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.
FAA abruptly halted El Paso flights over Defense Department's plans for anti-drone technology

A Trump administration official said the Department of Defense disabled Mexican cartel drones that had breached U.S. airspace.
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The romance between political scion John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette, will take center stage in an FX drama series that promises to cast new light on the "undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship, and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century." Cr
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Retirement preparedness has taken a hit for many Americans recently due to a confluence of factors. The numbers speak for themselves: A new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security found that “across all workers, including those with no savings, the median amount saved was only $955
Read More Train stop apartment project scores $43M construction loan in busy Hialeah

A development firm scored a $43.3 million construction loan for an apartment project near the Metrorail and Tri-Rail transfer station in Hialeah. The deal comes amid a multifamily construction boom in Hialeah and near transit stops across South Florida. At the same time, an apartment supply overhan
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A sprawling penthouse apartment that is located in the same Rhode Island property where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to be hosting their wedding has hit the market for the sky-high price of $20 million. The three-bedroom unit, which is the only penthouse located in the Ocean House Resor
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The housing market is “clogged,” according to financial expert Dave Ramsey—and honestly, that might be an understatement. But there is hope on the horizon. For one thing, according to the Realtor.com® 2026 housing forecast, existing-home sales should climb about 1.7% to 4.13 million this year—a sma
Read More Related Ross community on former Palm Beach County farmland gets green light

Related Ross won approvals for a master-planned development on publicly owned former farmland in Wellington. The Palm Beach County inland village’s council voted unanimously in favor Tuesday of a 71-acre development with retail, multifamily, a hotel, offices and a school. The master plan and zoning
Read MoreTalk of the Table with Designer Vern Yip

Interior designer Vern Yip. Photo by Robert Peterson Renowned interior designer Vern Yip has this year’s Naples Tables event marked on his calendar for an important reason: he’s the guest speaker. Yip, based out of Atlanta, Georgia, has a long list of accolades. He is a New York Times best-selling a
Read MoreAt Home with John and Shiela Priore

At home with John and Shiela Priore. Photo by Nick Shirghio “It’s true,” says John Priore, with a smile on his face. “If you build it, they will come.” John and his wife, Shiela, had a vision to find a beautiful home that blended formal architecture with comfortable, easy-to-live-in finishes, while
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Authorities investigating the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, Nancy, have reportedly detained a man for questioning—hours after releasing video footage of a masked, armed intruder tampering with a security camera outside of the 84-year-old's Arizona home. According to multiple ne
Read More What Is the Housing for the 21st Century Act?

The two dozen provisions in the congressional bill passed on Monday night hold many implications for the housing market. The Housing for the 21st Century Act was passed by a vote of 390-9 on the House floor, a rare bipartisan effort aimed at reducing regulations on housing and aiming to correct a ya
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"Rehab Addict" star Nicole Curtis left HGTV fans stunned this week when she announced that her hit series would be returning months ahead of schedule—revealing that the new season will debut on Feb. 11 after the home renovation network told her it was "now or never." Curtis, 49, initially revealed t
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Former "Real Housewives" star Dorinda Medley has offered some explosive insight into the drama that Bravo fans can expect when the series' newest franchise, "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," drops in April—after witnessing firsthand some of the most shocking behavior of its cast members when th
Read More Former Freddie Mac CEO Casts Doubt on Trump’s Proposals To Lower Mortgage Payments

Former Freddie Mac CEO Donald Layton has offered a blunt critique of the Trump administration's main proposals to lower mortgage rates through policy changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In a virtual forum Tuesday, Layton addressed the administration's key plans for using Fannie and Freddie to cut
Read MoreVote on Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainebleau Miami Beach pool upgrades delayed again

Facing a tidal wave of resident opposition, representatives for billionaire Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainebleau Miami Beach delayed a crucial vote on his plan to renovate the iconic waterfront resort’s pool amenities. The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board was scheduled Tuesday to approve or deny F
Read MoreHow Breckenridge Keeps Local Housing Accessible in a Million-Dollar Ski Market

Mountain towns with great skiing have been attracting the affluent crowd, but it's been pricing out locals. In Breckenridge, CO, where the median list price is $1,045,000, the city has a plan to help. "Ski towns tend to have higher housing costs because demand is driven not just by local residents b
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Sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein tried to arrange a private viewing of pop star Celine Dion's extraordinary Florida megamansion—before the singer's team shut down his attempt to visit the property, according to emails released by the Department of Justice. Messages sent between Epstein, who died in a
Read More Mutual of Omaha hires veteran Tommy Noyes for reverse wholesale role

Tommy Noyes has joined Mutual of Omaha Mortgage from Liberty Reverse Mortgage as a national wholesale account executive for Mutual’s reverse mortgage business, the company announced Tuesday. In the role, Noyes will focus on deepening customer relationships and supporting the growth of the company’s
Read MoreZillow returns to profitability in 2025 as mortgage and rentals drive growth

Despite a challenging legal year, Zillow Group recorded strong financial results in 2025, according to the firm’s full-year and fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report published on Tuesday. Revenue in Q4 2025 rose 18% annually to $654 million, while revenue for the full year was up 16% compared to 2024
Read MoreHedge funder’s Palm Beach mansion asking $60M finds buyer

A hedge funder’s waterfront Palm Beach mansion asking $60 million was the most expensive listing to go into contract in Palm Beach County last week. It’s the latest pricey deal in what is turning out to be a very busy season for Palm Beach’s luxury market. Buyers signed 21 contracts between Feb. 2 a
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