PRACTICAL GUIDES
The questions I hear most from buyers, sellers, and renters — answered plainly. HOA fees, special assessments, insurance, inspections, closing: the things worth understanding before they cost you money.
BUYER STRATEGY · October 9, 2026
Many associations do not allow short stays, and local rules add their own requirements. What to verify before you buy a property with a vacation rental plan.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · October 6, 2026
For newcomers, the weeks between an accepted offer and the keys are full of unfamiliar words. Escrow, title insurance, the appraisal, the walkthrough, and what happens on closing day.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · October 2, 2026
Cash buyers are common in the upper Boca Raton market. Why sellers like cash, and how a financed buyer can still write an offer that competes.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · September 29, 2026
An inspection is your one real chance to learn what you are buying. What a standard inspection includes, the extra inspections South Florida homes need, and how to use the results.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · September 25, 2026
A condo and a single-family home offer very different lives, costs, and responsibilities. An honest comparison of maintenance, rules, insurance, and flexibility to help you choose.
READ THE GUIDEINSURANCE & VALUATION · September 22, 2026
Insurance here is not a detail you handle the week of closing. What drives the cost, why the roof matters so much, what flood coverage really is, and when to get your quotes.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · September 15, 2026
A special assessment is a one-time charge on top of your HOA fee, and it can be large. What triggers one, how to find out if one is coming, and what to negotiate before you close.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · September 8, 2026
Two homes with the same price can cost very different amounts each month. Here is what an HOA fee actually pays for, why fees vary so much, and what to ask before you buy.
READ THE GUIDESELLER STRATEGY · May 12, 2026
At the top of the market the buyer pool is small and specific. Why pricing, presentation, and marketing matter more for luxury homes, and how serious buyers behave.
READ THE GUIDECOMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT · April 26, 2026
In a Boca Raton club community, the HOA fee and the club membership are often two separate costs. What each covers, which are mandatory, and what to ask before you buy.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · April 24, 2026
Many condo buildings limit how many units can be rented, and some keep a waitlist. How rental restrictions work, where to find them, and what to confirm before you make an offer.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · April 14, 2026
Without a pre-approval, sellers have little reason to take your offer seriously. What pre-approval is, how it differs from pre-qualification, and how to make yours strong.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · April 10, 2026
Builders often offer rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and upgrade packages, but many buyers never ask. What each incentive is, how to compare them, and what to watch for.
READ THE GUIDEBUYER STRATEGY · April 7, 2026
Before you tour a single home, know where you stand. How lenders look at your credit, your debt-to-income ratio, and your savings, and what to fix months in advance.
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