Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

A top official at the Federal Reserve and prime candidate to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell next year has reiterated his call for an interest rate cut this month, as new data on job openings showed a weakening labor market. Fed Gov. Christopher Waller told CNBC on Wednesday that he fully supports c

NFL star Travis Kelce has opened up about the "giddy" moment when he introduced Taylor Swift as his fiancée for the first time after he got down on one knee at his $6 million Kansas abode. Swift and Kelce, both 35, revealed the exciting news of their engagement on Aug. 26 in a joint Instagram post,

Lorena intensified into a hurricane early Wednesday morning. Now less than 200 miles off Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Hurricane Lorena has already unleashed 2 to 8 inches of rain across Los Cabos since Tuesday. At the same time, tropical storm watches and warnings remain in effect for the southern half

It’s no longer just mortgage rates or property taxes pushing homeowners to the brink; skyrocketing insurance premiums have become a deal breaker of their own. In states where hurricane, wildfire, and flood threats have grown more severe—including Florida, California, and Louisiana—annual home insura

"Today" show host Dylan Dreyer and her estranged husband, Brian Fichera, have chopped half a million dollars from the price of their New York City apartment—just two months after they announced that they have separated. Dreyer, 44, and Fichera, 38, first listed their longtime marital home for sale i

Tropical Storm Gabrielle may form in the eastern Atlantic this weekend, according to The Weather Channel. Current projections suggest the system could brush the Leeward Islands next week as the Atlantic season approaches its peak, putting the storm well out of reach of U.S. East Coast for the time b

Receiver Alan Fine is taking over the distressed 1212 Aventura mixed-use project after more than a dozen office condo owners were forced to vacate the property this summer. In an order signed on Tuesday, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas Rebull appointed Fine to oversee and manage Medical Distri

PPG Development and its partners scored $235 million to build a 728-unit multifamily project in North Miami Beach.  The financing package consists of a loan and a preferred equity investment. The deal comes as construction lending continues to flow in South Florida, despite elevated interest rates,

Home loan applications decreased by 1.2% from a week earlier for the week ending Aug. 29, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This marks the third consecutive week applications have been down. The decline comes despite mortgage interest rates ticking down to a 10-month low. The average ra

For millions of Americans earning minimum wage, rent isn’t just a monthly bill—it’s a second full-time job. In some cities, two roommates splitting an apartment with the median asking rent must work the equivalent of 80 hours per week just to keep up with their share of the housing costs and keep ov

On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—and just months after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires and the Texas flash floods that claimed at least 135 lives—climate risks loom large.  This is especially true for homeowners in disaster-prone areas who often are forced to pay top dollar for ins

Wyoming did what many states are trying to do as homeowners across the country have raised the alarm over soaring tax bills: It passed a series of aggressive property tax cuts. But as the cost of the cuts come into focus, a new question is taking hold: Did the relief go too far? On the chopping bloc

Vietnam tops the list as the most affordable country in the world for expats, according to a 2025 study by InterNations.

Protests against tourism have increased in frequency and size as tourist arrivals to popular destinations meet, and in some places surpass, pre-pandemic levels.

An ultra lavish condo nestled high above Central Park has just hit the market for $87.5 million. Located in the Robert A.M. Stern-designed luxury Midtown skyscraper on Billionaire's Row, the sprawling 6,000-square-foot-unit has soared to the top of this week's most expensive homes list. The four-bed

Fall means crisp air, comfortable temps, and the perfect time to prep your home for the colder months ahead. However, tariffs, inflation, and the rising cost of materials can make renovations particularly pricey this time of year. Fortunately, there are still plenty of projects you can tackle to boo

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty has added two established real estate agents to its team in central and south Texas, the company announced Tuesday. Eric Copper joins the Austin office with more than 20 years of experience in luxury real estate. He previously served as a broker for Keller Willia

The only New York City townhouse that went under contract for $4 million and above for the week ending Aug. 31 was once owned by Russian royalty. The townhouse on East 65th Street was listed for $6.95 million and has finally found a buyer after 30 years, according to the Olshan Report. The home was

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has reorganized its North Carolina marketing support team — naming two specialists who will provide regional services to its agents. Hunter Parrish was appointed senior advisor marketing specialist for the firm’s Asheville and western North Carolina offices, in

HomeAdvantage has established an advisory board made up of executives from credit unions across the country, the company announced. The board aims to provide guidance, share industry insights and help shape product development as HomeAdvantage works to expand its programs and strengthen partnerships