Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Cash buyers were 25% of deliveries, and the average loan-to-value was 69% in fiscal Q3

Let's face it: Moving companies can be lifesavers. They’ll carry everything you own, they can handle three flights of stairs, they don't flinch at bad weather, and they’ll move you any distance. Hey, is there anything they won’t do? Well, yes, actually. Movers draw the line on certain things, and if

Plaintiffs say the law should not target out-of-state residents who cannot vote in Rhode Island

Indianapolis has joined several other cities and states in pausing or restricting construction of new data centers. The Department of Metropolitan Development, which serves both Indianapolis and surrounding Marion County, approved a measure to pause construction of new centers until the end of 2027.

For first-time homebuyers and seasoned homeowners alike, moving day is a major drag. Of course, it's exciting to start the next chapter of your life in a brand-new place, but the process of moving can be a grueling, exhausting ordeal. Aside from having to sort through literally everything you own, y

These days, many homeowners are committed to improving their homes. In fact, Angi’s annual State of Home Spending Report discovered that 66% of homeowners plan to make a major home investment within the next five years—the highest level recorded in its research. “Economic pressures, including inflat

Starting Sept. 15, platform brokerages must commercially license listing data feeds and pay a fee

When Manuel and Emma Alvarado fled their Altadena, CA, home in the midst of the January 2025 Eaton fire, Manuel wasn't able to grab much besides his acoustic guitar. The fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, left a path of devastation through their neighborhood. The r

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to move back to the U.K. with their children, Archie and Lilibet, has raised a host of questions about the couple's future—not least what they plan to do with the opulent Montecito mansion in California, where they have been residing for the past six years.

Refi volume fell 29.9% as the average 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.44%, FHFA data revealed

A move creates the perfect opportunity to optimize your home network. And doing so is particularly important if you work remotely and/or rely on fast, reliable Wi-Fi to stream movies, play games, and use smart home devices. With a bit of knowledge, you can ensure your Wi-Fi is ready to go—before the

New details have emerged on two splashy Miami Beach deals, including the buyer of a property once owned by Al Capone and the seller of a record-breaking $51.5 million sale in Hibiscus Island.  Capone’s 0.7-acre waterfront lot at 93 Palm Avenue went under contract in May and sold earlier this month f

Bonert said she may be the most tenured employee impacted, as Zillow cut 500-plus roles in early August

President Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, is preparing to fly the nest and leave behind the comforts of her parents' sprawling Florida homes as she moves into her first college apartment at the University of Miami—and she's taking fans along for every step of the journey. The 19-year-old, w

Point is betting that broker distribution can scale the product

CMLS 2023 papers frame MLS as an information sharing system with network effects that lower search costs.

Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week, despite growing turmoil in the bond markets that help determine rates as investors grow wary of inflation and rising federal debt. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans dipped to 6.65% for the week ending Aug. 20, down 2 basis points from 6.67% the pr

Drive along Northeast 125th Street and then head north for about 40 blocks, and here and there, building shells framed by construction cranes will pop up. Elsewhere, vacant lots dot streets, many of them targeted for new buildings.  The area, home to the cities of North Miami and North Miami Beach,

Thus far, the Atlantic hurricane season has been fairly quiet.  Heading into September, only three tropical storms have formed, with the first system, Tropical Storm Arthur, causing the most damage to date.  Because of this, forecasters are downgrading their initial predictions for the season, pulli

The Richman Group of Companies scored $225 million in refinancing for a portfolio of three South Florida multifamily properties.  The $18.5 billion asset management firm headed by Richard Richman secured financing from New York Investment Management and Reinsurance Group of America for 942 units acr