If you’re a first-time buyer for a house or condo in South Florida, you’ll want to be pre-approved for a mortgage. Your Lang Realty agent will explain the ins and outs of pre-approval. It means a mortgage lender will put
“Season” in south Florida is October through April, when hoards of part-timers called “snowbirds” arrive for the winter. Some just rent for the season. But new buyers who want to own a vacation home here are traditionally retirees with the
If you’re a Major League Baseball fan, there are spring training and regular season games right here in south Florida. And if you’re coming in out of the cold for warm spring training weather, tickets are on sale for MLB
If you’re house-hunting in south Florida, you’re not alone. “Of the top 10 states eyed for residency, Florida metros made up 50% of the top 10 go-to state metros,” according to FloridaRealtors.com. “What COVID did was supercharged migration to South
If you’re moving to Palm Beach or Martin counties, your likely airport of choice will be Palm Beach International in West Palm Beach, known as PBI. There are two larger airports further south, but most locals use PBI for trips
Whether you’re an investor or new to buying real estate in south Florida per se, you’ll need to know what is the difference between residential and commercial property? Residential property is housing, pure and simple. In south Florida that means
The tent will go up Feb. 26 over Boca Raton’s outdoor Mizner Park Amphitheater with a stage for the 19th season of Festival of the Arts BOCA. Opening on Feb. 28 with live performances and famous author talks through March
Whether you’re buying or selling a condo or house in Palm Beach or Martin counties, closing costs will be part of the final real estate transaction. So, if you’re not familiar with that term, exactly what are closing costs in
If you’re a newbie to South Florida, all the sea turtle signage you’ll see along Ocean Boulevard are laws, not just a friendly heads up. Residents here take sea turtles and their nesting season seriously starting March 1 through Oct.
Newcomers often ask about the benefits of living on a golf course in South Florida. That’s a coveted lifestyle here, and residential country club communities are the epitome of resort living. These developments even consider their golf course or courses
This is Boca Raton’s official 100th birthday, and the city is making the most of the centennial year. A dedicated website was just launched to give residents and people moving to Boca Raton a way to keep up with centennial
If you’re house-hunting in south Palm Beach County, Delray Beach is known as “the village by the sea,” just north of Boca Raton. It’s also known for its vibrant downtown, with bars, restaurants, shopping, and special events along Atlantic Avenue
If you’re already a player or want to learn how to play when you get here, pickleball courts are everywhere in South Florida and it’s not just because of the weather. Wherever you move, pickleball courts and competitive leagues are
Historical districts as part of Florida’s charm and history are great to include in visits and tours. But if the home you’re homing in on is in an historic district, check with your Lang Realty agent about what that means,
Don’t be misled if you hear that your favorite south Florida destinations are already built out. They’re not. The latest housing trend is new construction and there’s plenty of it. Major residential developers have built ready-to-move-in homes and condos, and
Florida has very specific rules on what a real estate deed must include to meet rigorous legal standards. Your Lang Realty agent will give you specifics once you’re ready to buy a home or condo in Palm Beach or Martin
Whether you’re a novice or already enjoy a challenging course, golf is really the sport of kings in South Florida. If you’re new to the area, you’ll have plenty of choices, from public golf to private residential country clubs with
If you’ve decided on a property and about to seal the deal before closing, become familiar with the term ‘appraisal contingency.’ What is an appraisal contingency? As the buyer, you’re required to obtain a written appraisal of the property by
