Home›Insights›Buying GuidesBuying GuidesDelray Beach Flood Zones ExplainedMay 2026 · 8 min read Quick answer (TL;DR) West Delray, by contrast, sits on slightly higher ground and much of it falls in Zone X — the lower-risk designation. This is an underappreciated financial advantage of west Delray properties for cost-sensitive buyers. Delray Beach sits on the coastal…

Home›Insights›Buying GuidesBuying GuidesNew Construction in Delray Beach 2026May 2026 · 7 min readThe Two New Construction Markets Quick answer (TL;DR) An east Delray teardown-and-rebuild typically delivers: CBS or concrete block construction, impact glass throughout (required by Palm Beach County building code), metal or flat roof designed for coastal wind loads, energy-efficient systems, open-plan contemporary or…

Home›Insights›Buying GuidesBuying GuidesBuying a Waterfront Home in Delray BeachMay 2026 · 9 min read Quick answer (TL;DR) True oceanfront — homes with direct Atlantic beach access or ocean views from the main living space. These are the rarest and most expensive. Ocean block homes (one row back) provide near-ocean lifestyle at a modest discount. Canal,…