Lutgert Blogs

Regional Economic Indicators: January 2026 Report

January 12, 2026 / RERI Research Team

The RERI has published Regional Economic Indicators for January 2026. The monthly publication represents a collection and analysis of economic indicators including airport passenger activity, taxable sales, tourist tax revenues, labor force, employment, real estate, and consumer sentiment for the Southwest Florida workforce region.

SWFL Real Estate: Fourth Quarter 2025 Report

January 08, 2026 / RERI Research Team

During the third quarter of 2025, the residential market in Southwest Florida continued to reflect ongoing adjustments in the post-pandemic and post-hurricane housing landscape, as evidenced by the latest data available. Single-family home sales in the region have come down over the past year (down 1 percent), reflecting cooling from the 2021 to 2022 peak. Condominium sales declined more sharply, falling 19 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Single-family and condominium real median prices in the region also continued to fall, with year-over-year declines observed across most Southwest Florida counties. The percentage of total housing units that were actively listed remained higher than a year ago in most counties.

2025 SWFL Holiday Trip Index

December 15, 2025 / RERI Research Team / Tag: Economics and Finance

With the holidays fast approaching, the Southwest Florida region will begin to see an influx of visitors from northern states and internationally to celebrate the holiday season. These visitors play a vital role in the regional economy, directly supporting the leisure and hospitality sector, one of the largest sectors in the region.

Supply Chain Management Scholarship Award Winners - Fall 2025

December 04, 2025 / Lutgert News / Tags: 2025, Award, Information Systems & Operations Management, Information Systems / Analytics / and Supply Chain, Scholarships, Supply Chain Management

Fall 2025 Supply Chain Management Scholarship Award Winners share their reactions after hearing they won the award.

Regional Economic Indicators: December 2025 Report

December 01, 2025 / RERI Research Team

The RERI has published Regional Economic Indicators for December 2025. The monthly publication represents a collection and analysis of economic indicators including airport passenger activity, taxable sales, tourist tax revenues, labor force, employment, real estate, and consumer sentiment for the Southwest Florida workforce region.