Courtney Silk Realtor

How to Use Landscaping to Create More Privacy at Home
Privacy doesn't require a 10-foot wall or blackout curtains over every window. Most of the time it comes down to picking the right plants, structures, and placement, and doing it in roughly the right order. Get the order wrong, and the yard ends up pretty in photos, but useless for the window that's...

How to Use Landscaping to Create More Privacy at Home Discover how strategic landscaping choices, from evergreen hedges to fencing and layered planting, can add privacy to your yard without losing curb appeal.

New listings just hit the market in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach!

Whether you’re drawn to beachside living, walkable dining, waterfront views, historic charm, or the convenience of being close to everything, these two communities offer so many ways to enjoy the South Florida lifestyle.

Browse the latest listings here: https://tinyurl.com/3vzca5sw

Send me a message if you have questions or want help finding the right fit.

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring Homes
Most buyers walk into their first showing without much of a plan, and it shows. They fall for a good paint job, then second-guess everything by the third house. Twenty minutes of planning fixes most of that, but many neglect it.
Start With What You Actually Need
Before you book a single showing, split...

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring Homes Before your first showing, be clear on what you actually need. Here's how to build a must-have list that keeps your home search focused and realistic from the start.

Looking for a rental in Hypoluxo or Manalapan?

These coastal Palm Beach County communities offer a wonderful way to enjoy the South Florida lifestyle — with access to nearby beaches, marinas, dining, shopping, and quiet waterfront surroundings.

Browse available rentals here: https://tinyurl.com/y935yh4j

Send me a message if you have questions or want help finding the right fit.

🌲 Florida's next skyscraper won't be steel or glass — it'll be wood.
Billionaire Jeff Greene just proposed a 25-story, 366-unit apartment tower in downtown West Palm Beach, built almost entirely from prefabricated mass timber. If approved, it'll be the tallest building of its kind in the state.
🏗️ 366 total apartments — studios through 3BRs
🏠 40% (148 units) reserved as workforce housing, mixed throughout the building
🔥 Preserves two facades of the 111-year-old former fire station on-site
🌿 Designed by Carlo Ratti Associati with Nexus Systems' prefab timber system
📍 120 S. Dixie Hwy & Datura Street, downtown WPB
This is Greene's first project under the Live Local Act, and it's a sign of just how fast downtown WPB is transforming. With dozens of towers in the pipeline, this market isn't slowing down.
Questions about what all this development means for your home value? DM me — I love talking shop on this stuff. 👇

Preparing Your Home for a Mid-Summer Listing
Most sellers know to clean, declutter, and mow the lawn before listing. That part is obvious. Summer brings a different layer of preparation, though, and it's easy to miss because it has less to do with how the home looks in a photo and more to do with how it feels once buyers are inside.
In summer,...

Preparing Your Home for a Mid-Summer Listing Summer buyers notice more than fresh paint and clean counters. Here's what to prep before a mid-summer listing so your home feels ready.

Looking for a condo or townhome in Hypoluxo or Manalapan?

These coastal Palm Beach County communities offer a wonderful way to enjoy South Florida living — close to the water, beaches, marinas, dining, shopping, and everything you need for everyday convenience.

Browse available condos and townhomes here: https://tinyurl.com/2c8e6ryd

Send me a message if you have questions or want help finding the right fit.

Looking for a pool home in Hypoluxo or Manalapan?

From quiet coastal neighborhoods to private outdoor living, these communities offer a beautiful way to enjoy South Florida living — whether you’re relaxing at home, entertaining, or looking for a property close to the water.

Browse available pool homes here: https://tinyurl.com/56ah2nrw

Send me a message if you have questions or want help finding the right fit.

🚨 Florida condo buyers — the rules just changed, and most people don't know it yet.
Starting August 3, 2026, all conventional condo loans require a full project review. No more streamlined approvals. And if the building's HOA reserves aren't at least 10% of the annual budget? Your financing could get denied — even if you are perfectly qualified.
That number jumps to 15% in January 2027.
Before you fall in love with a building, let's make sure it qualifies. I'm here to help you navigate every step. 🌴
📩 DM me or drop a question in the comments!