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Real Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Lady Bird Deed Sale in Florida: Avoiding Probate and What Happens When You Sell
Florida's enhanced life estate deed lets an owner keep full control for life and pass the home outside probate. This guide explains how a sale works while you are alive, what heirs do after death, and the homestead and tax points to raise with an attorney.
Real Estate EducationMarket 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.
Market Updates
Home ImprovementOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Do You Need a Remodel Permit in Florida? Common Palm Beach County Projects and How Skipping One Hurts a Sale
Painting and a like-for-like faucet swap usually need no permit. Windows, doors, new plumbing and most structural work do. Here is how to tell the difference in Palm Beach County, and why unpermitted work tends to surface when you sell.
Home ImprovementMarket 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.
Market UpdatesHome ImprovementOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Hurricane-Ready Homes in Palm Beach County: Season Prep Checklist, Hardening Upgrades and the Insurance Discounts They Earn
A June to November prep checklist for Palm Beach County homeowners, plus the hardening upgrades that earn wind mitigation credits and matter to buyers at resale.
Home Improvement
Real Estate InvestmentOctober 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Retiring Rental Properties in Palm Beach County: Keep for Income, Sell or Exchange Into Something Easier?
Landlords nearing retirement can keep their rentals for income, sell them or exchange into something easier. Here is how taxes, insurance and HOA costs change the math in Palm Beach County.
Real Estate InvestmentReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Downtown West Palm Beach's Development Pipeline: What New Towers Mean for Condo Owners, Buyers and Prices
Several luxury towers are in the works in West Palm Beach. Here is what new supply means for owners of older condos, and how buyers can weigh preconstruction against resale.
Real Estate Education
Real Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Easements in Palm Beach County: Utility, Drainage, Canal and Access Easements and How They Affect a Sale
Utility, drainage, canal and access easements can limit pools, fences and additions, and they show up in every title commitment. Here is how to find them and fix problems before closing.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate InvestmentOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Hard Money Loans in Florida: Who Uses Them, What They Cost and When They Make Sense
How private hard money loans work for Florida flips and quick closings, what drives the cost, how Florida usury law and federal rules apply, and what sellers should know about hard money buyers.
Real Estate Investment
Real Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Can You Retire in Palm Beach County on $3,000 a Month? A Florida Retirement Budget by City
A practical look at whether $3,000 a month covers retirement in Palm Beach County and Port St. Lucie, with housing, tax, insurance, HOA, Medicare and transit costs compared by city.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
What Is the Treasure Coast? Port St. Lucie and Hobe Sound vs. Palm Beach County
A relocation guide to the Treasure Coast: which counties it covers, where the name came from, home prices compared with Palm Beach County, commutes, growth and airports.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
What Is Palm Beach Florida Known For? A Practical Guide for Buyers Considering the Island
A plain guide to the Town of Palm Beach for buyers: Flagler-era history, Worth Avenue, Mizner architecture, the winter season, and the town rules that shape what owners can build and rent.
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