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Seller-first Palm Beach County brokerage. Probate, foreclosure alternatives, short sales & luxury homes. Broker Gia Freer. Free valuation:

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How long does probate take in Palm Beach County?

Depends on the path:

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Summary administration: estates under $75K, or the decedent died more than 2 years ago. Can close in weeks.

Formal administration: larger estates. 6-12 months minimum. The 3-month creditor notice period alone sets the floor.

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Can you sell the house during probate? Usually yes.

If the will grants the personal representative power of sale, no separate court order is needed. Otherwise, petition for court approval.

Homestead property? Different rules - the surviving spouse's or minor children's rights may override.

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The biggest delays: will contests, title issues, out-of-state PR restrictions, and court docket backlog.

Best move: get a probate attorney AND a real estate broker with probate experience working in parallel from the start.

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Pro tip: most corporate relocation packages let you choose your own agent.

A local broker who knows the streets beats a national-roster assignment.

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West Palm Beach is no longer just "the other side of the bridge."

It is the epicenter of South Florida's corporate migration - and the housing market proves it.

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Where executives are buying:
- Downtown/SoSo: urban, walkable, finance-district adjacent
- El Cid/Flamingo Park: family neighborhoods, Intracoastal
- PBG/Jupiter: more space, top schools
- Boca/Delray corridor: hybrid-schedule professionals

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4/ Florida has assistance too:
- Florida Housing Finance Corp programs
- PBC SHIP funds (income-eligible)

First step: get pre-approved. Know YOUR number.

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"How much do I need for a down payment in Palm Beach County?"

You don't need 20%. Here's the real answer:

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3/ The PMI trade-off:
Putting less than 20% down means PMI (0.5-1.5%/yr).

But in a market where prices rose 11.8% last year (PBC), buying sooner with PMI can be cheaper than waiting to save 20%.

Run both scenarios.

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Total: typically 6-10% of sale price.

The number that matters = your NET. A seller net sheet calculates it to the dollar.

Free valuation: https://t.co/1eRAW37Rji

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Selling your home in Florida? Here's what comes out of your sale price at closing - and it's more than most sellers expect:

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The rest:
- Prorated property taxes (Jan 1 through closing day)
- HOA/condo estoppel: $150-500
- Title search + municipal lien search: $300-600
- Wire fee: $25-50
- Any repair credits negotiated by the buyer

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6/ Move early. Before judgment, almost everything is available. After a sale date is set, most of it is gone. Confidential review: 561-395-8418. Full guide: https://t.co/1sHbNArMbs

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1/ Behind on a mortgage in Palm Beach County? You have more options than you think. Florida is a judicial foreclosure state - the lender must sue and win a judgment before any auction. That gives you months, not days.

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5/ Watch for scams: upfront modification fees, "stop talking to your servicer", signing over your deed "temporarily", guaranteed outcomes. Legitimate help never needs those.

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PBP Real Estate has represented buyers in Boca Raton gated and country club communities for 20+ years. Full guide: https://t.co/FR7NvCpITL

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Buying in a Boca Raton gated community? Here is what most guides do not tell you — a thread on the real costs, the approval process, and what to look for beyond the home.

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Insurance in gated communities is not automatically cheaper. Flood zones, wind mitigation credits, and gaps between your HOA master policy and your personal coverage can cost or save you thousands. Get quotes during inspection, not after closing.