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.
The Ground Lease Dilemma—Affordability Engine or Ticking Time Bomb?

The ground lease may be the real estate industry's "break glass in case of emergency" tool. The arrangement works by separating a structure from the dirt underneath it—cutting the costs for the developer and the eventual resident. Though this decoupling creates a much-needed entry point to an imposs
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The twin joys of swimming and teaching have always been central for Libby Souder. For years, the Columbia, SC, resident gave private swim lessons to local children in her backyard pool, which was more accessible and comfortable than public pools, especially for young children and those with disabili
Read More Naples Comprehensive Health Enhances Storm Preparedness

Naples Comprehensive Health Enhances Storm Preparedness with Installation of AquaFence Flood Protection System Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has strengthened its emergency preparedness and infrastructure resilience with the installation of AquaFence flood barrier systems at both its North Naples
Read MoreHere’s Where It Takes the Longest To Save for a Down Payment—and Where It’s Quickest

Saving for a down payment is a challenge for many people looking to buy a home, and one of the toughest barriers for renters who want to make the leap to ownership. But it takes longer in some markets than others, according to a new analysis from the National Association of Realtors®. The new study
Read MoreFOSTERING SUCCESS ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Fostering Success is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Fostering Success Scholarship: Annika Allan-Burke, Alexandra Giallanza-Dryden, Marisol Jasso, Denicha Louis, Skyla Palau, Emily PeQueen and Andrea Valdes. The scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s life experiences and de
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"Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey has lifted the lid on his childhood growing up in a quaint Maine town—revealing the stark differences between that experience and the life he lives today. The 60-year-old actor took to Instagram to share a photo of his hometown of Turner, ME, that was sent to hi
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Author and TV host Maria Shriver has opened up about how she and her siblings are managing their complex relationship with their cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealing how they have turned to the lessons they learned from their late father, Sargent Shriver, at home to find a path forward, despite t
Read More Southwest Airlines forecasts quarterly earnings below estimates on higher fuel

The airline reported that revenue in its first-quarter period rose nearly 13% to $7.25 billion.
Read MoreAnantara of “White Lotus” fame to brand first US hotel, condo tower in Miami

One Thousand Group is working with Anantara Hotels & Resorts, of “The White Lotus” fame, to brand its planned condo tower in Edgewater. One Thousand Group, led by Kevin Venger, Louis Birdman and Michael Konig, secured a deal with Anantara’s parent company, Bangkok-based Minor Hotels, for the 50-sto
Read MoreTrump administration in advanced talks for Spirit Airlines rescue package, sources say

The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.
Read MoreCain, Kushner launch South Florida JV with plans for Edgewater rental tower

Cain and Kushner are launching a South Florida real estate joint venture, planning a luxury apartment tower in Edgewater for their first project, The Real Deal has learned. London-based Cain, led by Jonathan Goldstein, and New York-based Kushner, led by Laurent Morali and Nicole Kushner Meyer, plan
Read MoreInventory rises as pricing lags in the spring housing market

The spring housing market is doing what it typically does this time of year: inventory is rising and new listings are coming online at a faster pace. But pricing has not moved with it. That timing gap is becoming one of the most important signals for housing professionals right now. This builds on l
Read MoreLawmakers target retirement gaps facing family caregivers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is advancing multiple pieces of legislation designed to strengthen retirement savings options for millions of unpaid family caregivers. Two companion bills introduced in the House and Senate would modify retirement account rules to better reflect the realities caregiv
Read MoreBeazer Homes CEO Allan Merrill on sustainability and affordability

Success in business is rarely a solo act. Great careers are often shaped by great mentors, and exceptional teams make for exceptional companies. Allan Merrill, Chairman, President and CEO of Beazer Homes, attests to both truisms. Under Merrill’s leadership, Beazer Homes has become a leader in deliv
Read MoreHere’s who purchased units at OKO, Cain’s delayed Una Residences

Nearly 50 buyers have closed on their units at Una Residences, revealing the buyer pool and price point at the long-delayed luxury condo tower in south Brickell, according to an analysis by The Real Deal. Billionaire Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group and Cain International, led by Jonathan Goldstein, in Feb
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HGTV star Erin Napier has opened up about her homeschooling routine for her young daughters—lifting the lid on how she and husband Ben Napier balance their kids' education at home with their busy filming schedule. "Home Town" star Erin, 40, explained in a lengthy series of Instagram Stories posts wh
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The United Arab Emirates has engineered one of the world's most resilient travel and tourism economies. This Mideast war may be its biggest rebound test.
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In Northern New Jersey, the hot topic among residents is the upcoming World Cup games being played at MetLife Stadium. The eight games being played at the East Rutherford, NJ, home to the NY Jets and NY Giants, just five miles outside of Manhattan, is going to be a massive revenue driver for the st
Read More How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

Real estate fraud has evolved rapidly, and professionals across the industry already recognize that today’s schemes are more complex and convincing than ever. What has changed most is the scale — driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that can generate realistic emails, cloned voices and even live d
Read MoreFSBO.com launches loan officer portal for consumer-directed listings

FSBO.com on Wednesday announced the launch of a new loan officer portal designed to integrate mortgage professionals earlier into the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) home selling process, as the company looks to create a more structured and collaborative transaction model. The platform allows loan officers
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