Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

🏆 Residential: A penthouse in Miami Beach was the priciest deal to hit records. A trust tied to Yves Mongeau and Sylvie Guilbault parted with a 9,000-square-foot condo at 450 Alton Road for $23.5 million, or $2,600 per square foot. The buyer was Akron Warwick Exchange LLC. The unit has six bedrooms

Best known as the home of a world-class public university, Champaign-Urbana, IL, is capturing national attention well beyond the halls of academia thanks to an unexpected housing market surge. Located two hours south of Chicago and west of Indianapolis, IN, the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, w

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to buy your first home, you’re certainly not alone. With mortgage rates at a standstill in the mid-6% range, many first-time homebuyers are using this time to build their down payment savings.  If this sounds like you, you’ve likel

The Realtor.com® economic research team is preparing for a full slate of market reports and economic indicators over the next five days. Senior economists Hannah Jones and Anthony Smith kick off the week with the Summer 2026 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing and Luxury Market Rankings on Monda

Land acquisition has become one of the homebuilding industry’s most important competitive advantages. Yet many teams still rely on manual research, disconnected data and broker-listed opportunities, leaving them competing for the same limited pool of properties. AI is beginning to change that equati

Mortgage servicers are misreading the current moment. Enforcement looks quiet, but accountability has never been broader. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued zero consent orders against servicers in 2026. Enforcement staffing is being cut by 80%, and the Office of the Comptrol

Homeownership really starts at closing, yet that’s often where the relationship between borrowers and lenders ends. As affordability pressures continue to reshape the housing market, borrower engagement needs to shift from periodic marketing to creating continuous value throughout the homeowner jour

  Who is the Best Real Estate Agent Based in Bonita Springs, FL? When searching for the best real estate agent in Bonita Springs, FL, buyers and sellers want an expert who understands the local market, offers honest guidance, and delivers proven results. Stevan Stanisic of SWFLRE stands out as a tru

Wellness has long been a focus for wealthy homebuyers—but that trend has now been taken to an awe-inspiring new level with the debut of a $75 million Miami penthouse that is not only designed to improve its residents' lives, but to actually extend them. Described as the world's first "Human Optimiza

Only one unit remains in a brand new luxury tower overlooking New York City's beloved Bryant Park. The 88-floor, 100-unit 520 Fifth Avenue is down to its final available condo, 44A, after a string of sales, says its listing agent Christopher Sadoux with the sales team at Corcoran Sunshine. Last year

A beautiful Hudson Valley farmhouse that was designed as a means of amplifying the beauty of its surrounding landscape has been brought to the market in upstate New York for $3.14 million. The impeccably curated abode at 110 Mansfield Road in Hillsdale looks instantly worthy of a feature in a high-e

After years of delays, lawsuits and other issues, Penn-Florida Companies is now facing foreclosure on the Mandarin Oriental Residences, Boca Raton project.  The lender, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, filed a $417.7 million suit against the developer’s affiliate and a laundry list of co-de

A Philadelphia renter is proving that leased spaces never need to be bland or boring—after taking her beige, empty loft space and turning it into a paradise of color, light, and joy. Alexandra Danko, 34, moved into her spacious studio in March 2023, having chosen the unit for its impressive square f

Some homes come with a prestigious address. Others come with a remarkable design pedigree. And then there are a handful that offer both—such as this newly listed pre-war maisonette on New York City's iconic Fifth Avenue, which has a history almost as rich as the Big Apple itself. The stunning unit,

Tiny homes have become as much a part of the real estate landscape as megamansions and townhomes—offering an affordable alternative to buyers who were seeking to secure their own space, without spending the money required to purchase a more traditional abode. But before they were so commonplace in d

Mortgage rates hit a yearly high last week and even though housing demand is still positive year over year, it is slowing down, just not in a big way yet. Typically, in the past few years, when mortgage rates get above 6.64% and then break over 7%, housing demand slows. Housing data always improves

In May 2025, Lydia Rhea, a 26-year-old freelance musician and Juilliard graduate, thought she and her two roommates had found their dream apartment. ​After years of living in cramped student quarters, the group found a newly constructed duplex penthouse at 463 West 125th Street in Harlem. ​For three

A spectacular waterfront estate with a "rare sandy beach" is making waves in the Florida Keys after returning to the market mere months after it last sold—complete with a $1.75 million price hike. Located in Islamorada, just a stone's throw from an equally-impressive abode owned by Barstool Sports f

It's summer, and as the temperature rises, so too do energy bills. According to a recent survey from SupplyHouse, nearly three out of four homeowners (77%) say summer energy bills are causing them financial stress. Additionally, 65% say they've already cut back on things like dining out/takeout (49%

When Airbnb made a big push to promote homes that fit within unique categories—caves, treehouses, windmills—investor Ryan Duffy, 41, knew he had to capitalize on the moment. He didn’t have a cave or the right spot to build a treehouse at the time—but a container house seemed most within reach. He al