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Is PGA Golf Club at PGA Village Being Sold?
PGA Village Update
Is PGA Golf Club at PGA Village Being Sold?

A question PGA Village homeowners keep asking. Here's what's actually known in 2026, the 2017 St. Lucie Trail sale that fuels it, and what a change in ownership could mean for your home value.

📅 2026-08-07⏱ 7 min
Moving to Port St. Lucie: The Complete 2026 Relocation Guide
Relocation Guide
Moving to Port St. Lucie: The Complete 2026 Relocation Guide

No state income tax, newer master-planned communities, and prices that undercut South Florida. Here's the cost of living, best neighborhoods, schools, and how to make the move.

📅 2026-08-06⏱ 9 min
Cost of Living in Port St. Lucie, FL (2026)
Cost of Living
Cost of Living in Port St. Lucie, FL (2026)

What it really takes to live in PSL — housing, property taxes, home and flood insurance, HOA/CDD fees, and why no state income tax stretches your dollar further.

📅 2026-08-06⏱ 8 min
Best 55+ Active-Adult Communities on the Treasure Coast (2026)
Active Adult
Best 55+ Active-Adult Communities on the Treasure Coast (2026)

Del Webb at Tradition, Cresswind at PGA Verano, Valencia at Riverland and more — resort amenities, fees, and how to choose the right active-adult community.

📅 2026-08-06⏱ 9 min
Do You Need a Realtor to Buy New Construction in Florida?
Buyer Tips
Do You Need a Realtor to Buy New Construction in Florida?

The model-home sales rep works for the builder — not you. Here's why your own agent costs you nothing and protects your price, upgrades, and deposit.

📅 2026-08-06⏱ 7 min
Florida Down Payment Assistance & First-Time Buyer Programs (2026)
First-Time Buyers
Florida Down Payment Assistance & First-Time Buyer Programs (2026)

You likely need far less than 20% down. A plain-English guide to Florida Housing programs, Hometown Heroes, FHA/VA/USDA loans, and local county help — and who qualifies.

📅 2026-08-06⏱ 8 min
PGA Verano vs. Del Webb at Tradition: Which Is Right for You?
Community Comparison
PGA Verano vs. Del Webb at Tradition: Which Is Right for You?

A head-to-head of the Treasure Coast's two top active-adult communities — builders, amenities, pickleball, HOA/CDD fees, and lifestyle — so you can choose with confidence.

📅 2026-08-06⏱ 8 min
Moving to PGA Verano: The Complete 2026 Guide
Community Guide
Moving to PGA Verano: The Complete 2026 Guide

Cresswind 55+ vs. family neighborhoods, one of Florida's biggest pickleball scenes, HOA/CDD fees, and new vs. resale — everything you need to buy in PGA Verano.

📅 2026-08-06⏱ 8 min
The Cove Fort Lauderdale: 376 homes, 207 workforce units, breaks ground
Development News
The Cove Breaks Ground: 376 Fort Lauderdale Homes, 207 Workforce Units

Affiliated Development closed a $74M loan to build The Cove — a mixed-income, Class A project with 55% of units reserved as workforce housing under Florida's Live Local Act.

📅 2026-08-04⏱ 5 min
West Palm Beach transfers 3 lots to Habitat for Humanity for $1 each
Community & Housing
West Palm Beach Gives Habitat for Humanity 3 Lots for $1 Each

The city approved transferring three vacant lots to Habitat for Humanity for $3 total, for affordable housing — even as "Wall Street South" pushes prices higher. What it means for local buyers.

📅 2026-08-04⏱ 4 min
Florida Is Still the #1 State for Foreign Homebuyers
Homeowner Guide
Florida Is Still the #1 State for Foreign Homebuyers

Foreign buyers spent $45.3B on U.S. homes in 2026 — down 19% — but Florida led every state as the top destination. What it means for South Florida buyers and sellers.

📅 2026-07-29⏱ 6 min
Florida Has the Nation's Highest Foreclosure Rate
Homeowner Guide
Florida Has the Nation's Highest Foreclosure Rate

Higher mortgages, taxes, and insurance are pushing Florida homeowners to the brink. What's driving the surge — and why the equity most owners have changes everything.

📅 2026-07-24⏱ 6 min
Treasure Coast Home Prices Are Rising Again
Market Report
Treasure Coast Home Prices Are Rising Again

Single-family prices are up in all three Treasure Coast counties — Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River. The county-by-county numbers and what they mean for buyers and sellers.

