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Buying a home in September 2026: pricing, leverage, timing
Homes.com

Buying a home in September 2026: pricing, leverage, timing

Local market data, agent strategies, concession tactics to help you close on the right property this fall

August 27, 2026
10 Best U.S. Beach Towns to Buy a Home in Before Prices Soar, According to Real Estate Experts
Travel + Leisure

10 Best U.S. Beach Towns to Buy a Home in Before Prices Soar, According to Real Estate Experts

Real estate pros reveal lesser-known coastal destinations with lower price points and lots of growth potential.

July 19, 2026
Top home sales on Treasure Coast in May
TCPalm

Top home sales on Treasure Coast in May

Check out these top home sales on the Treasure Coast.

June 9, 2026
Florida’s influx of rich residents is killing the middle class and housing market
Fortune

Florida’s influx of rich residents is killing the middle class and housing market

The pandemic wave of Florida transplants is backfiring.

April 26, 2026
Half of All the Vacant Homes in Florida Are Waiting for Seasonal Visitors
Realtor.com

Half of All the Vacant Homes in Florida Are Waiting for Seasonal Visitors

Florida attracts buyers from across the country, but they aren’t making the properties their permanent residence. So the houses sit empty.

March 17, 2026
Florida Homeowners Lost a Median of $10,157 in Home Value Last Year
Realtor.com

Florida Homeowners Lost a Median of $10,157 in Home Value Last Year

Several markets in the Sunshine State are seeing five-digit drops in home value, and the median loss in home value is $10,157 year over year.

February 4, 2026
Vero Beach Attracts South Florida Buyers
Realtor.com

Vero Beach Attracts South Florida Buyers

Elite buyers are migrating north from Miami and Palm Beach to the historically overlooked Vero Beach, experts say.

December 21, 2025
A 13-bedroom mansion anchors one of Windsor’s largest estates in Vero Beach, FL
MSN

A 13-bedroom mansion anchors one of Windsor’s largest estates in Vero Beach, FL

Some properties feel like small worlds of their own, and this sprawling 13-bedroom compound in Windsor, Vero Beach sits firmly in that category.

December 12, 2025
A 13-bedroom mansion anchors one of Windsor’s largest estates in Vero Beach, Florida
Fancy Pants Homes

A 13-bedroom mansion anchors one of Windsor’s largest estates in Vero Beach, Florida

Spanning 1.72 acres, the 13-bedroom main house and 4 guest-cottage compound form one of Windsor’s rare legacy estates, complete with a pool courtyard, generous entertaining spaces, and panoramic golf views.

December 12, 2025
Spectacular estate hits market for $16M, a potential record for a Windsor property.
Vero News

Spectacular estate hits market for $16M, a potential record for a Windsor property.

The largest estate in Windsor has come on the market for $16 million. If it sells at that price or close to it, it would also be the most expensive

August 7, 2025
This $16 Million Florida Estate Sprawls Over 1.7 Acres With 4 Guest Cottages
Yahoo

This $16 Million Florida Estate Sprawls Over 1.7 Acres With 4 Guest Cottages

Robb Report's feature on the Windsor compound, syndicated by Yahoo: the 13-bedroom estate is the largest in the enclave and is listed by Michael Merrill and Johnny DelPrete.

July 13, 2025
This $16 Million Florida Estate Sprawls Over 1.7 Acres With 4 Guest Cottages
Robb Report

This $16 Million Florida Estate Sprawls Over 1.7 Acres With 4 Guest Cottages

The 13-bedroom compound—at 1.7 acres, it’s the largest in the tony Windsor enclave—is being sold by a former partner at Goldman Sachs.

July 13, 2025
Hedge Fund Founder to List Vero Beach, Florida, Compound for $16 Million
Mansion Global

Hedge Fund Founder to List Vero Beach, Florida, Compound for $16 Million

A co-founder of Taconic Capital Advisors built up the 1.7-acre property, which includes a main house and four cottages

July 8, 2025
How to Find a Real Estate Agent
U.S. News & World Report

How to Find a Real Estate Agent

Whether you’re buying or selling, working with an agent can help you secure a better deal while avoiding mistakes and delays.

April 23, 2025