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.
Texas Is Being Sued Over New Law Banning Foreign Buyers From Investing in Real Estate

Texas is at the center of a class-action lawsuit challenging a new state law that went into effect Sept. 1, banning certain people and countries from buying land in the Lone Star State. Three Chinese citizens with ties to Texas are challenging the controversial new state law that restricts foreign n
Read MoreHundreds mourn Miami Beach real estate agent Darin Tansey at his celebration of life

More than 400 agents, brokers and clients gathered at Miami Beach real estate agent Darin Tansey’s celebration of life on Wednesday morning, including Tansey’s closest friends and industry colleagues. Tansey, a top agent at Douglas Elliman with a huge reach, died unexpectedly last week of a heart at
Read MoreSpirit CEO says struggling airline will slash flights, braces employees for more job cuts

Spirit is slashing its November schedule by 25% and is bracing staff for more job cuts.
Read MoreRicardo Dunin, Juan Carlos Tassara land $220M financing for Domus Brickell Center

North Development, the partnership between Ricardo Dunin’s Oak Capital and Juan Carlos Tassara’s Edifica, scored $220 million in financing for their planned Domus Brickell Center project, The Real Deal has learned. The planned 35-story, 579-unit tower at 1034 Southwest Second Avenue will be their s
Read MoreIs It Finally a Buyer’s Market? Here’s How To Tell and What To Do About It

For anyone trying to buy or sell a home right now, the same question keeps coming up: Who holds the power in today’s market? After years of sellers calling the shots, the tide is turning. Listings are staying on the market longer. Price cuts are more common. Sellers are offering incentives that woul
Read MoreCarmel, IN Homeowners Can Expect a Cool and Dry Fall, Says The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its Fall 2025 forecast, and Indiana is in for a cooler, drier autumn—as are most of the surrounding states. For residents living in Carmel, that means crisp temperatures, reduced rainfall, and a picture-perfect foliage season. As if having an idyllic fall isn't ni
Read MoreFrom Zillow to sphere: Why you must know the source of your real estate referrals
Although consumers are doing more independent research and home browsing than ever before, data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that 88% of buyers and 90% of sellers work with a real estate agent. How do these Realtor find consumers? Through real estate referrals. However, the
Read MoreThe Fed Just Cut Rates—Will Mortgages Ever Fall to 3% Again?

For the first time in nine months, the Federal Reserve just cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing the central bank's rate down to a range of 4% to 4.25%. It's a highly anticipated and hotly contested move, as President Donald Trump has repeatedly called on Fed Chair
Read MoreThe ‘Friend Inspection’: How Inviting Your Brutally Honest Pal Over Could Save You Thousands

Before you call in a real estate agent—or even think about putting your home on the market—it can pay to have a trusted friend take a hard look around. There are plenty of reasons why having a fresh set of eyes on your home early can really work in your favor. While a “friend inspection” may sound c
Read MoreLa Crosse, WI Homeowners Can Expect a Cool and Dry Fall, Says The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its Fall 2025 forecast, and Wisconsin is in for a cooler, drier-than-usual autumn season. For La Crosse, that means crisp mornings, lighter rainfall, and the potential for an early brush with snow. At the same time, La Crosse has landed on the Realtor.com® 2025 Ho
Read MoreBillionaire Amancio Ortega pays roughly $110M for Miami Design District building

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega picked up a retail building in Miami’s Design District for roughly $110 million, beating out other prospective buyers including the owner of clothing brand Uniqlo. Ortega’s family office, Ponte Gadea, purchased Atlas Plaza at 130 Northeast 40th Street, sources fami
Read MoreGroundfloor Lending expands leadership team

Groundfloor Lending on Wednesday announced the expansion of its leadership team as its new business unit continues to scale. The recent appointments of Patrick Donoghue as vice president and general manager, Kendall Bazan as vice president of revenue, and Andrew Hurd as vice president of risk mark t
Read MoreWhy You Should Go to Your Neighbor’s Open House, Even If You Don’t Want To Buy It

If your neighbor has listed their home, attending their open house is a smart move—even if you have no intention of buying. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not about being nosy. Attending a nearby open house can actually give you a strategic advantage. From learning about the local real estate mark
Read MoreFlorida Realtors builds e-sign tool available nationwide

Form Simplicity — a transaction management platform created and owned by Florida Realtors — has launched Sabal Sign, a fully integrated e-signature tool for its Ultimate Edition users nationwide. Sabal Sign provides unlimited signing sessions, mobile-friendly workflows and full compliance with U.S.
Read MoreFairfield, OH Homeowners Can Expect a Cool and Dry Fall, Says The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its Fall 2025 forecast, and Ohio homeowners should get ready for a brisk season. Fairfield, located near Cincinnati, is expected to see cooler-than-normal temperatures and lighter rainfall—ideal for autumn foliage but a reminder to get homes winter-ready. Meanwhil
Read MoreGoodLife’s Chase Kinder on growing his company’s reverse mortgage presence

Last week, Traditional Mortgage Acceptance Corp. (TMAC), dba GoodLife Home Loans, announced a leadership change when it promoted Chase Kinder to lead its wholesale division. GoodLife is the country’s fourth-largest originator of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), according to the most recent
Read MoreAttorney drops $22M on oceanfront Gulf Stream home

Local attorney Henry Rosen dropped $22 million on an oceanfront Gulf Stream home, a year after it was purchased for $21 million. Records show Rosen and his wife, Vanessa Rosen, bought the house at 3435 North Ocean Boulevard from Bon Property LLC, a Delaware entity managed by Aogán O hAoláin. The se
Read MoreHow will lenders recalibrate as Fed signals path to lower rates?

Mortgage lenders are recalibrating ahead of the Federal Reserve’s anticipated monetary easing cycle by rolling out rate promotions, streamlining operations and broadening product menus. They aim to capture demand while navigating affordability and margin pressures. Executives told HousingWire they’
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HGTV icon Alison Victoria has revealed that ditched Chicago because she felt like the Windy City was killing her "creativity," so she relocated to Las Vegas for a fresh start. The 43-year-old "Windy City Rehab" alum opened up about her move in a wide-ranging interview with House Beautiful ahead of t
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Frontier Airlines CEO fired back at United's CEO for saying the discount airline model is dead in the United States.
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