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Guides written from the Florida statutes, city records and the current towers, each with its sources listed. They are the questions our buyers ask; the answers are what we tell them.

Latest updateOctober 21, 2026 · 8 min readWhy the Flagler waterfront stays low and the towers go inlandEvery tower on the Flagler waterfront is an exception to a rule

October 21, 2026 · 8 min readWest Palm Beach new condo update: October 2026Three towers rise on North Flagler as downtown keeps its waterfront low October 21, 2026 · 8 min readQuestions to ask at a sales gallery and the answers to expectTwenty questions and the answers that should give a buyer pause October 21, 2026 · 7 min readPre-construction or finished: which West Palm Beach condo to buy in 2026A finished home to see now or a better floor to wait for October 21, 2026 · 7 min readHow pre-construction condo deposits work in FloridaThe first 10 percent is protected and the rest is a contract decision October 21, 2026 · 8 min readNew tower or 1980s building: what Florida's reserve laws mean for your duesThe law that changed the math on old buildings October 21, 2026 · 7 min readWhat a new-construction condo costs to close in Palm Beach CountyBudget about 2 percent on top of the price October 21, 2026 · 9 min readHow to choose between the new towers in West Palm BeachSix questions narrow twenty-three towers to three October 21, 2026 · 7 min readWhat foreign and out-of-state buyers should know about taxes on a Palm Beach condoThe tax bill turns on residence and the timing of a sale October 21, 2026 · 7 min readFlood zones and seawalls on Flagler Drive and what they mean for insuranceThe water is the view and the question October 21, 2026 · 9 min readEleven clauses to read before you sign a developer contractThe brochure is a promise and the contract is the deal October 21, 2026 · 6 min readHow a buyer commission rebate works on a new condo in FloridaThe developer pays the commission and part of it returns to the buyer October 21, 2026 · 7 min readBranded residences in Palm Beach: what the name buys youA brand buys service standards and a logo at a measurable premium October 21, 2026 · 6 min readThe 15-day right to cancel a new condo contract in FloridaThe 15 days start only when the last document arrives

The private buyer's brief

Our monthly note on launches, price releases and the best remaining residences in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, sent as they happen.

The current price release and what remains
Floor plans for the residences that fit you
Deposit terms and our independent notes

Questions

Questions about the guides

What should I know before buying a pre-construction condo in Florida?

Read the deposit structure and escrow terms under section 718.202, use the 15-day review window under section 718.503, check the proposed association budget and reserves, and confirm the flood zone. Register with a buyer's advisor before you contact any sales gallery.

Are these guides written for Florida buyers specifically?

Yes. Every guide is written for West Palm Beach and Palm Beach new development, with Florida statutes, Palm Beach County millage and FEMA flood zones cited, and sources and dates on each page.

How often are the guides updated?

Each guide shows its updated date. Market guides are refreshed as releases and closings change; legal guides when the statutes or rules change.