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Home ImprovementOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Does a Tankless Water Heater Add Value to a South Florida Home?
A tankless water heater can help a listing, but it rarely pays for itself at sale time. Here is how buyers, inspectors and insurers look at water heaters in South Florida, and when replacing one before you list makes sense.
Home Improvement
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.
Market UpdatesReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Cost to Rebuild a House in Palm Beach County: Replacement Cost, Insurance and the 50 Percent Rule
Your home's rebuild cost is not the same as its market value. This guide explains replacement cost, how dwelling coverage gets set in Florida, FEMA's 50 percent rule after storm damage, and when selling makes more sense than rebuilding.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
The Final Walkthrough Before Closing in Florida: What Buyers Check and What Sellers Leave
The walkthrough is the buyer's last look before the keys change hands. Here is what the Florida AS IS contract says it covers, what sellers should leave behind, and how to handle a problem found the day before closing.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Low Rise vs. High Rise Condos in Palm Beach County: Inspections, Reserves, Insurance and Resale
Florida's condo safety laws hit buildings differently depending on height. A side by side look at milestone inspections, reserve studies, insurance and resale for low-rise and high-rise condos in Palm Beach County.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Home Buying Scams in Palm Beach County: Wire Fraud, Fake Land Sellers and Hijacked Rentals
Real estate fraud cost Americans more than $275 million in 2025, by FBI count. How closing wire fraud, fake land sellers, forged deeds and copied rental listings work, and what Palm Beach County buyers and owners can do about each.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
House Damaged Before Closing in Florida? Hurricanes, Fires, Burst Pipes and Your Options
What happens when a storm, fire or burst pipe hits after the contract is signed? Here is how the Florida AS IS contract handles casualty loss, repairs, escrow and storm delays.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Fair Market Value of a Home vs. Assessed Value vs. Appraised Value in Palm Beach County
A plain guide to market value, just value, assessed value and appraised value in Palm Beach County, how to look them up, and why your tax bill is a weak pricing guide.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
How Hurricanes Affect Palm Beach County Home Sales and Values
What storms do to Palm Beach County prices, sales, insurance and closings, and why a hardened home with a newer roof and impact windows often sells with fewer hurdles than older stock.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Who Pays for Condo Repairs in Florida? Association vs. Unit Owner Responsibilities, Explained
A plain guide to who pays for what in a Florida condo, from AC units and windows to leaks between units, plus how the state's condo safety laws and reserve rules shift costs for buyers and sellers.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Buying or Selling a Florida Home Held in a Trust: Revocable Trusts, Homestead and Closing
Many Palm Beach County owners hold their homes in a revocable living trust. Here is how the trustee signs, what the title company asks for, how homestead works, and what buyers should check when the seller is a trust.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Switching Homeowners Insurance in Florida: When You Can Change, Refunds, Escrow Updates and Comparing Quotes
You can usually change home insurers in Florida at any time, but the order of steps matters. This guide covers start and stop dates, unearned premium refunds, your mortgage servicer, hurricane deductibles and the documents insurers ask for.
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