In Boca Raton, "waterfront" means two very different things — and choosing between them is one of the most important decisions a buyer makes. Here's an honest breakdown of oceanfront versus Intracoastal living. The case for oceanfront Nothing compares to waking up to the Atlantic. Oceanfront homes a

Boca Raton's beaches are one of the city's great underappreciated assets — clean, well-kept, and refreshingly uncrowded compared to points south. Here's how a local thinks about the three standouts. South Beach Park: the classic At the southern end of the city's coastline, South Beach Park delivers

Should you sell FSBO in Boca Raton? What the 2026 market says — the commission math, what the data shows, and when it makes sense. This isn't a pitch — it's an honest look at why sellers consider going it alone, what the data actually shows, and the situations where FSBO genuinely makes sense. FSBO

New construction in Boca Raton: where the growth is — downtown branded condos, West Boca master-planned communities, and smart buying tips. New Construction Boca Raton: Two Different Markets Downtown and West Boca are essentially two different new-construction markets. Downtown is vertical — branded

Boca Raton 55+ communities: what Century Village, Boca Lago, and others really cost — fees, lifestyle fit, and what to watch. Boca Raton 55+ Communities: The Real Cost Picture Almost every 55+ community in Boca is built on a two-tier cost model: you buy the home, and then you pay monthly fees that b

Boca West vs Boca Pointe vs Woodfield: comparing Boca's three biggest country club communities — size, golf, membership, and vibe. Boca West: The Biggest of the Big Boca West is the largest private residential country club community in the country, and the scale is the point. Roughly 1,400 acres in

How to search Zillow like a Boca Raton local: the filters that work, why Zestimates miss here, and when to call an expert. Zillow is a great starting point — but a few local adjustments will save you weeks of frustration. Set Filters That Match Boca Reality Zillow's default search is built for the w

The true cost of living in Boca Raton in 2026: housing, taxes, insurance, and HOAs — the real monthly picture, not the brochure version. Here's my honest answer as someone who lives and works here. The cost of living in Boca Raton is real money, and I'd rather you hear it from me now than discover i

Understanding Boca Raton flood zones isn't about fear — it's about knowing what you're buying, what insurance will cost, and what to ask before you offer. What Flood Zones Actually Tell You (and What They Don't) FEMA draws flood maps that classify every property by flood risk. You'll see letter labe

Boca Raton Condo Special Assessments: The 2026 Buyer's Survival Guide By Eric Levy If you're shopping for a condo in Boca Raton this year, you've probably seen the words “special assessment” in listing remarks or heard them whispered at an open house. Let me take the mystery — and the fear — out of

Boca Raton vs Delray Beach: Where Should You Actually Buy? By Eric Levy I get asked this question constantly — usually by a relocating buyer sitting in my car between showings. Boca Raton vs Delray Beach: ten minutes apart on I-95, but ask anyone who lives here and they'll tell you they feel like di

If you're moving to Boca Raton from New York, you're in good company. For years now, a steady stream of New Yorkers — families, empty nesters, and remote workers — have made Boca their landing spot in South Florida. I help relocators through this move every month, and I can tell you it's not just ab

For the last few years, the insurance conversation has been the hardest part of buying a home in South Florida. I've sat across from relocating buyers who budgeted for everything — taxes, HOAs, closing costs — and then got blindsided by the insurance quote. So here's the good news, and it's real: 20

Boca del Mar is an unincorporated area of south Boca Raton offering some of the most accessible homeownership in the city.   Boca del Mar is one of Boca Raton's best-kept secrets for buyers who want the Boca address without the Boca price tag. It is not a single community — it is a large unincorpora

Boca Pointe is a 1,000-acre master-planned community in south Boca Raton where country club membership is completely optional.   Boca Pointe is the answer to a question a lot of buyers ask me: "Can I get the country club lifestyle in Boca Raton without being locked into a mandatory membership?" Here

Boca Falls is a guard-gated community of 722 single-family homes in west Boca Raton — with no mandatory country club membership.   When buyers tell me they want a guard-gated community, real space for a family, and strong amenities — but no country club bill — Boca Falls is one of the first places I

Boca Raton home sales rose in Q3 2026, with the median price up 13% to $720,000 and homes selling in a median of 31 days.   Boca Raton's housing market closed out the third quarter of 2026 stronger than a year ago — more sales, higher prices, and homes moving faster. Here's what the MLS numbers actu

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is Boca Raton's most exclusive waterfront estate community on the Intracoastal Waterway.   There are luxury communities in Boca Raton, and then there is Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. For more than sixty years it has been the city's most exclusive residential addres

Boca West is one of the largest private country club communities in the country, set on 1,400 acres in central Boca Raton.   If you are researching "living in Boca West Boca Raton," here is what you need to know about one of the largest private residential country club communities in the country — a

Florida Amendment 3 could lower your Boca Raton property tax bill starting in 2027 — here's the homestead exemption proposal in plain English. The Florida Amendment 3 homestead exemption proposal is on the ballot, and because it would amend the state constitution, it needs 60% of the vote to pass. I