Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Congratulations—you’ve officially moved into your new place.  Now what? A fresh start can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming—and while the thrill of unpacking all those carefully labeled boxes awaits you, there are a few first steps experts agree you should take before you get too settled

Federal Reserve policymakers see an interest rate hike as likely if inflation does not ease in the coming months, according to newly released meeting minutes. Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held in Washington, DC, on July 28 and 29 suggest that there is growing acceptance on

The Miami-Dade County commissioner who sponsored Florida’s Live Local Act as state representative was pushed into a runoff after falling short of a majority in Tuesday’s election.  Vicki Lopez, the District 5 county commissioner who served as a Republican in the Florida House of Representatives, rec

Moving ranks right next to a root canal on the list of things nobody wants to do. While the thought of nesting in a new home is exciting, the act of getting there is often stressful, exhausting, and perhaps above all, expensive. The average cost to move locally in 2026 is $800–$2,500, while a long-d

Back-to-school season is finally here. And if you have kiddos, that means your home may now be empty during the day. Instead of letting your smart thermostat run like it has been, consider reprogramming it to match your kids’ new school schedules. Otherwise, you could be wasting energy and money hea

Pop sensation Justin Timberlake has revealed a peek at his family's fun-filled summer—while also offering up a glimpse into the wholesome lifestyle he and wife Jessica Biel share with their two children in and around their longtime Montana home. The "Mirrors" hitmaker, 45, pulled back the curtain on

El-Ad National Properties is assembling development sites in Miami’s Coconut Grove, paying $62.3 million for an office building next-door to a condo building it bought in recent months, The Real Deal has learned.  An entity tied to Boca Raton-based El-Ad National bought The Grove at 3250 Mary office

2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival to Showcase Stellar Ensemble of Award-Winning Celebrity Chefs and World-Renowned Vintners on January 29-31, 2027 This year’s Festival features an extraordinary line-up of acclaimed celebrity chefs and winemakers from across the United States and around the world, inc

Parties have two weeks from Aug. 19 to seek rehearing after the November 2024 final approval was affirmed

Five business entities managed by broker Mario Borda — who has worked on behalf of billionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin — bought out condo building in Miami’s Wynwood district. Borda was behind a 35-unit buy at Wynwood Lofts, at 250 Northwest 23rd Street in Miami’s art district, the South Florida Bus

Referral rate, repeat clients and local reputation are leading indicators of resilience in slow quarters

One-third of lenders now offer accelerated home equity closing and funding, up from last year

Florida voters will choose between two prospective governors with differing views of the state's housing market and approach to property taxes. GOP Rep. Byron Donalds and David Jolly, a Republican turned Democrat, both overwhelmingly beat out the field to win their respective parties' gubernatorial

STARability Foundation is inviting invites families, caregivers, and community members to its upcoming “Support. Learn. Connect.” webinar exploring how to motivate movement in “Motivating People to Choose to Move” on August 26. About the Webinar Part of STARability’s monthly webinar series offered t

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary with an exclusive promotion this September! In honor of the milestone, guests who book will receive 25 percent-off stays at the resort through September 30, 2026. It can be reserved by visiting hya

Developer Jorge Ramos won a bankruptcy auction for a vacant development site in the Blue Lagoon area near Miami International Airport with a $50 million bid.  The 7-acre assemblage at 4865, 4875 and 4885 Northwest 7th Street became available after its owners, entities connected to developer Caroline

Bilt is expanding its residential rewards platform through a new partnership with Equinox, allowing members to book fitness amenities, redeem rewards for club credits, and access targeted perks directly through its Neighborhood Concierge service. Under the partnership, joint Bilt and Equinox members

"Practical Magic 2" star Sandra Bullock has been busy traveling around the globe promoting her upcoming movie—but she still found time to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation at her Wyoming retreat with her two kids and some A-list friends. Bullock, 62, offered her fans a rare glimpse inside her life

Mortgage applications declined this past week, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, as inflationary fears and continued anxiety over a prolonged Iran war have kept mortgage rates elevated. For the week ending Aug. 14, MBA's Market Composite Index—a measure of total mortgage l

Should voters approve it come November, the proposed property tax amendment in Florida could permanently reshape the state’s real estate market, affecting property values and investment.  It could have the opposite effect of its intent, which was to put more money back into homeowners’ pockets, and