Broward County
Broward County real estate
Beach condos, canal-front homes, gated golf and suburban family neighborhoods across one of the biggest housing markets in the state.
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Michael R. Merola PA · Lic# 3369966 · United Realty Group
Living in Broward County
Broward County sits between Palm Beach County to the north and Miami-Dade to the south, with the Atlantic to the east and the Everglades to the west. Fort Lauderdale is the county seat and largest city, with about 183,000 residents in 2020. Across the county there were roughly 860,000 housing units at the 2020 census, about 61 percent owner-occupied, which gives you an idea of how much variety there is to choose from.
The market in pieces
- Beachfront and high-rise condos. Along the ocean from Hollywood Beach and Dania Beach through Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Beach) and up to Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach.
- Canal and waterfront homes. Developers began dredging wetlands in 1920 to create island communities, and that history is why so many Broward homes sit on a canal with a dock.
- Family suburbs in the west. Coral Springs, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise and Davie, with newer construction, gated communities and school-driven demand.
- Active-adult and condo communities. Large inland and coastal condo communities across the county, with very different fees and rules.
What to know before you buy in Broward County
Broward is one county but dozens of markets. Michael's search covers Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach alongside the county as a whole, and a one-mile move can change the price, the school and the insurance cost. Tell him your commute, your must-haves and your budget, and he will narrow the map.
Condo buyers should read the association's financial statements and recent inspection reports, because Florida condo safety rules adopted after the 2021 Surfside collapse have raised reserve and inspection requirements for many buildings. Waterfront buyers should check seawall condition, flood zone and insurance before an offer.
Michael is based in Boca Raton on the Broward line, so Broward's northern cities are a short drive from his office.
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Broward County buyer and seller questions
Which Broward cities does Michael cover?
His search covers Broward County as a whole, including Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach, and neighboring Palm Beach County cities such as Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Is Broward a good market for condos?
It has a very large condo market, from beachfront high-rises to inland communities. Check each association's reserves, fees and inspection status, since those vary widely from one building to the next.
What should I check on a Broward canal-front home?
Seawall condition, dock rights, the route to the Intracoastal, flood zone and insurance cost. Michael helps you collect those answers before you make an offer.
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Thinking about Broward County?
Ask Michael about a specific street, building or price range in Broward County, or request a free home evaluation if you are selling.