Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Mortgage giants are deploying tech to flag occupancy risk and income defects upfront

All four pieces of South Florida luxury real estate that David J. Rush used to defraud the federal government are now for sale. The former CIA officer pleaded guilty this month to defrauding the federal government of $193 million — a scheme that included buying properties in the Palm Beach area wort

The city of Philadelphia has received 152 reports of deed fraud so far in 2026, almost matching the 159 reports filed by the end of the year in 2025, according to the city’s Department of Records. That puts the city on pace to exceed last year's deed fraud total by roughly 15%. Deed fraud occurs whe

Localities are turning to AI to fast-track permiting, but outdated or conflicting zoning text and maps still delay approvals

Nahla Capital was defeated after Miami Beach commissioners voted against the developer’s plan to add more square footage to the Raleigh development. Then, hours later, commissioners reconsidered and voted to move the item forward on first reading.  Two comprehensive plan and code amendments would al

A Zillow survey cited 74% of Hispanic sellers and 73% of Black sellers were steered to private networks, versus 24% of white sellers

Developers Steven Newman and Scott Kerner are moving forward with plans for a private club in Boca Raton amid a heightened demand for members-only exclusivity. The developers secured local approval for an eight-story membership club called The Sanborn at 100 Northeast First Avenue, in downtown Boca.

New inflation data released on Wednesday is raising the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this month, potentially putting a spotlight on rising mortgage rates ahead of the midterm elections. Overall prices jumped 3.7% in the 12 months through September, according to consumer price i

As a first-season HGTV star, Charlie Kawas may be new to TV, but after nearly 30 years of construction work, he’s got the experience and attitude to handle just about anything—whether that’s a challenging renovation or his journey with testicular cancer. The 44-year-old New York native is the host o

At MBA Annual, Matt Jones and Joe Gormley touched on ways to move the needle in FHA single-family mortgage originations

Chamberlain will also launch the company's brand champions and creator program

David Martin’s Terra snapped up a $183.8 million refinancing for the recently finished office building at The Well Bay Harbor Islands, where Tom Brady’s family office leased a headquarters.  Chicago-based Monroe Capital’s real estate platform provided the debt for the 96,000-square-foot office build

Billy Crystal has revealed that a small but deeply meaningful piece of his former Los Angeles home survived the devastating wildfires that destroyed the property where he and his wife had lived for nearly half a century. The 78-year-old actor and comedian lost his longtime Pacific Palisades residenc

Elaborate Halloween displays can make your home the talk of the town, but severe weather can quickly turn them into costly liabilities.  Since a very strong El Niño is still affecting fall and winter weather this year, with wetter-than-average conditions in the Gulf Coast and Southeast in particular

Reffkin said 43% of listings had a price drop history in September, and 6% were pulled off market

Homebuyers in competitive markets are sometimes advised to write an escalation clause into their offers. The terms may vary, but in essence, the buyer agrees to beat any offer above theirs by a certain amount, often up to a certain limit.  This can, for example, turn a $500,000 offer into a $515,000

A revamp of the Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach is in the cards for billionaire developer Jeffrey Soffer.  The city’s planning and zoning board voted unanimously to allow replatting on the site at 831 North Federal Highway that is larger than what the city permits.  The approval paves the way fo

The extraordinary downfall of former luxury real estate heavyweights Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother Alon Alexander is taking center stage in a chilling new documentary that explores how the siblings went from rubbing shoulders with the world's wealthiest property buyers to being convicted

A new desert compound in Yucca Valley, CA which has already drawn a number of high-profile guests has hit the market. Known as Sun Via, and listed for $2.952 million, the property has operated as an exclusive private rental since it was completed in 2026. It's easy to see why: The compound sits just

Investment will help Zippy expand its 27-state footprint