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Southwest Florida Real Estate Market Update This is a summary of the article “High Housing Costs Are Pushing Foreclosures to a Six-Year High” from the Wallstreet Journal, by Nicole Friedman and Veronica Dagher on May 1, 2026 10:00 pm ET U.S. foreclosure... Read More
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For Southwest Florida homebuyers, the takeaway is simple: having homeowners insurance does not guarantee you’ll receive a payout when you file a claim. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis found that the five largest U.S. home insurers closed more than 44% of... Read More
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By Lauren Thomas Summary: AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential announced a merger that will create a multifamily real-estate company valued at more than $50 billion, combining over 180,000 apartment units nationwide. Under the agreement, AvalonBay shareholders... Read More
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By Nicole Friedman Summary: Mortgage rates climbed to 6.51%, the highest level since August, making homeownership more expensive and slowing the spring housing market as buyers face high home prices, insurance costs, and property taxes. Concerns about inflation and... Read More
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Summary: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a broad Florida “farm bill” (SB 290) that, among other things, prevents cities and counties from banning gas-powered equipment like leaf blowers, though they can still encourage alternatives. The law also adds new rules such as... Read More
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Summary: Amazon purchased 232.73 acres near I-75 in Charlotte County (Jones Loop Road, Punta Gorda) for $20.14 million. The company hasn’t disclosed its plans, with all parties under an NDA. Based on past activity—like a 650,000 sq ft robotics fulfillment center in... Read More
