Allegiant sold the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor to Blackstone for \$200 million, aiming to refocus on its airline business. The \$695M resort faced delays and losses but recently improved, attracting Blackstone’s investment. The sale closes in Q3.
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US apartment rent growth flattens in July
U.S. apartment rent growth stalled in July, with more than half of the 50 largest multifamily markets seeing month-to-month declines. The national average rent held …
The Fed is starting to worry about the housing market now
The Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes revealed new concerns about the housing market, which has been dragging down economic momentum. Policymakers noted weakening demand, falling …
Florida now permanently exempting sales tax on everything from batteries to bike helmets
Starting August 1, 2025, Florida now offers a permanent sales tax exemption on items like batteries, bike helmets, sunscreen, generators, and life jackets. These were …
Collier County approves NC Square project, residents voice traffic concerns
Collier County commissioners have approved the 24‑acre “NC Square” mixed‑use development at the southwest corner of Immokalee Road and Catawba Street, reshaping the site into …
Port Charlotte’s Sunseeker resort sold for $200 million
Allegiant sold the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor to Blackstone for \$200 million, aiming to refocus on its airline business. The \$695M resort faced delays and …
Driftwood Capital has launched a new Driftwood Lifestyle & Luxury Division (DLLUX), focusing on managing, investing in, and developing luxury and lifestyle hotels and branded …
Developers use branded condos to finance luxury hotels as some lenders back off
Luxury labels like Mercedes-Benz, Dolce & Gabbana and Baccarat now lend their names to condo projects, letting developers pre-sell “branded residences” to fund new five-star …
2025 Commercial Real Estate Outlook for Southwest Florida
Looking forward to growth in 2025 The Florida commercial market continues to grow in certain sectors and sizes. Many landlords and investors are seeing a …
This bid for one of Boston’s largest office towers shows how the value hits keep coming
The One Lincoln St. office tower in Boston was sold for $400 million at a foreclosure auction, a sharp decline from its $1 billion valuation …
Legislators look to fine-tune Florida’s affordable housing law
Florida lawmakers are updating the state’s affordable housing law, the Live Local Act, to address challenges developers face and streamline housing construction. The law, introduced …