Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Dolly Parton’s estate has appointed her niece, Danielle Parton, as a brand ambassador as a legal dispute involving another family member continues. Danielle discussed the role in an Oct. 22 Instagram video, explaining that she hopes to share personal memories of her aunt and support the continuation

Last weekend, more than 2,700 "witches" gathered in Salem, MA in a world record attempt for the most witch hats worn at once. While the official jury is still out from the Guinness Book of World Records, there was no doubt that throngs of witches showed up for the charity event commemorating the are

It’s been nearly 20 years since “Jon and Kate Plus 8” premiered on the Discovery Health Channel, giving viewers a look inside the life of the Gosselin family as they navigated life with both sextuplets and twins. The reality series—which was eventually rebranded as “Kate Plus 8” when parents Jon Gos

Analysts see the moves as largely benign for mortgage and title insurers

LeCesse Development dropped $18 million on a Deerfield Beach site slated for a 237-unit multifamily development.  Altamonte Springs-based LeCesse, headed by Salvador Leccese, bought the 4.3 acre site at 201 to 299 North Federal Highway from entities linked to Brefrank Enterprises and Centrum Realty

Garrett, McAuley & Co. surveyed 53 mortgage banking firms, with composite scores ranging from 53 to 80

Sheryl Palmer said trust helps Taylor Morrison rework land deals and avoid deeper discounts amid 2026 market pressure

Miami code inspectors cited The Club at Brickell Bay for operating as an unpermitted hotel, escalating the city’s crackdown to shutter the hundreds of illegal short-term rentals at the infamous “Animal House.” The citation was issued Tuesday night to the condo association’s board and attorney, indic

From takeoffs to trade scheduling, Summit conversations show how to turn founder know-how into repeatable, enterprise systems

Mortgages originated in 2022 or later represented 46% of all foreclosure auction activity in the third quarter

“Home Town” star Erin Napier, a fierce advocate for homeschooling, recently shared a detailed update about how her daughters are handling the current school year. In an Oct. 20 social media post, Napier created a montage of highlights, showing her children learning, playing outside, reading, and cre

Jordyn Woods hopes children are in her future with husband Karl-Anthony Towns, but the newlywed is taking her time before starting that chapter. During an appearance on “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” Woods, 29, told hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones that motherhood is on her mind—even if s

Customers sign up from inside Qualia Core and can keep their existing escrow bank account

Golden East Investors bought the One Boca Place office complex from CP Group for $78.9 million. The deal panned out to about $283 per square foot for the 278,000-square-foot office complex at 2255 West Glades Road. City National Bank of Florida provided a $82.1 million loan to the buyer. It’s the la

Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg have reached an agreement that will keep the social media mogul in California, after he raised concerns over a proposed billionaire wealth tax. Proposition 40, a ballot initiative that would establish a one-time tax of up to 5% of a billionaire’s net worth, so long a

Complaint seeks class status and an injunction against Keller Williams Elite in Lancaster County

As automated messaging rises, leaders can create an edge by coaching voice, temperament fit and sustainability

North Carolina voters will have the option to cap both property and personal income taxes this November. Two measures on the ballot this election season in North Carolina give voters the chance to limit tax increases. One amendment would require the state Legislature to pass laws limiting property t

Airlines are reporting fewer people flew in the third quarter as airfare surged on fuel costs, but executives say travelers are mostly swallowing higher fares.

Walk down the streets of any given neighborhood in October, and you’re bound to pass a plethora of spooky decorations and seasonal delights. And if you’re a kid, you know what that means: You’re about to score a serious amount of Halloween candy.  Newcomers to a neighborhood, particularly first-time