Coastal living, top schools, and one of Florida's most diverse housing mixes.
Broward County sits between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach and is home to nearly 2 million residents. Anchored by Fort Lauderdale — long nicknamed the 'Venice of America' for its 300+ miles of inland waterways — Broward offers buyers everything from waterfront estates and high-rise condos to suburban family communities in Weston, Coral Springs, and Pembroke Pines.
Broward residents enjoy 23+ miles of Atlantic coastline, a year-round boating culture, and easy access to two international airports (FLL and MIA). The county boasts strong public schools, master-planned communities, and major employers across healthcare, marine industries, finance, and aviation.
Broward's real estate market offers significant value compared with Miami-Dade — you generally get more square footage and yard for your dollar — while still putting you within an easy commute of Miami. Coastal cities like Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood command premium pricing; inland family suburbs offer better value and stronger appreciation on a percentage basis.
Whether you're buying your first home in Broward, selling a long-time residence, or building an investment portfolio across South Florida, Divito Real Estate Group brings deep local knowledge, sharp negotiation, and a full-service approach to every transaction. Browse our buyer services or get a free home value estimate to start.
Broward County includes 16 primary cities and communities we serve. Click any city below for a detailed local real estate guide, or visit our complete list of Broward cities.
Fort Lauderdale — the 'Venice of America' — is Broward County's seat and largest city, defined by 300+ miles of inland waterways, a thriving downtown, and a deep-water yachting industry.
Hollywood, FL is a coastal city between Fort Lauderdale and Miami known for its iconic 2.5-mile Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and a mix of beachfront condos, mid-century single-family neighborhoods, and waterfront properties along the Intracoastal.
Pembroke Pines is one of Broward's largest cities and consistently ranked among the best places to live in Florida for families.
Coral Springs is a meticulously planned northwest Broward city — every street has the same architectural style codes — known for excellent schools, strong family amenities, and a low crime rate.
Miramar straddles southern Broward with a strong mix of master-planned communities, new construction, and corporate headquarters (Spirit Airlines, Royal Caribbean).
Weston is Broward County's premier master-planned city — every neighborhood is gated, every street is meticulously landscaped, and the public schools are among the top-ranked in the state.
Sunrise is best known as home to the Florida Panthers (Amerant Bank Arena) and Sawgrass Mills — one of the largest outlet malls in the U.S.
Plantation is an established central-Broward city known for tree-lined neighborhoods, the Plantation Acres equestrian district, and a strong concentration of corporate and medical employment.
Davie is unique in Broward County for keeping a strong equestrian and rural character — many neighborhoods allow horses, and Old Davie School Historical Museum and Bergeron Rodeo Grounds preserve the town's Western roots.
Deerfield Beach is Broward's northernmost coastal city, with a Blue Wave-certified beach, a thriving downtown, and a long-popular condo market driven by snowbirds and second-home buyers.
Pompano Beach has been one of the fastest-revitalizing coastal markets in Broward, with major investment in its beachfront, pier district, and downtown.
Margate is a mid-Broward city offering some of the most affordable single-family homes in the county, plus a strong condo market in 55+ communities.
Tamarac is known for its large concentration of golf-course and 55+ communities (Kings Point, Mainlands, Woodlands), making it one of the most retiree-friendly markets in Broward.
Lauderhill is a culturally diverse central-Broward city known for one of the largest Jamaican and Caribbean-American communities in the U.S.
North Lauderdale offers some of Broward's most affordable family housing, with a strong inventory of single-family homes, townhouses, and gated condo communities.
Oakland Park has emerged as one of central Broward's most desirable up-and-coming neighborhoods, with a designated Culinary Arts District, growing infill development, and historic single-family neighborhoods just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Quick answers to the most common questions we get from buyers, sellers, and investors.
Broward County includes 16 primary cities and communities we serve, from Fort Lauderdale to Oakland Park. Major markets include Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, and more. See our full cities list for every community in Broward County.
Broward's real estate market offers significant value compared with Miami-Dade — you generally get more square footage and yard for your dollar — while still putting you within an easy commute of Miami. Coastal cities like Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood command premium pricing; inland family suburbs offer better value and stronger appreciation on a percentage basis.
"Best" depends on your priorities. Fort Lauderdale is the most well-known and is a strong all-around pick. For specific lifestyles, buyers focused on family neighborhoods, top schools, or specific price tiers will land in different submarkets within Broward County. The 16 cities we cover each have a distinct character — see our city pages for detail.
Broward County has been one of South Florida's most consistently active investment markets. Broward's real estate market offers significant value compared with Miami-Dade — you generally get more square footage and yard for your dollar — while still putting you within an easy commute of Miami. Specific opportunity varies by submarket and property type — our team can pair you with the right Broward County strategy.
Divito Real Estate Group has served Broward County and the broader South Florida market for over 13 years, closing 1,000+ homes across all 7 counties from Miami-Dade to the Treasure Coast. We bring deep local market knowledge to every transaction.
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