TOP 10 WATERFRONT HOMES IN FORT LAUDERDALE AND POMPANO BEACH TO BUY BEFORE 2027 TAX VOTE!

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CRAIG BUJNOWSKI
617-784-7504
Engel & Völkers Fort Lauderdale
Instagram: @craigbuj

1. NOVEMBER 3: FLORIDA’S PROPERTY TAX GAME CHANGER!

• 2027: Proposed $150,000 homestead exemption for non-school property taxes.
• 2028: Exemption increases to $250,000.
• 2029+: Exemption adjusts for inflation.
• Second homes: Proposed reduction in the annual non-homestead assessment cap from 10% to 5%.
• December 31, 2026: Potentially important residency deadline for expanded homestead benefits.
• 60% voter approval required.
• BOTTOM LINE: LOWER PROPERTY TAXES COULD MAKE FLORIDA WATERFRONT OWNERSHIP EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE!

2. BUY BEFORE THE NEXT LUXURY REPRICING!

• Billions in luxury development transforming Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach.
• Five-star hotels, luxury towers, restaurants and marinas attracting wealthy buyers.
• New construction establishing higher luxury price benchmarks.
• BUY BEFORE THE NEXT WAVE OF WEALTH ARRIVES!

3. THEY CAN BUILD 500 MORE CONDOS. THEY CAN’T BUILD 500 MORE WATERFRONT LOTS!

• Limited inventory of homes with private docks.
• Deepwater access and no fixed bridges command premiums.
• Wealthy boaters competing for irreplaceable waterfront locations.
• SCARCITY IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY!

4. POMPANO BEACH IS GETTING THE BILLIONAIRE MAKEOVER!

• Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria raising the luxury profile.
• New oceanfront residences attracting high-net-worth buyers.
• Upscale restaurants and major redevelopment reshaping the city.
• TODAY’S WATERFRONT PRICES MAY NOT REFLECT TOMORROW’S LUXURY DESTINATION!

5. WHY PAY NEW YORK STATE INCOME TAXES WHEN FLORIDA CHARGES ZERO?

• Florida has no individual state income tax.
• Qualifying high earners relocating from New York or Massachusetts could save substantially.
• Potential savings can help offset waterfront ownership expenses.
• KEEP MORE OF YOUR MONEY. SPEND MORE TIME ON YOUR BOAT!

6. YOUR BACKYARD IS YOUR PRIVATE YACHT CLUB!

• Private dock. Boat lift. Ocean access.
• Cruise to waterfront restaurants instead of sitting in traffic.
• Fish, entertain and boat 12 months a year.
• YOUR COMMUTE TO PARADISE IS 30 FEET!

7. $5M CONDOS COULD MAKE $2M WATERFRONT HOMES LOOK LIKE BARGAINS!

• Luxury developers establishing multimillion-dollar price benchmarks.
• Existing homes offer private land, pools, garages and docks.
• Potential opportunity to buy waterfront property at attractive relative valuations.
• WHY OWN A BALCONY WHEN YOU CAN OWN THE DOCK?

8. HOMESTEAD PROTECTION: THE TAX ADVANTAGE THAT COMPOUNDS!

• Florida’s Save Our Homes protection generally limits annual assessed-value increases to 3% or inflation, whichever is lower.
• Valuable protection against rising taxable assessments.
• Potentially meaningful savings over 10–20 years.
• LET PROPERTY VALUES RISE WITHOUT YOUR TAXABLE ASSESSMENT RISING AT THE SAME PACE!

9. YOU SPENT 30 YEARS MAKING MONEY. WHY WAIT ANOTHER 10 TO ENJOY IT?

• Golf in January.
• Boating in February.
• Waterfront dining in March.
• No snow. No freezing winters. No waiting for retirement.
• STOP DREAMING ABOUT THE LIFESTYLE. START LIVING IT!

10. BUY WHAT EVEN BILLIONAIRES CAN’T MANUFACTURE!

• Deepwater canals.
• No fixed bridges.
• Wide-water views.
• Southern exposure.
• Private docks with direct ocean access.
• YOU CAN RENOVATE A HOUSE. YOU CAN’T RENOVATE ITS LOCATION!

THE 2027–2030 WATERFRONT INVESTMENT THESIS

• FORT LAUDERDALE: Established luxury boating capital with scarce waterfront inventory.
• POMPANO BEACH: Emerging luxury destination with substantial repricing potential.
• TAX CATALYST: November’s vote could improve ownership economics.
• SCARCITY: Limited waterfront land with private boating access.
• UPSIDE: Luxury development could increase demand for surrounding waterfront homes.

THE NEXT WAVE OF LUXURY BUYERS IS COMING. WILL YOU ALREADY OWN THE WATERFRONT?

BUY THE LAND. OWN THE DOCK. ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE.

SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE WATERFRONT TOUR

CRAIG BUJNOWSKI
617-784-7504
Engel & Völkers Fort Lauderdale
Instagram: @craigbuj

Tax proposals require verification against the official November 2026 ballot and voter approval. Homestead benefits generally apply only to qualifying primary residences. Assessment caps are not caps on tax bills. Appreciation is not guaranteed.