Florida’s ‘High-Beta’ Housing Market May Be Poised for a Rebound

While the national housing market remains deeply challenged, Florida and its cities show tentative signs of bucking the trend. The Sunshine State, which led the national market downward as high interest rates put... Read more »

Where Florida’s Byron Donalds, David Jolly Stand on Housing

Florida voters will choose between two prospective governors with differing views of the state’s housing market and approach to property taxes. GOP Rep. Byron Donalds and David Jolly, a Republican-turned-Democrat, both overwhelmingly... Read more »
How an Abandoned South Miami Mall Reflects South Florida’s Luxury Boom

How an Abandoned South Miami Mall Reflects South Florida’s Luxury Boom

The planned demolition of an abandoned South Miami landmark has hit another delay. The redevelopment of Sunset Place—a once-vibrant outdoor shopping center that had been scheduled for teardown in early 2026—remains in... Read more »
What Will Become of Florida’s Infamous ‘Holdout House’?

What Will Become of Florida’s Infamous ‘Holdout House’?

On the southernmost tip of Clearwater Beach, FL, a luxurious beachfront cottage whose owners reportedly refused all buyout offers for decades is now the lone single-family house in a sea of large... Read more »
Naples Steps Into the Spotlight as Florida’s Ultimate Quiet Luxury Capital

Naples Steps Into the Spotlight as Florida’s Ultimate Quiet Luxury Capital

Perched on the edge of the Everglades, Naples has positioned itself as Florida‘s capital of quiet luxury, offering an alternative to Miami‘s flashier real estate scene—and increasingly drawing a younger cadre of... Read more »
Florida’s Sandra Rathe Team joins The Real Brokerage

Florida’s Sandra Rathe Team joins The Real Brokerage

The Real Brokerage has brought on RealTrends Verified-ranked The Sandra Rathe Team, adding 20 agents and $135 million in annual sales volume across South Florida. Led by Sandra Rathe and founded in... Read more »
How Florida’s Golden Beach Became a Secret Haven for Billionaires and Stars Willing To Pay Millions for Ultimate Privacy

How Florida’s Golden Beach Became a Secret Haven for Billionaires and Stars Willing To Pay Millions for Ultimate Privacy

A little-known Florida neighborhood has quietly established itself as one of the Sunshine State’s “most exclusive” communities, drawing in a wave of high-net-worth residents who are willing to fork out millions for... Read more »
Space Coast Developer Lists Island Property That Was Once Home to Florida’s Iconic ‘Annie the Dragon’ for  Million

Space Coast Developer Lists Island Property That Was Once Home to Florida’s Iconic ‘Annie the Dragon’ for $7 Million

A Florida property that is located on the southern tip of a peninsula that stretches into the Atlantic Ocean has hit the market for $7 million—decades after it became known as the... Read more »
Florida’s Top 5 Metro Hotspots for Relocation in 2023

Florida’s Top 5 Metro Hotspots for Relocation in 2023

The Florida housing market continues to make headlines as it remains one of the top choices for homebuyers seeking to relocate within the United States. In the third quarter of 2023, approximately... Read more »