Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight
Market data, mortgage rate movement, housing policy, and property news from across the country and here at home in Collier and Lee counties. Anything that affects what a home in Naples, Bonita Springs, or Estero is worth, and what it costs to own one, is worth understanding before it shows up in your closing statement or your tax bill.
Look Inside the Remote ‘Island in the Sky’ Cabin Selling at the Very Top of an Idaho Mountain

A jaw-dropping Idaho residence perched 8,500 feet up in the clouds at the very top of a peak on Mineral Hill recently hit the market for $625,000. Built in 2016, the modern two-bedroom home, also known as the state's "most elevated private residence," is accessible via a dirt road not for the faint
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Once the creative sanctuary of renowned Cowboy Artists of America co-founder Joe Beeler, a historic five-acre property in Sedona, AZ, has been been transformed into a sleek $6.95 million luxury compound. Nestled near Boynton Canyon, the gated estate estate blends rich Western history with modern sop
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In Virginia's sweeping wine country, 1850 sprawling acres offers something far rarer than scenic mountain views and historic brickwork: complete freedom. Once owned by luxury titan Bernard Arnault, the $35 million estate in Scottsville, VA seamlessly blends a turnkey winery, a private retreat, and 2
Read More Airlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight disruptions trickle in

Flight disruptions were rising in Boston for Saturday.
Read MoreTiny-Home ‘Matchmakers’ Are Helping Connect Residents With Rural Landowners

Ron Murray knew he wanted to live in a tiny home, but there was a problem—where would he put it? The Canadian tiny home enthusiast was right to worry about that first. While tiny homes offer sustainability advantages and are a viable option for managing the housing affordability crisis, you can't ju
Read MoreCompass asks MLSs to block listing data from recruiting tools

Letter seeks opt-out from non-IDX and VOW vendor feeds, with a 30-day deadline
Read MoreNor’easter Threatens Outer Banks Homes on Verge of Collapse—and ‘Another 100’ Could Be Next

An early-season nor'easter is pounding a stretch of North Carolina’s Outer Banks where dozens of homes are already threatened by the advancing ocean—and officials warn the next row may not be far behind On Thursday, Cape Hatteras National Seashore closed the beach from the northern edge of Rodanthe
Read MoreLatest billionaire request advances: Miami Beach commission to vote on Ken Griffin’s helipad

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin’s proposal to build a private helipad at his megayacht marina is picking up speed. Griffin secured approval for his private marina at 120 MacArthur Causeway, on Terminal Island earlier this year. This summer, his attorneys sought approval to amend Miami Be
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Gregg Allman's daughter, Delilah Island Allman Frawley, is parting ways with her Maryland home—and the buyer could potentially walk away with more than just the property. Frawley, whose late father was a founding member, lead singer, and keyboardist for the legendary rock group "The Allman Brothers
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says it's chipping away at the nation's backlog of Fair Housing complaints. But not all fair housing groups agree with its methods. The FHA said this week it has reduced the backlog of pending Title VIII complaints by 46%. The data, which came wit
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After a long, eventful search, “Dancing with the Stars” professional Jan Ravnik has finally become a first-time homeowner. The dancer, who traveled with pop star Taylor Swift through the Eras Tour, has been sharing his quest for a house for months, noting that he was six months into the process in A
Read More Where builder discounts are biggest and who is still buying

Audience Town analyzed 201,000 sales across 25 markets and found every market sold below asking
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South Florida’s wealthiest buyers have plenty of money. The problem is finding something to spend it on. The luxury residential market is being squeezed by a shortage of homes, with affluent buyers increasingly willing to pay premium prices, assemble adjacent properties and go off-market to find wh
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Former “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Diana Jenkins is looking to offload her $23 million Hidden Hills, CA, estate, with plans to leave the country for a new chapter abroad. “Diana spent the majority of the past couple of years in Europe caring for her father, the house was empty
Read More $50M bankruptcy sale in Miami’s Blue Lagoon falls apart as Caroline Weiss hospitalized

Jorge Ramos’ $50 million winning bid for a distressed Blue Lagoon development site owned by developer Caroline Weiss has run off the rails, and efforts to quickly secure a new buyer came up short this week. Two entities controlled by Weiss that own the 7-acre assemblage at 4865 Northwest Seventh Str
Read MoreAirlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight delays trickle in

Flight disruptions were minimal for Saturday as of Friday morning.
Read More‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ Fraudster Gets Prison in $40M Scheme To Rip Off Investors

The former owner of the Dallas franchise of "We Buy Ugly Homes" was sentenced more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to carrying out a multimillion-dollar real estate scheme that stole money from dozens of investors. From 2018 to 2024, Charles Carrier defrauded investors out of more than
Read MoreJohn Legend Helps 50 College Students Pay Rent as He Recalls His Own College ‘Hustle’

John Legend is drawing on his own experience struggling to cover housing costs in college to help students facing similar financial pressures today. The 47-year-old singer has teamed up with Bilt for the company's October Rent Day initiative, which will help pay housing costs for 50 students attendi
Read MoreEastwind, TMT pitch multifamily addition to Delray Beach office complex

Eastwind Development is seeking approval to add an eight-story residential building to an office complex in Delray Beach. The project, called the Easton at Atlantic, would include 352 apartment units and six three-story townhouses at the 16.3-acre Congress Park office complex at 160, 190 and 220 Con
Read MoreTexas A&M Fans Splash Out $1M+ To Buy Tailgating Suites in Private Complex

Texas A&M football fanatics can now buy their own luxury suites designed specifically for game day, priced as high as $1.23 million and offering a personalized tailgating experience. Gameday Suites Aggieland, a development of 50 private suites under construction, currently has two offerings: two-lev
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