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.
Southwest Florida Transforms Into a Birding Haven This Month

Roseate spoonbills are a species visitors can view at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, which hosts Constitution Day September 17, offering free admission to its famed Wildlife Drive. Photo by Frank Brinker Discover one of Southwest Florida’s most immersive wildlife experience
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Travis Kelce forked over $5.35 million for a sprawling lakefront Ohio estate just months before he and Taylor Swift said "I do" at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, snapped up the palatial eight-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom property in March, as first repor
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Former NBA superstar Dwight Howard is once again attempting to part ways with his sprawling Georgia estate—but this time, he is seeking millions more for the palatial property. The 40-year-old basketball legend has relisted his longtime Suwanee, GA, mansion for $14.5 million, marking a staggering $3
Read More American Airlines continues premium push with redesigned Boeing planes

American Airlines is adding its most premium seats to its largest planes, which it uses for its most popular long international flights.
Read MoreBoca Raton mansion asking $14M tops Palm Beach County luxury contracts

A Boca Raton mansion with an asking price of $14 million is under contract, with a land trust for the property and trustee Dennis Lynde as the sellers. That’s one of 17 contracts buyers signed in Palm Beach County between Aug. 24 and Aug. 30, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund Gomes team, which t
Read MoreMortgage Rate Shock Stalls Housing Market as 8-Month Growth Streak Collapses

Stubbornly high mortgage rates finally took their toll on buyer demand in August, snapping an eight-month streak of pending sales growth even as sellers slashed prices. The share of listings in pending status fell 0.2% from a year ago, marking the first negative readout since November 2025, accordin
Read MoreCompass Settles Lawsuit With Northwest MLS in Deal To Allow ‘First Look’ Preview Listings

Compass Inc. has settled a longstanding legal dispute with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, the MLS that covers parts of Washington and Oregon. The settlement of the 17-month-long lawsuit between the brokerage giant and the Pacific Northwest's principal MLS allows Compass to maintain a pre-ma
Read MoreBoundary blurred: Industrial project beyond growth development line approved, despite wetlands alarm

After a year of trying, a contentious industrial project proposed outside Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary finally got approval, despite environmental groups’ concerns over the loss of wetlands. Kelly Tractor, a heavy machinery supplier, will get to develop its up to 2.7 million-squar
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“Dancing With the Stars” pro Gleb Savchenko has listed his Morongo Valley, CA, home for $1.4 million. The real estate move comes amid an ongoing custody battle with his ex-wife, Elena Samodanova, over their daughters, Olivia, 15, and Zlata, 8. The striking three-bedroom, four-bathroom Southern Calif
Read More Shoma scores $173M construction loan for North Bay Village condo tower

Shoma Group secured a $172.5 million construction loan for its mixed-use condo tower in North Bay Village. Nuveen Green Capital is providing the C-PACE debt, according to a release from Newmark Capital Markets Strategies, which arranged the financing. Coral Gables-based Shoma, led by Masoud and Ste
Read MoreHow the Trump Administration’s Pause on Immigrant Visas May Affect Rental Demand

A new pause on immigrant visa applications could have long-term implications for the U.S. housing market, housing experts say. The U.S. State Department last week announced a pause on processing all immigrant visa applications, which allow recipients to move permanently to the U.S. It's the latest i
Read MoreInside Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Growing Home Life as NFL Star Confirms Adorable New Addition

Travis Kelce has seemingly confirmed that he and wife Taylor Swift welcomed a furry new addition to their family before saying "I do" at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, introduced the couple's adorable white pup to the world while starring in Tommy
Read MoreMapped: Where NYC Homeowners Are Most Likely To Be Married

In a city defined by renting, New Yorkers are less likely to be homeowners than the national average. But for those who do own in New York City, a new analysis breaks down their relationship status and household characteristics. The analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from real estate data firm Prop
Read MoreHines, Urban Street attract 35K sf office lease at Flagler Village development

A Fortune 500 logistics company is putting down roots in Fort Lauderdale. GXO Logistics, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, signed one the first office leases at Hines and Urban Street Development’s T3 FAT Village at 501 North Andrews Avenue, within Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler
Read MoreAfter a Power Outage, Most Homeowners Forget This Hidden Cost—and It’s the Highest It’s Ever Been

A power outage can be frustrating and disrupt your everyday routine. It can also be expensive, especially if it lasts for days and you have a fridge full of groceries, as was the case for many residents in Hawaii after Tropical Storm Lala. With grocery prices rising 2.7% year over year in July 2026
Read MoreMiami pushes for Little Havana upzoning with no affordable housing requirement

Little Havana and the Miami River District are targeted for a sweeping overhaul of development regulations that would allow bigger buildings, potentially adding nearly 20,000 residents. The pair of proposals for zoning and land use changes are primarily targeting properties in Little Havana, though
Read MoreWhat Parents Are Really Willing To Pay for a House Close Enough To Walk Kids to School

When families with kids are buying a home, factors such as the number of bedrooms, school district quality, and neighborhood safety are usually top of mind. For many parents, walkability is also key—even if it comes with a higher price tag. According to a new survey by the National Association of R
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Kelly Osbourne has opened up about the deeply personal reasons behind her decision to leave Los Angeles and relocate to the U.K. after spending nearly three decades in the U.S. Kelly, 41, shed new light on her major move following the death of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, during a wide-ranging intervi
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By Tuesday, Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to strengthen significantly and possibly reach hurricane force. As the storm moves toward the Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center warns that heavy rains and flooding were likely for parts of Texas and Louisiana, just days after Tropical Storm Doll
Read More Mortgage Pre-Approval Guide: What First-Time Buyers Need To Know

Mortgage pre-approval is a lender's conditional commitment to loan a buyer up to a specific amount, based on a review of verified income, assets, credit, and debt. This is different from simply estimating a budget with an affordability calculator. Pre-approval for a mortgage means an actual underwr
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