Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

Kelly Clarkson has found herself at the center of a heated controversy after accusing a New York store of treating her as though she couldn't afford its merchandise—a claim the business has vehemently disputed. The 44-year-old singer sparked a social media firestorm on Oct. 10 when she publicly crit

The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday that Social Security benefits will get a 3.6% boost in 2027, after a year of hotter-than-expected inflation. It's a sharp increase from the 2.8% adjustment beneficiaries received for 2026 and the largest bump since 2023, when benefits rose 8.

Mortgage applications fell once again last week, as higher inflation and continuing uncertainty over the global economy kept interest rates climbing for the seventh straight week. For the week ending Oct. 9, the Mortgage Bankers Association's Market Composite Index—a measure of total mortgage loan a

SRD Building found a buyer for a recently completed turnkey estate in Boca Raton asking $31.8 million, marking the priciest new contract of the buying period. Palm Beach County buyers signed 12 luxury contracts between Oct. 5 and Oct. 11, according to Douglas Elliman’s Eklund Gomes team, which track

A majestic bald eagle finds its way to a treetop. Photo by Rick Weber A native of Pennsylvania who now calls Fort Myers home, photographer Rick Weber has spent much of his life observing the world through the eyes of a storyteller. Long before he picked up a camera, he was a writer—an award-winning

The family office of Isaac Rami bought the Boymelgreens’ office building in Miami Beach, where it’s expected to set up an outpost, The Real Deal has learned.  Rami is a Forbes 30 Under 30 multi-venture founder and recent South Florida transplant. His purchase and move from New York follow a common S

Run the Ninth Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K October 17. Photo by STARability Foundation STARability Foundation will host the Ninth Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K, presented by Inspired Closets SWFL, at Baker Park in Naples October 17. Kicking off at 8:30 a.m., the family- and dog-friendly event welcomes pa

See Miami City Ballet with the Naples Philharmonic October 20. Photo by Pari Dukovic Goings On and Performances 14 Lucy Wijnands, winner of the prestigious 2021 Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Competition joins the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra for the opening program of the All That Jazz series, Daniels

Meet Clyde and NIki Butcher at SWAMP Wander on October 24. Friends of Big Cypress will welcome the community for a special SWAMP Wander event, hosted by Clyde and Niki Butcher at their Big Cypress Gallery and property in Ochopee October 24. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., guests will enjoy a free day of art,

Photo courtesy of Piranesi Piranesi, the family-owned Italian high jewelry house based in New York, has unveiled its first Florida boutique at Waterside Shops in Naples. Established in 1845, the multi-generational Italian brand has been at the forefront of couture high jewelry for more than a centur

Inflation rose last month, driven by surging gas prices as the war with Iran continues to affect oil prices, according to the latest consumer price index report. Overall prices rose 3.7% for the 12 months through September, up from a 3.4% annual increase in August, according to data released by the

Delta is upgrading its top-tier Delta One cabin with new suites for its largest A350 plane, starting next year.

There are many reasons that luxury-home buyers choose a location—everything from jobs to family to weather. But a high-quality public school system has always been a factor that lures wealthy families to an area. "A highly rated public school district carries real value for a home and attracts buyer

A 22.8-acre waterfront property, which includes an 1800s farmhouse and "Oyster House" on its own private 1-acre island, has splashed to the top the week’s most popular homes list. The "one-of-a-kind" island home in Middlesex, VA, listed for $995,000, has a boat ramp on the Rappahannock River and acc

Family dynamics and expectations change with every generation. And a perceived rise in estrangements between adult children and their parents is the latest shift that could have an impact on the housing market and intergenerational wealth transfer.  According to some reporting and anecdotes from exp

Appraisal minus mortgage balance sets equity, but the buyout amount hinges on solo borrowing capacity

MBA data shows nonperforming servicing costs $1,573 per loan vs $176, exceptions can push costs higher

The $69.5 million record sale of an oceanfront mansion in Golden Beach has the town talking about one likely buyer: billionaire Jeff Bezos.  Last month, a company managed by spec home developer Ricardo Halfen sold the 17,500-square-foot estate at 255 Ocean Boulevard to a Delaware LLC that hides the

Developer Russell Galbut pulled the plug on three controversial Live Local Act projects in Miami Beach, a city that’s experiencing an onslaught of development under state laws that preempt local power.  Although Galbut’s decision to scrap his three projects, which would have added nearly 400 residen

Although home prices and mortgage rates remain high, Texas homebuyers are faced with one less challenge as they shop the market: Competition is down. In a survey conducted by Texas Realtors, a professional membership organization with over 145,000 members, 69% of respondents said their buyers did no