📅 2026-07-24⏱ 6 min
Florida Home Prices Hit a New Record as Sales Keep Climbing
Market Update
Florida Home Prices Hit a New Record as Sales Keep Climbing

Florida's single-family median hit a record $432,000 in June 2026 as Realtors sold more homes for the 10th straight month. What tight inventory and steady rates mean for buyers and sellers — plus a metro-by-metro breakdown.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 6 min
South Florida Home Sales Surge as Luxury Buyers Pay Cash
Market Report
South Florida Home Sales Surge as Luxury Buyers Pay Cash

$1M+ sales jumped 29% in Miami-Dade and 35% in Broward in June, with nearly 38% of buyers paying all-cash. The numbers behind the surge — and what they mean for buyers and sellers.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 5 min
South Florida's Top Deals: Bal Harbour Penthouse Sells for $21M
Luxury Sales
South Florida's Top Deals: Bal Harbour Penthouse Sells for $21M

A Bal Harbour penthouse led the region's recorded sales for July 22, 2026 at about $21M — plus notable trades in Coconut Grove, Opa-locka, and North Palm Beach.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Link at Douglas Lands $134M Loan for Its Final Tower
Miami Development
Link at Douglas Lands $134M Loan for Its Final Tower

A $134M construction loan will fund Crescendo, the 37-story final tower at the transit-oriented Link at Douglas community by the Douglas Road Metrorail. What it means for the corridor.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Martin Downs, Palm City FL
Palm City
Martin Downs, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

Palm City's signature country club community — two championship golf courses, spa, pools, and 12 tennis courts.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Crane Creek at Martin Downs, Palm City FL
Palm City
Crane Creek at Martin Downs, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

Golf-course living inside Martin Downs, anchored by the Crane Creek course.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Martin Downs West Villages, Palm City FL
Palm City
Martin Downs West Villages, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

Low-maintenance villa living with Martin Downs country club access.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Hammock Creek, Palm City FL
Palm City
Hammock Creek, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

The first course designed by Jack Nicklaus with his son — host of the Golden Bear Tour.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Islesworth, Palm City FL
Palm City
Islesworth, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

An established enclave inside Martin Downs — the neighborhood Lauren grew up in.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Danforth, Palm City FL
Palm City
Danforth, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

Gated living in the heart of Palm City, minutes from I-95 and the Turnpike.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Stuart West & Cobblestone, Palm City FL
Palm City
Stuart West & Cobblestone, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

Acreage and space west of Stuart — room for horses, boats, and privacy.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Lighthouse Point, Palm City FL
Palm City
Lighthouse Point, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

Waterfront-minded living in Martin County's Palm City/Stuart area.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Pineridge at Martin Downs, Palm City FL
Palm City
Pineridge at Martin Downs, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

An established Martin Downs enclave with full country club access.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
Charter Club at Martin Downs, Palm City FL
Palm City
Charter Club at Martin Downs, Palm City: Homes, HOA & Community Guide

Easy-maintenance living in Martin Downs — a community Lauren called home.

📅 2026-07-23⏱ 5 min
South Florida's Top Deals: Palm Island Home Sells for $19M
Luxury Market
South Florida's Top Deals: Palm Island Home Sells for $19M

A Palm Island waterfront home linked to Floyd Mayweather Jr. sold for $19 million, and billionaire Ken Griffin plans to relocate Brickell's historic Dr. Jackson building. What South Florida's biggest deals signal for the market.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 5 min
Can Sellers Demand Closing Money Before Delivering Keys?
Buyer & Seller Guide
Can Sellers Demand Closing Money Before Delivering Keys?

What Florida law says about the closing timeline and when possession actually transfers — and whether a seller can withhold the keys until the money arrives.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 6 min
Cadence at Tradition: Homes, Amenities & Lifestyle
Tradition Neighborhood
Cadence at Tradition: Homes, Amenities & Lifestyle

One of Tradition's most attainable single-family communities — newer homes from the mid-$300s, resort-style pools, and WeGro Park access.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 5 min
The Isles at Tradition: Gated Luxury & Waterfront Homes
Tradition Neighborhood
The Isles at Tradition: Gated Luxury & Waterfront Homes

Tradition's gated, upscale enclave — luxury single-family homes on waterfront and preserve homesites.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 5 min
Heritage Oaks at Tradition: Established Gated Living
Tradition Neighborhood
Heritage Oaks at Tradition: Established Gated Living

