If you are a professional looking to buy your first home in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, you might think down-payment assistance is only for low-income applicants. That is a misconception. In 2026, Florida offers robust programs specifically designed for the "missing middle"—the hardworking professiona

  Welcome to your March update on the Lee County and Fort Myers real estate market. As we move into the heart of the spring "selling season," the data from February 2026 is officially in. If you’ve been tracking the Southwest Florida market, you know that 2026 has been a year of "normalized momentum

FORT MYERS, FL — Today, February 19, 2026, marks a pivotal shift for the Southwest Florida housing market. National mortgage averages have officially dipped to their lowest levels since September 2022. According to the latest data, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has fallen to 6.01%, while the 15-ye

3-Day SWFL “Test Drive” Itineraries For Future Relocators Scrolling listings from the couch can only tell you so much. If you’re seriously thinking about relocating to Southwest Florida, the smartest move you can make is a short “test drive” trip planned like a future local, not a tourist.   *:first