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South Florida Luxury Market Outlook — Q1 2026
Featured Article
Market ReportApril 18, 20268 min read

South Florida Luxury Market Outlook — Q1 2026

Thomas Gipson
By Thomas Gipson
REALTOR® · Lokation Real Estate

Inventory remains tight at the top of the market while $1M–$3M sees the most competitive bidding in five quarters. Here's what buyers and sellers should expect.

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Recent Articles

The Real Waterfront Buyer's Checklist (No One Tells You These)
Buyer Guide
April 9, 2026•12 min read

The Real Waterfront Buyer's Checklist (No One Tells You These)

Bridge clearance, seawall age, dock permits, FEMA elevation, insurance reality. The 14 questions you must answer before writing an offer on a waterfront home.

Thomas Gipson
By Thomas Gipson
REALTOR®
How a $5M Listing Should Actually Be Marketed
Seller Guide
March 28, 2026•10 min read

How a $5M Listing Should Actually Be Marketed

Drone, twilight, broker-only previews, paid global syndication, and a real PR plan. The marketing standard your luxury home deserves — and what to avoid.

Thomas Gipson
By Thomas Gipson
REALTOR®
Palm Beach Island: A Zip Code Deep Dive
Neighborhood
March 17, 2026•9 min read

Palm Beach Island: A Zip Code Deep Dive

Why 33480 continues to outperform every benchmark, parcel by parcel — and where the next decade of value will compound.

Thomas Gipson
By Thomas Gipson
REALTOR®
Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront Isles, Ranked
Neighborhood
March 4, 2026•11 min read

Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront Isles, Ranked

Las Olas, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Harbor Beach, Bay Colony — what each one offers, who they're right for, and what you'll actually pay per foot of dockage.

Thomas Gipson
By Thomas Gipson
REALTOR®
What East Delray Condo Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Buyer Guide
February 24, 2026•7 min read

What East Delray Condo Buyers Need to Know in 2026

Milestone inspections, structural reserves, and the post-Surfside reality of buying older oceanfront condos in Delray Beach.

Thomas Gipson
By Thomas Gipson
REALTOR®
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Insights & Market Questions

What topics do the market insights cover?+

The Insights section covers South Florida real estate trends, neighborhood spotlights, buying and selling strategies, financing updates, and seasonal market reports. Articles are written to give you practical, actionable knowledge — not generic advice — so you can make confident decisions in this market.

How often is new content published?+

New insights and market updates are published regularly, with quarterly market reports providing deeper data on pricing, inventory, and days on market across Palm Beach and Broward counties. Check back often or reach out to be notified when new reports are released.

Can I request a topic or ask a question?+

Yes — many articles begin as client questions. If there is a topic you would like covered, from flood insurance changes to new construction incentives, send it through the Let's Connect page. Thomas personally reads every suggestion and often answers directly.

Are the market statistics specific to my neighborhood?+

Regional articles cover broad trends, but Thomas can prepare a hyper-local analysis for your specific community or building. Neighborhood-level data often tells a very different story than county-wide averages. Request a custom report through the Market Reports page.