The May 2026 market update for Southwest Florida. March data shows active inventory down 18% year over year while pending sales are up 16% — a tightening market disguised as a declining one. This month also covers the Real Brokerage acquisition of RE/MAX for $880 million, SERHANT.’s California expansion, 8 active listings across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, and Naples, and the five best spots in SWFL you can only reach by boat.
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The Real Brokerage is acquiring RE/MAX in an $880M deal. But this is not just one transaction. Compass acquired Anywhere Real Estate. Rocket acquired Redfin. Now this. The real estate industry is consolidating fast, and the way homes are bought and sold in markets like Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples is changing with it. Here is what it actually means for you.
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If you’re wondering whether now is the right time to buy in Fort Myers, you’re not alone. With shifting prices, rising inventory, and changing interest rates, here’s what’s actually happening in the 2026 market and how smart buyers are taking advantage.
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Local market insights, spring events, and industry news for Southwest Florida. April 2026 edition of Keys to the Coast by Justin Jamison at SERHANT.
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03/17/2026 Southwest Florida continues to be one of the most attractive real estate investment markets in the United States. With strong population growth, desirable waterfront lifestyle communities, and continued migration into Florida, markets like Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and Naples remain popular destinations for both homeowners and investors. Southwest Florida has become one…
