Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Faced with a shrinking supply of premium homes and intensifying bidding wars, San Francisco's affluent tech elite are casting their sights farther afield to Napa's managed estates. Located an hour's drive north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is famous for its iconic rolling hills covered in manicured

A 22-room Neoclassical mansion in Pennsylvania that was built in 1921 and remains virtually untouched has hit the market for $2.15 million. The extraordinary property, which is located in Wallingford, was originally designed for industrialist Howard H. Houston, for whom it is now named—and, while it

Two of Michael Stern’s marquee projects are moving forward in different ways: one with him, and one without him. A year ago, the JDS Development Group founder was working on three ambitious projects in South Florida: Mercedes-Benz Places, a nearly 800-unit, two-tower development under construction i

Summer is fast approaching and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend a lot to stay cool and comfortable in your home. There are a number of high-efficiency, DIY methods that can get the job done. “Things like curtains, sealing gaps, and ventilating strategically are hard to beat—they r

Home designs can be unique, original, and very varied—yet it is still rare to happen upon a property that is perhaps unremarkable in structure, yet has still been turned into "a living work of art" by a visionary owner who viewed its simplicity as an opportunity for true transformation. Such a home

It's finally almost go time for the World Cup, and for some homeowners that means it's time to vacate the premises. Not because they are avoiding the crowds, but because they're welcoming FIFA fans into their homes. With some Airbnbs topping $6,000 per night in hot host areas like New York, New Jers

In a city where new construction could come with a hefty 400% markup compared with existing homes, one developer is betting on "attainable luxury" with a musical twist. The Rider is bringing a rock 'n' roll edge to Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, offering a rare sub-$600,000 entry point into the new-c

Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield both hit yearly highs after the Friday massacre in the bond market, as we didn’t get any positive news on ending the conflict in Iran. Even with all that, our weekly pending home sales data is still positive year over year, for now. The weekly mortgage purchase a

The latest round of "Renovation Resort" contestants have revealed judges Scott McGillivray and Brian Baeumler's seemingly foolproof method for identifying the home updates that are almost certain to guarantee the highest return on your investment. It is a method that McGillivray and Baeumler rely on

An incredible Washington townhouse with a divine history—and a very bright future—has hit the market in Seattle for $2.42 million, having been carefully constructed inside an old church building. The 2,610-square-foot townhome is one of 12 units in the former Church of Christ Scientist in the city's

Most homeowners know that mulch supports soil and plant health. What often gets overlooked, however, is its effect on a home’s foundation. Certain mulching habits—such as using moisture-trapping materials too close to the siding or piling mulch too high—can lead to termite infestations and foundatio

Special pilots have been moving Spirit's fleet of yellow jets to the desert.

California is finally making progress on a stalled program to build tiny homes to address the state's homelessness crisis. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Hugo Soto-Martínez attended a groundbreaking of a development in East Hollywood earlier this week. It will house 50 people,

"I think people will increasingly decide, let's book Portugal, Spain, Italy... let's avoid the Middle East or going long haul," Ryanair's CEO told CNBC.

Former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy's daughter, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, is offering up the chance to enjoy a taste of the political dynasty's storied Cape Cod lifestyle by listing her Hyannis Port home for $1.59 million—after admitting that her own "dream" of recreating the family's le

Your paycheck may be growing, but "inflation contagion" is eating up those gains—and then some. Despite some frustrating macro headlines, there are real silver linings in the housing market worth paying attention to. Mortgage rates are holding steady, sellers are recalibrating their expectations, re

After more than 100 years at its longtime Baltimore home, the Preakness Stakes is officially heading to a new racetrack for the first time in more than a century. The iconic Maryland horse race, which has been nicknamed "the second jewel of the Triple Crown," will temporarily relocate from the Pimli

Inflationary pressure could mean one of the biggest boosts to Social Security benefits in nearly five years, but as essential housing costs outpace inflation, the bump could still fall short of many seniors' needs. A new estimate from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) projects that the Social Securi

Momentum MLS and Rayse announced a new partnership aimed at improving transparency, communication and client engagement throughout the real estate transaction process. The collaboration will provide Momentum MLS subscribers with access to Rayse as a member benefit, giving agents tools to guide buyer

A group of Miami residents has sued to stop Trump’s presidential library in downtown Miami, marking the second legal battle against the project, only this time they’re alleging the land transfer is unconstitutional. Two Miamians, led by the Constitutional Accountability Center and Miami-based law fi