue, and Andrew Hurd as vice president of risk mark t

If your neighbor has listed their home, attending their open house is a smart move—even if you have no intention of buying. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not about being nosy. Attending a nearby open house can actually give you a strategic advantage. From learning about the local real estate mark

Form Simplicity — a transaction management platform created and owned by Florida Realtors — has launched Sabal Sign, a fully integrated e-signature tool for its Ultimate Edition users nationwide. Sabal Sign provides unlimited signing sessions, mobile-friendly workflows and full compliance with U.S.