Location
West Palm Beach, also known as West Palm, is the most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. The city is also the oldest incorporated municipality in South Florida. According to the University of Florida's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 107,617. West Palm has a much larger unincorporated population estimated at upwards of 250,000. The city's urbanized area has an estimated population of almost 1.3 million. West Palm's economy is currently ranked #4 in the Milken Institute Best Performing 296 U.S. Cities index.
It is the county seat of Palm Beach County and one of the principal cities in the South Florida metropolitan area. The area is known as the West Palm Beach--Boca Raton--Boynton Beach MSA, which covers the entire Palm Beach County area. It is situated in the northernmost county of the South Florida metropolitan area.
West Palm Beach is a growing city; the skyline of the city is constantly changing. New residential buildings, condos, and attractions are common downtown, and an increasing number are being built. Dilapidated single family homes are being renovated in many neighborhoods to accommodate the city's growing population. The city recently built a new convention center. A new downtown library and city hall funded by bonds are currently being built.
Much of the urban area lies directly west of the city, including communities such as Westgate, Belvedere Estates, Lakeside Green, Century Village, Golden Lakes Estates, Lake Patrick, Bahama Heights and Drexel Park, to name a few. These are not officially within the boundaries of West Palm Beach, but lie in unincorporated Palm Beach County. These areas possess a "West Palm Beach" address. Urban services, such as police, fire, parks, and water and sewer are provided by Palm Beach County in the areas.
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Transportation
Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) Palm Beach International Airport became truly international in 1993, following the completion of a 23,000 sq. ft. Federal Inspection Facility within the existing airport terminal building. Services provided by U.S. Customs, U.S. Immigration and the Department of Agriculture can now process international passenger arrivals from flights operating into PBIA from overseas countries. |
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The airline that now service Palm Beach International Airport include Air Canada, Airtran, American Airlines, Bahamas Air, British Airways, Comair, Continental Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, NorthWest, SouthWest, Spiritair, Sun Country, United and West Jet
The ground transportation is very well covered by Palm Tran, Tri Rail, Amtrak and Super Shuttle
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Housing
The West Palm Beach housing market includes traditional Florida single family home neighborhoods, high rise communities and golf communities together with larger homes on acreage. As a second home buyer’s destination, West Palm Beach has a wide range of housing choices, including beach communities, boating communities and golf course communities. The beach condo is becoming very popular with second home buyers as the location and ocean views make the re sale values secure.
Many options are available for financing on properties, overseas investors should consider all financing options as many lenders are requiring a higher than normal deposit for foreign national mortgages. A popular mortgage is a multi currency mortgage allowing the buyers to switch between currencies taking an advantage of currency exchange gains. To receive information on a multi currency mortgage Click Here
The Palm Beach Property Appraiser can give you all the essential information on taxes and appraised values.
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Schools
Many people ask me when moving to Florida, how good are the schools? My answer is always the same, how good do you want them to be? Using my search & link facilities in addition to the zip code of the area you are in, we can establish the best school for your children. It’s all about Location, Location Location. Just because you are thinking of buying a nice new home it doesn’t mean the schools are to the standard that you are used to.
Your children’s future is one of the most important considerations to take into account and the distance you are from a good school may make all the difference, Use these page links to research the schooling systems and check out past grades. A good first point of contact is the web site Florida Department of Education as they offer directories of schools and colleges searching by district or name. For Elementary, Middle & High schools information.
Attractions
Just like any Florida location there is a great selection of attractions including the vast line of beaches together with the Rapids Water Park, Palm Beach Zoo, South Florida Science Museum, Kravis Center for performing arts, Diva Duck Tours, Sunfest, Beach Charter Boats from Blue Heron, Sailboat Charters, Yacht Charters, and The Scuba Club
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Golf
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West Palm Beach is a big golfing area and relaxing on one of the many championship golf courses is a full time event for many people who visit or settle down in the area. |
To name just a few great courses; PGA National, Emerald Dunes, Ibis Country Club, West Palm Beach Golf Course, The President Country Club, Madison Green, The Village Golf Club, Okeeheelee Golf Course and for all your golfing supplies Edwin Watts.
Many of the golf clubs are also residential communities so you can literally walk out your front door and be right on the green.
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Testimonials
“We were introduced to John McLoughlin by a UK based Estate agent as John was considered as an expert in the area that we were looking for a property. He assisted us finding our dream home and was able to negotiate a very good price for our long term investment. Throughout the process we found his services to be very professional and we will be using him again for our next purchase.”
Bill & Lan Edwards (UK) Purchase in Windermere Florida
“We were referred to John McLoughlin by another UK South Florida based Realtor as we wished to purchase in the Kissimmee area. Johns experience in construction & real estate quickly assisted us identify properties that were not suitable for our needs and he found us a property that matched our criteria perfectly, we would not hesitate to recommend John”
Chris & Debbie D (UK) Purchase in Kissimmee Florida
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