Sell Your Home Fast in 2026: A Yard Sign Won't Do It

Your neighbor's house sold in a week. Yours has been sitting for two months. Same neighborhood. Similar square footage. Comparable price. So what gives? The answer is not the granite countertops or the extra half-bath. It is a combination of two things: a skilled Realtor who knows how to price, negotiate, and close, paired with strategic marketing that puts your home in front of the right buyers. In South Florida's competitive 2026 market, you need both to win. And most sellers do not realize this until it is too late.

Key Takeaways

  • 96% of buyers now start their home search online. The first showing of your home is not at an open house. It is on a smartphone screen.

  • Homes in Palm Beach County now sit on the market for an average of 85…

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What Happened to One West Palm? Jeff Greene's $5 Million Penalty and 2027 Deadline, Explained

The tallest building in Palm Beach County has been under construction for 7 years and is still not complete. Now the City of West Palm Beach is done waiting. Billionaire developer Jeff Greene just agreed to pay $5 million in liquidated damages if his twin-tower project at 550 Quadrille Boulevard is not completed by the end of 2027. Greene says the building will be finished within months. The city says it has been missing years of expected tax revenue.

Key Takeaways

  • Jeff Greene agreed to a $5 million penalty if One West Palm is not completed by the end of 2027. The twin 30-story towers broke ground in April 2019 and were originally set to open in 2021.

  • The $250 million-plus project includes 328 luxury apartments, 200,000 square feet of…

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Why a Manalapan Estate Linked to Sean Hannity Is Listed at Nearly Double Its 2024 Price

Bought for $26 million. Listed 13 months later at $44.9 million. That is the math on a Manalapan waterfront estate linked to Fox News host Sean Hannity. The eight-bedroom compound at 1840 South Ocean Boulevard sits on two acres with 150 feet of frontage on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. If the asking price holds, it would represent a $20 million gain in just over a year. Welcome to Manalapan.

Key Takeaways

  • A trust linked to Hannity purchased the property for $25.95 million in November 2024. It is now listed at $44.9 million, fully furnished.

  • Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison's $450 million investment in Manalapan triggered the "Ellison Effect," transforming this 400-person town into one of America's most…

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Shoppes of Wilton Manors Could Get 82 Apartments Under New Stiles Plan

One of the most recognizable shopping centers on Wilton Drive could be partially demolished to make way for 82 new apartments. Fort Lauderdale-based Stiles Corp. and Delray Beach-based New Urban Communities are behind the proposal at 2200 to 2292 Wilton Drive. The front retail building, with Georgie's Alibi Monkey Bar and Hunter's Nightclub, would remain. Only the vacant big box at the rear would be torn down. The Wilton Manors Development Review Committee is set to consider the rezoning and site plan applications on February 3.

Key Takeaways

  • Stiles Corp. is proposing two five-story residential buildings with 82 apartments, 14,700 square feet of new retail, and 3,900 square feet of outdoor dining at the Shoppes of Wilton Manors.

  • This…

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Inside The Sanborn: Boca Raton's New Members-Only Private Club

Rooftop pool. Speakeasy. Supper club. Eight hotel-style guest rooms. All inside an invitation-only private club in downtown Boca Raton. The Sanborn is a proposed 44,000-square-foot members' club at 100 N.E. First Avenue, just steps from Sanborn Square. If approved this summer, it could open by April 2028. This is the latest sign that downtown Boca is becoming a destination for South Florida's ultra-wealthy.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sanborn is a proposed 44,000-square-foot private members' club at 100 N.E. First Avenue in downtown Boca Raton, featuring a signature restaurant, speakeasy, rooftop pool, wellness spa, and eight hotel-style guest rooms.

  • Membership is invitation-only, with pricing not yet disclosed, following a market trend in…

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Why Wells Fargo Chose West Palm Beach for Its Wealth HQ

Wells Fargo is moving the headquarters of its $16 billion wealth division to West Palm Beach. The bank just signed a 50,000-square-foot lease at One Flagler. About 100 senior executives will relocate by late 2026. This makes Wells Fargo the first major U.S. bank to base its wealth management operations in South Florida. The deal also brings One Flagler to 100% occupancy for Stephen Ross. And for West Palm Beach, it confirms what the last five years have been building toward: this city is now a financial capital.

Key Takeaways

  • Wells Fargo becomes the first major U.S. bank to base its wealth management operations in South Florida, joining tenants like GTCR, Bessemer Trust, Paulson Capital, and Baron Funds at One Flagler.

  • One Flagler is…

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South Florida Housing Market Report: Palm Beach and Broward County January 2026

Two counties. Two very different stories. With a full year of 2025 data now in the books, Palm Beach County and Broward County are no longer moving in lockstep. Palm Beach is stabilizing with pockets of genuine strength. Broward is cooling off faster than many expected. If you own property, plan to buy, or want to invest in South Florida real estate, understanding where each market stands right now could shape your next move.

Key Takeaways

  • Palm Beach County average sale prices rose 7% year-over-year while Broward saw only a 3% increase, with both counties showing just 1% median price growth.
  • Days on market jumped 26-27% in both counties, but Palm Beach's absorption rate improved to 6.96 months while Broward's worsened to 9.01 months.
  • Palm…

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Australian Developer Plans Boutique Office Building in Fort Lauderdale

An Australian firm is betting on Las Olas Boulevard with something you don't see every day: a boutique office and retail building with zero parking spaces. Coombes Property Group, a privately held company out of Bondi Junction, Sydney, has submitted plans to demolish three aging storefronts at 811 East Las Olas Boulevard and replace them with a six-story commercial building. For anyone watching the Fort Lauderdale market, this is a telling signal about where investor confidence is heading.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Coombes Property Group plans a six-story Boutique Office Building in Fort Lauderdale

  • at 811 E. Las Olas Blvd with 16,167 sq ft of retail on two floors and 27,256 sq ft of office space on four upper floors, replacing 1958-era…

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Which South Florida Real Estate Market Is Winning: Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami?

Three counties. Three billion-dollar bets. Three very different visions for South Florida's future. Palm Beach County is riding corporate migration and Wall Street South momentum. Fort Lauderdale is doubling down on waterfront luxury even as condos take 14 months to sell. Miami is going full Manhattan with $1,000-per-square-foot minimums. The data tells a clear story about who is winning right now, and buyers have more leverage than developers want to admit.

Key Takeaways

  • Palm Beach County is outperforming with 7% price appreciation, sales up 1%, and the $500K-$750K range in seller's market territory at 4.41 months absorption.

  • Broward County is showing warning signs, with sales down 7%, luxury absorption stretching to 14.54 months,…

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Why Oracle's Founder Shut Down Florida's Lion Country Safari KOA: Data Center or Luxury Development?

Larry Ellison paid $30 million for 600 acres in Loxahatchee. The KOA campground has now closed, annual passes are halted, and attractions are being phased out. The transformation of Lion Country Safari is underway.

Key Takeaways

  • Larry Ellison's family purchased Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee for approximately $30 million, acquiring roughly 600 acres that include the 254-acre wildlife preserve and adjacent KOA campground.

  • The KOA campground permanently closed on April 30, 2026, ending more than 40 years of overnight stays beside the wildlife preserve.

  • Ellison's previous purchases in Manalapan triggered what analysts call the "Ellison Effect," with neighboring properties appreciating dramatically and the entire market…

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