Author: Pam Finkelstein

Hard as it is to believe, there isn’t an Intracoastal restaurant in Boca Raton where the public can just dock their boat, plop down at a waterfront table and enjoy a meal and some drinks. There are piers attached to private club properties, but if you want to... Read More

Realtor.com’s recent survey with Harris X looks at the reasons Millennial homebuyers are chasing the American dream. Realtor.com Senior Economist George Ratiu points to some of the survey’s key findings. “The first highlight was the importance that millennials place on owning a home and wanting to build equity. Read More

Refugees from the usual Northeast cities aren’t the only buyers, brokers and analysts say. The tri-county region has become so attractive that it is drawing moneyed migrants from California, Chicago, Texas and even Wyoming. From $1 million-plus homes to a $15 million penthouse overlooking Fort Lauderdale beach, high-end... Read More

In all, 670 new signed contracts were recorded for homes in Palm Beach County in May of 2021. In May of 2020, just 374 contracts were signed. The number of new signed real estate contracts in Palm Beach County dropped precipitously from March to May, but continues to... Read More

Our expert-backed primer will help guide you in the direction to figure that out. Our expert-backed primer will help guide you in the direction to figure that out. With feedback from top-selling agents, here’s our guide meant to help you understand what types of homes might be a... Read More

Although it’s a crowd-funded project (without even an official website as yet), the lock was sent to me for review in its reportedly finished, ready-to-ship form. This review is part of TechHive’s coverage of the best smart entry locks, where you’ll find reviews of the competition’s offerings, plus... Read More

The nearly 14,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom mansion was listed in July of last year with an asking price of $110 million. Watkins, who is known as Chris, is the grandson of E.G. Watkins, the creator of the punch time clock. E.G. Watkins founded Simplex Time Recorded in 1894, and Chris... Read More

These gains among homeowners have helped to offset some of the financial difficulties from the pandemic. “This growing bank of personal wealth that homeownership affords was noticed by many but in particular for first-time buyers who want a piece of the cake,” says Frank Martell, president and CEO... Read More

The modernist mansion encompasses three stories of luxury living with walls of windows that capture gulf views from every room. A contemporary waterfront mansion on Florida’s Marco Island is on the market with a $14.25 million price tag, claiming the title of the most expensive residential listing for... Read More

Spurred on by the pandemic, demand for housing has become fierce. In April, Northeast Florida boasted only a 1.2-month supply of residential housing with 3,991 homes on the market, a drastic 58.2 percent drop from a year ago when there were 9,544 homes for sale, according to market... Read More

Do not be surprised when your home does not sell while others in the area are doing so. Selling a home isn’t as simple as planting a sign in the ground any more. It involves preparation, timing and strategic advice. If you don’t do all of the above,... Read More

The owner’s suite features a massive walk-through closet with a custom glass shoe display and clothing racks, because this is a true model apartment. The loft, which is located in a part-time doorman building on Greene Street, was renovated shortly before Bella moved in, so it doesn’t look... Read More