Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Anna Duggar is facing brutal criticism after launching a puppy-breeding business from inside the $1 million Arkansas home her father-in-law, Jim Bob, is said to have bought for her in April—while his son, Josh, remains behind bars after being handed a 12-year prison sentence for possession of child

Michael Shvo has had his fair share of issues across his career as a broker and developer, only to walk away unscathed.  At 125 Greenwich, a planned 88-story high-end condo tower in downtown Manhattan, Shvo’s partners  bought out his interest when he was indicted on tax evasion in 2016. The developm

Recent efforts to cut down on vacant residential properties in Baltimore have proven to be effective, according to new Urban Institute data. By 2020, the city had more than 16,000 vacant buildings and a residential vacancy rate of 7.7%. In parts of east and west Baltimore, the rate was nearly one in

Christie’s International Real Estate has appointed G. Scott Hurlock as senior vice president of strategic growth, a new role at the company. Hurlock will oversee network expansion for the luxury real estate brand by pursuing new partnerships and working with affiliates on organic growth, mergers and

Sellers and buyers spent the summer months locked in a standoff amid a stalled housing market, but last week, the sellers finally flinched. The week ending on Sept. 6 saw both the national median list price and the median list price per square foot, which accounts for home size, decrease annually, a

A bill on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk could give county clerks new tools to combat deed fraud, but one industry expert says the measure doesn’t go far enough to protect against scams carried out online. Senate Bill 15 — approved by the Texas Legislature in August — would require clerks to ask for

Astor Companies nabbed a $36 million construction loan for a multifamily project that already broke ground in Miami’s Little Havana. Ocean Bank provided the financing for an affiliate of Astor, a Coral Gables-based firm led by Henry Torres, that is developing Havana Enclave, an eight-story building

On Thursday, mortgage rates data from Mortgage News Daily (MND) showed that the 30-year fixed rates for government loans fell below 6%. As of Thursday afternoon, the average Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan rate was 5.97% and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rate was 5.99%. Mort

Lennar, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, dropped $16.3 million on 31 acres in the Redlands area of unincorporated Miami-Dade County.  The land is slated for 97 homesites in a development dubbed Redlands Ridge. Records show a Lennar affiliate bought the land at the intersection of Krome Aven

Oscar-winning actress turned lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow is famous for walking some of life's more unconventional paths, particularly when it comes to her relationships—yet even she is happy to admit when those unique roads result in more bumps than she might have liked. Case in point, her decisi

As nearly a third of Colorado households are severely housing cost burdened, nearly 27,000 rental units sit empty across Denver, according to some estimates. Now, housing advocates are saying it’s time to tax those vacant homes, arguing that landlords who keep units off the market should help fund a

One of the most important parts of a real estate agent’s job is helping buyers understand why working with you matters, especially now that the new rules around representation and compensation have changed the conversation. Now, more than ever, it is important for buyers to understand the value your

Mortgage rates have reached a new low for 2025, despite the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation being well above the target and showing a stronger increase in the core goods component. Why are mortgage rates at 6.27%? Jobless claims experienced a significant spike today, which suggests that the lab

Few things in life go exactly as expected, and that includes enormous, life-changing transactions like buying or selling a home—which can hinge on physically showing up with a pen to your closing.   Whether you’re dealing with a busy schedule or a sudden medical issue, unfortunately, you may not be

Mortgage rates remain below the 50-year average, but most homebuyers see them as unusually high — a perception that is driving stress, delaying purchases, and reshaping major life decisions, according to a nationwide survey conducted in August. The survey of more than 1,000 buyers, released this wee

With the oldest members of Generation X set to turn 60 by the end of 2025, many are approaching retirement with financial concerns. Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study, released this week, found that more than half (54%) of Gen Xers born between 1965 and 1980 don’t believe they’ll b

Hollywood actress Nina Dobrev and professional snowboarder Shaun White have called off their engagement and ended their relationship after five years together—just 24 months after the once-happy couple purchased their first home together in Los Angeles. The Winter Olympian, 39, and "The Vampire Diar

Mortgage rates tumbled Thursday to a new 11-month low following a disappointing jobs report and alongside August inflation data, which could shape the Federal Reserve's closely watched interest rate decision next week.    The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans was 6.35% for the week ending Sep

Having low and infrequent communication with your tenants might feel like avoiding conflict, but it’s actually inviting bigger problems. From unanswered maintenance requests to missed rent reminders, ignoring tenant communication can quickly snowball into costly repairs, tenant turnover, and a damag

Hollywood icon Polly Holliday has died inside her Manhattan home at the age of 88 after suffering from pneumonia. The actress—known for her roles in hit film "The Parent Trap" and fan-favorite sitcom "Alice"—died on Sept. 9 in her New York home, her agent Denise Aspland, told The New York Times. Hol