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.
Unlock MLS redefines participants, adds data licensing

Starting Sept. 15, platform brokerages must commercially license listing data feeds and pay a fee
Read MoreRetired Altadena Couple Break Ground on New Home After Losing Everything in Wildfire

When Manuel and Emma Alvarado fled their Altadena, CA, home in the midst of the January 2025 Eaton fire, Manuel wasn't able to grab much besides his acoustic guitar. The fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, left a path of devastation through their neighborhood. The r
Read MoreHow Much Is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Montecito Mansion Really Worth?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to move back to the U.K. with their children, Archie and Lilibet, has raised a host of questions about the couple's future—not least what they plan to do with the opulent Montecito mansion in California, where they have been residing for the past six years.
Read MoreFHFA says GSE foreclosure prevention actions fell in May

Refi volume fell 29.9% as the average 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.44%, FHFA data revealed
Read MoreBefore You Move In: The Smart Homeowner’s Checklist for Fast, Reliable Wi-Fi

A move creates the perfect opportunity to optimize your home network. And doing so is particularly important if you work remotely and/or rely on fast, reliable Wi-Fi to stream movies, play games, and use smart home devices. With a bit of knowledge, you can ensure your Wi-Fi is ready to go—before the
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New details have emerged on two splashy Miami Beach deals, including the buyer of a property once owned by Al Capone and the seller of a record-breaking $51.5 million sale in Hibiscus Island. Capone’s 0.7-acre waterfront lot at 93 Palm Avenue went under contract in May and sold earlier this month f
Read More Zillow layoffs included longtime exec Sara Bonert

Bonert said she may be the most tenured employee impacted, as Zillow cut 500-plus roles in early August
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President Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, is preparing to fly the nest and leave behind the comforts of her parents' sprawling Florida homes as she moves into her first college apartment at the University of Miami—and she's taking fans along for every step of the journey. The 19-year-old, w
Read More Point favors deliberate growth with new HEI wholesale channel

Point is betting that broker distribution can scale the product
Read MoreMLS critics call it anti-competitive. These brokers say it helps them compete

CMLS 2023 papers frame MLS as an information sharing system with network effects that lower search costs.
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Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week, despite growing turmoil in the bond markets that help determine rates as investors grow wary of inflation and rising federal debt. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans dipped to 6.65% for the week ending Aug. 20, down 2 basis points from 6.67% the pr
Read More Over 11K resi units on tap in North Miami and North Miami Beach. Where exactly? We mapped it

Drive along Northeast 125th Street and then head north for about 40 blocks, and here and there, building shells framed by construction cranes will pop up. Elsewhere, vacant lots dot streets, many of them targeted for new buildings. The area, home to the cities of North Miami and North Miami Beach,
Read MoreNew Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Issued as Peak Season Looms—Is Your Property Prepared?

Thus far, the Atlantic hurricane season has been fairly quiet. Heading into September, only three tropical storms have formed, with the first system, Tropical Storm Arthur, causing the most damage to date. Because of this, forecasters are downgrading their initial predictions for the season, pulli
Read MoreRichman nabs $225M refi for three Florida properties amid constrained multifamily lending

The Richman Group of Companies scored $225 million in refinancing for a portfolio of three South Florida multifamily properties. The $18.5 billion asset management firm headed by Richard Richman secured financing from New York Investment Management and Reinsurance Group of America for 942 units acr
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Russian mogul offloads $72M Miami Beach lot

🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Miami Beach, where Ilyha Karpov, a Russian businessman, parted with the vacant lot at 2740 North Bay Road for $72 million. The buyer was a trust. Karpov purchased the 0.6-acre site in 2022 for $20.8 million from Delphine Dray, who owns the Natio
Read MoreFlorida’s ‘High-Beta’ Housing Market May Be Poised for a Rebound

While the national housing market remains deeply challenged, Florida and its cities show tentative signs of bucking the trend. The Sunshine State, which led the national market downward as high interest rates put the brakes on home sales three years ago, might now be poised for an early rebound. In
Read MoreTale of Two Paradises: What $1 Million Buys in the Florida Keys vs. San Diego

Both have year-round temperate climes, glorious beaches, and a hot luxury market. However, the coastal paradises of San Diego and the Florida Keys, nestled on opposite shores, tell different stories. "Beyond the warm climate and sought-after beaches, both carry deep Native American histories, and bo
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When “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” alum James Harris left the hit Bravo series he starred in for seven seasons, he moved into a new real estate chapter of his own, taking up residence in a stunning L.A. estate, where he's learning to prioritize a better balance between work and family life. H
Read More New homebuilder survey: Where builders see risk and opportunity in the second half of 2026

A new executive survey shows intensifying margin pressure and highlights the homebuilder growth strategies that matter most through 2026
Read MoreUnified analytics: The new lending brand advantage

More than 2 in 3 online applications are abandoned, and valuation inconsistencies can erode trust across channels
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