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.
Developer Caroline Weiss’ Coconut Grove home targeted in $8M foreclosure

Key International is going after the Coconut Grove home of developer Caroline Weiss after she allegedly failed to repay an $8 million loan issued in 2024. Miami-based Key, led by brothers Diego and Inigo Ardid, filed a foreclosure complaint in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court on June 25 against Weis
Read MoreKatie Couric Lays Bare Terrifying Stroke Scare She Suffered While Staying at In-Laws’ Aspen Home

TV journalist Katie Couric has opened up about the frightening health scare she suffered while staying at her in-laws' Aspen retreat—revealing that doctors initially thought her symptoms were a sign of a stroke. Couric, 69, recounted the frightening June 27 ordeal in a Substack post, explaining that
Read MoreAugusta, GA Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners

The dream of finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those in the middle-income bracket. While the housing market might appear robust on paper, a closer look reveals a significant disconnect between available homes and what many can truly
Read MoreNaples Children Foundation Makes Transformational $8 Million Investment

Naples Children Foundation $8 Million Investment Aims to Transform Early Learning in Collier County The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, today announced a transformative three-year initiative to expand and strengthen early learning oppor
Read MoreMortgage Applications Dip as Rates Stay Above 6%, Discouraging Refinancing

Mortgage applications retreated during the week leading up to the Fourth of July weekend, driven down by a drop in refinancing applications as borrowing cost rates remained high, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. For the week ending on July 3, MBA's Market Composite Index—a measure of t
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially became husband and wife on July 3—but the newlywed NFL star still hasn't fully moved on from his at-home proposal to the songstress, sharing new details about the milestone relationship moment in his first official appearance since their New York City wedding
Read More Delta launches 'basic business' fares without lounge access, seat selection

Delta is launching basic business and other stripped-down premium classes that come with fewer perks.
Read MoreSwerdlow backs off bid to have Don Peebles jailed over $800K debt in protracted Overtown site feud

Michael Swerdlow backed off his bid to have Don Peebles jailed over an $800,000 debt tied to their protracted legal feud over an Overtown development site, which has been built out already. The litigation between the developers, both big names in South Florida real estate, over a 3.4-acre property i
Read MoreSacramento, CA, Has a Significant Shortage of Homes For Middle-Income Earners

The dream of finding an affordable home can feel increasingly out of reach for many prospective buyers, especially those navigating the complexities of today's housing market. This ongoing struggle is highlighted in the 2026 Housing Mismatch Report, a collaborative analysis from Realtor.com®® and th
Read More“People come here to make babies”: Mapping development in Hallandale Beach

Hallandale Beach is emerging as the next Broward County development target with a surge of projects entering the city’s pipeline. Projects underway include residential towers, a branded hotel and an office development. Hallandale’s appeal is twofold: Rising prices in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach count
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"Ransom Canyon" star Josh Duhamel's $2.99 million Los Angeles home has come under offer just days after it was put on the market—as the actor and his family continue to spend more time living at their rural off-grid cabin in Minnesota. Duhamel, 53, initially listed his longtime residence on June 25
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Kendra and Joseph Duggar have trimmed the price of their Arkansas home by $8,000—just weeks after the former TV personality pleaded not guilty to sex crime charges in Florida, where he is set to stand trial in the coming weeks. In March, Joseph, 31, entered a not guilty plea to sex crime charges in
Read More South Florida’s top deals: Boca Raton home sells for $24M

🏆 Residential: The top residential sale was in Boca Raton, where a home at 1992 Royal Palm Way hit records for $24 million. John and Kathleen Slavik were the buyers; the seller was a trust attached to Sheetz founder Robert G. Sheetz. The home measures 6,100 square feet with four bedrooms and five a
Read MoreHome Prices Will Increase Less Than Expected in 2026, New Forecast Shows

Home prices will grow at a much cooler pace through the end of the year than previously projected, offering welcome relief to would-be buyers facing affordability hurdles. That's according to the Realtor.com® economic research team's 2026 housing forecast midyear update released on Wednesday. The fo
Read MoreHistoric Gold Mining Mill Outside of a ‘Famed’ Colorado Ghost Town Hits the Market for Just $325K

A historic mill in Colorado that was once used for gold and silver mining has just returned to the market with a significant price chop—presenting an enterprising buyer with a "rare opportunity to own a piece of American heritage." The prototype property, which was built in 1912 and once brought in
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The residential real estate market today is fundamentally different than just a few years ago. In April, 5.8% of homes were taken off the market, reaching delisting rates not seen since March 2020. Plus, economic uncertainty and rising inflation have made generating sufficient income a challenge for
Read More The AI edge for builders: Why institutional knowledge is becoming the industry’s most valuable asset

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of every conversation in homebuilding. But as builders invest in AI to improve sales, marketing and operations, many are overlooking the factor that will determine whether those investments succeed: organizational knowledge. AI is only as valuabl
Read MoreThe other half of the lake: Why lifecycle lending is becoming mortgages’ next growth strategy

Loan originator pipeline growth has followed a familiar formula: originate a purchase loan, capture a refinance when rates fall and hope the borrower returns for their next home purchase. But in today’s housing market, that model is producing fewer opportunities. Purchase volume remains constrained,
Read MoreAI is changing mortgage lending. Business intelligence is making it possible.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded across the mortgage lifecycle, lenders are rethinking how they use data to drive decisions and automate workflows. Chris McEntee, Vice President of Corporate and Product Development at ICE, discusses how AI mortgage lending is transforming mortgage bu
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In a city where colorful architecture and bold design take center stage on almost every street, one property manages to stand out from the crowd: a fairytale-inspired "castle" in New Orleans that has arguably become one of Louisiana's most recognizable homes during the three years it's been on the m
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