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.
How Las Vegas sellers are adjusting prices in a changing real estate market

Price reductions swept through 39.7% of Las Vegas-Paradise metro’s single-family home listings during the week ending Nov. 7, 2025, marking a pronounced shift in seller behavior as the market settles into neutral conditions. The metro’s 3.4 months of inventory supply now exceeds the national average
Read MoreSan Diego sellers hold firm on pricing as homes linger 50% longer than last year

San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos metro homeowners are betting on patience over price cuts, maintaining a $1,225,000 median list price even as properties take 63 days to sell, a 50% jump from 42 days a year ago. The standoff between sellers and buyers has created a notable slowdown in market velocity, w
Read MoreCollin County homes command 39% premium over Texas despite majority of sellers cutting prices

Collin County’s housing market maintains a $519,900 median list price as of Nov. 7, 2025, standing 39% above Texas’ $374,000 median even as 55.7% of active listings undergo price reductions. The North Texas metro’s pricing resilience emerges alongside market dynamics that mirror national patterns wh
Read MoreHome Prices Nearly Double in These U.S. Opportunity Zones Offering Tax Incentives

Homebuyers and real estate investors are always on the hunt for a deal, and some areas throughout the country are offering incentives. Currently, 8,764 places have been deemed Opportunity Zones across the U.S. They're federally designated census tracts where certain investments may qualify for tax i
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Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the upcoming 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his illustrious international career—revealing that he expects to cease playing altogether "soon." The 40-year-old, who will be 41 when he takes part in his record-breaking sixth World Cup next year,
Read More BH under contract to purchase shuttered Wellington golf course for $20M-plus

BH Group is buying a shuttered golf course in Wellington that was a source of controversy under a previous owner, developer Glenn Straub. Aventura-based BH, led by Isaac and Liat Toledano, is under contract to acquire Wellington’s 150-acre former Polo West Golf Course for more than $20 million, a s
Read MoreAirlines warn flight cancellations will continue even after shutdown ends

Airlines will need time to adjust schedules even after the shutdown ends, carriers warned.
Read MoreGood Neighbor Awards Recognize Real Estate Agents Making a Difference in Their Communities

For the 26th year, the National Association of Realtors® is celebrating NAR members for the impact they're making behind the scenes—using their own time and treasure to make a difference. Five honorees have been recognized with the Good Neighbor Award—exemplifying compassion and leadership in their
Read MoreAll Under One Roof: How Henssler Financial Simplifies the Path to Financial Confidence

Bringing Clarity and Simplicity to Financial Life In Naples, where lifestyle and legacy often blend seamlessly, financial confidence isn’t just about growing wealth. It’s about creating simplicity. Many families want a clear plan, a steady voice, and one trusted team that understands how all the pie
Read MoreAbacus Capital scores $78M construction loan for Palm Beach Gardens project

Abacus Capital broke ground on its Palm Beach Gardens apartment project after nabbing a $77.5 million construction loan. Affiliates of Beverly Hills, California-based Kennedy Wilson and Toronto-based Fairfax Financial provided the financing for Arbor House, a planned 13-story building with 302 units
Read MoreThe Government Shutdown Is Nearing an End but Comes With a Multibillion-Dollar Price Tag

The Senate bill to reopen the federal government is headed to the House for a final vote, bringing an end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history closer—as the economic toll from the disruption continues to mount. The length of time it takes the Republican-controlled Congress to pass the funding pa
Read MoreCosmetic surgeon lists Indian Creek trophy estate for $200M

An incomplete estate on Indian Creek just hit the market asking $200 million, making it Miami-Dade County’s most expensive listing. That also makes it, by extension, among the priciest homes on the market in the U.S. The sellers of the nearly 28,000-square-foot home at 7 Indian Creek Island Road ar
Read MoreZoom Rooms Are Still On Trend, and Creating One Might Sell Your Home Faster

Before the coronavirus pandemic, homeowners would boast about an in-home sauna, pricey new pavers on the patio, or an enormous flat-screen TV with surround sound installed in the den. Six years later, and homeowners are more than ever seeking listings with one specific feature: the Zoom room. More t
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HGTV star Tarek El Moussa has opened up about how an "eerie email" from an eagle-eyed fan led him to discover that he was suffering from Stage 3 cancer—revealing how the out-of-the-blue message ultimately saved his life. El Moussa, 44, who was diagnosed with thyroid and testicular cancer in 2013, li
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A modernist Hawaii mansion that appears to blend into its natural surroundings is bringing new meaning to the concept of green living—both inside and out. The exceptional property is in Maui, where it has just listed for $5.5 million, was designed by Maui Architectural Group and boasts an incredibly
Read More Trump Defends 50-Year Mortgage Plan as ‘Not a Big Deal’ After Furious Backlash From MAGA Base

President Donald Trump has shrugged off criticism from fellow conservatives over his proposed 50-year mortgage, saying "all it means is you pay less per month." After Trump floated the idea over the weekend as a solution to the affordability crisis, it drew furious backlash even from his supporters,
Read MoreBryce Alexander Takes the Lead

Bryce Alexander, CEO and executive artistic director for The Naples Players, led a large-scale capital renovation focused on increasing accessibility and inclusion at the playhouse. Photo by Nick Shirghio Bryce Alexander learned the meaning of community at a young age. His father abandoned his famil
Read MoreKimco advances 280-unit planned apartment development at Hollywood shopping center

Kimco Realty Corporation advanced plans to build an eight-story apartment building with 280 units at its Oakwood Plaza shopping center in Hollywood. The Hollywood City Commission on Wednesday approved Kimco’s design and site plan for the multifamily development, part of the company’s master plan to
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Luka Doncic's fiancee, Anamaria Goltes, has given fans a glimpse into how their family is settling in to their new life in California—just three weeks after the NBA superstar was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers by the Dallas Mavericks in a controversial and heavily criticized move. Basketball fans
Read More At Home with Greg and Kim Shand

Greg and Kim Shand transform their Naples abode into a sanctuary that reflects their love for international travel. Photo by Nick Shirghio When Greg Shand became a full-time Florida resident after selling the tech company he and wife Kim owned and operated in New Jersey, he admits he was terrified h
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