Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

More than 1,700 readers had something to say after I wrote about the "Great Stuff Transfer"—the furniture, dishes, and everything else that will accompany trillions of dollars in wealth as older Americans pass their legacies on to younger generations. Some scoffed at heirs complaining about clearing

Qualia’s 2026 survey reveals the scale of the threat and how firms are strengthening prevention, recovery and employee preparedness

Freddie Mac data puts 67% of origination cost in personnel, even after years of digital mortgage spend

Q1 2026 origination costs averaged $11,898 while lenders earned $727, or 16 bps, in pre-tax production profit

White refrigerators, wall-to-wall carpeting, ivy stenciling; the 1990s design trends modern homeowners have gone to great lengths to cover up are about to enter the spotlight once again, thanks to HGTV’s new competition series, “Totally ‘90s House.” Hosted by Jaleel White—the actor anyone with a bir

Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski and his longtime partner, Camille Kostek, are making some major updates to their longtime New England home—including a dramatic transformation of their picturesque backyard that has turned the space into the perfect spot for hosting friends and family. The couple, who

The share of seriously underwater homes is up half a percentage point from last year, and in states such as Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, and the District of Columbia, it's risen dramatically. That's according to the latest report from real estate analytics firm ATTOM, which found that 3.

The buyer of the Wynwood Annex in Wynwood alleges the developer’s “Band-Aid” repairs of the property created “dangerous conditions,” according to a new lawsuit filed against East End Capital.  An affiliate of Brick & Timber Collective sued East End affiliates EE 215 NW 24 Owner and W25 Owner, allegi

Combined platform cites 180,000 agents in 120 countries and territories, including 100,000 in the U.S. and Canada.

A "tormented" Ohio home that is said to have been the site of many incidents of eerie and allegedly paranormal activity will have its many "secrets" uncovered as part of a new HGTV show hosted by "Pitch Perfect" star Anna Camp. The aptly titled series, "A Very Haunted Renovation," will follow a grou

Washington Post outlines a plan to control costs without significant program cuts

Atlantic Avenue remained at No. 1 despite declining endorsement activity during the month

Minnesota AG secures nearly $1M in relief; Unlock is no longer offering HEAs there

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms has lowered the price of his Connecticut estate for a third time—dropping his original $8 million asking price by an additional $700,000. The 45-year-old—who retired from the NFL in 2010 following a spleen injury—and his wife, Daniella, initially p

A new mansion in Golden Beach that’s asking $79.5 million topped signed contract activity in Miami-Dade County’s luxury market last week.  Buyers signed 22 contracts between Aug. 17 and Aug. 23, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The report tracks all listings in

Active inventory is 20.7% from a year ago, but that scarcity has not translated into broad pricing power for sellers

Amended complaint ties StreetEasy delistings to higher NYC rents and broker fees, seeks class action status.

LO leaves NFM Lending for CCM to focus on underserved borrowers in the Southeast

Co-ops offer New York house hunters one of the rarest commodities in the city that never sleeps: a discount. Across all five boroughs, co-ops were the least expensive property type in 2025, according to a Realtor.com® analysis of listing data dating back to 2019. In Manhattan, the markdown crossed t

An enormous—yet unfinished—Missouri estate that was custom-built for former MLB player Cole Hamels is set to go up for auction after it was seized by the bank when the latest owners foreclosed on the opulent dwelling. The staggering property, which features 19 bathrooms, more than 21 bathrooms, and