SEPTEMBER 2026 HOUSING DATA • NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 2026 | South Florida Market & Local Life
At home. Around town.
Your November guide to South Florida: housing trends, local events, dining and Thanksgiving outings. Explore what is happening close to home and what the latest market figures mean for your next move.
Florida property tax update
Amendment 3 Passed: Establish Florida Residency by 12/31/26
Florida voters approved Amendment 3. Starting in 2027, the non-school homestead exemption rises to $150,000, then to $250,000 in 2028.
To qualify for the larger exemption right away, you must establish Florida residency by December 31, 2026. If you’re not a Florida resident by then, you keep the current exemption and wait until your 5th year of homestead for the larger one.
Splitting your time between New Jersey and Florida? Talk to your tax advisor about your situation, then call or text me at 917-626-8240.
NOVEMBER 2026 | FLORIDA MARKET & LOCAL LIFE
November in South Florida
Watch the November highlights, including September housing data, local events, dining and guidance for buyers and sellers in Florida and New Jersey.
Market | Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach & Highland Beach | September 2026
Palm Beach County housing market
Prices here depend on the type of home. In September, a Boca Raton house sold for a median $1,110,000, while a townhouse or condo sold for a median $435,000. Houses are the tighter market, with 2.9 months of supply in Boca Raton versus 5.7 for townhouses and condos, so condo buyers have more choice and sellers need sharper pricing.
Boca Raton houses
MONTHS OF SUPPLY | BEACHESMLS, SEPT 2026
Boca Raton townhouse / condo
MONTHS OF SUPPLY | BEACHESMLS, SEPT 2026
Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach & Highland Beach | September 2026
Days to contract = median days from listing to contract. Mo. supply = months of supply.
Single-family
| Area | Sold | Median | Days to contract | % of orig. list | Mo. supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Palm Beach County | 422 | $666,500 | 27 | 93.8% | 3.2 |
| North Palm Beach County | 363 | $780,000 | 37 | 92.8% | 3.9 |
| Boca Raton | 136 | $1,110,000 | 58 | 92.4% | 2.9 |
| Delray Beach | 72 | $767,500 | 48 | 93.6% | 3.6 |
| Boynton Beach | 114 | $520,000 | 57 | 94.0% | 2.9 |
| Highland Beach | 0 | n/a (no sales) | n/a | n/a | 4.7 |
Townhouse / condo
| Area | Sold | Median | Days to contract | % of orig. list | Mo. supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Palm Beach County | 419 | $300,000 | 47 | 91.5% | 6.1 |
| North Palm Beach County | 290 | $335,250 | 44 | 91.1% | 6.3 |
| Boca Raton | 137 | $435,000 | 63 | 92.1% | 5.7 |
| Delray Beach | 82 | $207,000 | 71 | 91.3% | 5.9 |
| Boynton Beach | 89 | $252,500 | 93 | 90.2% | 5.5 |
| Highland Beach | 9† | $925,000 | 88 | 90.5% | 7.6 |
† Small sample: 3 to 9 sales; read with care. Source: BeachesMLS, Local Market Update Sept 2026 and Monthly Indicators, data as of Oct 12, 2026. BeachesMLS reports the county as North and South regions, which cannot be combined for medians, days or supply, so they are shown separately. Townhouse / condo includes condo/co-op, townhouse, villa and condo-hotel subtypes. Numbers vary by community, building and property type, and past sales do not predict any individual home’s value. Contact me for a market analysis of your specific home or building.
Mortgage watch | October 29
Freddie Mac’s October 29 survey put the national 30-year fixed average at 7.24%, down from 7.32% on October 22. The 15-year average was 6.60%. Refresh your lender’s payment estimate before setting a search budget; an average is not your individual rate quote.
Buying this season
Compare the full monthly cost: financing, taxes, insurance, association charges and any assessments. For a condo, review the building’s financial and insurance information alongside the unit. A lower asking price can come with a very different carrying cost.
Selling this season
Price against the properties your buyer can choose today. Have the association documents and fee information ready early. Regional medians are useful context; comparable sales in your community are more useful for setting your price.
Neighborhood focus
What this means for your move
In Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, condos and townhomes show roughly twice the supply of houses. Highland Beach condos show 7.6 months of supply and 88 median days to contract. Sellers should compare their building and current competing listings before choosing a price.