One of Tradition's original gated communities near Crosstown Parkway — mature landscaping and a settled, proven feel.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 4 min
Manderlie & Belterra at Tradition: Family Homes
Tradition Neighborhood
Manderlie & Belterra at Tradition: Family Homes

Family-oriented, all-ages Tradition communities with modern, open-concept floor plans and newer construction.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 4 min
TownPark at Tradition: Multi-Generational Living
Tradition Neighborhood
TownPark at Tradition: Multi-Generational Living

A multi-generational neighborhood with resort-style amenities and walking trails — connected living for every age.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 4 min
Living in Tradition Port St. Lucie community guide
Community Guide
Living in Tradition, Port St. Lucie: The 2026 Community Guide

Amenities, the Town Center, Heart in the Park, the free TIM shuttle, Cleveland Clinic, schools, and neighborhoods — the complete guide to living in Tradition on Florida's Treasure Coast.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 8 min
Tradition Port St. Lucie neighborhoods and home prices
Neighborhoods
Tradition Neighborhoods & Home Prices: Which Community Fits You?

Cadence, Del Webb, Heritage Oaks, The Isles, Manderlie, Belterra, TownPark and more — home styles, who each fits, HOA basics, and how to choose your Tradition neighborhood.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 9 min
Del Webb and 55 plus living in Tradition Port St. Lucie
55+ Living
Del Webb & 55+ Active Adult Living in Tradition

Resort amenities, low-maintenance homes, a packed social calendar, and the on-site Cleveland Clinic — why active adults and snowbirds love Del Webb at Tradition.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 7 min
Tradition Port St. Lucie schools guide for families
Schools & Families
Tradition Schools Guide: Best Schools for Families in Port St. Lucie

Renaissance Charter, the new Western Grove K-8, FAU's Palm Pointe, St. Lucie Public Schools, preschools, and colleges — the family's guide to Tradition schools.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 7 min
Port St. Lucie approves commercial rezoning in the Tradition neighborhood
Local News
Port St. Lucie Approves Commercial Rezoning in Tradition

The City Council voted to swap nearly 10 acres of planned townhomes for retail and office space near Crosstown Parkway — and Tradition neighbors are divided. Here's what was approved and what it means for nearby homeowners and buyers.

📅 2026-07-22⏱ 5 min
Palm Beach County golf course Panther National sold for $191 million
Market Report
A Palm Beach County Golf Course Just Sold for $191 Million

One of South Florida's largest golf-course sales in years: the Panther National deal bundled an 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole par-3, and about 150 unsold home lots. Here's what it signals for buyers, sellers, and investors.

📅 2026-07-21⏱ 5 min
Palm Beach County home sales jump for 10th consecutive month June 2026
Market Report
Palm Beach County Home Sales Jump for 10th Straight Month

Total sales rose 22.3% year-over-year in June 2026, the single-family median hit $700K, $1M+ sales climbed 57%, and inventory fell 21%. What it means for buyers and sellers.

📅 2026-07-17⏱ 7 min
Know your rights as a Florida condo unit owner 2026
Condo Owner Guide
Know Your Rights as a Florida Condo Unit Owner

A plain-English guide to meeting and budget notices, board elections, records access, video meetings, fines, and the state Ombudsman — updated for 2026.

📅 2026-07-17⏱ 8 min
Florida housing market sales and median prices rise in June and 2Q 2026
Market Report
Florida's Housing Market: Sales & Prices Rise in June & 2Q 2026

The latest Florida Realtors® data shows more closed sales, more pending sales, and higher median prices statewide vs. a year ago. What it means for Florida buyers and sellers.

📅 2026-07-17⏱ 6 min
Florida homebuyers sue Compass over a $475 buyer transaction fee
Buyer Beware
Florida Homebuyers Sue Compass Over a $475 Buyer "Transaction Fee"

A class-action suit alleges Compass charged Florida buyers an undisclosed $475 transaction fee at closing. What's alleged, what a buyer transaction fee is, and how to avoid surprise junk fees when you buy.

📅 2026-06-30⏱ 7 min
Be A Man Buy Land and Divito Real Estate Group exclusive land partnership
Land Partnership
Be A Man Buy Land: Divito Real Estate Group Is the Exclusive Broker

We're the exclusive brokerage for Be A Man Buy Land. Land Specialist Rebecca Pierce on owner-financed recreational & agricultural land across Florida and 8 more states.

