Notes on West Palm Beach and Florida real estate.
Reserves, inspections, insurance, HOA fees and the condo questionnaire. The due diligence I walk through with every West Palm Beach condo buyer before closing.
Read →Can you rent your Palm Beach County condo? Minimum lease terms, short-term rental limits, approval processes and what to check before you buy a condo you plan to rent.
Read →What's planned, under construction and delivering in Palm Beach County's new condo pipeline, and how buyers can evaluate pre-construction towers.
Read →Includes videoHow the Palm Beach County condo market is behaving: condos vs houses, seasonality, and what matters for luxury buyers and sellers in West Palm Beach.
Read →Beach access or downtown walkability? Comparing oceanfront and Intracoastal condos in Palm Beach County on views, lifestyle, maintenance, insurance and value.
Read →Pricing, preparation, marketing to out-of-state buyers and realistic timelines. My approach to selling a luxury condo in West Palm Beach in today's market.
Read →Location, views, age, finances, amenities and rules. A practical framework for choosing the right condo building in West Palm Beach before you pick a unit.
Read →Jumbo, portfolio, FHA and VA loans for West Palm Beach condos, and why the building's approval status matters as much as your own credit.
Read →How out-of-state buyers purchase a Palm Beach County condo remotely: virtual tours, remote closings, wire safety and caring for a second home once you own it.
Read →Includes videoA low HOA fee can hide real costs. Here are the five association checks I walk buyers through before they commit to a Florida home or condo.
Read →Includes videoFlorida isn't one market. Here's how I think about housing risk in 2026: foreclosures, condo financing, insurance and flood exposure, and what to check for a specific address.
Read →Includes videoNew doesn't automatically mean problem-free. Five things I review with buyers before they sign a builder or developer contract in Florida, from inspections to taxes and resale.
Read →Includes videoFrom Palm Beach to Fisher Island, a look at seven of Florida's most exclusive addresses, and what they have in common for buyers thinking about Florida luxury real estate.
Read →Includes videoWhy deals stall or fall apart in 2026, from weak listing photos to insurance quotes and inspections, and what sellers can do about each one.
Read →Includes videoSome renovations rarely pay you back at resale. Here are ten upgrades I'd think twice about, plus what tends to help instead, for homes and condos.
Read →Includes videoSinger Island offers the same Atlantic as Palm Beach at a lower price point. How it compares, what to check in its oceanfront condo towers, and how it stacks up against West Palm Beach.
Read →Includes videoSix Florida markets ranked on what shapes daily life after a move: lifestyle, cost, access, growth and housing. Here's how I'd rank them in 2026, and why The Palm Beaches came out on top.
Read →Includes videoSome Florida properties look great at a showing and cost you later. Five types of homes I'd be very careful with, and the checks that protect you.
Read →Includes videoFrom vague contract terms to open-ended repair requests, fifteen things I'd push back on as a Florida seller, and why each one can cost you.
Read →Includes videoInsurance, flood zones, HOAs, condo rules, taxes and more. Eight things I make sure every Florida buyer understands before they make an offer in 2026.
Read →Includes videoFlorida voters approved Amendment 3 on November 3, 2026. What it changes for homestead and non-homestead owners, plus the other states debating property tax cuts.
Read →Includes videoWhat relocating buyers learn after they arrive: West Palm Beach's micro-markets, taxes, insurance, the new-construction pipeline and where the real opportunities are in 2026.
Read →Includes videoHow far $1 million goes in South Florida depends on where you look and what you prioritize. A realistic look at homes and condos in Palm Beach County and beyond.
Read →Includes videoFrom business relocations to new condo towers, a look at what's changing across Florida in 2026, with a focus on what it means for West Palm Beach buyers.
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