For buyers planning a move or second home in South Florida
Moving to South Florida in the next 3–6 months? Start here.
I’ll map out exactly where you should be looking before you book your trip.
Tell me your situation. I’ll tell you where to focus.
Most people filling this out are visiting in the next 60–90 days.
What your budget gets you across Delray, Boca, and Boynton.
Price ranges vary more by lifestyle than by city. Here’s the honest breakdown.
$600K–$800K
55+ communities like Valencia Palms, select condos in East Delray and Boca, townhomes in west Boynton. Inventory is tight at the lower end. Knowing exactly what to target here matters more than anywhere else.
$800K–$1.2M
Solid range with tradeoffs. Older builds in some communities, smaller floor plans in others. Good options exist — but you need to know which communities to avoid.
$1.2M–$1.5M
Real choice opens up. Gated communities like Seven Bridges, newer builds in Delray, stronger inventory in walkable Boca. This is where decisions become about lifestyle fit, not just availability.
$1.5M+
Premium communities, best amenity packages, newest construction. At this level the question is purely lifestyle — not inventory constraints.
Most buyers do this wrong.
They book a trip, line up a few showings, and try to figure it out in a weekend.
They look in the wrong area for their budget and lifestyle. They miss communities that would have been a perfect fit because nobody mentioned them.
They underestimate carrying costs, HOA fees, and what comparable homes in different communities actually cost to own.
Then they come back for a second trip.
April through July is the window that matters.
Serious buyers move during this period. Sellers know it. Inventory in the communities people actually want — the ones with real amenities, newer builds, good locations — doesn’t sit.
A trip without a clear plan during this window is an expensive way to stay confused. One focused trip, aimed at the right communities, is how people actually close.
What you get from this conversation.
- The 2–3 areas that actually fit your budget and how you want to live
- Community matching — gated, 55+, walkable, or something else entirely
- Specific homes worth seeing before your trip
- What to ignore — overpriced, poor location, wrong fit for your situation
This is for serious buyers only.
I work with a small number of buyers at a time. This isn’t a mass-market service.
It’s right for you if:
- ✓You’re planning to visit South Florida within the next 90 days
- ✓Your budget is $600K or above
- ✓You’re planning to buy in 2026, not just browsing
You don’t need more listings. You need to know where to look.
Get a clear plan for where to focus before you visit.
Plan My MoveTell me what you’re looking for. I’ll tell you where to look.
I’ll give you the 2–3 communities that actually fit based on your budget, timeline, and how you want to live down here. No generic lists. Just clear direction.