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.
Kogevinas Group joins Sotheby’s International Realty in Montecito

The Kogevinas Group has left Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to join Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito Brokerage, according to an announcement on Monday. Led by Nancy Kogevinas, the seven-member team was recognized as the No. 36 small team in the nation and the No. 13 small team in Californ
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The final chapter in Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's failed marriage could finally be set to close—after the actress reportedly accepted an offer on the former couple's marital home, following a yearslong struggle to secure a buyer. Lopez, 56, and Affleck, 53, purchased the palatial Beverly Hills s
Read More Real Brokerage and REMAX set Aug 14 merger votes

Shareholders at both The Real Brokerage and REMAX will convene virtually on August 14 to vote on the proposed merger between the two firms, creating the Real REMAX Group. According to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission late last week, Real’s shareholders will vote on the arr
Read MoreManhattan’s Pfizer Conversion Scare: How To Ensure Your Next Home Is Structurally Sound

With the country facing a housing supply crunch and no easy answers in sight, projects like the conversion of the Pfizer office buildings in Midtown Manhattan into a mixed commercial-residential complex should be well-received. Unfortunately, last week, one building was evacuated after workers foun
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For some Atlanta homeowners who live near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the FIFA World Cup has created an unexpected opportunity to earn some extra cash—without a lot of effort. They’re using the DIBS Parking app, which connects fans in town for the games with homeowners with private parking spaces lookin
Read More NAR guidance clarifies office exclusive listings, MLS rules

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released updated guidance last week clarifying how office-exclusive listings and pre-marketing options must operate within multiple listing services, reinforcing brokers’ duties to follow local MLS rules and the Clear Cooperation Policy. The resource, title
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"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill has died at the age of 78, just a few weeks after he declared that he was "cancer-free" following a yearslong battle with Stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. His passing was announced by his family in an emotional post shared on the actor's Instagram account, w
Read More What the ROAD to Housing Act means for agents, homebuyers

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump allowed a constitutional deadline to pass without signing or vetoing the bipartisan legislation. Legislation — widely regarded as the most comprehensive federal housing package in decades — cleared the Senat
Read MoreJudge tosses suit over Two Roads’ Four Seasons Bahamas. Not so fast, plaintiff says

A judge tossed a lawsuit accusing Two Roads Development of sidelining a partner from a roughly $300 million Four Seasons-branded condo project in the Bahamas –– but the fight isn’t over. The partner that sued, Soho Development, led by Delray Beach resident and attorney Roger Stein, says the judge a
Read MoreFHFA moves to drop ‘reputational harm’ from consideration in counterparty suspensions

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) wants to drop “reputational harm” as a basis for suspending firms and individuals that do business with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks. In a notice of proposed rulemaking published Monday in the Federal Register, the agency said remo
Read MoreEx-Nautica CEO finds buyer for Continuum South Beach condo

Former Nautica CEO Harvey Sanders found a buyer for his double unit at the Continuum South Beach, asking $22 million. It’s one of a dozen luxury home contracts signed in Miami-Dade County between July 6 and July 12, according to the weekly report by Douglas Elliman’s Eklund-Gomes team. The previous
Read MorePfizer Building Scare Unlikely To Slow New York’s Residential-Conversion Fever

Last week, structural concerns at the Pfizer Building in Midtown Manhattan forced the evacuation of nine buildings and the shutdown of several city streets. The incident occurred at 235 East 42nd St., the former global headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, where the developer MetroLoft is in
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Basketball legend LeBron James has officially ended his eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Golden State Warriors are reportedly among the leading contenders to sign the four-time NBA champion for the 2026–27 season. James' future with the L.A.-based team was reported to be coming
Read More Olivia Dunne Reveals the Strangest Items in Home She Shares With MLB Star Boyfriend Paul Skenes

Social media sensation Olivia Dunne has lifted the lid on the unusual items scattered around the home she shares with her MLB player boyfriend, Paul Skenes, revealing the bizarre things that the two have amassed as a result of their very specialized careers. The 23-year-old former LSU gymnast took t
Read MoreMovers: Gian Rodriguez jumps from CBRE to Kurv Industrial

In this week’s latest South Florida hiring news, Gian Rodriguez has left CBRE, where he served as managing director in South Florida, to join Kurv Industrial as the Miami market officer. His appointment follows the planned retirement of Kevin Carroll, who held the position for 15 years, according t
Read MoreQ&A with Luxury Travel Advisor Ann Harrison

Photo courtesy of Ann Harrison There’s never a dull moment for luxury travel advisor Ann Harrison of Ann Harrison Travel, who constantly works to help her clients crisscross the globe in all directions. While being on call at all times might sound excruciating to some, Harrison, a former textile des
Read MoreSouth Florida’s top deals: Mexican REIT boss sells Estates at Acqualina condo for $22M

🏆 Residential: The top home sale to hit records in South Florida was in Sunny Isles Beach, where a six-bedroom condo with ocean views at the Estates at Acqualina at 17901 Collins Avenue changed hands for $21.6 million. The seller was a company managed by Mexican real estate investment executive Mou
Read MoreBudget Buyers Are Flocking to Hidden ‘Gem City’ on Pennsylvania’s Great Lake Shore

Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes port city is turning heads among homebuyers seeking outstanding affordability, robust climate resilience, and a high quality of life. Erie, PA, nicknamed "Gem City" for the glittering waters of its Lake Erie harbor, claimed the No. 2 spot in the Realtor.com® June 2026
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Last week, the president announced that the government had deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 "Trump Accounts." The program is intended to get the next generation of Americans invested in the stock market and build wealth from the day they’re born. But during his press appearance las
Read More Why flexible private capital is becoming a builder growth strategy

Homebuilders are navigating a market where slower absorption, elevated costs and shifting buyer demand are testing even the most experienced operators. In that environment, capital is more than a funding source. It influences liquidity, production pace and long-term growth. For regional and mid-size
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