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SOUTH FLORIDA AND KEYS
Florida region guide

South Florida and Keys: homebuying and investing guide

Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and the Florida Keys. County by county guides for buyers and investors.

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The region

South Florida is the state's largest metro area and its most international market, with many condos and foreign buyers. Prices are high, and condo rules, insurance and flood zones shape almost every loan.

Every county below has its own guide with home values, taxes, insurance, flood risk and loan limits, and links to its city guides.

Counties in the region

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