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Buying Waterfront Property in South Florida: What to Know in 2026

Key Takeaways

• Waterfront is not one market: Oceanfront, Intracoastal, deep-water canal, fixed-bridge canal, and lakefront properties carry very different values, insurance costs, and buyer pools.
• Access must be verified, not assumed: Bridge clearance, water depth at mean low tide, shoaling, and the route to the inlet determine whether a boat can actually use the property.
• The shoreline is part of the purchase: The seawall, dock, lift, flood zone, insurance, and permits deserve their own due diligence before removing contingencies.

Waterfront homes in South Florida offer something few other properties can match: a daily connection to the water, direct access to boating, and a limited supply of homes in highly desirable locations.…

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Florida Eliminating Property Taxes? Here’s What’s Actually On the Table

Florida flirting with the idea of getting rid of property taxes is the kind of headline that makes homeowners cheer and local governments break into a cold sweat.

But “Florida is eliminating property taxes” is not a done deal today. What’s happening right now is a push in Tallahassee to put a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot that would phase out most non-school property taxes on homesteaded primary residences over time.

If you own (or want to buy) in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or Highland Beach, this matters—because property taxes are a real monthly-carry-cost driver, and any major shift can impact demand, pricing, and even what it costs to sell.

What Florida Is Proposing: Eliminating Non-School Property Taxes on Homesteads

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2026 Housing Market Predictions: What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect Nationwide

Housing Market Outlook for 2026

The U.S. housing market has spent the last several years navigating an unusually turbulent cycle—historic low mortgage rates, rapid price appreciation, supply shortages, and then a significant cooldown as borrowing costs spiked. As we look ahead to 2026, the industry is entering a different phase: a slow return to normalcy.

Instead of sharp swings, the coming year is expected to deliver gradual adjustments, modest improvements, and a more predictable environment for buyers and sellers.

This comprehensive outlook outlines the key predictions shaping the 2026 housing market, what they mean for consumers, and how real estate professionals can position themselves for success.

Overview — A Market Moving Toward…

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Brian Pearl and Vini Antonacci Preferred Realtors at Alina Residences

Brian Pearl and Vini Antonacci of The Pearl Antonacci Group at Compass were recently named Preferred Realtors by Alina Residences' sales team.  This not only allows them to sell these Boca Raton luxury condos, but gives their clients inside information to the exclusive development including upcoming deals, new listings, and access to the pre-released inventory before going public.  The power team recently took a private hard hat tour of the new construction development to see the progress as they finish the first of three luxury buildings. 

Alina Residences World Class Location

Located in downtown Boca Raton on SE Mizner Boulevard, Alina Residences is one of the area's most anticipated condominium developments.  The luxury residences offer…

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Interest Rate Increases And Their Effect on the South Florida Real Estate Market

The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against inflation in June by announcing the biggest interest rate increase in 28 years as the government's main lending institution tries to rein in skyrocketing consumer costs. 

The largest increase since 1994, the Fed increased its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point. That comes after increases of a quarter point in March and a half point in May. The increase is due to growing prices for rent, groceries, gasoline, and a variety of other goods and services. Higher interest rates will increase the cost of carrying a credit card bill, obtaining a vehicle loan, and purchasing a home.

Rate increases are anticipated to continue in the upcoming months. In general, Fed policymakers…

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What To Expect When Buying A New Construction Home in South Florida

Buying a New Home in South Florida

In the wake of COVID-10, South Florida home buyers have recently shown a strong preference for residences that can accommodate their new normalcies, such as working from home and virtual schooling. It comes as no surprise that these buyers are finding new construction homes to be an ideal solution, as they offer privacy, space, and a certain degree of customization. As a result, new construction homes are in high demand locally, and builders can barely keep up. If you are considering purchasing a new construction property, it is essential to develop a strategy prior to looking. There are many layers to the new construction sales process, and The Pearl Antonacci Group is here to help you cultivate a deeper…

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Vini Antonacci and Brian Pearl of Lang Realty Represent Buyer of $4M Custom Home

Vini Antonacci and Brian Pearl of Lang Realty recently represented the buyer of a new home located in Golden Oak at Walt Disney World®. The Pearl Antonacci Group sold this estate built by Cahill Homes, located on Hyperion Lane in Golden Oak, Florida for $3,980,000. 

This beautifully designed Tuscan-style home features 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bathrooms, a 2-bay garage, and over 5,000 square feet of living space.  The front entry includes a serene and impressive foyer with 25-foot ceilings. Elegant porcelain tile runs seamlessly throughout the interior of the ground level and dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor.  The main staircase is made of exotic wood and has wrought iron balustrades with Disney characters…

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Could Virtual Staging Help Your Bare-Bones House Sell Faster?

Home staging is the art of helping buyers visualize a space as livable. But do you need to physically haul in furniture and spend thousands of dollars to tap into their imagination?

Not necessarily.

With virtual staging, you can take that same mid-century modern couch, vintage throw rug and flower vase you’d normally find in your stager’s U-Haul and insert them into your listing photos digitally instead. Goodbye heavy lifting, hello drag and drop!

By specially arranging computer-generated furnishings and props in key rooms, you can stage your bare-bones, vacant house to make buyers see, “Oh, I could put my desk right there!” or show visually how to configure an awkward layout. It costs a fraction of what you’ll pay for traditional staging and…

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Lang Realty Rallies Behind The Pearl Antonacci Group to Support Alzheimers Association

Lang Realty’s Pat Roseboom, a longtime supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, organized two teams to participate in the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Mizner Park in Boca Raton on Sunday, September 25.  More than $5,000 was raised through donations and pledges through both teams, The Pearl Antonacci Group of Lang Realty team and Boca Women’s Executive Club.

“This charity does so much in our community to help find a cure for this terrible disease and support family members and friends who become caretakers,” said Roseboom, an agent specializing in buyers for The Pearl Antonacci Group of Lang Realty.  “It was great to see many Lang agents, members of the Boca Women’s Executive Club, clients and friends come out to support this cause.”  "We are…

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Brian Pearl and Vini Antonacci List Estate Home in St. Andrews Country Club

Click here for more photos of this stunning home in St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton.

Brian Pearl and Vini Antonacci of Lang Realty have recently listed this custom built home in St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton, Florida. The luxury home was listed for $3,795,000 and boasts 7 en-suite bedrooms, fitness room, a steam room, cigar room/library, and home movie theater as well as a 3 car garage and swimming pool and loggia. 

Desirable Cul-De-Sac Lot with Double Fairway Views of The Olde Course

Spectacular Spanish Renaissance estate home in St Andrews Country Club features 7 en-suite bedrooms plus a convertible bedroom currently used as an office/library, fitness/yoga studio with steam room, home theater, and children’s play/study…

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