Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Miami Beach, where Ilyha Karpov, a Russian businessman, parted with the vacant lot at 2740 North Bay Road for $72 million. The buyer was a trust. Karpov purchased the 0.6-acre site in 2022 for $20.8 million from Delphine Dray, who owns the Natio

While the national housing market remains deeply challenged, Florida and its cities show tentative signs of bucking the trend. The Sunshine State, which led the national market downward as high interest rates put the brakes on home sales three years ago, might now be poised for an early rebound. In

Both have year-round temperate climes, glorious beaches, and a hot luxury market. However, the coastal paradises of San Diego and the Florida Keys, nestled on opposite shores, tell different stories. "Beyond the warm climate and sought-after beaches, both carry deep Native American histories, and bo

When “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” alum James Harris left the hit Bravo series he starred in for seven seasons, he moved into a new real estate chapter of his own, taking up residence in a stunning L.A. estate, where he's learning to prioritize a better balance between work and family life. H

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More than 2 in 3 online applications are abandoned, and valuation inconsistencies can erode trust across channels

A new executive survey shows intensifying margin pressure and highlights the homebuilder growth strategies that matter most through 2026

The share of "equity-rich" homeowners has fallen to its lowest level in five years, while the number of homeowners with "seriously underwater" mortgages is rising, according to a new report. Both trends reflect housing market challenges, although homeowners overall remain in a better position than t

Social media sensation Alix Earle has opened up the doors to her family's lavish $4.1 million New Jersey mansion—and her very "special dynamic" with her loved ones—in the first full-length trailer for her upcoming Netflix reality series, "Earle Meets World." The 25-year-old influencer, who rose to f

Russian businessman Ilya Karpov’s investment on North Bay Road appears to have paid off.  LLCs tied to Karpov sold the new two-story mansion at 2740 North Bay Road to a trust for $72 million, property records show. Mirce Curkoski and Albert Justo of the Waterfront Team at One Sotheby’s International

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to make a shocking move back to the U.K. with their children, Archie and Lilibet, this month—more than six years after they quit their roles as working members of the British royal family in order to relocate to California. Harry, 41, and Meghan

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has spent decades traveling the world for his career—but the 24-time Grand Slam champion has now admitted that leaving his home, his wife, and his children remains just as "painful" as it was at the very beginning. Novak, 39, has had a busy few months, competing at Wimbled

Mast Capital and Curated JCZM Development secured final approval for a branded condo development in booming downtown West Palm Beach. They are developing the Banyan Tree Residences at 400 Hibiscus Street.  Mast, led by CEO Camilo Miguel Jr., has backed several South Florida hotels and residences, in

Market-specific design, amenities and products can satisfy density requirements and make projects pencil while appealing to buyers

The case targets HB 2688 and a July 1, 2026 rule applying Oregon prevailing wages to out-of-state bespoke modules

President and CEO Rob McGibney set a goal to be a top-3 builder in each market while keeping Built to Order central to operations

Calamari, a co-founder and long-tenured executive, has been with Better since 2014

Moving is exciting—but a whole lot can go wrong, too. No matter your reason for relocating, you'll need to brace yourself for some tough decisions. From the timing of selling your old place to figuring out where to store all your stuff, experts agree that there are a number of things that are overlo

British actor Callum Turner has revealed that he is ready to embrace family life with his new wife, Dua Lipa, admitting that he is already looking forward to raising children together in their London home. Turner, 36, who tied the knot with Lipa, 30, in May, shared some candid insight into his hopes

Craig Robins’ Miami Design District Associates and Raycliff Capital secured a $125 million construction loan to build an office and retail project in the Miami Design District. Records show the nine-figure financing was provided by Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank for the Sweetbird Nort