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.
How the Shotgun Home Went From Affordable Southern Staple to an Endangered Design Gem

With their narrow footprints and vibrant facades, shotgun homes stand as one of the most distinctive architectural styles in the American South. Originally designed to maximize efficiency and natural airflow, these compact structures pack a remarkable amount of character into a surprisingly small la
Read MoreInventory edges slightly higher year over year as rates rise

While it’s been a relatively boring year for housing inventory — even with higher mortgage rates — the movement in the last few weeks and easier comps have pushed inventory a tad higher, as we are at the midpoint of August. The question is: can we eke out a bit more growth before the seasonal declin
Read MoreFrom Michelin-Starred Chefs to Private Dining: The New Status Symbol Taking Over Luxury Real Estate

Luxury real estate has entered a new amenities arms race—and this time, it has very little to do with sprawling spas, cold plunges or tricked-out fitness centers. Instead, some of the biggest names in the culinary world are teaming up with high-end residential developers, with Michelin-starred chefs
Read MoreTiny Cape Cod Cottage That Spans Less Than 800 Square Feet Is Listed for a Huge Price

A petite Cape Cod residence offering less than 800 square feet of living space has just hit the market in Provincetown, MA, for the sky-high asking price of $1.5 million. The asking price for the 788-square-foot residence translates to an astronomical $1,897 per square foot. But while that price tag
Read MoreSWFL Market Pulse: New Construction in Southwest Florida

If you own a property in Southwest Florida, you have watched new construction reshape parts of this market over the past several years. From Naples to Fort Myers and beyond, builder activity has been significant. For buyers considering a new construction purchase, the process looks familiar on the
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When you think of a Tennessee mountain estate, a winery might not come to mind. But, maybe it should—particularly for those buyers seeking a slice of vineyard life for a fraction of the price they would find in California. Perched on a beautiful 33.5-acre estate, with rolling fields, mature vineyard
Read More Alabama’s ‘Magic City’ Emerges as Hottest Market for Investor Homebuyers

Investors are still snapping up properties despite high mortgage rates—but it might surprise you where. Along with investing hotspots like Miami and New York, some of the most popular areas for real estate investors to buy—and hold—are mid-sized Midwest and Sun Belt cities. Among the top 50 metro ar
Read More‘I Turned a 112-Year-Old Indiana Schoolhouse into the Mansion of My Dreams’

An Indiana mother who has spent the last five years transforming a 112-year-old schoolhouse into a dream home for her family is opening up about the highs and lows of that very lengthy renovation process—while detailing her ambitious plans for the future of the historic structure. Before the massive
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When Hurricane Ian tore through Florida in 2022, it destroyed not just thousands of homes, but decades of history—particularly in Fort Myers, where a collection of beloved rainbow-hued beach cottages were decimated by the horrifying storm. The properties, which made up an idyllic beachfront communit
Read More Artemis drops $140M for assisted-living center in one of South Florida’s biggest ALF deals

An assisted-living facility near Delray Beach traded for $140 million, marking one of the top trades for senior centers in South Florida in recent years. Chevy Chase, Maryland-based Artemis Real Estate Partners bought the 207-unit The Arbor at Delray complex at 6595 Morikami Park Road in unincorpor
Read MoreSteve Ross’ $290M West Palm Beach Hilton project seeks approval but not public funds

West Palm Beach commissioners are set to consider Related Ross’ Hilton Curio hotel at CityPlace that would replace an overflow surface parking lot that has served the Palm Beach County Convention Center and Hilton Hotel for the past decade. City commissioners are scheduled to vote on the final heari
Read MoreMTV ‘The Challenge’ Champion Tyler Duckworth Found Dead in North Dakota Home

MTV reality star Tyler Duckworth was found dead at the age of 44 in his North Dakota home on Aug. 11, a spokesperson for the Grand Forks Police Department has confirmed. After making his television debut in 2006 on “The Real World: Key West,” Duckworth became a fan-favorite of the long-running compe
Read MoreMiami orders “Animal House” Brickell condo tower to halt illegal vacation rentals

A Brickell condo tower notorious for illegally allowing short-term vacation rentals, disrupting the quality of life for unit owners was ordered to immediately stop hosting guests. The city of Miami told The Club at Brickell Bay and its officers to halt short-term rentals that are in violation of st
Read MoreSocialist Candidates Are on the Rise—With a New, Pro-Building Platform for the Housing Crisis

D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George has admitted she used to be skeptical of the very homebuilding agenda she now champions. But the reality, she said, is visible in other cities that adding more housing works. "Increasing supply, paired with policies to protect residents, really is critical
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HGTV star Christina Haack has shared an intimate glimpse into how supported her boyfriend Chris Larocca makes her feel during a stressful week of "The Flip Off" filming. On Aug. 8, Haack, 43, opened up about her anxiety-ridden week in an Instagram post. “I have been really stressed and totally losin
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The developer and dozens of contractors behind an exclusive residential enclave in Central Florida settled shoddy construction claims for $26.5 million. It’s not the largest construction-defect settlement in Florida, but at $2.7 million per unit across the 10 townhomes at Park Hill in Winter Park,
Read More Real shareholders approve REMAX acquisition, closing nears

Shareholders of The Real Brokerage Inc. and REMAX Holdings Inc. on Friday approved Real’s proposed acquisition of REMAX, moving the companies closer to forming Real REMAX Group after their respective votes. The votes were held at special meetings of both companies’ security holders, according to the
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Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris, has offered a rare glimpse inside her extraordinary childhood at the famed Neverland Ranch. Paris, 28, lifted the lid on her experience residing at the fun-filled estate, which was named after the mythical land of Peter Pan, from 1988 to 2005, while appearing on Al
Read More Summer heat sets in across Northeast housing markets

The Northeast continues to command a disproportionate share of the nation’s hottest housing markets, with four of the top five metros located in New England or New York, according to the latest weekly HousingWire Data. Rochester, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Boston, Mass.; and Buffalo
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Influencer Halley Kate McGookin has found a new pad in New York City—and with countless bold design features, the apartment’s aesthetic is a far cry from minimalism. “The rumors are true ... I moved,” the recently married content creator, 26, shared in an Aug. 11 TikTok, in which she playfully dance
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