Pillar Guides · Buy Sell Diva
In-Depth Guides from Beth & Griff
Every guide below was written to answer a specific question real Broward County buyers, sellers, and investors actually ask in 2026. Sources are linked at the bottom of each guide. Last verified April 2026.
Written by Beth McKeone and James “Griff” Griffis, both at VantaSure Realty.
About the Authors
Beth McKeone and her husband James “Griff” Griffis are the husband-and-wife team behind Buy Sell Diva and VantaSure Realty. They met at the University of Central Florida, where their shared passion for business and real estate first took root. Before going full-time in real estate, they co-founded and operated Wall Effects Corp for over 20 years — a premier South Florida contracting company that served more than 5,000 clients from Orlando to Miami, and became known throughout the region for its signature custom faux wood-grained doors and high-end decorative finishes.
Today, Beth and Griff are full-time Realtors® with $60M+ in combined closed sales, 60% of their clients relocating from out of state, and dozens of five-star Google and Zillow reviews to show for it. They also co-host the Living in Florida podcast and Living In Florida 101 YouTube channel — five years of neighborhood walkthroughs, market breakdowns, and relocation guides built for families making the move from out of state.
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Relocating to Broward County
Moving from a high-tax state — tax math, city choice, and remote closing.
Buying from Out of State in Broward County
How to buy a home in Coral Springs, Parkland, Weston, or Davie without flying to Florida more than once. Florida RON closings, virtual tours, remote inspections, homestead timing, and establishing Florida domicile.
Read the guide →Florida Homestead, Save Our Homes & Portability
How Florida's $50K homestead exemption, 3% Save Our Homes cap, and $500K portability transfer actually work. Filing deadlines, worked examples, and the 6-step filing process with Broward County.
Read the guide →Parkland vs Weston vs Coral Springs vs Davie
Direct side-by-side comparison of the four cities for relocating families. Median prices, schools, commute, character, and which city fits which family profile.
Read the guide →Flood Zones & Flood Insurance
Florida flood disclosure law, NFIP Risk Rating 2.0, and Coral Springs-specific flood mechanics.
Selling a Flooded Home in Coral Springs
The 2026 playbook for listing a flood-impacted Coral Springs property — NFIP repricing, elevation certificates, Florida disclosure law, and the 6 steps that get deals closed in 45–60 days.
Read the guide →Flood Insurance in Coral Springs — What Buyers Pay
Real 2026 flood insurance pricing for Coral Springs buyers. Zone AE vs X, NFIP vs private, elevation certificates, and how to review insurance before writing an offer.
Read the guide →Insurance Eligibility & Inspections
The physical deal-killers that make Broward homes uninsurable — caught before you sign.
HOA & Condo Due Diligence
Florida's 2024–2026 condominium reserve rules and what they mean for buyers and sellers.
How We Work
What "full-service real estate team" actually means at Buy Sell Diva.
Investors
Out-of-state investors buying Broward rental property.
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