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Real Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Is a Special Warranty Deed Bad? Warranty, Special Warranty and Quitclaim Deeds in Florida
Buying a bank-owned home, an estate sale or new construction in Palm Beach County? Here is what each Florida deed type promises, when sellers use a special warranty deed, and why an owner's title policy matters more than the deed form.
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Real Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Retiring in West Palm Beach vs. Palm Beach Island: Cost, Lifestyle and Housing Options
A side-by-side look at retiring on the mainland in West Palm Beach or on Palm Beach island: prices, condos, walkability, culture, hospitals, bridges and the winter season.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Can Grandchildren Live With You or Visit in a Florida 55+ Community? Guest Stays, Minors and Caregivers
What federal and Florida rules allow, how guest stay limits work, when caregivers may live in, and how associations enforce age rules, so grandparents know before they buy.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Lake Worth vs. Lake Worth Beach: Mailing Address vs. City Limits, and Why It Matters to Buyers
Many homes listed as Lake Worth sit outside the City of Lake Worth Beach. Here is how the 2019 rename left the confusion behind, what changes on each side of the line, and how to check any address before you buy.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 9 min read
How to Change a Name on a Florida Deed: Marriage, Divorce, Death and Doc Stamp Traps
Adding a spouse, removing an ex or clearing a late owner from title each takes a different path in Florida. Here is how deeds, doc stamps, homestead caps and title insurance fit together, and what to sort out before you sell.
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Real Estate InvestmentOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Palm Beach County Rent Report: Median Asking Rents by City and What They Mean for Owners and Investors
Median asking rents for 24 Palm Beach County cities plus Port St. Lucie and Hobe Sound, a simple rent vs. own comparison, and what the numbers mean if you are deciding whether to rent out a home or sell it.
Real Estate InvestmentReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
What to Know About Moving to Florida: A Residency Checklist for Palm Beach County Newcomers
A deadline-driven checklist for new Florida residents in Palm Beach County: driver license and vehicle rules, the declaration of domicile, homestead, voter registration, insurance and hurricane prep.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate InvestmentOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Short Term Rental Condos in Palm Beach County: Lease Minimums, City Rules and Condo-Hotel Options
How condo lease minimums, city rental rules, state licensing and tourist taxes fit together for investors who want a condo they can rent by the night or week in Palm Beach County.
Real Estate InvestmentReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Is Florida a Non Disclosure State? How Sale Prices Become Public and What That Means for Pricing
Florida is a full disclosure state for sale prices. Here is how prices reach the public record in Palm Beach County, how to look them up, and why raw records still need a local read before you price a home.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate EducationOctober 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Unethical Realtor Behavior in Florida: Red Flags and How to File a Complaint
The red flags that cross the line under Florida law, from hidden dual roles to steering and kickbacks, plus step by step help filing a DBPR, Realtor association or HUD complaint.
Real Estate EducationReal Estate InvestmentOctober 1, 2026 · 10 min read
Buying at Foreclosure Auctions in Palm Beach County: How Online Clerk Sales Work and the Risks
The Clerk sells foreclosed homes online four days a week. Here is how the deposit, the next-day payment deadline and the 10-day objection window work, plus the liens, HOA debts and occupants that can come with the deed.
Real Estate InvestmentReal Estate InvestmentOctober 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Rental Property ROI in Palm Beach County: Cap Rate, Cash-on-Cash and the Florida Costs That Shrink Returns
Gross rent looks great on paper. This guide walks through cap rate, cash-on-cash return and a full worked example, then stress-tests it for insurance, HOA dues and the property tax reset that follows a purchase in Florida.
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