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Neighborhood Intelligence · Naples, FL

What Is Old Naples and Is It Worth the Premium Over North Naples?

Old Naples median hit $2.5M in early 2026, up 12.1% year-over-year, while the broader Naples market fell 3.1%. North Naples golf communities trade from $1.5M with world-class club infrastructure. The question is not which costs more. It is which buyer profile belongs where. June 2026.

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Insurance · Statewide

Which Florida Home Insurance Companies Are Still Writing in 2026?

Citizens is down to 336,000 policies. More than 17 new admitted carriers have entered. For HNW buyers in Palm Beach, Jupiter, Naples, and Miami the shortlist is Chubb, PURE, AIG, Cincinnati, and Vault. Here is how the market actually works. June 2026.

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Property Tax · Statewide

Save Our Homes Portability: How to Transfer Your Florida Tax Benefit When You Move

Up to $500,000 of accumulated tax assessment savings can move with you to a new Florida homestead. The deadline, the form, the math, and what the 2026 ballot measures could change. June 2026.

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Market Comparison · Palm Beach County

Jupiter vs. Palm Beach Gardens: Which Market Should You Buy In?

Same county, same school district, different buyer thesis entirely. Direct inlet access vs. golf community breadth. Price data, club profiles, and the two questions that resolve the decision. May 2026.

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Carrying Costs · Palm Beach, FL

What Does It Actually Cost to Own a Home in Palm Beach, Florida?

Property tax, insurance, flood coverage, HOA, maintenance, and ARCOM modeled at $3M, $6M, and $10M. The number that listing marketing never shows you — assembled in one place. 2026 data.

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Tax Strategy · All Markets

How Does Florida's Homestead Exemption Work for New Residents?

The exemption reduces your assessed value by $50,000 and caps annual increases at 3% under Save Our Homes. What the March 1 deadline actually means for fall closings, and how portability works when you already own Florida property.

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Tax Strategy · All Markets

How Do I Establish Florida Domicile to Escape a State Income Tax?

Florida has no state income tax, but your former state won't release you without a fight. What it actually takes to sever the connection and make the domicile change stick under audit.

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Insurance · All Markets

Florida's Insurance Market Has Restructured. Here's What Every Buyer Needs to Underwrite.

Major carriers have exited Florida. What remains has been repriced. The buyers who get surprised at the closing table are the ones who didn't run the insurance math before making an offer.

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Market Comparison · East Coast

Palm Beach vs. Jupiter: Two Adjacent Markets, Two Completely Different Buyer Theses

They share a county and a coastline. The median sale price difference is $7M. Understanding why is the first step in knowing which one you actually belong in.

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Naples · Club Membership

Naples Country Clubs: Membership Wait Lists, Equity Requirements, and What the Brochure Omits

The best clubs in Naples have three- to five-year wait lists. Buying in the right neighborhood doesn't guarantee access. What serious buyers need to know before they're under contract.

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