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.
MRED seeks arbitration in Zillow antitrust lawsuit

With less than 48 hours to go before the start of a two-day hearing regarding Zillow’s preliminary injunction motion in its antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) and Compass International Holdings, the Chicagoland MLS is seeking to compel arbitration with the listing portal giant
Read MoreDevelopers seek density bonuses to build apartments on Kendall resi lots

Two developers are eyeing sites near a Baptist Health hospital in Kendall for their separate three-story residential developments, which would tap density bonuses to bring a combined 146 units to the area. The Serralta Family Trust, represented by Ignacio Serralta and Vivian Serralta, are planning
Read MoreThe Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Metro 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 show signs of improvement on paper, the reality for many is a persistent struggle to find properties that align with t
Read MoreLightning Damage Could Now Cost $26K per Claim—What That Means for Your Coverage

Lightning strikes may seem like a rarity, but when they do hit, their damage can be devastating. And they are hitting homeowners' wallets harder than they used to. U.S. homeowners insurance losses tied to lightning strikes jumped 59% in 2025, totaling an estimated $1.65 billion, according to the Ins
Read MoreBipartisan bill would allocate CDBG funds to disaster prevention efforts

Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.) and William Timmons (R-S.C.) introduced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to help local governments invest in disaster prevention rather than focusing solely on post-disaster recovery. The “Ounce of Prevention Act” would expand eligible uses of Community Development Blo
Read MoreCRMLS adds ‘Limited Exposure Coming Soon’ listing option

California Regional MLS (CRMLS) is creating more options for home sellers looking to market and sell their properties. Earlier this month, CRMLS debuted a Limited Exposure Coming Soon listing option for home sellers and real estate professionals in California. In a post on the MLS’s Knowledgebase b
Read MoreColorado Springs, CO, Has a Shortage of Homes for Middle-Income Earners

Prospective homebuyers often face a challenging market, particularly those in middle-income brackets who find themselves caught between rising prices and limited options. A new analysis from the 2026 Housing Mismatch Report, a collaborative effort by Realtor.com® and the National Association of Real
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"The Parent Trap" actor Dennis Quaid has put his longtime Los Angeles abode on the market for $5.2 million, mere weeks after revealing why he turned his back on California in favor of a move to Tennessee—alleging that the Golden State has gone "downhill" in recent years. Quaid, 72, who is originally
Read More American Airlines brings grab-and-go lounge to New York's JFK

American Airlines is opening a grab-and-go lounge at New York's JFK
Read MoreTrump Avoids Bidding Process for $500 Million White House Ballroom Contract

President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project is being built under a no-bid contract, the Washington Post reports. Clark Construction, a McLean, VA-based company, is constructing the ballroom being built over the now-demolished East Wing. The company is also building the security bunker unde
Read MoreIsaac Toledano, Israeli investor’s dueling real estate lawsuits spill into family drama

Isaac Toledano is tied up in dueling lawsuits with an Israeli businessman over South Florida real estate in a dispute that has boiled over into family drama tied to one of Toledano’s daughters. Yaakov Morad and his affiliate Apirion Real Estate sued Toledano on June 23, alleging that Toledano lied
Read MoreStyle of the Union: All-American Fashion

Rosie Assoulin halter top, pant skirt; Michael Kors Collection heel sandals. Twisted halter top in heavy cotton poplin ($1,350), Skant pant skirt in cotton grosgrain ($1,395), Rosie Assoulin; Jasmine heel sandals ($795), Michael Kors Collection; starburst and baroque pearl earrings ($175), Kenneth J
Read MoreCelebrate the Fourth of July in Fort Myers

School of Rock will bring the house down during the Fort Myers America 250 Eagles & Tom Petty Tribute Concert. Photo by Ian Rawn Photography Luminary Hotel & Co. and its signature outlets will set the scene for an epic Fourth of July celebration in honor of America’s 250th. The weekend will include
Read MoreThe Secret Cash Leak in Your Ceiling: How a Simple Fix Can Slash Your Summer Bills and Keep You Cool

With the heat wave coming for most of the country during the first week of July, many homeowners are prepping to put their air conditioners to work. But if you often find that your home seems too warm in the summer, it’s only natural to assume there’s an issue with your AC. The real problem, however
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Basketball legend LeBron James is walking away from the Los Angeles Lakers and will be seeking out a new team to join for the 2026-27 NBA season, it's been revealed. James' future with the L.A.-based team has been the source of furious speculation in recent weeks as pundits questioned whether the ba
Read More Linda Orlans Shares Her True North

The 5,300-square-foot residence in Harbor Springs, Michigan, features design work from Vee Mossburg of Cottage Company. Mossburg helped transform the home, which initially had a Victorian look and feel, into a serene, lakeside getaway. Recently, Vee’s daughter, Kelly Mossburg-Konoske, also from Cott
Read MoreCatch FC Naples Games at Home This Summer

Photo by Cullen McIntyre/FC Naples Experience the pulse of Southwest Florida’s newest sporting tradition as FC Naples takes the field this summer at Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Each 90-minute game delivers a fast-paced rhythm and a fully walkable stadium that invites fans to move from the stands
Read MoreHome Value Growth Flatlines but Northeast and Midwest Outperform

National home value growth ground to a near standstill in April, with moderate gains in the Midwest and Northeast offsetting declines in many Sun Belt and Western metros, reflecting the ongoing fragmentation of the U.S. housing market. At the national level, the value of single-family homes as measu
Read MoreDeSantis signs Live Local Act amendment into law

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill amending the Live Local Act workforce housing law, further expanding the state’s authority over local municipalities. Florida House Bill 1389 does a few things to Live Local, which became law three years ago. Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Rep. Mike Redondo, both
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Brittany and Patrick Mahomes are making the most of the NFL offseason—leaving Kansas City behind in order to travel to California, where they have been soaking up all the sights and sounds that the Golden State has to offer. Brittany, 30, revealed a glimpse inside their fun-filled summer on Instagra
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