Guides, Data & Local Insight

Median SF price hit $700K (+7.69% YoY), 50% of closings are all-cash, and days on market climbed to 96 days. Full data breakdown for buyers and sellers in Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach up 14%, Broward stable at $450K, Miami-Dade condos at 13 months supply. Full tri-county breakdown for May 2026.

Median prices at $455K, rates down to 6.23%, and 5 months of inventory. What every buyer and seller in Broward needs to know this spring.

Current inventory levels, price trends, and what buyers and sellers need to know across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade right now.

Broward homes average 64 days on market and 9.37 months of inventory under $500K. Here's how to price, structure, and time an offer that gets accepted in today's South Florida market.

More inventory, more negotiating room, and still-elevated rates. Here's how to approach the market as a buyer right now.

From pre-approval to closing keys — the full Florida home-buying process, with the South Florida-specific details most guides skip.

Real income math at every price point, what lenders actually look at, and the down payment programs that can change your equation.

Where you can still find entry-level homes in Broward with upside — ranked by value, access, and investment potential under $450K.

Premiums average $5,100–$5,400/year — but roof age, wind mitigation, and 4-point inspections can swing your cost by thousands. Run this checklist before you offer.

HOA fees up 59% in five years, mandatory milestone inspections, and special assessments hitting $50K–$400K per unit. The post-Surfside rules every condo buyer must know.

Builder rate buydowns near 5.27%, CDD fees, year-two tax resets, and tightening inventory — here's the honest math on which path makes sense for your situation.

Florida's Hometown Heroes program put $35,000 toward a home purchase for 3,000+ families — and it isn't the only option. Which DPA programs are open in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade right now.

FEMA maps updated, Zone AE vs VE costs explained, Elevation Certificates, CRS discounts — everything that affects your insurance bill and your offer strategy before you sign.

Rates at 6.30%, homes sitting 100 days on market, and sellers funding buydowns. Here's when to lock, when to float, and how to structure your financing to pay less.

Pending sales up 9.6% YOY, new listings down 14.2%, and spring still delivering for priced-right homes. A data-driven guide to timing your South Florida sale for maximum return.

Broward homes average 100 days on market. The sellers who close fast and net the most do the work before listing day — repairs, staging, pricing, documents. Here's the full checklist.

Cash buyers account for 37–45% of South Florida closings and close in 7–14 days. Here's when selling as-is makes sense, what the real discount looks like, and how to price it right.

Broward's under-$500K market now has 9+ months of inventory. Learn exactly when to offer seller concessions, which types close deals, and how much to give without losing your net.

83% of buyers negotiate concessions after inspection and save an average of $14K. Here's the strategy every South Florida seller needs before that repair list arrives.

Rates dropped to 6.30%, purchase applications are up 20% year-over-year, and South Florida equity is 1.6× the national average. Here's what that means if you're selling now.

The market has turned. Here's what that means for pricing, days on market, and how to position your home to sell at top dollar.

Spring 2026 is South Florida's strongest selling window — but waiting has hidden costs most sellers underestimate. Data-driven breakdown.

Overpricing in 2026 can mean months on market and a lower final price than a correct day-one price.

Not all staging spend is equal. Here's what moves the needle on price and days on market — and what doesn't.

Florida has no state capital gains tax — but federal rules can still cost you tens of thousands. How the $250K/$500K exclusion, cost basis, and timing actually work.

Florida sellers pay 8–9.5% of the sale price in total closing costs and commissions. Fee-by-fee breakdown — doc stamps, title, agent commissions — with real Broward County numbers.

44.3% of Florida households pay HOA fees. Before you sign a lease in an HOA community, know the rental caps, parking rights, pet rules, and 2026 law changes that affect you.

Florida renters pay $289/year — $93 above the national average. Hurricane wind is covered; flooding is not. Here's what every South Florida renter needs to know before they sign a policy.

New supply, rising vacancies, and 3–5% renewal caps give South Florida renters real leverage. Here's exactly how to use it at renewal and on your next move.

Security deposit deadlines, landlord entry rules, rent increase limits, and eviction procedures — the Florida law every renter needs in their back pocket.

Vacancy rates are up, new supply is hitting the market, and renters have negotiating leverage they haven't had in years.

With the price-to-rent ratio at 20.4, the math is genuinely close. A clear-eyed breakdown of which decision wins in this market.

Where you choose to rent can mean $500–$800/month difference for the same square footage. Here's where the value is in 2026.

There's no perfect time — but there are clear financial signals. The real checklist, plus the South Florida hidden costs renters miss.

Fort Lauderdale leads 30 US markets in multifamily profitability at 6.3% cap rates, vacancy sits at 6.6%, and new supply is slowing. A data-driven guide for investors entering or expanding in South Florida.

Cap rates at 5.6%, gross yields near 7.9% in Broward, and DSCR loans from 7.15% — how investors are making cash flow work in a high-price market.

Cap rates, rental yields, rising inventory, and post-Surfside condo rules — what every South Florida investor needs to understand now.

Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade each have a distinct investment profile. Data-driven breakdown of which county fits which strategy.

STR gross income numbers are impressive — but so is the regulatory complexity. City-by-city breakdown of what actually works.

A calibrated 10-minute analysis walkthrough built specifically for South Florida's hidden costs and market dynamics.

Defer capital gains taxes with a 1031 exchange. The 45-day rule, 180-day deadline, how much you save, and why Florida investors have a built-in edge.

Florida flippers averaged $80K gross profit per flip. Here's the updated 65% rule, how Broward vs. Miami-Dade vs. Palm Beach compare, and the renovation priorities that protect your margins.