Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

A house drenched in purple and set on a hill in Los Angeles, CA offers a window into the past. “I kind of call it a unicorn. Los Angeles doesn't have a lot of 138-year-old houses anymore,” says listing agent Laurie Turner with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Pasadena. “Los Angeles was a big

Some of the most iconic ironwork in Charleston, SC, guards the entrance to a home that’s undergone a complete renovation in the six years since it last changed hands. The Sword Gate House, at 32 Legare Street is on the market for $35 million, a record-setting ask for Charleston. The estate last sold

A package for a prospective deal dropped off at Pebb Enterprises’ office didn’t initially stir excitement at the firm.  Proposals like it usually were duds and ended up in the trash bin, said Pebb’s Ian Weiner. Still, he took a look.  Developer Isaac Toledano was offering Pebb a partnership on the 2

As they jockey for control of Congress in a tight midterm race, Democrats and Republicans have each made promises that their party will focus on housing affordability. Both parties have spent the year pushing messages about affordability, especially in housing. Homeowners are being hammered with hig

Last month, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at housing affordability.  The multipart order runs the gamut, touching on everything from manufactured housing to permitting to direct the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs to reduce interest rates on their direct single-fami

With all eyes on Election Day, this marks a relatively light week for new Realtor.com economics research reports and housing market indicators.  On Wednesday, I'll be issuing our October monthly housing trends report, taking a look at whether elevated mortgage rates caused buyers or sellers to pull

The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, our largest event, is coming up on Wednesday and Thursday. Here’s our annual primer on what you need to know about the market going into it:  New development and residential Financing and commercial real estate Overall challenges remain, including the high cost of living

A tree-lined retreat nestled beneath a “canopy of magnificent mature oaks,” featuring illuminated pathways, has recently hit the market in Topanga, CA, for $2.4 million. Built in 1935, the “thoughtfully cared for” 1,547-square-foot sanctuary boasts stone pathways, footbridges, and a seasonal creek.

A sprawling 16-acre oasis with not one, but two waterfront experiences has hit the market in Merritt Island, FL, for $16 million. Perfectly framed by two rivers and four ponds along Tropical Trail, the property—which is about 50 miles east of Orlando in Florida’s Space Coast region—is an idyllic pri

As the country heads into the final days before the 2026 midterm elections, housing affordability weighs heavily on many voters’ minds. A recent Pew Research Center poll found that 66% of Americans are “very concerned” about housing costs. And this past July, CNBC’s All-America Economic Survey found

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. It has a way of bringing us back to what matters: traditions new and old, the gathering of family and friends, and, of course, a festive table filled with food. For some, preparation of a favorite recipe may be a poignant reminder of a loved on

In my last Life in Naples article, I did a lot of complaining about the fact that my wife Chris and I weren’t going to Buffalo this summer and how much it would be missed, especially not seeing family, and eating fresh corn and other farmstand produce, along with a lot of chicken wings. After […] Th

There is something reassuring about knowing what comes next. The same recipe prepared every Thanksgiving. The ornaments that emerge from a battered box each December. The neighborhood drive to see holiday lights, the movie everyone can quote, the phone call made at the same time every year. These ri

November is the month people most often associate with “giving back” and reflecting on the blessings we are grateful for both large and small. This November as I reflect on what I am grateful for, what comes to mind is how special our city and community is. Naples is a city steeped in philanthropy i

Naples Airport Advances Sustainability Through Innovation At Naples Airport, sustainability is connected to a larger goal: operating efficiently today while investing in an airport and community that are more resilient for the future. That approach can be seen not only in the airport’s own infrastru

When Pete Garzia took his daughter out to dinner on Third Street South for her birthday recently, the celebration took an unexpected turn. A server recognized him and asked for a selfie. “She said her kids call me their guy because they don’t know my name,” Garzia said with a laugh. “They’ll say, ‘H

By Lisa Spiller, Luxury Travel Advisor Preferred Travel & Co. This summer, I gathered a dozen of my fellow Formula 1 enthusiasts for a journey that traded traditional grandstands for the open ocean. Booking a voyage with Azamara, our goal was the crown jewel of motorsport: the Monaco Grand Prix. Our

Dr. Svetlana Kogan, MD, FMCP-M There was a time when choosing a doctor was relatively simple. You asked your neighbor. You called the office. You made an appointment. Today, you open Google and encounter an impressive collection of functional doctors, holistic doctors, wellness experts, longevity sp

For many years now, I’ve spent Thanksgiving serving the poor at St. Matthew’s House. I first began going there out of a sense of duty, feeling I needed to pay back the good things God had given me. As a prelude to the feast, I would often innumerate in my mind the blessings I’ve received: […] The po

Partners in wildlife medicine, from Naples to Ngorongoro By Tim L. Tetzlaff Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at CaribbeanGardens At Southwest Florida International Airport, Naples Zoo veterinarian Dr. Kelsie Stovall and I checked five bags. Two were ordinary: clothes and items for colleagues. Th