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Live market spotlight

Fresh Palm Beach County listings, right now.

A focused view of complete active listings from the live MLS feed. The selection refreshes with the market and every card includes a permitted photo and the details needed to compare it accurately.

Land & development

Derek sells dirt. Literally.

Lots, acreage, and parcels with development upside are their own category here, not an afterthought. Most buyers never think about raw land until someone shows them what it can become. Derek walks landowners, investors, and builders through exactly that.

Land listings

Dirt on the market

See how development works

Buyer questions

The questions every buyer asks, answered transparently.

How much do I actually need for a down payment?

Almost never twenty percent. Plenty of Derek's buyers close with three to five percent down, and some programs go lower. The real question is what monthly number lets you sleep, and that is where the conversation starts.

Palm Beach County buying guide
Should I get pre-approved before I start looking?

Yes. A pre-approval tells you your real budget and makes your offer credible the day you find the house. Derek can point you to local lenders who actually answer their phones.

getting pre-approved before you look
How does my buyer's agent get paid now?

The rules changed in 2024 and confused everyone. Short version: you sign a written agreement up front that spells out exactly what your agent earns and who pays it. Derek walks you through every line before you sign anything.

how a buyer's agent gets paid
What will closing actually cost me beyond the price?

Plan on roughly two to five percent of the purchase price for closing costs in Florida: title, taxes, insurance, lender fees. Derek gives you the real number for your deal before you write the offer, not at the closing table.

How do I pick a realtor I can actually trust?

Ask how many deals they closed near you, ask for a client you can call, and watch whether they talk you out of anything. An agent who never says no to you is selling you, not representing you.

how Derek represents buyers
What should I worry about at inspection in South Florida?

Roof age, plumbing, the electrical panel, and signs of water intrusion. Derek walks the property with the inspector and tells you what matters versus what is noise.

home inspection concerns guide
How long does buying take, start to keys?

Once you are under contract, plan on roughly 30 to 45 days to close. The search itself is the variable, and the right area focus shortens it a lot.

how long buying actually takes

Haven’t found it yet?

Tell Derek what you’re after. He searches with you.

The area, the budget, the non-negotiables. Derek often knows about homes before they hit the market, and he’ll tell you when the right one shows up instead of pushing whatever’s listed today.

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