Southwest Florida Real Estate News and Market Insight

A polarizing measure to loosen development regulations and allow bigger buildings in Miami’s Little Havana is advancing.  The proposal, spelled out in a land-use and a zoning item, primarily targets Little Havana, an area traditionally associated with preserving and showcasing Miami’s Cuban heritage

Khloe Kardashian has offered a glimpse inside her $17 million mansion while opening up about the bittersweet emotions she experienced as both of her children headed off to school. The reality TV star, 42, took to Instagram to document the milestone as her 4-year-old son, Tatum, attended his first-ev

Mortgage rates surged to their highest level in more than a year this week after the global bond market was roiled by a large-scale sell-off fueled by renewed inflation fears related to a fresh round of hostilities in the Middle East. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.71% f

HGTV stars Tarek and Heather El Moussa have once again trimmed back the price of their Newport Beach, CA, property. Tarek, 45, and Heather, 38, purchased the coastal dwelling back in August 2020 for $3.1 million, according to records, and quickly set about renovating the property in order to turn it

Palm Beach’s historic “Ham and Cheese House,” nicknamed for its iconic red-and-white facade, is for sale with a whopping $105 million price tag. That’s just one of the major listings and sales in Palm Beach County recently.  Freedom Mortgage CEO Stanley Middleman is asking for $60 million on his wat

Meteorologists have warned that the Super El Niño's full effect wouldn’t be felt until the upcoming fall and winter months.  Now, the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization warns that the current El Niño is becoming a "supersized" event. According to new forecasts from the WMO, the El Niñ

A historic West Virginia home has just hit the market for the first time since it was built in 1878, giving potential homebuyers an opportunity to bring their own flair to the stunning Victorian, which has existed within the same family for generations. The four-bedroom, 2.5 bath abode—called The Ch

When Two Roads Development acquired the majority of condos at a bayfront Miami building in 2022, the firm planned to launch sales of an Edition Residences and complete the first tower by the end of this year.  But that didn’t go according to plan.  Instead, the group of holdout owners at Biscayne 21

Political activist Gloria Steinem has died inside her longtime New York City home at the age of 92. The news of her death was announced via a statement posted on her Instagram page, which read, "Yesterday, Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the

Down-payment loans and rate stipends won't move the needle on homeownership if workers don't know what they qualify for, or when to act

What Gen Z borrowers are telling us about the future of mortgage

Washoe County deeds show a 2.1% YoY gain through July 2026, while Austin is down 5.0% and Denver is down 3.4%

Hilton says one Asian country is the most exciting global tourism market as regional travel surges.

Playboy Mansion owner Daren Metropoulos sold his Miami Beach home for $22 million. The son of Greek-American billionaire C. Dean Metropoulos sold the 5,870-square-foot home at 7815 Atlantic Way in the gated Altos Del Mar community to an undisclosed buyer. The deal penciled out to $3,750 per square f

A South Florida real estate developer accused of killing an elderly man in a drunken crash will remain behind bars until his trial after a judge denied bond.  Judge Tanya Brinkley found Allen Matis, 68, to be a danger to the community after he drove into a Miami home, killing an 82-year-old inside,

The Reuben Brothers filed new renovation plans for the Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach that revealed a New York City steakhouse could take over the former Mr. Chow’s space. The Miami Beach Planning Board is set to review the renovation proposal for the 20-story hotel at 2201 Collins Avenue at its Oct. 6

Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Housing reform cosponsors who faced challengers won by 47.2 points on average, even as local governments oppose zoning preemption

It’s all too easy to jump into a home renovation without much thought or planning. After all, updating your home is exciting and you may be eager to get started as soon as possible. Doing so, however, can cost you a lot of money, time, and headaches down the road. "Changing your mind is actually gre

The agreement, which takes effect in stages beginning Sept. 4, creates a new “First Look” status