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Direct market commentary from a Jupiter native. No fluff, no algorithm estimates — just what is actually happening on the ground.
Sep 7, 2026
Florida Intangible Tax on Mortgages: A Jupiter Closing Guide
Florida charges a one-time nonrecurring intangible tax on notes and mortgages that are secured by Florida real property. Jupiter and Palm Beach County buyers see it on a purchase-money mortgage, a refinance, and some lines of credit. It is not the same tax as documentary stamps, and it is not a recurring annual intangibles tax on investments. Direct answer: Section 199.133, Florida Statutes, imposes a one-time nonrecurring tax of 2 mills on each dollar of the just valuation of notes, bonds, and
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Jupiter FL 4-Point Home Inspection: Roof, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing
A Florida 4-point inspection is an insurance underwriting inspection of four systems in a house — roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC — not a substitute for a buyer's full home inspection. Jupiter buyers and sellers run into it when a carrier asks for proof that those systems are present, visible, and in acceptable condition before it will write or keep a policy. Direct answer: the Florida Department of Financial Services Office of the Insurance Consumer Advocate publishes a Four-Point Insp
Sep 7, 2026
Jupiter FL Dock and Boatlift Permits: Town Code and Agencies
A dock or boatlift on a Jupiter waterfront lot is a Town of Jupiter building-permit job, not a weekend hardware project. The Town's own FAQ states a Building Permit is required, that several Town divisions review the file, and that state and federal authorizations may also be required. This page restates that FAQ and the Town's marine-structure permit packages. It does not invent setbacks, fees, or dock dimensions. Direct answer: the Town of Jupiter FAQ on docks, boat lifts, and seawalls states
Aug 31, 2026
Jupiter Inventory Down 30% and What Sellers Should Actually Do With That
Town of Jupiter single family active inventory fell from 220 to 154 homes year over year, a 30% decline. The median transaction price is up 15.8%, but the average is down 6.4%. Here is what those numbers actually mean if you are thinking about selling.
Aug 30, 2026
PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens: Homes, Golf, and Membership Guide
PGA National Palm Beach Gardens is a large golf-and-resort community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with a members club that has sat in a residential neighborhood for more than four decades. For buyers comparing $1M+ homes and luxury real estate around Jupiter FL 33458 and Palm Beach Gardens, the useful facts are the ones the club itself publishes: five named golf courses, 79 holes, and membership types that are open to residents and non-residents. In short: PGA National Palm Beach Gardens is
Aug 30, 2026
Jupiter vs Tequesta FL: How the Two Towns Differ for Buyers
Jupiter vs Tequesta is a common search for buyers who want northern Palm Beach County waterfront, a shorter drive to the inlet, and $1M+ homes without assuming the two places are the same town. They are not. Jupiter is a Town. Tequesta is a Village. Both sit in Palm Beach County. Both use the same county property appraiser for homestead and assessments. Each runs its own local government. Direct answer: Jupiter vs Tequesta comes down to municipal government, not a different county tax system. H
Aug 30, 2026
Florida's 10% Non-Homestead Assessment Cap: A Jupiter Second-Home Guide
Florida's non-homestead assessment cap is the rule that matters if you buy a Jupiter FL second home, rental, or vacant lot and do not (or cannot) homestead it. It is not Save Our Homes. Save Our Homes caps homesteaded assessed value at 3% or CPI, whichever is lower. The non-homestead cap is 10%, it does not apply to school taxes, and a sale resets the property to just value the following January 1. Direct answer: under Florida Statute 193.1554, non-homestead residential property (nine or fewer
Aug 30, 2026
Wind Mitigation Inspections in Jupiter FL: Form OIR-B1-1802 Explained
A wind mitigation inspection in Jupiter FL is the inspection that produces Florida's Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form — OIR-B1-1802 — so your insurer can apply hurricane-loss credits. It is not a general home inspection, and it is not a flood-zone determination. For $1M+ homes and luxury real estate in Jupiter FL 33458, the form is often the difference between a wind premium that reflects the roof you actually have and a premium that assumes you never documented it. Direct answer
Aug 30, 2026
Jupiter Inlet District: What Waterfront Buyers Should Know
The Jupiter Inlet District is the local government that keeps the Jupiter Inlet and the channel from the Loxahatchee River to the Atlantic Ocean navigable. For waterfront buyers looking at $1M+ homes and luxury real estate around Jupiter FL 33458 and 33477, the District is not a marina and it is not a yacht club. It is an independent special taxing district created in 1921, and its work is why "inlet access" is a real, maintained public channel rather than a slogan on a listing flyer. Direct an
Aug 24, 2026
Tequesta FL Real Estate: Luxury Homes for Sale in 2026
If you are exploring the Tequesta FL real estate homes for sale, you need accurate, up-to-date information to make the best financial decisions. The Jupiter, FL 33458 real estate market continues to attract high-net-worth buyers, retirees, and families looking for coastal luxury. In this comprehensive guide, we break down everything you need to know about Tequesta FL real estate homes for sale and how it impacts your buying or selling strategy. Jupiter, Florida, located in northern Pal
Aug 24, 2026
Dick's House of Sport at The Gardens Mall: What It Means for Palm Beach Gardens Home Values and Seller Timing
Palm Beach Gardens just gave preliminary approval to a 140,000 square foot Dick's House of Sport at the former Sears at The Gardens Mall. Here is how the timing shapes seller strategy.
Aug 24, 2026
Jonathan's Landing, Jupiter FL: Homes, Golf, and Marina Guide
Everything below is verified against Jonathan's Landing's own club website. Membership terms, initiation fees, and current inventory change — always confirm directly with the club and your broker before making decisions. The community at a glance Jonathan's Landing is a private club community in Jupiter, Florida, structured around a single membership that spans two distinct golf and lifestyle campuses. The club describes the arrangement plainly as "One Club. Two South Florida Experiences." —
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