Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

The AI boom has developers casting lines for hyperscale data center sites across the country. But in Florida, many counties aren’t biting. A slew of proposals have been met with moratoriums, zoning battles and community opposition, leaving several developments dead in the water.  While grassroots or

🏆 Residential: Miami had the most expensive residential sale to hit records. A trust scooped up the home at 4040 Kiaora Street for $22.5 million from an affiliate of luxury homebuilder Pascal Nicolai. Built last year, the home measures 8,500 square feet and has six bedrooms, seven and a half bathro

While coastal and Sun Belt states continue to dominate U.S. foreign real estate transactions, Michigan has quietly emerged as one of the top destinations for U.K. buyers drawn by an affordable lifestyle and a long-established job pipeline. Between April 2025 and March 2026, Michigan was the third mo

Food Network star Suzanne Vizethann can be found on most days running her restaurant empire—balancing two separate outposts of the popular Buttermilk Kitchen in Georgia and Maine. But when she isn't busy overseeing the eateries or filming for TV, she is most often cooking up new ideas at her idyllic

Today’s homebuyers are exploring communities, comparing floor plans and evaluating builders long before they speak with a sales professional. That shift has turned the builder website from a digital brochure into one of the most important touchpoints in the buying journey. “The builder’s website has

On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law without President Trump’s signature.  The legislation focuses on expanding supply, modernizing housing programs and reducing barriers that have historically slowed development. It’s an important move toward increasing the number of homes we

A recent global IDC study of mortgage lenders revealed that 30% of lenders took more than four weeks to close a mortgage and that 53% of processes in underwriting and decisioning were manual. Borrowers expect faster approvals and simpler digital journeys, while lenders look for AI-led origination an

“Role Models” actor Seann William Scott is preparing to part ways with his longtime Malibu estate after overseeing an extensive renovation of the property—which he has now listed for $17.5 million, more than four times the price he purchased it for 22 years ago. The 49-year-old comedic actor, who is

Virginia, home of the nation's densest concentration of data centers, will require them to pay for the dedicated new power infrastructure they need in a bid to spare homeowners from rising electric bills. The commonwealth's State Corporation Commission ordered large data center users to cover the co

Clara Homes landed a $101.5 million refinancing for the first two phases of a luxury multifamily development in Bay Harbour Islands. Hudson Bay Capital provided the loan for the project at 10281 West Bay Harbor Drive and 1147-1155 100th Street, which is a part of the three-phase Clara Bay Harbour ap

Rock 'n' roll legend John Oates has turned the page on a 35-year chapter of his life after selling the Colorado ranch he has owned for more than three decades for $6.9 million. Oates, 78, who is best known as one half of the musical duo Hall & Oates, initially listed his 4.3-acre spread—which is loc

A new Shelterforce report highlights a growing concern for older homeowners in rural America: Housing stability often depends less on affordability than on the ability to maintain aging homes. The report follows Kentucky homeowner Karen Moore, whose leaking roof eventually caused extensive structura

Imagine going in for your annual physical only to discover that your doctor has no formal education in medicine, no license, and no insurance policy in case something goes wrong. It’s a disconcerting thought—to say the least—and, depending on where you live, it may be the reality for your home purch

UWM Holdings Corp. is pairing the announcement of a record $2.05 billion strategic capital partnership with its second-quarter 2026 results, which show the nation’s largest mortgage lender is still leaning into growth despite higher leverage and moving into the red. In an internal memo to employees

Last month’s structural near-disaster at the former Pfizer headquarters being converted to apartments set off a sweeping inspection of construction sites across New York City. Inspectors checked at 180 sites in all, according to the Department of Buildings. Inspectors found violations, but “we did n

For decades, California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has stood at the center of one of the nation’s most complex and influential real estate markets. As CRMLS CEO, Art Carter navigates the organization through unprecedented market conditions, industry consolidation and the rapid rise of artificial intellige

Zillow may be facing legal and Realtor Code of Ethics challenges from a variety of sources in and out of the housing industry, but executives feel strongly that the company’s “Housing Super App” strategy is paying off.  “Our strong results and consistent execution demonstrate the durability of our s

A Colorado foreclosure listing went viral recently because it comes with an unusual catch: The owner is "included." Located at 408 Garfield Ave. in Nunn, CO, the $215,280 property is being sold sight unseen. Buyers can’t view, inspect, or access the home before purchasing it.  The reason? The owner—

Uber's earnings were in line with estimates, but the company's guidance for the third quarter trailed expectations.

Zillow Group has restructured its executive ranks, expanding chief financial officer Jeremy Hofmann’s role to include chief operating officer, while appointing Cassandra “Sandi” Knight as its first chief legal and policy officer and promoting two senior vice presidents, according to an announcement