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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Luxury Home in South Florida

Consult the experts. For over three decades, Lang Realty has successfully completed thousands of multi-million dollar transactions in our own backyard and around the world. As the local boutique brokerage with a global/International reach, Lang Realty represents Who’s Who in

Is Palm Beach Gardens a Good Place to Live?

Known as Florida’s golf capital as home of the Professional Golf Association (PGA), Lang Realty calls Palm Beach Gardens “a thriving community” for good reasons.  With an upscale mall, lively downtown, and attractions from natural areas to resorts, day spas,

What Is a Short Sale on a House? Overview for Home Buyers

If you’re buying or investing in residential property in Palm Beach or Martin counties, this may be the best real estate market in years to consider a short sale. Closing usually takes longer, but it may be well worth it.

How to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah in South Florida

  Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown Oct. 2 and concludes at nightfall Oct. 4. South Florida, particularly Boca Raton and the nearby suburban gated and 55+ communities, has a large and diverse Jewish diaspora. So, most

Why Use a Real Estate Agent in Florida?

Buying or investing in real estate requires a licensed professional who’s an expert in that real estate market, buying and selling transactions, and other agencies involved from appraisers to title companies. Here’s a Q&A on why to use a real

Dressing for Life in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Beyond

Don’t get rid of your leather boots, slacks and jackets before you move to warm and sunny Palm Beach or Martin County. You’ll wear them here. You can still get away with whites through mid-September. But only tourists wear linen

South Florida Concerts, Shows, and Theaters You Must Visit

There’s a rhythm to life in South Florida, and “season” is here.  That means every entertainment, theater and lecture venue starts offering shows, and celebrities come here on tour through spring 2025. Taylor Swift’s The Era Tour has concerts booked

Boca Raton Beach Tags 2024 | Annual Permits & Beach Info

You’ll find most beaches in Palm Beach County are free. But Boca Raton’s 5-mile stretch of beaches require an annual permit for residents or a daily visitor’s fee. There are no bars, hotels or restaurants on Boca’s pristine beaches. So,

South Florida Halloween Events and Festivals Top Celebrations

You can still celebrate Halloween when you move to South Florida. In fact, it’s a major holiday here.    Retailers are already advertising indoor and outdoor Halloween décor and Halloween costumes for kids and grownups. There are even costume pop-up shops.

South Florida Tennis Courts | Public & Private Options

With tennis available 24/7, South Florida is literally a game-changer. Every private and public community has tennis courts, tennis lessons, tennis tournaments, tennis leagues, tennis pros and pro shops that often include pickleball too. There’s a major tennis stadium in

Guide to Real Estate Appraisals for Buyers and Sellers

  If you’re a renter now buying, a new seller or buyer, here’s an Essential Guide to Real Estate Appraisals for Homeowners and potential residential property owners. What is a real estate appraisal? Assessing the value of the property being

Understanding the Real Estate Transaction Process

If you’re a first-time residential buyer, you’ll want to know who is involved in a real estate transaction. It’s not just the buyer and the seller.   As the buyer, you should know who participates in your real estate transaction process.

Discover Rental Properties in South Florida | Lang Realty

If you plan to try it before you buy it in South Florida, you’ll have plenty of choices. Lang Realty even keeps track of new rental properties on the market in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Palm

Why Invest in South Florida Real Estate? | Property Tips

Location, location, location, residential and even waterfront. Those are the key elements to look for when you’re choosing investment real estate properties in South Florida. Whether it’s newer or updated condos, updated one-story villas, townhouses, single-family homes or even waterfront

Switch to Miami Sports & Find Homes with Lang Realty

If you’re a pro football or basketball fan, the Dolphins and Miami Heat start their respective seasons shortly. So, if you’re used to going to games in New York, New Jersey, Philly or elsewhere, you’re good to go when you

How to Buy a Beach House in Florida | Costs & Investment Tips

If you’re thinking of moving to Florida to live on the beach, you came to the right coastal communities. Lang Realty has listings for beachfront homes, estates and condos for sale in communities from Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach,

Living in Wellington FL | Equestrian Paradise & Family Community

If you’re considering buying in Wellington, here’s a briefing for the village in Palm Beach County’s western suburbs about 14 miles west of West Palm Beach. It’s the only town in Florida that made Fortune’s 2024 50 Best Places to

Moving to Palm Beach County?

Here’s an update for new residents: New security measures go into effect July 31 for your new Florida driver’s license. You can even register to vote at the same location. The deadline to vote in the August Primary Election has

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