Southwest Florida Real Estate News

Smiling woman holding a moving box in her new home, symbolizing real estate as the best long-term investment

Real Estate Tops Gallup’s List of Best Long-Term Investments

Americans are looking for stability when it comes to building long-term wealth. The latest Gallup poll shows that once again, real estate leads the way. For the 11th straight year, more Americans named real estate the best long-term investment over stocks, gold, savings accounts, bonds, or cryptocurrency. Real estate continues to lead as the perceived […]

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Lee County Housing & Economic Trends May 2025

Lee County is seeing changes on several fronts. Listings are rising, sales are slowing, and decision-making is taking longer. At the same time, job growth has cooled while new development and road projects continue across the region. We turned to two recent FGCU reports: the May 2025 Regional Economic Indicators and the Q2 2025 Executive […]

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Aerial view of Sanibel Island and the Sanibel Lighthouse at sunrise, representing the Lee County housing market May 2025

Lee County Real Estate Market Update – May 2025

The Lee County housing market is shifting again. April’s data shows fewer home sales, rising inventory, and prices adjusting from recent highs. This May update breaks down the numbers and explains what they mean for buyers and sellers moving forward. Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Lee County Home Sales – April 2025 Data In April 2025, 912 […]

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Mother baking with her two young children in a bright kitchen, celebrating Mother’s Day 2025 in Fort Myers

What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day 2025

Before the cards, flowers, and brunch reservations, Mother’s Day began as something quieter. In the years following the Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis organized community health efforts and events that promoted reconciliation. Her daughter, Anna Jarvis, honored that legacy in 1908 with the first formal Mother’s Day service. By 1914, it became a national holiday. […]

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Runners starting the CincoRita Run in Fort Myers 2025, an annual community race at Bell Tower

Cantina’s CincoRita Run 5K and Margarita Mile at Bell Tower

Cinco de Mayo in Fort Myers brought something fresh this year. The second annual Cantina’s CincoRita Cinco de Mayo looked a little different in Fort Myers this year. The second annual Cantina’s CincoRita Run, presented by Worthington Realty, turned Bell Tower into the starting line, the finish line, and the party all at once. Part […]

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Aerial view of the Lexington Country Club golf course at sunset, near the Waterford golf condos in Fort Myers

Renovated Cambridge Model with Bundled Golf

16400 Millstone Circle #206, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Finding a move-in-ready condo with bundled golf, wide views, and flexible space is rare in Fort Myers. This upgraded end-unit Cambridge model in Waterford at Lexington Country Club checks all the boxes. Originally designed as a three-bedroom layout, the plan now features a larger flex room that […]

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Seared scallops topped with tomato relish at Blossom & Brie in North Fort Myers

Blossom & Brie Named Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant

Blossom & Brie is not the kind of place you just stumble across. It is the kind of place people describe with a smile, because it left them with a memory that stayed. The food comes straight from the farm. The animals are part of the experience. And the welcome, often from owners Rodney and […]

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Guests celebrating at McGregor’s Public House in Fort Myers during a community event

McGregor’s Public House: Best of Gulfshore 2025

McGregor’s Public House in Fort Myers has earned a special place in the community. It blends Irish pub traditions with local character, making it a gathering spot for food, music, and connection. In 2025, that reputation was officially recognized when Gulfshore Life honored McGregor’s in its Best of the Gulfshore Awards. Key Takeaways (TL;DR) A […]

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Screened patio with outdoor dining area at a Cape Coral Pelican neighborhood home

3-Bed Home for Sale in Cape Coral FL

UPDATE: This property is no longer available. If you are looking for similar homes, explore Cape Coral listings or search all Southwest Florida homes for sale. 4114 SW 1st Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914: Slide open the doors to the lanai and let a warm breeze drift through the backyard trees. Tile floors stay cool […]

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Road work ahead sign during construction on Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers

3 Questions About Daniels Parkway Construction in Fort Myers

Daniels Parkway connects some of Southwest Florida’s busiest neighborhoods, and major changes are on the horizon. With construction beginning at the Daniels/I-75 interchange and the Three Oaks Parkway extension, this corridor is entering a period of significant transformation. If you are considering a move nearby, here are three questions worth asking before you make your […]

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