Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Preferred Program locks in FICO pulls at $10 per score as industry shifts to multiscore framework

As Floridians head to the polls to decide on a property tax amendment, a study found the legislation meant to make homeownership more affordable could burden renters. Amendment 3 would increase the homestead exemption on primary homes to $150,000 from the current $50,000 from non-school taxes, with

Zoning rewrite allows homes on any lot meeting yard rules, hundreds of city held parcels now qualify

Real estate agent and TV personality Chrishell Stause has separated from her wife, G Flip, after four years together. The "Selling Sunset" star, 45, and the musician, 33, called it quits on their romance, which began in 2022. Stause announced the news of their breakup in an emotional video shared to

HGTV’s smash show “Home Town” is officially international with the debut of “Home Town Takeover Canada,” and the accomplishment has left original host Ben Napier feeling very sentimental.  The new series premiered on Oct. 25 and is hosted by Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, whom reality TV fans will recogn

Two spec mansion developers are buying one of Palm Beach’s priciest residential properties to tear it down. Todd Glaser and TriCap’s David Edelstein plan on buying one of Palm Beach’s priciest residential properties for redevelopment. They are under contract to pay $160 million for 911 North Ocean B

Following a wave of social media complaints from guests about excessive checkout chores, like washing dishes and taking trash off-site despite paying cleaning fees, Airbnb has introduced new rules. As of Nov. 20, 2026, the short-term rental company will allow hosts to require only simpler tasks such

California homeowners who embraced tiny homes as an affordable housing solution say they were left with unfinished projects, mounting bills, and significant financial losses after paying thousands of dollars to a company founded by two brothers. One customer was left with an empty backyard after pay

Mill Creek Residential wants to rezone a chunk of a Pompano Beach car dealership to make way for mixed-income apartments and commercial space.  MCRT Investments, an affiliate of the Boca Raton-based multifamily development firm, filed an application with the city to rezone a portion of the site at 8

MMY US has an off-site construction facility in Louisville, and is planning to build another modular factory in Cleveland

With fewer Medicare Advantage plans available in 2027, seniors may look to their home equity to offset rising expenses

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are preparing to share a home in Los Angeles, with the actress revealing how being “empty nesters” has made their romance easier to navigate. During an appearance on the “Off Air With Jane and Fi” podcast, Hurley, 61, said the couple—who are reportedly engaged— p

Leaders say local MLS governance remains in place as Open Real Estate prepares for a Q1 2027 rollout

Hauser will focus on expanding ENRG's national presence

TV personality Ariana Madix’s Los Angeles home was burglarized on Oct. 17, with thieves stealing jewelry and other valuable possessions. Police arrived at the “Vanderpump Rules” star’s property around 5:45 p.m. after a neighbor reported the break-in, according to TMZ, which first reported the incide

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Fox News presenter Sean Hannity married network co-star Ainsley Earhardt in a Palm Beach, FL ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to People. “Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude as we begin this new chapter together as husband and wife,” the couple told Fox News. “To exchange our

Calling all auto enthusiasts! A lavish penthouse overlooking Tampa’s 200-acre motorsports speedway offers a thrill-seeking investor the one-of-a-kind opportunity to live, work, and entertain. The fully furnished three-story luxury garage condo zoomed onto the market for $5,295,000 in September 2026

Marc Roberts, a real estate investor behind Miami’s E11even-branded condo towers, is bitterly anti-development when it comes to Islamic centers.  Roberts recently circulated an email urging recipients to pressure Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block Islamic centers, warning that such projects would at

A San Francisco mansion has sold for $28.5 million, an eye-watering $10 million above the home’s $18.5 million asking price. The eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom home, located at 20 Cherry St., was on the market for just 20 days before its record-breaking purchase closed on Oct. 22, showcasing the inte