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Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Land Values

October 14, 2026

Why 47% of Coral Ridge Sales Closed at Land Value For many owners of older waterfront homes in Fort Lauderdale, the house is no longer the main asset. The lot is. In Coral Ridge, 47% of closed sales over the past two years priced at or below land value. On Nurmi Drive in Las Olas Isles, closed prices run from $344 per square foot of lot for a 1953 home to $1,000 for 2024 new construction. In Harbor Beach, premium lots have nearly doubled in [...]

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Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes in 2026

October 9, 2026

Entry Prices Are Up 63% in Coral Ridge and 52% in Rio Vista The least expensive waterfront home you can buy today in Fort Lauderdale's best boating neighborhoods costs far more than the last one that closed. We reviewed closed sales and active listings across Harbor Beach, Coral Ridge, Las Olas Isles and Rio Vista/Lauderdale Harbors. The entry price for a livable waterfront home is up 63% in Coral Ridge ($1.65M to $2.69M) and 52% in Rio Vista ($2.3M to $3.495M). In Harbor Beach, the [...]

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Moving to West Palm Beach – How this Quaint Coastal Town is Transforming into an International Hotspot

February 12, 2025

From Quiet Retreat to High-Profile Hotspot Palm Beach County is quickly rising as a premier hub for both business and lifestyle. Since COVID, the area has been on the radar of the country’s wealthy, especially after NYC developer Stephen Ross predicted it would become “Wall Street South.” That prediction is now a reality. What was once a quiet, laid-back town is now buzzing with energy and growth, drawing attention from top investors, professionals, and developers alike. From Retirement Town to Trendy, Walkable Hotspot At the [...]

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The Ugly Truth of Waterfront Homes in South Florida

February 16, 2024

The ultimate guide to South Florida Waterfront Homes Fort Lauderdale and Miami Comprehensive Insights into Waterfront Living in South Florida. We provide unfiltered discussions about the dos and don'ts when searching for a waterfront property in South Florida. We offer easily scannable tips, direct links for property searches, and recommendations for the finest waterfront communities. With over 20 years of experience selling waterfront properties, we bring a keen understanding of common buyer struggles and areas of potential misunderstanding. Not all Miami Waterfront Homes are Equal Waterfront [...]

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South Florida Waterfront Homes: Miami vs. Fort Lauderdale

October 28, 2023

Waterfront homes in Miami and Fort Lauderdale With the recent move of Lionel Messi to Fort Lauderdale, the city has received more attention than ever before. Now Fort Lauderdale is more on everyone’s radar we decided to do a podcast on the difference between waterfront living in Miami vs Fort Lauderdale. In this article, we will discuss where the market is, where it is heading, and our favorite neighborhoods in each city. Search Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes for SaleSearch Miami Waterfront Homes for Sale Waterfront Living [...]

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Best Miami Beach Waterfront Communities to Buy or Build in 2026: A Data-Backed Ranking

August 22, 2023

Miami Beach offers many waterfront neighborhoods, but where do you start your search? To help you narrow down your options our Miami Beach expert David Vazquez gives you more insight into the different areas and summarizes what he likes or dislikes about each of these. Of course, everyone can have their own opinion, so if you have any questions or would like a more personalized chat about the different waterfront communities in Miami Beach, please give us a call. My Favorite Three Indian Creek Sunset Islands [...]

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2022 – Everything you need to know!

August 30, 2022

All you ready for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2022?  In this blog we review what you need to consider when bringing home a boat from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. It contains links to our most watched videos and podcasts on the subject. We discuss how to evaluate Fort Lauderdale waterfront homes for sale, the best waterfront neighborhoods, canal width and depth, required setbacks, yacht insurance and more. The boat show will give some of you a case of “Bigger Better Boatitis”. [...]

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Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes For Sale Buying Guide

November 10, 2021

The Buyers Guide to Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes Hello and welcome to the Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes For Sale Buying Guide. In this blog, we will review important waterfront home buying considerations. Living on the water dramatically appeals to anyone who owns a boat, is seeking a waterfront lifestyle, or loves a waterfront view. Fort Lauderdale is a city unlike any other in the United States. It offers miles of navigable waterways giving Fort Lauderdale designations such as Boating Capital of the World and Venice [...]

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The Investment Value of Lighthouse Point Waterfront Homes for Sale

October 27, 2021

Lighthouse Point in South Florida is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, located just north of Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale (15 min drive) and south of Boca Raton (12 min drive). This very private and exclusive community offers 5700 residences of which 80% are single-family homes. The community provides for 18 miles of waterways and therefore most of the Lighthouse Point homes are located on a waterfront lot. If you are looking for a tranquil waterfront community outside of major cities like Miami or Fort [...]

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The 30-Day Fort Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Report | Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes

September 22, 2021

Our First 30-Day Fort Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Report | Waterfront Homes Welcome to our first Fort Lauderdale Luxury Real Estate Report. The David Siddons Group has always produced Fort Lauderdale market reports, but due to the dynamic of the current real estate market we have decided to introduce 30-Day real estate updates for the different Fort Lauderdale real estate sub-markets. Fort Lauderdale expert Elaine Tatum of the David Siddons Group wants to provide you with a complete overview of the market in less than [...]

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The Best Key Biscayne Waterfront Home for Sale

August 26, 2021

 Just Listed in Key Biscayne: Waterfront home on 766 Harbor Dr, Key Biscayne 766 Harbor Dr, Key Biscayne 7 Bedrooms | 7.5 Bathrooms 9,848 SF | 18,734 SF Lot Asking $14M Location, location, location! Beautiful waterfront mansion on the desired island of Key Biscayne. This incredible 3 story home offers 7 bedrooms, 7,5 bathrooms and 9,848 SF of interior space. All impact windows, Marble floors, large kitchen and several spacious terraces overlooking the bay, combined into a truly superb floor plan – spacious bedrooms, closets, [...]

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The Best Gated Waterfront Communities in Miami: Gables Estates and Old Cutler Bay

February 15, 2021

Gables Estates and Old Cutler Bay are the Best Gated Waterfront Communities in Miami for Relocating Families When we speak about "The best gated community in Miami" we refer to the best gated community for relocating families. Of course "the best" is very subjective and depends on many factors, but we are sharing our opinion on what we consider as being the best gated communities in Miami and why we think these are the best communities for families moving to Miami. Search Directly for Gables [...]

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