New in Palm Beach County Real Estate: Week of Nov 9

I am a Florida REALTOR® (SL3247858, brokered through LoKation) and a Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC1528750). When you buy, the first thing that changes the answer is the town, because each city or village permits its own work, and the second is the clock if you are exchanging. Here are five buyer pages from this week’s round, one section per page. None of them lists a home or a price, and none of it is tax advice.

Replacing a property in Boynton Beach: who permits the repairs?

Boynton Beach runs its own Building Division at City Hall, 100 E. Ocean Avenue, so a parcel inside the limits is permitted there rather than by the county, and your 45-day and 180-day exchange clocks leave little room for an open permit on the file. Read the page →

Replacing a property in Lake Worth: which Lake Worth is it?

In 2019 voters renamed the city Lake Worth Beach, which has its own Building Division at 1900 2nd Avenue North, while many addresses that still say Lake Worth sit in the unincorporated area under the county. Read the page →

Replacing a property in Palm Beach Gardens: is the address inside the city?

Palm Beach Gardens issues its own permits from 10500 N Military Trail, but north-county mailing addresses blur across the city and the unincorporated county, so confirm the parcel before you identify it in writing. Read the page →

Luxury and equestrian buying: what does the house leave out?

A large home in horse country is often a barn, a ring and a set of approvals as much as a house, and a buyer’s agent who is also a general contractor can read the roof and the buildings before you commit. Read the page →

Luxury homes in Wellington: which office permits the barn?

Wellington is an incorporated village with its own Building Division on Forest Hill Boulevard, while land outside the village limits goes through the Palm Beach County Building Division, so the parcel decides who you ask. Read the page →

The rest of the county sits under Real Estate. If you already know the town and want to talk, call (561) 779-3213.

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New in Real Estate — FAQ

Do I need a buyer's agent to buy in Palm Beach County?

You are not required to have one, but a buyer's agent represents you rather than the seller. Randolph Scott Bell is a Florida REALTOR® (SL3247858, LoKation) and a Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC1528750), so he can read the roof, the openings and the permit history on a showing. Compensation is negotiated, so ask for how it works in writing before you tour.

Why does the town matter when I buy a house?

Each incorporated city or village in Palm Beach County runs its own building department, while unincorporated areas such as Loxahatchee and The Acreage go through the county. The permit history for a house sits with whichever office covers it, so ask which one before your inspection period ends.

Do these pages list homes or prices?

No. They explain what to check before you buy and show no listings, parcels or prices. To talk about what you want, call (561) 779-3213.

What is the difference between a buyer's agent and a REALTOR®?

A buyer's agent is a role: the licensed agent who represents the buyer. REALTOR® is a membership in the National Association of REALTORS®, not a licence. Randolph Scott Bell holds Florida real estate sales associate licence SL3247858, brokered through LoKation, and is a REALTOR® through Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors®.

New inReal Estate This WeekWeek of Nov 9, 2026