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.
Mapped: Where Homeowners Are Seriously Underwater on Their Mortgages

The share of seriously underwater homes is up half a percentage point from last year, and in states such as Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, and the District of Columbia, it's risen dramatically. That's according to the latest report from real estate analytics firm ATTOM, which found that 3.
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The buyer of the Wynwood Annex in Wynwood alleges the developer’s “Band-Aid” repairs of the property created “dangerous conditions,” according to a new lawsuit filed against East End Capital. An affiliate of Brick & Timber Collective sued East End affiliates EE 215 NW 24 Owner and W25 Owner, allegi
Read More Real REMAX Group closes merger, REAX begins trading Aug. 25

Combined platform cites 180,000 agents in 120 countries and territories, including 100,000 in the U.S. and Canada.
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A "tormented" Ohio home that is said to have been the site of many incidents of eerie and allegedly paranormal activity will have its many "secrets" uncovered as part of a new HGTV show hosted by "Pitch Perfect" star Anna Camp. The aptly titled series, "A Very Haunted Renovation," will follow a grou
Read More Op-ed calls for stronger means testing, service limitations for Social Security, Medicare

Washington Post outlines a plan to control costs without significant program cuts
Read MoreHECM broker endorsements continue tepid pace in May

Atlantic Avenue remained at No. 1 despite declining endorsement activity during the month
Read MoreUnlock reaches deal with Minnesota AG after home equity agreements were labeled illegal

Minnesota AG secures nearly $1M in relief; Unlock is no longer offering HEAs there
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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms has lowered the price of his Connecticut estate for a third time—dropping his original $8 million asking price by an additional $700,000. The 45-year-old—who retired from the NFL in 2010 following a spleen injury—and his wife, Daniella, initially p
Read More Golden Beach spec home asking $80M tops signed contracts in Miami-Dade

A new mansion in Golden Beach that’s asking $79.5 million topped signed contract activity in Miami-Dade County’s luxury market last week. Buyers signed 22 contracts between Aug. 17 and Aug. 23, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The report tracks all listings in
Read MoreFlorida’s Space Coast housing market enters a new normal

Active inventory is 20.7% from a year ago, but that scarcity has not translated into broad pricing power for sellers
Read MoreCompass antitrust lawsuit adds new lead plaintiff

Amended complaint ties StreetEasy delistings to higher NYC rents and broker fees, seeks class action status.
Read MorePhil Crescenzo teams with son to join CrossCountry Mortgage

LO leaves NFM Lending for CCM to focus on underserved borrowers in the Southeast
Read MoreIs It Worth Buying a Co-Op Apartment in New York City?

Co-ops offer New York house hunters one of the rarest commodities in the city that never sleeps: a discount. Across all five boroughs, co-ops were the least expensive property type in 2025, according to a Realtor.com® analysis of listing data dating back to 2019. In Manhattan, the markdown crossed t
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An enormous—yet unfinished—Missouri estate that was custom-built for former MLB player Cole Hamels is set to go up for auction after it was seized by the bank when the latest owners foreclosed on the opulent dwelling. The staggering property, which features 19 bathrooms, more than 21 bathrooms, and
Read More Massive Nevada Wildfire Destroys Homes, Forces 90,000 Evacuations Near Reno

A massive, rapidly growing wildfire has forced the evacuation of 90,000 people in and around Reno, NV. The Hawk Fire, which is concentrated just south of the Reno Stead Airport and northwest of Reno, was first reported on Saturday. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Shane Akers
Read MoreBH, Lennar tap Elliman to sell single-family homes on former golf course west of Aventura

BH Group and Lennar hired Douglas Elliman to lead sales of Greenview at Presidential, a luxury single-family home community west of Aventura. The 103-unit gated development, planned for 104 acres at 19200 Northeast 14th Court in Miami, near I-95, is being built in phases. Phase one, with more than
Read More3% Mortgage Rate vs. a 3% Down Payment: Which Path Builds More Wealth?

With the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaging 6.65%, many prospective buyers are waiting for rates to drop before buying a home. But experts warn that a significant drop isn’t likely any time soon. Mortgage rates hovered around 3% and even hit an all-time low of 2.65% during the pandemic after the
Read MoreConstruction of Rental Homes Plunges After Congressional Fight Over Restrictions on the Sector

Construction of single-family, built-to-rent homes declined in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a combination of factors, including rising costs and confusion over federal legislation, according to a new analysis. The National Association of Home Builders found the built-to-rent market saw a do
Read MoreOceanfront mansion lists for $195M in potential Palm Beach record

A waterfront mansion in Palm Beach is in the running for a potential record after listing for $195 million. The nearly 20,000-square-foot home at 1616 South Ocean Boulevard sits on nearly two acres of land with waterfront access to both the intracoastal and the Atlantic. It was rebuilt from scratch
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A lavish 10,190-square-foot penthouse that occupies the entire floor of one of Florida's most luxurious condo buildings is set to make its debut on the market for the sky-high price of $39.7 million—two years before work on the property is due to be finished. When it is completed, the penthouse will
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