When it comes to celebrating the Independence Day 2026 on the 4th of July, Southwest Florida knows how to do it right. Independence Day 2026 in Southwest Florida carries even more meaning this year as the entire nation marks its 250th birthday, and Fort Myers and Cape Coral are rising to the occasion in a […]
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Florida’s 2020 Real Estate Market Vibes are Back
If you were paying attention to the Florida real estate market in the summer of 2020, you may remember what it felt like before the frenzy hit. Prices were accessible and uncertainty was real. But the buyers who moved with conviction during that window ended up on the right side of one of the most […]
Housing Inventory in Florida is at Normal Level
If you have been following the news about Florida housing market lately and feeling a little uneasy, you are not alone. Words like “rising inventory” and “homes sitting longer” can sound alarming, especially if you lived through the 2008 crash. But here is what I want you to know: what we are seeing right now […]
2026 Global Luxury Perspectives
The theme of “A Sense of Belonging” at the heart of the 2026 Global Luxury Perspectives report resonates deeply, and nowhere more powerfully than in Southwest Florida’s luxury real estate market. While the global luxury landscape reports a softening in buyer urgency and flattening demand indexes, Southwest Florida tells a different story. Buyers here aren’t […]
$400M in Workforce Housing Just Broke Ground
Workforce housing in Lee County Florida just took a significant step forward, and the numbers behind this latest project are worth understanding if you care about the long-term health of Southwest Florida’s real estate market. Last month, ground broke on Wave at Colonial, the newest development from Naples-based Onda Housing Group. The project will bring […]
May 2026 Southwest Florida’s Real Estate Market Report
Find out with our exclusive May market report if Southwest Florida’s sizzling real estate market is right for you. Get the inside scoop on current pricing, buyer trends, and hot investment opportunities. This market report will help you navigate the dynamic market with confidence and make informed decisions. Southwest Florida Market Perspective The market continued […]
New Bill Will Let Homeowners Dissolve HOA
A new bill filed in the Florida legislature could fundamentally change the power dynamic between residents and their homeowners associations. Specifically, State Representative Juan Carlos Porras of Miami has proposed legislation that provides a clear pathway for homeowners to dissolve their HOAs. Porras describes some associations as “failed experiments” with excessive power and seeks to […]
I Analyzed Every Home Sale This Year. Here’s What I Found.
I pulled every closed single-family home sale in Fort Myers-Cape Coral over the past year. Not estimates. Not national averages. Every real transaction, and the patterns were impossible to ignore. Here’s what the data actually showed. 37% of Sellers Overpriced Their Home That’s not a small margin. Those listings sat for an average of 148 […]
What I’m Watching
What I’m watching is a $50M bet on downtown Fort Myers just hit 45% sold! I have sold real estate in this market for 13 years. Over that time, people have talked a lot about downtown Fort Myers. However, this moment feels different. One is a 21-story riverfront condo tower going up on the Caloosahatchee, […]
17171 Terraverde Cir APT 9, Fort Myers, FL
NEW Property listing alert: 17171 Terraverde Cir APT 9 in Fort Myers, Southwest Florida! This second-floor condo arrives fully furnished and extensively modernized for immediate enjoyment. Notably, the interior features a contemporary electric fireplace wall and a fresh coat of paint throughout. The kitchen boasts updated cabinetry, countertops, and a full suite of stainless steel […]