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.
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Just days before the New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye admitted he wants to rewind the clock to the "beginning" of his first Super Bowl appearance and "do it all again," his wife, Ann Michael revealed a candid glimpse inside the couple's marital home. Drake and Ann Michael, both 23, tied t
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The sprawling mansion where Kendall Jenner shot her now-famous Super Bowl ad has undergone a $3 million price cut—hours before the supermodel made an appearance at the annual NFL event, where she was seen dancing along to ex Bad Bunny's dynamic halftime show. Jenner, 30, was one of the breakout star
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Late actress Shannen Doherty's Malibu, CA, mansion has been pulled off the market—just weeks after it underwent a significant $750,000 price decrease in the wake of its original $9.5 million listing. Doherty, who died on July 13, 2024, at the age of 53, following a lengthy battle with cancer, purcha
Read More Inside Bad Bunny’s Major Real Estate Portfolio—as He Wows With Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show

Music superstar Bad Bunny made history with a vibrant Super Bowl 60 halftime performance that blended storytelling, cultural celebration, a surprise onstage wedding, and special appearances by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, and other guests. Bad Bunny, 31, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: David, Victoria Beckham sell Miami penthouse for $25M

🏆 Residential: Palm Beach had the priciest home sale in South Florida, with the sale of an oceanfront teardown at 1160 North Ocean Boulevard for $36.3 million. The seller was private equity billionaire Greg Mondre, and the buyer was a trust. Built in the 1990s, the 6,100-square-foot property has se
Read MoreHouse Advances Major Housing Bill Aimed at Tamping Down Rising Affordability Concerns

The House's capstone housing affordability package will come to the floor on Monday ahead of a potential vote. The Housing for the 21st Century Act, the bipartisan package with a range of provisions aimed at tamping down the rising costs of owning a home, is on the floor agenda. Arkansas Rep. J. Fre
Read MoreIs the Starter Home Making a Comeback?

Something rare is springing up in the grass fields along Detroit's Kercheval Avenue: new starter homes, by the dozens. The new-home community is an unusual sight, but one that matches with the older homes that remain in the area, survivors of the city's economic challenges. Greatwater Opportunity Ca
Read MoreYour IRS Tax Refund Might Take Longer If You Don’t Follow Direct Deposit Change

Tax season is underway and if you're looking for the fastest way to get your refund, direct deposit is the way to go. A new rule is making that mandatory. An executive order signed in March 2025 stipulated the U.S. Department of Treasury to require direct deposit to get a tax refund. For taxpayers w
Read MoreLooming risk for mortgage credit and MBS investors from “Lender Choice”

Since 1996 when Freddie Mac introduced the industry to the first automated underwriting system (AUS) for GSE-eligible mortgages, a borrower’s credit score has served as one of the most important predictors of mortgage delinquency. For many years thereafter, FICO score was the sole provider of score
Read MoreThe Housing Markets Seeing the Sharpest Home Price Declines

Home price growth has slowed to 0.9% in December 2025, but many markets are seeing only a decline. Annual home price growth of less than 1% is one of the softest rates since the post-Great Recession recovery, according to a new U.S. home price insights report from data research firm Cotality. "We a
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When a storied Wyoming ranch that spans almost 1 million acres of land—and is larger than Rhode Island—was purchased in January, months after it was listed for $79.5 million, speculation was rife as to the identity of the buyer. Some questioned whether the buyer was planning their own "Yellowstone"-
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Nestled within the ruggedly beautiful landscape of western Montana is a private club anchored by one of the world's most revered golf courses that is now offering new membership to one lucky homebuyer. Entry into that elite circle comes in the form of a newly listed cabin that is located within Rock
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A resort-caliber estate that boasts all the elegance of a Malibu mansion has hit the market in Austin—bringing to life the essence of the so-called Texafornia trend. The sprawling abode, which spans close to 9,000 square feet, is nestled within a tony neighborhood called The Estates of Barton Creek,
Read More The Weekly Dirt: Two Roads sues Biscayne 21 holdout owners

Two Roads Development sued the holdout owners at Biscayne 21, adding another twist to the saga. The developer has been locked in litigation with the holdout owners of the bayfront condo building in Miami’s Edgewater since 2023. A year earlier, Two Roads paid about $150 million for the majority of u
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An incredible dome home in Minnesota that boasts amenities so unique that they almost eclipse the property's "one-of-a-kind" shape has found a buyer mere days after it returned to the market for the bargain price of just $178,000. Nestled on a wooded plot in Redwood Falls, MN, the 4,000-square-foot
Read More How Hosting the Super Bowl Signals a San Francisco Real Estate Renaissance

As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to face off against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Super Bowl LX host city San Francisco prepares to show off its recent revival after years of grappling with major economic and quality-of-life challenges. Since taking office just over a year ago, Mayor Daniel Lu
Read MoreHousing inventory and new listings show impact of winter weather
I was amazed that the last Housing Market Tracker didn’t show much drama from the epic late-January snowstorm that impacted much of the U.S., but today’s tracker data got hit for sure. However, the housing market will be back in full force again soon. Last week, inventory declined, new listings data
Read More‘Backwards Shopping’—and Skipping Costco—Might Be the Key to Lower Grocery Bills

These days, grocery prices are anything but cheap. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts food prices overall will rise 3% this year. Less than two full months into the year, grocers like Instacart estimates a monthly cost of $363 per person for adults ages 19 to 50 in a four person ho
Read MorePressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals

American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, brought in $5 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively.
Read MoreWhy antitrust talk may be a pressure tactic — not a probe —against homebuilders

A Friday-morning news report suggesting that the Trump administration is exploring an antitrust probe into U.S. homebuilders landed with its intended shock value. The implication? Washington, having rattled its saber, may be preparing to treat large builders as a concentrated market actor whose beha
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