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Coastal living with more buzz

The Palm Beaches & Fort Lauderdale

Polished, walkable, and lively — with beaches and a big-city pulse.

Life here

What The Palm Beaches & Fort Lauderdale feels like

If you want more energy — nightlife, dining, arts, an international airport a short drive away — the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale deliver the classic South Florida coastal lifestyle. West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Fort Lauderdale's beach corridors.

Homes from
$450K+
Cost of living
+20%+ vs US
The honest numbers

Single-family homes here typically start above $450,000, and waterfront or gated communities climb well past that. Cost of living runs about 20%+ above the national average, and insurance is higher this close to the coast. It's beautiful — but it's a bigger budget.

Worth knowing

Many of the Northeast families I work with love the idea of Palm Beach, then discover the Treasure Coast just north — same sunshine, same Atlantic, noticeably quieter and more affordable. Either way, I can help you here: this is my home MLS.

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No state income tax and lower property taxes apply across Florida — here's an honest estimate for your move.

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Property-tax rates: WalletHub (2026, on 2024 Census median home value) & Ownwell (St. Lucie County). Retirement-income treatment: state revenue departments. Florida homestead exemption modeled at $50K.

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Satellite aerial view of Riverland, Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL

Riverland

GL Homes · 55+

The newest and most-talked-about 55+ destination in PSL. 4,000 acres by GL Homes with the traffic-free Paseo greenway and the Sports & Racquet Club.

From $550KExplore
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Port St. Lucie, FL

PGA Village Verano

Kolter Homes · All ages

Age-targeted community wrapped around the PGA Golf Club with included membership privileges and South Florida's largest private pickleball complex (27 courts).

From $400KExplore
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Port St. Lucie, FL

Del Webb Tradition

Pulte · 55+

The first Del Webb 55+ community in Southeast Florida. Walk or golf-cart to downtown Tradition. Excellent for snowbirds transitioning to full-time.

From $400KExplore

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A friendly, honest note

Curious about the Treasure Coast?

The Palm Beaches & Fort Lauderdaleis a genuinely great place — this isn't a knock on it. If value, calm, and 55+ community living are high on your list, the Treasure Coast is worth a look before you decide.

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