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.
At Home with The Solomon Family

Anthony, Margot Jude, Aidan, and Ashley Solomon. Photo by Nick Shirghio Art and accessories, bold draperies, and new and vintage furniture—all served on a platter of dark wood floors—provide a feast for the senses in the beautifully proportioned and defined rooms of the Solomon home. A mix and match
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Accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's New York City mansion has undergone an extensive renovation—four years after it was purchased by a former Goldman Sachs executive who vowed to completely make over the dwelling "physically and spiritually." According to the New York Post, the Upper East Side
Read More Hurricane Season So Far Has Been Mild, but Homeowners Shouldn’t Relax Just Yet

By all accounts—and especially compared to last year—the current hurricane season in the Atlantic has been relatively calm. According to Accuweather, out of the 13 named storms of the season, there have only been four direct impacts on the U.S. so far: Tropical Storm Chantal, Hurricane Erin, Hurrica
Read MoreHome-Selling Checklist: 12 Things To Do Before Selling Your House

Getting ready to sell your house? Then it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work because there are tons of things to do before listing your home! Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a "For Sale" sign on your front lawn or uploading a few random photos of yo
Read MoreRok family’s mortgage firm takes ownership of distressed Aventura site

A months-long legal battle between Rok Lending and Miami developer Marlon Gomez over a foreclosed development site in Aventura appears to be nearing an end after a slew of bankruptcy filings and failed last-minute court maneuvers. An affiliate of Aventura-based Rok Lending, led by CEO Bryan Morjain,
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A picturesque tiny house that is nestled in the historic Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association has just hit the market for $640,000—offering a "rare opportunity for year-round living" inside one of the area's most idyllic communities. However, the pint-sized property, which has shot to the top
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Former Boston Celtics player Jrue Holiday is officially bouncing out of Massachusetts after landing a buyer for his sprawling property—just months after he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 35-year-old—who moved from the Boston-based team to the Trail Blazers in July—listed the 8,850-squ
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After soaring to new highs just as the U.S. government entered its first shutdown in almost seven years, gold prices slid back down by just over 5% on Tuesday to around $4,130. Some experts still look at the precious metal as a solid investment, while others warn this is why investing in assets like
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Delray Beach’s planning and zoning board rejected a proposal to allow an indoor gun range in an industrial district, but the proposal will still head to the city commission. Wallace Drive LLC, the owner of a 18,400-square-foot flex office warehouse built in 1983 at 1215 Wallace Drive, sought approv
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The interest in home loan refinancing picked up. Mortgage refinance applications increased by 4% for the week ending Oct. 17, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). But the demand for new home loans decreased by 0.3% for yet another week. The average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed ho
Read More Is Buying an Investment Property Worth It Right Now? Here’s Where Investors Are Getting Ahead

During the COVID-19 pandemic-era boom, it almost seemed reckless not to invest in real estate. Low mortgage rates and sustained demand for rentals and fix-and-flip properties delivered tidy returns for investors on a fast, predictable schedule. "During the pandemic, record-low interest rates and rap
Read MoreLow Mortgage Rates Are Keeping Homeowners in ‘Golden Handcuffs’

Homeowners who were lucky enough to secure historically low mortgage interest rates during the pandemic aren’t budging—and that's putting the brakes on the housing market. For decades preceding the outbreak of COVID in 2020, homeowners built equity by trading up their homes, but according to real e
Read MorePennymac posts Q3 profit of $181M, fueled by servicing strength

PennyMac Financial Services Inc. disclosed its third-quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, highlighted by a profit of $181.5 million from July through September — a figure that represented 33% growth from the prior quarter and 162% growth from the same period last year. The California-based mortgage l
Read MoreBrazilian family sells Palm Beach compound for $25M

A Brazilian family sold their longtime Palm Beach compound for $25 million in an off-market deal. Orat LLC and 150 Dunbar Road Inc, two Florida entities tied to Thais and Deyse Racy, sold the adjacent homes at 151 Atlantic Avenue and 150 Dunbar Road to Heavenly Partners and Happy Isles Dreams, both
Read MorePulte buys Margate site with plans for more than 130 townhomes

Pulte Group, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, dropped $17.7 million on a site in Margate for a townhome community dubbed “Coral Edge.” The 21-acre site is the former Margate Executive Golf Course at 7870 Margate Boulevard, according to a press release. Inland from Pompano Beach, it marks th
Read MoreMost Homeowners With Non-Mortgage Debt Owe $10K+—Here’s How They’re Managing It

A new survey from TD Bank reveals that 65% of homeowners carrying non-mortgage debt owe $10,000 or more, underscoring the financial insecurities lingering beneath an otherwise stable housing market. There seem to be several factors at play: First, the cost of living has remained stubbornly high sinc
Read MoreREcore sues CoStar and Homes.com over alleged breach of contract

CoStar Group has found itself on the defendant side of a lawsuit. On Tuesday, REcore Solutions, a vendor providing licensing services for California Regional MLS (CRMLS), as well as other MLSs across the country, filed a lawsuit against the Andy Florance-helmed firm, over alleged breach of contract.
Read MoreeXp Luxury unveils division for high-profile clients

eXp Realty has unveiled eXp Sports & Entertainment — a new division within eXp Luxury aimed at serving professional athletes, entertainers and other high-profile clients. The announcement was made Tuesday during eXpCon Miami, the brokerage’s annual real estate conference. eXp Sports & Entertainment
Read More5 Fall Scents That Will Help Sell Your Home

With fall in full swing, introducing cozy, seasonal scents can make your home feel especially welcoming to buyers. The key is knowing how to use fragrance naturally, and when too much can backfire. Because experts agree that smells can trigger a strong reaction, particularly when it comes to buying
Read MoreeXp Realty launches AI assistant ‘Mira,’ AI training program

eXp Realty has announced the launch of two major artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives; Mira, a new AI-powered business assistant — and the eXp University AI Accelerator Series, an eight-week program aimed at helping agents learn to integrate AI and automation. Unveiled Tuesday at eXpCon Miami, M
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