📅 2026-06-20⏱ 6 min
PGA Village vs PGA Village Verano in Port St. Lucie
Community Guide
PGA Village vs. PGA Village Verano: Port St. Lucie Homes & Golf

Same golf pedigree, two lifestyles. A broker who lives inside the gates compares homes, amenities, HOA costs, and which Treasure Coast community fits you.

📅 2026-06-03⏱ 9 min
Florida Property Tax Overhaul Heads to the November 2026 Ballot
Market News
Florida Property Tax Overhaul Heads to the November 2026 Ballot

Lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment that could raise the homestead exemption to $250,000. What it means for homeowners, buyers, and sellers.

📅 2026-06-03⏱ 5 min
Living in Palm City, Florida — a local REALTOR's guide
Community Guide
Living in Palm City, Florida: A Local REALTOR®'s Guide (2026)

The lifestyle, top schools, waterfront & golf communities, and the 2026 market — from Lauren Anzalotti, a REALTOR® who lives in Palm City.

📅 2026-06-02⏱ 8 min
PGA Verano Cresswind Kolter Cup pickleball tournament players on the courts
Community
The Cresswind Kolter Cup 2026: PGA Verano's Pickleball Community Shines

A weekend of pickleball, rivalry, and celebration on the 27-court complex — and a window into everyday life at PGA Verano.

📅 2026-06-02⏱ 6 min
PGA Verano 27-court pickleball center at Club Talavera
Lifestyle
PGA Verano Pickleball: 27 Courts & a Lifestyle

One of South Florida's largest pickleball centers is inside the gates of PGA Verano. Here's what it's really like — from a resident.

📅 2026-06-01⏱ 7 min
Selling a Home in PGA Verano, Port St. Lucie — 2026 Seller's Guide
Seller Tips
Selling a Home in PGA Verano, Port St. Lucie (2026 Guide)

How to sell your PGA Verano home for top dollar — pricing against Kolter Homes, HOA & CDD disclosures, timeline, and the mistakes that make homes sit. From a broker who lives here.

📅 2026-05-30⏱ 9 min
PGA Verano HOA fees and CDD explained
Buyer Guide
PGA Verano HOA Fees, CDD & What You Get (2026)

A clear breakdown of monthly HOA dues, what's included, the CDD assessment, and what golf really costs — from a PGA Verano resident.

📅 2026-05-28⏱ 7 min
PGA Verano 55+ Cresswind vs family sections
Buyer Guide
PGA Verano 55+ (Cresswind) vs. Family Sections

Cresswind 55+ or the all-ages family sections? Compare age rules, home types, amenities and lifestyle — from a broker who lives here.

📅 2026-05-26⏱ 7 min
PGA Verano resale vs new construction
Buyer Guide
PGA Verano: Resale vs. New Construction

Kolter Homes new construction or a PGA Verano resale? Compare true cost, wait times, upgrades, lots and lifestyle.

📅 2026-05-23⏱ 8 min
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in South Florida? A 2025 Market Analysis
Market Update
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in South Florida? A 2025 Market Analysis

Our in-depth look at current inventory, price trends, interest rates, and what it all means for buyers and sellers right now.

📅 2025-05-01⏱ 8 min
How to Price Your South Florida Home to Sell — Not to Sit
Seller Tips
How to Price Your South Florida Home to Sell — Not to Sit

Pricing is the single most important factor in how fast your home sells and for how much. Here's our data-backed approach.

📅 2025-04-18⏱ 6 min
First-Time Buyer's Complete Guide to Buying in South Florida
Buyer Guide
First-Time Buyer's Complete Guide to Buying in South Florida

Everything you need to know — from getting pre-approved to closing day. A step-by-step guide for first-time Florida buyers.

📅 2025-04-05⏱ 10 min
The Best South Florida Neighborhoods for Real Estate Investment in 2025
Investing
The Best South Florida Neighborhoods for Real Estate Investment in 2025

Our agents' picks for the top emerging markets offering the strongest returns for investors this year.

📅 2025-03-22⏱ 7 min
Living in Boca Raton vs. Delray Beach: Which South Florida City is Right for You?
Neighborhoods
Living in Boca Raton vs. Delray Beach: Which South Florida City is Right for You?

Two of Palm Beach County's most desirable cities — we break down the lifestyle, cost of living, and real estate in both.

📅 2025-03-10⏱ 5 min
Understanding Florida Property Taxes: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Finance
Understanding Florida Property Taxes: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Florida's Homestead Exemption, Save Our Homes cap, and portability can save homeowners thousands. Here's how it works.

📅 2025-02-28⏱ 6 min
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