Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

A growing real estate scam starts with an audacious premise: A criminal pretends to be a property owner and tries to sell a home or piece of land that does not belong to them. And title professionals say they're seeing a lot more of it. In a survey released on Monday from the American Land Title Ass

As children head back to school and the air turns crisp, the housing market is entering its sweetest spot: the peak homebuying week of 2026, offering savvy shoppers more options, bigger savings, and less competition. The new Realtor.com® Best Time To Buy 2026 report identifies Sept. 27–Oct. 3 as the

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are set to vote this week on interest rate policy, and markets are anticipating that they will raise rates for the first time in three years. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh and the other members of the Federal Open Market Committee will cast their votes on Wednesday, an

The homeownership journey has become more difficult than ever, leaving younger generations convinced that financial stability lies in renting. Yet, according to a new survey by Clever, two-thirds of homeowners (68%) report being satisfied with their financial situation, compared to fewer than half o

The upcoming week brings a packed slate of housing data from the Realtor.com economics team, kicking off Monday with our Best Time To Buy report from senior economist Hannah Jones. On Tuesday, senior economist Joel Berner examines builder sales incentives, following up on Wednesday with a review of

I explored grand architecture, great food, indulgent spas — and so-called "ruin bars" — in Hungary's capital city, Budapest.

A Jazz Age estate built by one of Massachusetts' most powerful industrial families has come to market in Hopedale, a former mill town about 35 miles southwest of Boston. Known as The Ledges, the stone-and-brick manor holds 12 bedrooms across roughly 11,600 square feet, sits on more than 17 acres, an

Legendary luxury name Cipriani has revealed two opulent penthouses atop its Miami residential tower, the brand's only condo in the U.S. Dubbed 1931 Collection, the two triplexes at Cipriani Residences Miami are listed at $33 million for the larger, named San Marco, and $19.8 million for the smaller,

Nostalgia is hot right now and multiple offers came quickly for one house with a lot of it. The home in East Dubuque, IL was built in 1975 and hasn’t changed much since. “The owner passed away this summer [and] she built that house exactly the way she wanted to have it. All of her visions came to li

An ultra-luxurious triplex penthouse has just been unveiled high atop the newly completed condo tower known as The Henry in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Listed for $27 million, Penthouse East has five bedrooms, along with access to a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, offering panoramic views

It’s been a little over a month since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tightened the screws on condo lending.  Effective Aug. 3, Fannie Mae retired its limited review process, and Freddie Mac ended its streamlined review process, which allowed lenders to approve conventional mortgages without a deep dive

In the middle of Los Angeles, four gleaming skyscrapers stretch toward the clouds. The glass-fronted development, dubbed Metropolis, includes two condo towers, one rental tower, and the luxury Indigo Hotel. All told, the block-long expanse includes more than 1,500 residential units. Its developer, G

When most people sit down for Sunday dinner, they aren't staring directly into 19th-century jail cells. But for listing agent Caroline Hoffmann, having remnants of 19th-century law enforcement in the dining room was just part of normal family life. The historic Old Wood County Jail at 240 W Indiana

A midcentury modern home tucked into the foothills above Boulder, CO, has come back on the market for $9.95 million, offering 10.6 acres of private trails, mature gardens and mountain views—all just a 10-minute drive from downtown. It originally listed in January for $10.95 million before undergoing

If the return of the Owens sisters from “Practical Magic” has you daydreaming about spellbinding home design, a Queen Anne Victorian home is probably right up your alley. Although the famous fictional home was built from scratch by set designers and torn down just after filming wrapped, its eye-catc

After rampant fraud in Baltimore made headlines, underwriting guidelines and elevated fraud risks have the market on high alert

Mortgage spreads continue to soften the blow amid Iran conflict

In a town dominated by traditional Spanish architecture, 198 Via Marina breaks all the rules. Drenched in vivid salmon pink, this 1938 Georgian-Colonial estate is a rare, vibrant departure from Palm Beach’s classic design landscape. Located at 198 Via Marina, the 1938 residence has four bedrooms and

California is filled with midcentury modern gems, from actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinatory” Los Angeles retreat to unique estates designed by renowned architects such as Richard Neutra. But a home doesn’t need to be tied to a household name to hold a fascinating legacy. Enter 1225 Oberlin Driv

An extremely "rare opportunity" to buy a private island on Lake Minnetonka has just hit the market for $7,250,000. Located in Shorewood, MN, the 2-acre legacy compound on Gale Island, surrounded by 1,841 feet of luxurious lakeshore, features several structures: The waterfront barbecue gazebo, built