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.
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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jen Affleck is officially leaving behind her life in Utah and moving to California full time as she prepares to join the spinoff, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County". The original "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was released by Hulu in 2024 an
Read More ‘Summer House’ Star Danielle Olivera Settles $16K Rent Lawsuit Over NYC Apartment

"Summer House" alum Danielle Olivera has reportedly resolved a lawsuit against her after failing to pay $16,650 worth of rent for her New York apartment. Olivera, 37, who appeared on "Summer House" from 2018-2024, was sued by landlords Csaba Kanyaro and Ana Kanyaro for over $16,000 in unpaid rent fo
Read MoreDenver Surpasses Tampa as Market With Fastest-Falling Home Values

Home values in Denver are falling faster than any other major metro area tracked by a key index, earning the Mile High City a dubious distinction as the weakest housing market in the nation. More than half of major U.S. metropolitan areas posted year-over-year home price declines in February, with D
Read MoreInside Jimmy Kimmel’s Private L.A. Mansion as Feud With Donald and Melania Trump Intensifies

As backlash mounts against late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel over his controversial jokes, the comedian may find himself retreating to a different kind of stage: his serene California home. Kimmel, 58, has found himself back in controversy after making a "hateful joke" about President Donald Trump and
Read MoreRenters in NYC Are ‘Trapped’ by Prices, With Typical Mover Needing a $70K Pay Bump To Relocate

It's no surprise that New York City renters are facing high rents. But increasingly, they're also grappling with reduced mobility. In the first quarter of 2026, the median asking rent for all rental properties listed on Realtor.com® in New York City rose to $3,616, up 6.2% from a year earlier. But t
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"Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson has decreased the asking price of his Westchester, NY, home by $125,000—weeks after he listed it for $2.7 million as he attempts to move to Staten Island. The 32-year-old comedian had purchased the four-bedroom, three-bath dwelling in 2023 for $1.95 million.
Read More Related, BH to downsize Plantation multifamily project amid stagnant rents

The Pérez family’s Related Group and Isaac Toledano’s BH Group are seeking to downsize a planned mixed-use development in Plantation. The developers will present a revised plan for significantly reduced Plantation City Center to the city council Wednesday, the South Florida Business Journal reported
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When a 5,840-square-foot duplex penthouse in New York's exclusive West Village sold last year for $60 million, the real estate world stood up and took notice. At more than $10,000 per square foot, the sale came in at nearly three times the neighborhood average price per square foot for luxury condos
Read More South Florida’s top deals: Torose sells Lincoln Road retail building

🏆 Commercial: A retail property in Miami Beach marked the priciest commercial trade to hit records in South Florida. An 8,600-square-foot retail building at 910 Lincoln Road sold for $15 million, which breaks down to $1,700 per square foot. The seller was an affiliate of Miami-based Torose Equities
Read MorePowell Era Draws to a Close With Fed Expected To Hold Rates Steady

Federal Reserve policymakers began their two-day meeting on interest rate policy Tuesday, marking the final rate decision before Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term expires May 15. Powell and the other members of the Federal Open Market Committee will cast their votes Wednesday, with the majority of the
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A spectacular waterfront compound offering every imaginable amenity—including a go-kart track, bowling alley, culinary wing, concealed theater, wellness center, and lounge with full-service bar—has just hit the market in Florida for an eye-watering $115 million. If the property achieves anywhere nea
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Phoenix and Denver have long reigned as the twin powerhouses of the Mountain West region, drawing transplants with their booming job markets, appealing lifestyle amenities, and world-class outdoor recreation—but a look at the metros’ luxury housing trends reveals that a major role reversal is underw
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For years, CRM platforms have been positioned as the backbone of productivity for loan originators, agents and sales teams. However, in practice, many have failed to evolve beyond static databases, becoming repositories of stale contacts rather than true systems of execution. As teams scale and pipe
Read More The infrastructure cost squeeze and what builders can do

Infrastructure costs and impact fees remain the persistent financial burdens in residential development. Site grading, roads, water systems, sewer lines, drainage, utilities and development impact fees are rising faster than home prices can absorb them. For builders operating on already compressed m
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Actress Leslie Bibb has offered a look inside her ongoing renovation of a historic stone home in upstate New York, two years after she and her partner, Sam Rockwell, closed on the stunning abode. Bibb, 52, and Rockwell, 57, who have been in a relationship since 2007, purchased the property—which was
Read More Buying After 40: Should You Bother Saving for a House—or Aim for Early Retirement Instead?

The age of first-time homebuyers keeps climbing. In 1991, the median first-time buyer was 28 years old. By 2010, it was 30. As of 2025, it's an even 40. For a lot of people in that age bracket, the milestone comes with an uncomfortable question they're starting to hear about many aspects of their li
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"Charlie's Angels" star Kate Jackson has revealed why she made the decision to walk away from her flourishing Hollywood career in order to settle down on a farm in Virginia—where she spent her time focusing on being a committed mother, rather than an A-list actress. Jackson, 77, who made a very rare
Read More “Buyer beware”: Aston Martin condo owners allege litany of construction defects in latest lawsuit

The condo association for the Aston Martin Residences sued the developer, general contractor and team that designed and built the waterfront condo tower in downtown Miami, adding to legal woes surrounding the project. 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way Condominium Association filed a lawsuit earlier this m
Read MoreSmart home technology continues to emerge as key tool for aging in place

A rapidly aging U.S. population is accelerating demand for smart home technology that allows older adults to remain in their homes longer. Financing options, including the tapping of home equity, are emerging to help pay for it. Roughly 11,000 Americans turn 65 each day and about one in four U.S. re
Read MoreShahab Karmely’s KAR picks up AllSaints-leased building on Lincoln Road

Shahab Karmely is joining a group of real estate players banking on a comeback for Lincoln Road. Karmely’s New York-based KAR Properties bought the retail building at 910 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, which is leased to British fashion brand AllSaints, for $15 million, according to records. Miami-ba
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