SOUTH FLORIDA NEWS - Larry Mastropieri

Highland Park Townhomes in Delray Beach: What Happened?

The project reportedly received approvals years ago. Thirty-one luxury townhomes near Atlantic Avenue, with units anticipated to cost around $2 million each. But as of March 2026, no active building permits appear in public records. Here's what we found.

Key Takeaways

• Highland Park Townhomes reportedly received city approvals between 2019 and 2022, but has not broken ground.
• No active building permits appear in public records as of March 2026.
• Our Discover South Florida team contacted Courchene Development directly, and they declined to comment.

The 1.37-acre site at 375 and 395 NE 6th Avenue sits four blocks north of Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. According to property records, Courchene Development assembled the land for $4.9…

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La Plage at Pompano Beach: 59 Oceanfront Condos Proposed

A New York-based developer with $5 billion in real estate acquisitions is assembling oceanfront land in Pompano Beach. Two buildings from the 1950s would be demolished to make way for a 15-story luxury tower.

Key Takeaways

• Turks Capital proposed La Plage, a 59-unit oceanfront condo at 552-604 N. Ocean Blvd. in Pompano Beach.
• The 15-story tower would replace a 1951 condo building and a 1953 duplex on a 1.29-acre site.
• Rezoning and land use amendments are pending; official site plans have not been submitted yet.

Pompano Beach's Development Review Committee considered the rezoning and land use amendment on February 18, 2026. The project is still early in the approval process, but the developer behind it and the pattern it represents are…

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Inside Mast Capital's 25-Story Condo Plan for West Palm Beach

A Miami developer with a billion-dollar portfolio just proposed replacing a 2001 office building with luxury condos one block from CityPlace. The project is still early in the approvals process, but the location and the developer behind it make this one worth watching.

Key Takeaways

• Mast Capital proposed an 86-unit condo tower at 635 S. Dixie Highway, one block east of CityPlace.
• The 25-story project would replace an office building completed in 2001 on a 0.85-acre site.
• This is Mast Capital's first condo project in West Palm Beach.

The project went before West Palm Beach's Plans and Plats Review Committee on March 12, 2026. It's a preliminary review, meaning there are additional steps before this moves to construction. But the…

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Stephen Ross Is Betting Big on Wellington: Here's What's Coming

Wellington has always protected its small-town, equestrian character. But the village just approved something that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. And Related Ross isn't the only developer making moves here.

Key Takeaways

• Related Ross is paying $28.34 million for 32 acres to build a hotel, retail, restaurants, and 215 residential units.
• Wellington approved an 86-foot height permit, clearing the way for the tallest building the village has ever greenlit.
• Three major developments have been approved in Wellington in less than a year.

Wellington has historically kept itself small. The village is known globally as the equestrian capital of the world, home to the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival and the National Polo Center.…

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Lil Wayne's Former Mansion Just Sold for $33M in Miami Beach

The rapper sold the Allison Island home for $22.6 million in 2023. It just traded again for $33.3 million. That's a $10.7 million gain in roughly two years, and it's the third major sale on this guard-gated island this season.

Key Takeaways

• The 10,300-square-foot waterfront estate sold for $33.3 million, or $3,235 per square foot.
• A Canadian seller exited with a $10.7 million gain after buying from Lil Wayne in 2023.
• This is the second-most-expensive sale ever on Allison Island, behind Sergey Brin's $51 million purchase weeks ago.

Allison Island is having a moment. In the past few weeks alone, Google co-founder Sergey Brin paid $51 million for the LVMH CEO's estate, setting a new island record. Now this sale at $33.3 million marks the…

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Why Snowbirds Are Buying in Delray Beach Right Now

GOBankingRates just ranked Delray Beach among the top five housing markets for snowbirds nationwide. But the real story isn't the ranking. It's the 6.2% price drop and the wave of Canadian sellers creating inventory that hasn't existed in years.

Key Takeaways

• Delray Beach's average home value dropped to $338,995 in February 2026, down 6.2% year over year.
• Canadian visits to Florida are down 28% from pre-pandemic levels, and 54% of Canadian property owners are considering selling.
• At $338,995, Delray Beach sits well below the Palm Beach County average of $464,029 and Miami's $573,963.

If you've been watching Delray Beach from the sidelines, the window is opening. The combination of a 6.2% year-over-year price drop and increased…

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Billionaires' Row Delray Beach: Who Really Lives There

Stone Creek Ranch is a 37-estate community west of Delray Beach where armed guards, private lakes, and criminal background checks on every buyer have created one of the most exclusive addresses in the country. Mark Wahlberg, Steve Cohen, Khalil Mack, Romeo Santos, and Russell Savage all call it home, and the price tag to join them has jumped more than 500% since 2018.

Key Takeaways

• Mark Wahlberg paid $32.6 million for an 18,000-square-foot estate called Palazzo di Lago in October 2025, becoming Stone Creek Ranch's most recognizable resident after a deal originally listed at $45 million.
• Russell Savage, who sold Rockstar Energy to PepsiCo for a reported $4+ billion in 2020, controls two Stone Creek Ranch properties totaling more than $43…

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Why Northwood Is West Palm Beach's Next Big Bet

A $117 million construction loan, 382 luxury apartments, and 60,000 square feet of retail: The District at Northwood is set to transform the neighborhood.

Key Takeaways

• The District at Northwood will deliver 382 apartments and 60,772 square feet of retail space to a 4.68-acre CRA site.
• Centennial Bank provided a $117 million construction loan, with delivery now targeting Q4 2026.
• The project sits in a corridor seeing simultaneous investment from The Breakers, the Nora District, and the Northwood Road extension.

If you're looking for investment opportunities in West Palm Beach, the northern corridor deserves your attention. The District at Northwood isn't just another apartment project. It's a CRA-backed mixed-use development at the…

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5 Home Buyer Assistance Programs in Palm Beach County

Up to $100,000 in down payment help. Matching grants that don't need to be repaid. Programs specifically for teachers, nurses, and first responders. These five programs are available right now, and most Palm Beach County buyers don't know they exist.

Key Takeaways

• Palm Beach County residents can access up to $100,000 in home-buying assistance through county, state, and city programs.

• Teachers, firefighters, nurses, and law enforcement officers qualify for special programs with lower mortgage rates.

• Most programs can be stacked, meaning eligible buyers could combine multiple sources of assistance.

Buying a home in Palm Beach County requires serious upfront cash. A 5% down payment on a $450,000 home is $22,500. Add…

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Live Local 4.0 Explained: What Passed and What Got Dropped

Florida's Live Local 4.0 passed the legislature on March 13, 2026, with near-unanimous support. The update expands workforce housing rules, allows developers to sue cities that block affordable projects, and tightens tax-exemption opt-outs. What didn't make it? The controversial ADU and short-term rental provisions nearly killed the bill.

Key Takeaways

• HB 1389 passed the House 98-4 and the Senate 35-0, becoming law on July 1, 2026, unless signed earlier or vetoed.

• The bill adds fair housing protections, allowing developers to sue local governments that discriminate against affordable housing projects.

• Lawmakers dropped ADU provisions after the House and Senate could not agree on whether cities could ban backyard units from…

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