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    The Most Expensive Real Estate in Palm Beach County… for One Week Only

    By Vincent Kessel | March 11, 2026

    The Most Expensive Real Estate in Palm Beach County… for One Week Only Every March, something unusual happens along the waterfront of downtown West Palm Beach. For most of the year, Flagler Drive offers scenic views of the Intracoastal, a peaceful walking path, and front-row seats to Palm Beach Island. But for one week, that... Read More

    Just Like That… Spring Rates Took a Turn

    By Vincent Kessel | March 4, 2026

    Just Like That… Spring Rates Took a Turn Just as the spring real estate market started to feel optimistic — buyers getting off the sidelines, sellers gaining confidence, and mortgage rates finally flirting with the idea of staying below 6% — the momentum shifted. And fast. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped 13 basis... Read More

    Are we shifting into a Buyers Market?

    By Vincent Kessel | February 25, 2026

    Are We Shifting Into a Buyer’s Market? For the first time in years, the housing market is beginning to show signs of balance tipping away from sellers and back toward buyers. Nationally, there are now 47% more sellers than buyers actively in the market — the largest gap we’ve seen in over a decade. That... Read More

    The Palm Beach Builder Squeeze: Why New Construction is Getting “Mega-Sized”

    By Vincent Kessel | February 11, 2026

    The Palm Beach Builder Squeeze: Why New Construction is Getting “Mega-Sized” If you’ve driven through Jupiter, Boca, or West Palm lately, you’ve probably seen the cranes. But look closer: the variety of builders is shrinking. While Palm Beach County remains one of the most desirable zip codes in the country, the “missing middle” of our... Read More

    Ultra-Luxe Real Estate Is Having a Moment — And Palm Beach County Is Leading the Charge

    By Vincent Kessel | February 4, 2026

    Ultra-Luxe Real Estate Is Having a Moment — And Palm Beach County Is Leading the Charge If you’ve been watching the high-end real estate market closely, you already feel it: the top tier isn’t just active — it’s accelerating. This week, Compass’ Ultra-Luxe Report made national headlines in The Wall Street Journal, spotlighting a powerful... Read More

    How Stone Creek Ranch Quietly Became One of the Most Powerful Luxury Markets in Palm Beach County

    By Alex Wardell | January 28, 2026

    How Stone Creek Ranch Quietly Became One of the Most Powerful Luxury Markets in Palm Beach County I’ve watched a lot of neighborhoods in Palm Beach County evolve over the years, but very few have flipped the script as fast—or as dramatically—as Stone Creek Ranch. If you don’t know where it is, you’re not alone.... Read More

    By Vincent Kessel | January 21, 2026

    Is Luxury Really Bouncing Back? What Richemont’s 11% Sales Growth Says About the State of High-End Spending In a world where “luxury” gets slapped on everything from $800 sneakers to $2,000 It bags that cost $200 to make, it’s worth asking: is actual luxury — the kind of stuff with genuine quality and lasting value... Read More

    The Oil Price Drop No One’s Talking About — And Why It Matters for Real Estate

    By Vincent Kessel | January 7, 2026

    The Oil Price Drop No One’s Talking About — And Why It Matters for Real Estate Oil prices have quietly fallen to around $58 per barrel, down from highs of $105 in 2022 and $74 in 2018. While most people just notice cheaper gas, this shift has far bigger implications—especially for real estate markets across... Read More

    New Year, New Market: 2026 South Florida Real Estate Predictions

    By Vincent Kessel | December 31, 2025

    New Year, New Market: 2026 South Florida Real Estate Predictions As we move into 2026, South Florida real estate is entering a new chapter. After years of rapid appreciation, intense competition, and record-setting demand, the market is settling into a more balanced — and more strategic — phase. While South Florida continues to attract buyers... Read More

    Living the Boater’s Dream: A Guide to the Palm Beach County Waterfront Lifestyle

    By Vincent Kessel | December 31, 2025

    Living the Boater’s Dream: A Guide to the Palm Beach County Waterfront Lifestyle For many, the ultimate Florida dream isn’t just living near the water — it’s living on it. In Palm Beach County, the waterfront lifestyle goes far beyond beautiful views. It’s about easy access to the Intracoastal, weekend sandbar meetups, sunrise cruises, dock-and-dine... Read More