For the first time in months, homebuyers and sellers are seeing some welcome news: mortgage rates have eased to approximately 6.48%. While rates remain higher than the historic lows experienced during the pandemic, this recent decline is creating renewed optimism throughout the Southwest Florida real estate market. At Sun National Title Company, we're already seeing increased activity as buyers, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals adjust to the changing landscape. Here's what...

The Lee County real estate market is continuing to evolve in 2026, creating new opportunities for both buyers and sellers across Southwest Florida. After several years of rapid appreciation, bidding wars, and historically low inventory, the market is beginning to normalize into a more balanced environment. For homeowners, investors, and prospective buyers in areas like Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers Beach, understanding current market conditions is more important than...

Florida homeowners may soon see one of the biggest property tax changes in state history. Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced a proposal to raise Florida’s homestead exemption to $250,000, with the long-term goal of dramatically reducing — and potentially eliminating — property taxes on many primary residences across the state. The proposal would still require approval from both the Florida Legislature and Florida voters before becoming law, but it is already creating major conversations...