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Real Estate Insights, Buyer & Seller Advice & Coastal Living
Depending on the size of your boat, your budget and how quickly you want to reach the ocean, there are several different ways to approach your property search.
Oct 28th - Nov 31st, 2026. Check out our boat show guide for everything you need to know about this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Explore how higher mortgage rates are affecting South Florida real estate and the financing strategies buyers can use in today’s market.
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South Florida Real Estate Market Data, Trends & Analysis
South Florida Events
Local Events, Things to Do & Coastal Happenings
Oct 28th - Nov 31st, 2026. Check out our boat show guide for everything you need to know about this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
2026/2027 Festivals Calendar - Check out all the festivals from Fort Lauderdale to Key West to the Palm Beaches and beyond.
Local South Florida events in October, including Oktoberfest of The Palm Beaches, South Beach Seafood Fest and The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
South Florida single-family inventory declined 22% year over year in August 2026, while closed sales dipped just 1.6%. Explore how limited selection may be influencing sales activity.
2026/2027 Festivals Calendar - Check out all the festivals from Fort Lauderdale to Key West to the Palm Beaches and beyond.
Should you buy in a brand-new luxury development or choose an established building with a proven location and resale history?
Florida voters will consider a major change to the state’s property tax system in November 2026. Here is what you need to know.
South Florida's connection to the Caribbean makes this recipe feel right at home. Sweet chunks of Florida lobster are gently cooked in a fragrant coconut curry sauce.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers something increasingly difficult to find along the South Florida coast: a genuine beach town on the barrier island where much of daily life can be enjoyed on foot.