Boca Raton
For a country club property, separate required membership costs from the home price and association fees.
Delray Beach
Compare downtown, coastal and inland searches separately before choosing comparable homes.
Boynton Beach
Check each community’s ownership type, age restrictions and amenities before comparing monthly costs.
Highland Beach
For a condo, compare the building, view and floor alongside reserves, insurance and assessments.
November calendar
November events and outings
NOVEMBER / EXCEPT NOV 26 | Boca Raton
Gumbo Limbo nature break
Tue-Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon noon-4 p.m.
1801 N Ocean Blvd.
Free general admission; donations welcome
Nature center and aquariums for a family outing. Entire property, including trails and boardwalk, closes Thanksgiving Day.
NOV 5 | Boca Raton
Boca Raton Night Market
6-9 p.m.
Sanborn Square, 72 N Federal Hwy.
Vendor purchases extra
An evening of local food, artists, makers and music. BocaConnect offers free rides to and from the market.
NOV 7 | Boca Raton
Free Fun Saturday
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Schmidt History Museum, 71 N Federal Hwy.
Free; RSVP encouraged
Thanksgiving history talks at noon and 2 p.m., plus harvest crafts and a scavenger hunt.
NOV 7-8 | Delray Beach
Art on the Square
Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave.
Free admission; purchases extra
Meet artists and browse original work on the historic grounds. Leave time for nearby shops or dinner.
NOV 13 | Delray Beach
Movies at the Square
Movie 6 p.m.; gates 5 p.m.
Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave.
Free admission
The Wizard of Oz is the November selection. Bring a blanket or chair for a movie under the stars.
NOV 21 | Boca Raton
Holiday Tree Lighting
6-10 p.m.; tree lighting 7:30 p.m.
Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real
Free entry; food and rentals extra
Live music, a holiday market and the first big lights of the season. Outside chairs are not allowed.
NOV 26 | Boca Raton
Levis JCC Turkey Trot
5K 7:30 a.m.; youth mile 8:30 a.m.
Sunset Cove, South County Regional Park
5K ages 11+: $40 through Nov 15
A Thanksgiving family run or walk. Youth mile: $20 through Nov 15. After 7 a.m., use the Glades Road entrance. Later race prices increase.
NOV 7, 14, 21 & 28 | Delray Beach
Delray Winter GreenMarket
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave.
Free entry; vendor purchases extra
Make a Saturday of browsing the open-air market, then explore the surrounding downtown.
All details checked October 31. Times are local. Confirm weather changes, registration and current pricing with organizers.
Around the table
New dining and an opening to watch
NOW OPEN
Boca Brasserie
5377 Town Center Rd., Suite 200, Boca Raton
An American brasserie from Chef Pushkar Marathe, with steaks, seafood and house-made pasta. Open daily; check current hours and reservations.
NOW OPEN
Alma
165 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach
Chef Coton Stine’s Modern American restaurant in Pineapple Grove offers a dinner option to pair with an art outing. Use the restaurant’s reservation link to confirm service for your date.
OPENING WATCH
maman | Delray Beach
Delray Beach | announced for November
The tourism bureau’s October 22 update lists a planned November arrival. Treat the date as an announcement and check for a confirmed opening before making plans.
Local life
Highland Beach: dunes in focus
Highland Beach’s Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board shared a dune-vegetation letter on October 29 for beachfront condominiums to consider. For oceanfront owners and buyers, it is a useful prompt to ask how the association plans and maintains its shared shoreline landscape.
Read the town’s October 29 notice
Thanksgiving outdoors | Oceanfront Park
Boynton Beach’s Oceanfront Park, at 6415 N Ocean Boulevard in Ocean Ridge, is a Thanksgiving Day beach option for visiting family. Open 365 days, sunrise to 9 p.m.; lifeguards 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking is $3.50 per hour, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Check conditions before swimming.
Florida & New Jersey | Help for buyers and sellers
If you are buying or selling in Florida or New Jersey—or planning a move between the two—I can help coordinate the timing. Line up the sale, purchase or rental, association approval, insurance and possession dates on one calendar, and leave room for the time between closing and move-in, especially if you need building approval or a moving reservation.
Thanksgiving in Florida
A season for gratitude
A little Thanksgiving cheer, Florida style.
