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Flood Zone vs Evacuation Zone: South Florida Guide
Flood zone vs evacuation zone in South Florida: what each means for your insurance, seller disclosure, and home value in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade.
Florida Condo Special Assessments in 2026: A Tri-County Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Who pays, how to spot the risk before you sign, and what the contract actually says, for Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade condo buyers and sellers.
South Florida Homeowner Costs 2026: Insurance and Property Tax
South Florida homeowner costs are shifting in 2026 as Citizens insurance rates fall and a property tax amendment heads to the November ballot.
Florida property tax 2026: the amendment headed to the November ballot
Florida lawmakers passed Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes on June 2, 2026. The homestead exemption would rise to 150,000 dollars in 2027 and 250,000 dollars in 2028 if 60 percent of November voters approve. Here is what it means for Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade homeowners.
What's Happening in the South Florida Housing Market in May 2026?
Three changes hit South Florida real estate this month: 30-year rates spiked to 6.665%, Citizens cut tricounty rates up to 14.1% effective July 1, condo financing tightens August 3.
South Florida Home Prices Hit Record Highs: What Sellers Need to Know Before Summer 2026
Palm Beach County's average sale price crossed $1 million for the first time. Here's what that milestone means for sellers in all three South Florida counties right now.
Florida Home Insurance Is Finally Dropping: What It Means for South Florida Sellers and Buyers in 2026
Florida home insurance is easing in 2026 with Citizens' OIR-approved average decrease of 8.7% for personal lines, more than triple the cut Citizens requested. South Florida sees the largest county reductions, about 14% in Broward and Miami-Dade. Here is what sellers and buyers should know.
Sell Before School Starts: The South Florida Deadline
Palm Beach and Broward schools start August 10. Miami-Dade starts August 13. Selling a home in South Florida takes 83-98 days. Families who need to close before school starts have about two weeks left to list.
FIFA World Cup 2026 and South Florida Real Estate: What Sellers and Buyers Need to Know
South Florida home values, international buyer demand, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium: what the data actually says for Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade sellers and buyers.
Palm Beach County's Average Sale Price Just Crossed $1 Million. Here Is How Much Sellers Are Giving Away.
Palm Beach County's average sale price crossed $1 million for the first time in Q1 2026. At a traditional 3% listing fee, sellers at the county average give up $30,000 before negotiations begin. Here is the math sellers need to see.
What the F1 Miami Grand Prix Means for South Florida Home Sellers in 2026
The same international buyers who fly in for Formula 1 race weekend are the cash buyers who move South Florida luxury real estate. Here is what that means if you are thinking about listing this spring.
What South Florida Condo Sellers Need to Know About Florida's New Laws in 2026
Florida's post-Surfside condo laws are now in full effect across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Here is what milestone inspections, SIRS requirements, and reserve funding mandates mean for South Florida condo sellers in 2026.
Why Palm Beach Homes Sit Unsold: What Smart Sellers Are Doing Differently
More than half of West Palm Beach listings are sitting 60 days or longer. Here is what the data says about why homes go stale and what sellers who are actually closing are doing differently.
South Florida Just Got the Largest Real Estate Association in the World. Here's What It Means for You.
MIAMI Realtors and BeachesMLS parent RWorld are merging into a 93,000-member organization. Here is what Palm Beach County buyers and sellers need to know before May 11.
Florida Home Insurance Is Improving in 2026. Here Is What That Means If You Are Selling.
Florida's homeowners insurance market is improving in 2026, with OIR-approved Citizens decreases now taking effect. Learn what the reforms mean for home values, buyer confidence, and why now may be the right time to sell in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade.
Why 62% of South Florida Homes Are Sitting Unsold: What To Do If Yours Is One of Them
Over 60% of Miami listings and 56% of West Palm Beach listings are sitting on the market for more than two months. Here is what is actually happening and what sellers can do about it.