Housing market activity in Southwest Florida is cooling after a 2022 peak, with declines in listings and building permits signaling a market recalibration, according to Florida Gulf Coast University economists. The report projects this slowdown to persist moving forward.
A proposed constitutional amendment would significantly expand Florida's homestead exemption. Supporters see tax relief for homeowners, while critics warn of budget pressures for local governments and higher burdens on some property owners.
Multigenerational living rises in Naples as migration shifts and costs reshape housing, relocation and real estate strategies.
Brisk activity in the Naples housing market saw pending and closed sales increase 15% and 26.7% respectively in March, driven by competitive pricing and negotiation, especially in condominiums, according to the Naples Area Board of Realtors March 2026 Market Report.
Charlotte County’s housing market steadied in February and gained momentum in March, with rising sales, shrinking inventory and improving buyer confidence during peak season.
Home prices remain high but are beginning to ease in Southwest Florida, with median sales prices falling in Collier and Lee counties as rising inventory, insurance costs and ownership expenses reshape the housing market.
Despite hurricanes and high insurance costs, Charlotte County’s housing market remains resilient, supported by migration trends, economic strength and stabilizing home prices, local real estate experts say.
Naples-Marco Island ranked seventh nationally for newer luxury housing stock, according to Realtor.com. The report highlights the region’s modern high-end homes, elevated prices and a market shaped by recent coastal development.
Closed home sales in the Naples area surged nearly 29% in December, signaling renewed momentum as prices eased and inventory levels created increasingly favorable conditions for buyers heading into 2026.
A proposal to eliminate Florida’s homestead property taxes could boost home values in Naples while threatening city and county revenue that funds police, fire-rescue and parks. Local officials and Realtors weigh the potential impacts.
