Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

  If you own a property in Southwest Florida, you have watched new construction reshape parts of this market over the past several years. From Naples to Fort Myers and beyond, builder activity has been significant. For buyers considering a new construction purchase, the process looks familiar on the

When you think of a Tennessee mountain estate, a winery might not come to mind. But, maybe it should—particularly for those buyers seeking a slice of vineyard life for a fraction of the price they would find in California. Perched on a beautiful 33.5-acre estate, with rolling fields, mature vineyard

Investors are still snapping up properties despite high mortgage rates—but it might surprise you where. Along with investing hotspots like Miami and New York, some of the most popular areas for real estate investors to buy—and hold—are mid-sized Midwest and Sun Belt cities. Among the top 50 metro ar

An Indiana mother who has spent the last five years transforming a 112-year-old schoolhouse into a dream home for her family is opening up about the highs and lows of that very lengthy renovation process—while detailing her ambitious plans for the future of the historic structure. Before the massive

When Hurricane Ian tore through Florida in 2022, it destroyed not just thousands of homes, but decades of history—particularly in Fort Myers, where a collection of beloved rainbow-hued beach cottages were decimated by the horrifying storm. The properties, which made up an idyllic beachfront communit

An assisted-living facility near Delray Beach traded for $140 million, marking one of the top trades for senior centers in South Florida in recent years.  Chevy Chase, Maryland-based Artemis Real Estate Partners bought the 207-unit The Arbor at Delray complex at 6595 Morikami Park Road in unincorpor

West Palm Beach commissioners are set to consider Related Ross’ Hilton Curio hotel at CityPlace that would replace an overflow surface parking lot that has served the Palm Beach County Convention Center and Hilton Hotel for the past decade. City commissioners are scheduled to vote on the final heari

MTV reality star Tyler Duckworth was found dead at the age of 44 in his North Dakota home on Aug. 11, a spokesperson for the Grand Forks Police Department has confirmed. After making his television debut in 2006 on “The Real World: Key West,” Duckworth became a fan-favorite of the long-running compe

A Brickell condo tower notorious for illegally allowing short-term vacation rentals, disrupting the quality of life for unit owners was ordered to immediately stop hosting guests.  The city of Miami told The Club at Brickell Bay and its officers to halt short-term rentals that are in violation of st

D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George has admitted she used to be skeptical of the very homebuilding agenda she now champions. But the reality, she said, is visible in other cities that adding more housing works. "Increasing supply, paired with policies to protect residents, really is critical

HGTV star Christina Haack has shared an intimate glimpse into how supported her boyfriend Chris Larocca makes her feel during a stressful week of "The Flip Off" filming. On Aug. 8, Haack, 43, opened up about her anxiety-ridden week in an Instagram post. “I have been really stressed and totally losin

The developer and dozens of contractors behind an exclusive residential enclave in Central Florida settled shoddy construction claims for $26.5 million.  It’s not the largest construction-defect settlement in Florida, but at $2.7 million per unit across the 10 townhomes at Park Hill in Winter Park,

Shareholders of The Real Brokerage Inc. and REMAX Holdings Inc. on Friday approved Real’s proposed acquisition of REMAX, moving the companies closer to forming Real REMAX Group after their respective votes. The votes were held at special meetings of both companies’ security holders, according to the

Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, has offered a rare glimpse inside her extraordinary childhood at the famed Neverland Ranch. Paris, 28, lifted the lid on her experience residing at the fun-filled estate, which was named after the mythical land of Peter Pan, from 1988 to 2005, while appearing on Al

The Northeast continues to command a disproportionate share of the nation’s hottest housing markets, with four of the top five metros located in New England or New York, according to the latest weekly HousingWire Data. Rochester, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Boston, Mass.; and Buffalo

Influencer Halley Kate McGookin has found a new pad in New York City—and with countless bold design features, the apartment’s aesthetic is a far cry from minimalism. “The rumors are true ... I moved,” the recently married content creator, 26, shared in an Aug. 11 TikTok, in which she playfully dance

Rosie O'Donnell has teased that President Donald Trump made her "refamous" after she ditched the United States and moved to Ireland when he regained his seat in the Oval Office. The comedian, 64, revealed in January 2025 that she had quit the U.S. in hopes of a better, and more peaceful, life in Ire

It’s no doubt frustrating to spend lots of time and money on lawn care, only for the newly grown grass or planted flowers to be trampled on by neighbors, dogs, and kids on bicycles. But how far is too far when it comes to keeping everyone off your lawn?  That’s a question that at least one Minnesota

New York City’s ultra-rich started the week with a reprieve from having to prove residency to avoid a pied-à-terre tax. But as the week ends, the reprieve itself proved fleeting. A state appeals judge yanked back the roadblock on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax plan Thursday afternoon in a Staten Island

The quarterly New York Fed foreclosure data came out for Q2, and once again — to the surprise of many doomers — the index fell slightly, still below 2019 levels. Not only that, but this week’s existing home sales report also showed housing inventory down year over year and sales slightly higher, wit