October 2019

Palm Beach County is one of the country's top retirement destinations, which means it's also a place where options are plentiful when it comes to buying a home or condo in an active adult community. But with so many choices to consider, we thought we'd get your search started off in the right direction by highlighting a few 55+ options that truly offer a premium South Florida living experience. 

Valencia Cove

Valencia Cove is an active adult retirement community located near Boynton Beach Blvd and Atlantic Ave. The community has a suburban location and is situated perfectly for access to 3 airports, restaurants, and grocery stores. This community is perfect for an active lifestyle with its opulent 41,000 Sq. Ft. clubhouse for parties and

The trend of multigenerational living is a growing trend and the benefits to families who choose this dynamic can be significant. If you're planning to be in the market for a Palm Beach County home with a mother in-law suite or guest suite, we've outlined just some of the potential benefits and why it might make for a savvy long-term investment. 

• Reducing Expenses- Combining resources allows families to address their expenses as a group. Maintaining multiple households is much costlier and can be a lot more strenuous, especially if homes are spread across multiple island areas or cities. 

• Family Bonding- By living in the same household, multigenerational families likely develop a high level of closeness. With a large population of retirees,

According to reports from the Pew Research Center and 2018 census records, there has been a recent trend in families using multi-generational housing. The report states that as of April 2018, a record high, nearly 64 million American citizens are living in a household with 2 or more generations of family members. The number translates to about 20% or 1/5 homes in the United States that now live in a multigenerational household.

The last time that housing figure reached 20% was back in 1950. Three decades later in 1980 the number has dropped to 12% of homes. In the recession of 2008, the number increased greatly and then leveled out. This growing trend is not specific to any one racial group and encompasses all age, sex, and ethnic backgrounds.

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If you’re in the market for a Palm Beach condo that is dog friendly, options can sometimes be limited. So to help get your search started in the right direction, we've identified a few condo buildings and complexes that will welcome your dog with open arms paws!

1100 S. Flagler 

A towering 25 story building located at 1100 S. Flagler leads off the list. The building was built in 2018 and is filled with luxurious condo units fit for a king or queen. Amenities include; 24-hour concierge, two spas, sauna, locker rooms, 2 massage stations, fitness center, 75ft. pool & jacuzzi, and a conference room. It also contains an Inside & Outside Dog walk and Dog Groomer, the main reason it’s on the most dog friendly list.  Some of the interior features include;