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

How the FinCEN Rule Affects Home Sellers Sellers do not have new reporting requirements, but the rule can still affect the transaction process. Closing timelines may require additional documentation If a buyer is purchasing through an LLC or trust and paying cash, the closing professional must colle

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