Southwest Florida Real Estate Market Update – October 2026

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Southwest Florida? The October 2026 real estate market update highlights housing activity in Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers, helping buyers and sellers understand local inventory and recent market trends.

Steve Horn and Greg Backus of The Horn & Backus Team at Gulf & Bay Realty help clients navigate the Southwest Florida real estate market, from luxury homes and waterfront properties to golf communities, condos, and new construction.

Southwest Florida Housing Market Statistics

Here’s a snapshot of single-family homes and condos in four local markets:

• Naples: 4,364 active listings, 638 pending, and 818 closed sales.

• Estero: 515 active listings, 111 pending, and 129 closed sales.

• Bonita Springs: 677 active listings, 116 pending, and 141 closed sales.

• Fort Myers: 3,095 active listings, 515 pending, and 591 closed sales.

Terminated, expired, and withdrawn listings are also tracked in the monthly report.

Southwest Florida Real Estate Activity: Past 7 Days

Recent regional activity includes:

• 1,050 new listings

• 618 pending listings

• 439 sold properties

• 141 terminated listings

• 147 expired listings

• 154 withdrawn listings

• 56 price increases

• 1,046 price decreases

These numbers offer a snapshot of changing inventory and pricing activity. Buyers searching for homes for sale in Southwest Florida may find new opportunities among recent listings and price reductions. Sellers can use local market information to help guide pricing and marketing decisions.

Find Your Home in Southwest Florida

Whether you’re searching for a waterfront home in Naples, a golf course property in Estero, a condo in Bonita Springs, or new construction in Fort Myers, understanding each community can help you find a property that fits your lifestyle.

Steve Horn and Greg Backus work with buyers and sellers throughout Southwest Florida, offering local insight into luxury real estate, golf communities, waterfront living, and residential neighborhoods.

Ready to explore Southwest Florida homes for sale? Visit HornBackus.com to search properties, explore local communities, and connect with Steve Horn and Greg Backus about your real estate goals.