Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

A broad national revolt against data center development has surged to the top of voters' minds this year. And across the country, that's left candidates in tight midterm races scrambling. Thousands of data center projects proposed and underway around the nation have become a political flashpoint. Th

For every dollar expected to change hands in the Great Wealth Transfer, 59 cents is tied to older homeowners in just 10 states, according to a new analysis. The shocking figures raise the prospect that decades of geographically erratic housing gains are about to passed on to the next generation. The

After spending 36 years in rural Virginia, Michael and Jane Lyon were ready for a big change. Armed with a low seven-figure budget, the couple set their sights on a vibrant, walkable city for their retirement. They chose Durham, NC, bypassing the usual Sun Belt hot spots. "We were looking for amenit

A farmhouse-style home perched on 1.8 acres in the Watchung Mountains of New Jersey has come to market for $3,680,000, offering a view most buyers would associate with a much different lifestyle: the Manhattan skyline, laid out across the eastern horizon. The property at 610 Johnston Drive can be fo

LiDAR measurements and 3D tours can back up square footage and limit misleading AI edited listing photos.

With elevated prices for crude oil, a major component of gasoline, the price at the pump is higher than it's ever been for the holiday weekend.

Bridgeville, CA, made history in 2002 as the first town to ever be sold on eBay, and soon, it will be up for grabs again. The Northern California locale—positioned along the Van Duzen River, 45 miles southeast of Eureka and 26 miles east of Fortuna, with an estimated population of just 25—is an 80-a

Truss is adding in-house underwriting and funding to cut turn times

For buyers outside the vacation segment, affordability remains a central concern

From Kim Kardashian's sprawling Hidden Hills mansion to the homes of professional athletes and Hollywood stars, even some of the most heavily guarded properties in the country have proven vulnerable to intruders. Now, after a string of high-profile break-ins, celebrity home security is in the spotli

Developed from technology first built at Homepie, PACT is part of FSBO.com’s broader effort to digitize transactions from listing through closing

The MISMO reverse workgroup chair says standardization is meant to reduce tech barriers for lenders entering the space

As the early-morning air turns crisp, hinting at the imminent arrival of fall, winter sports enthusiasts are beginning to prep for the upcoming season—with those truly in the know eyeing the legendary powder of Alta, UT. For a mountain town with a year-round population of just over 200 that started

Last week, mortgage rates spiked to their highest level in over a year. Fresh conflict in the Middle East sparked renewed inflation worries, triggering a massive sell-off in global bond markets and pushing borrowing costs up. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate ticked up from 6.

A lighter economic calendar this week still yields crucial insights for the housing market, led by key property reports and vital inflation data. On Tuesday, Realtor.com® senior economist Hannah Jones releases the August Hottest Markets report, tracking where homebuyer interest is the strongest. The

Lasting value comes from a connected framework of streets, parks, trails, schools and daily routines

While the housing crunch and stubbornly high interest rates are putting homes out of reach for many, those with the means are willing to plunk down millions for a condo dedicated to their luxury cars. This is not a fancy garage. "A garage is an attached unit to a residential dwelling," James Pilking

A four-bedroom midcentury home in Marin County’s sought-after Laurel Grove neighborhood, has come to market for the first time since it was built 60 years ago. The house at 20 Hanken Drive in Kentfield, CA., was completed in 1966, and is listed for $3,295,00. The sellers purchased the property short

Just a stone's throw from the iconic Graceland in Memphis, TN, sits Little Graceland—a vacation rental and homage to Elvis Presley. The home, which has two rooms modeled off the Memphis landmark, has gone under contract after being listed for $175,000. It also brings in about $30,000 a year as a vac

Those who grew up in a suburban neighborhood most likely have childhood memories where a split-level house serves as the backdrop. Whether your family lived in one, you regularly visited a friend’s, or you simply watched enough episodes of “The Brady Bunch” to develop a positive association with hal