Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

South Florida is mirroring the K-shaped economy, as luxury and cash buyers prosper while interest rates hit the mid market harder, homebuilders said Tuesday at The Real Deal’s “Building the Sun Belt: Master-Planned Communities and the Future of Single-Family Housing in Florida” event. Five of South

Per the National Association of Realtors' 2026 Technology Report, 48 percent of all Realtors use AI regularly

The 10-year yield climbed to a level not seen since 2006 after hot PMI data and more hawkish Fed messaging

Prince Harry has made a swift return to the U.S., just weeks after he and Meghan Markle relocated their family from California to the U.K. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who established their American home base in Montecito after purchasing a $14.65 million mansion in 2020, arrived in the U.K. on A

Crescent Heights is moving forward with plans for a 1,030-unit, mixed-use development in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood.  The developer has tapped Florida’s Live Local Act to advance Nema, which is proposed for a 2.6-acre assemblage at 3180 Biscayne Boulevard, Florida Yimby reported.  Plans call for

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met on Monday to discuss housing affordability and the planned Sunnyside Yard—a massive Queens redevelopment project that has been in discussion for decades. While Trump was in New York to address the U.N. General Assembly, he stopped by 

“Barefoot Contessa” star Ina Garten is an expert at hosting guests, so it comes as no surprise that her East Hampton, NY, home has been thoughtfully equipped for gatherings. Garten and her husband of 57 years, Jeffrey Garten, have lived in the town since the 1980s, and they now reside in a house tha

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is facing another lengthy recovery after suffering a core muscle injury—but he'll have a comfortable place to recuperate in the form of his $539,000 North Carolina home. Brooks, 23, was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 23 after aggravating a groin inj

“Your Friends & Neighbors” co-stars Jon Hamm has opened up about his feelings surrounding his wife's Anna Osceola pregnancy, with the pair set to become first-time parents. The happy couple, who met on the set of "Mad Men," first sparked speculation that they were expecting after Osceola, 38, was se

Homeowners could soon be able to get a tax write-off for a foundation-wrecking flaw that could be hiding in their homes. The House passed a measure that would allow homeowners to claim a casualty loss deduction if they have to repair a home foundation impacted by pyrrhotite, a rare mineral found mos

Chief is one of the shelter’s longest residents and is currently staying in a foster home. He is eligible for a reduced adoption fee during the Empty the Shelters event. Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation to offer reduced adoption fees of $70 or less for elig

Shy Wolf Sanctuary will host the Shy Wolf Golf Scramble September 26. Photo courtesy of Shy Wolf Sanctuary Goings On and Performances September 23 Benise: 25 Years of Passion, delight in a high-energy theatrical spectacle as the Emmy award-winning guitarist known as the “Prince of Spanish Guitar” ce

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has revealed how she supports husband Jonathan Owens on game day even when she isn't cheering him on from the NFL sidelines. The 29-year-old gold medalist gave fans a peek at her much more relaxed approach to watching from home as Owens, 31, and the Indianapolis Colts to

Craig Price, director of community enrichment for The Naples Players. Photo courtesy of The Naples Players STARability Foundation will invite the community to explore how the performing arts can build skills, foster connections, and expand accessibility during its free upcoming Support. Learn. Conne

Mortgage applications fell again last week following a Federal Reserve interest rate hike that put a chill on the market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. For the week ending Sept. 18, MBA's Market Composite Index—a measure of total mortgage loan application volume—fell 1.5% on a seaso

“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogues the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics.  Football may still live here in South Florida, but it’s currently splitting time between a brand-new ultra-luxury waterfront penthouse and a tumbledown shack in the middle

Sometimes under-the-radar luxury comes with a bold spotlight—as it does in Sevierville, TN, the hometown of late country icon Dolly Parton. Sevierville, the seat of Sevier County, sits about 40 minutes southeast of Knoxville, in the northern foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The legendary song

Dolly Parton's estate has filed a lawsuit against her nephew, Bryan Seaver, claiming he imperiled her legacy by making repeated violent threats toward her employees. Seaver, who announced the "9 to 5" hitmaker's death on Aug. 25, was fired from his role as head of security at the late country singer

Royal Caribbean has been trying to diversify beyond cruises and become a leader overall in vacations.

When Rebecca Obeng began hunting for a new job after finishing medical training in Chicago, she didn't expect to end up in Cleveland. Obeng, who's originally from Ghana, went to medical school in Virginia and then a residency in Georgia. But the Midwest struck her as a place to stay. The University