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Monthly data and expert commentary on real estate trends across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and beyond.
18 Articles
Market UpdatesOctober 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Boca Raton home values: what the numbers actually say in 2026
Boca Raton home values, read from live MLS data rather than headlines: 2,134 homes listed, a $550,000 median ask against a $660,000 median sale, and why those two numbers differ.
Read Article →Market UpdatesOctober 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Days on market in Palm Beach County: how long a sale really takes
Across 25,002 Palm Beach County closings the median sale took 45 days. A quarter went under contract within 14 days, and a tenth sat past 183. The range is the useful part.
Read Article →Market UpdatesOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Palm Beach Housing Market Update: Prices, Inventory and Days on Market (August 2026 Data)
Our monthly read on Palm Beach County: median prices, active listings, months of supply and days to contract for houses and condos, with a side-by-side look at St. Lucie County and what it means for sellers and buyers.
Read Article →Market UpdatesOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Is Palm Beach County a Buyer's or Seller's Market Right Now? How to Read Months of Inventory
Single-family homes and condos in Palm Beach County are in two different markets right now. Here is how to read months of supply, days to contract and sale-to-list ratios, and how buyers and sellers should adjust for each.
Read Article →Market UpdatesOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Palm Beach County Condo Market Report: Prices, Inventory and the Effect of Florida's Condo Safety Laws
Palm Beach County condo prices rose in August 2026 while inventory kept falling. Here is what the numbers show and how milestone inspections, reserve studies and financing rules are shaping demand by building age.
Read Article →Market UpdatesOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Palm Beach Home Appreciation by City: How Much Have Homes Gained and What It Means for Your Equity
Federal price index data shows how much home values have risen over 5, 10 and 20 years in Jupiter, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie. This guide lays out the numbers by ZIP code and shows how to turn them into a rough equity estimate.
Read Article →Market UpdatesOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Palm Beach Price History: The 2000s Boom, the 2008 Bust and the Pandemic Run-Up
Federal home price data shows Palm Beach County values more than doubled from 2000 to 2006, fell by nearly half by 2012, then climbed past the old peak. Here is what drove each cycle and how to look up your own home's past sales.
Read Article →Market UpdatesOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Baby Boomers and the Palm Beach County Housing Market: Aging in Place, Downsizing and Supply
Boomers are the largest group of both buyers and sellers. Here is how their choice to stay put or downsize shapes supply, prices and demand for single-story and 55+ homes in Palm Beach County.
Read Article →Market UpdatesAugust 4, 2026 · 8 min read
The Richest Neighborhoods in Palm Beach County, Ranked by Real Data
The richest neighborhoods in Palm Beach County cluster on a few miles of barrier island. Here is what the Census data and the recorded deeds actually show.
Read Article →Market UpdatesJuly 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Cost of Living in Boca Raton, Florida: A 2026 Breakdown
The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida sits above the national average, and housing leads the way. Here are the 2026 numbers on prices, rent, taxes, and insurance.
Read Article →Market UpdatesJuly 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Is Palm Beach Expensive? Inside the Island's Real Numbers
Is Palm Beach expensive? By almost any measure, yes. The barrier-island town's median home price runs about $2.1 million. Here is what the 2026 numbers show.
Read Article →Market UpdatesJuly 2, 2026 · 10 min read
Living in Punta Gorda, FL: An Honest Guide to Charlotte County's Harbor Town
Punta Gorda is a quiet Gulf Coast harbor town built around boating, fishing, and affordable waterfront living. Here is an honest look at the cost of living, the housing market, and the hurricane risk before you move.
Read Article →Market UpdatesJune 21, 2026 · 8 min read
South Florida Housing Market Predictions 2026: Will Prices Drop?
The South Florida housing market in 2026 is a tale of two markets: single-family homes in a seller's market, condos in a buyer's market. Here's what the data says about what comes next.
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Market UpdatesJune 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Interest Rates vs. House Prices in South Florida: What the Data Actually Shows
Conventional wisdom says higher interest rates crash home prices. South Florida's market keeps proving that wrong. Here's what the data actually shows about the interest rates vs house prices relationship, and why this market behaves differently.
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Market UpdatesJune 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Is Now a Good Time to Get Into Real Estate in South Florida? (2026 Analysis)
Is 2026 a good time to get into South Florida real estate, as a buyer, investor, or agent? The honest answer depends on your strategy. Here's what the current market conditions mean for each path.
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Market UpdatesJune 9, 2026 · 6 min read
How Accurate Is Zillow in South Florida? What the Data Shows
Zillow's Zestimate is a useful starting point, but in South Florida's complex, high-variance market, it can be significantly wrong. Here's what the data shows and how to get an accurate value.
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Market UpdatesJune 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Will the Housing Market Crash in South Florida? What the Data Says
Every market cycle prompts the same question: is a crash coming? Here's an honest, data-driven analysis of whether South Florida's housing market is heading for a correction, and what the indicators actually show.
Read Article →Market UpdatesMay 28, 2026 · 8 min read
South Florida Real Estate in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
The South Florida real estate market in 2026 has shifted toward balance. Here is what inventory, rates, insurance, and migration mean for buyers and sellers.
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