Market Updates

May 24, 2026

WINK News Interview

Cape Coral ranks 5th in the nation for foreclosure filings | Lee County | winknews.com

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Cape Coral had the fifth-highest number of foreclosure filings across the country last month, according to real-estate data analytics firm ATTOM.

Lakeland, Florida had the worst foreclosure rate among U.S. metros …

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May 10, 2026

Market Update May 2026

As we move through the first half of 2026, the rental market across Southwest Florida continues to adjust after several years of volatility. The data from the first half of the year provides a clearer picture of where the market is heading, showing elevated inventory levels, longer vacancy periods, and continued …

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Dec. 30, 2025

Closing Out Another Year In Real Estate 2025

As we close out another year in real estate, I wanted to take some time to provide an update of single-family home sales and more importantly, rental pricing and predictions. As you are aware, I eat, sleep, and breath all aspects of real estate in  SWFL and understanding the current …

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Dec. 9, 2025

On the News Again! Wink News This Time

Governor DeSantis' tax proposal could reshape Florida's housing market | | winknews.com

 

Over the course of the year, I have been interviewed several times about real estate and the current market. From high inventory to new regulations, to the NAR lawsuit, to real estate scams. Here is another news …

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Dec. 4, 2025

Florida Lower Insurance, No Property Tax, and Lower Interest Rates Sparking Sellers Market in 2026?

After hurricane Ian Florida saw drastic increases in insurance rates with lots of insurance providers going out of business or pulling out of the state. There was a mad scramble for anyone that owns real estate in Florida to find affordable companies to insure their properties. Some of the carries …

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June 5, 2025

Increasing Inventory In SWFL Creates Problems

As we move into the summer of 2025, we want to bring you up to speed with key market changes affecting your rental investments in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and the greater SWFL region.

Over the past two years, I have sent several market updates expressing my concerns …

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March 20, 2025

Massive inventory boom in Southwest

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Posted 2:45 PM, Mar 19, 2025

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA — How many single-family homes do you think are on the market in Lee and Collier counties as of January? Remember that number, because the answer is probably going to shock you …

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Sept. 2, 2024

Cape Coral Over Building - Best Property Management in Cape Coral, Bartomeo Property Management

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Aug. 31, 2024

Unveiling the Seven Isles Project: A New Era of Luxury Living in Cape Coral

Cape Coral, renowned for its beautiful waterways and vibrant community, is on the brink of a transformative real estate development—the Seven Isles project. This ambitious development promises to redefine luxury living in one of Florida’s most sought-after locations. With its innovative design, premier amenities, and strategic location, the Seven Isles …

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June 2, 2024

SWFL We Have A Problem

A year and a half ago I sent an update with a warning that there were several factors that were potentially going to impact in SWFL real estate including immigration laws that have passed. A little less than a year ago I sent an update stating that a flood of …

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