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Hollywood's typical home dates to about 1969, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and the city mixes 1950s–1970s one-story block ranch homes, mid- and high-rise condominiums along Hollywood Beach and the eastern corridors, and newer master-planned construction to the west. Whoever helps you buy here should be a Florida-licensed agent or broker (verify the license with DBPR) who can explain how each of those property types is treated by insurers, lenders and associations. Look for someone who raises flood zone, roof age, four-point and wind-mitigation questions, and condo or HOA documents before you write an offer, not after.
A licensed real-estate professional, either Premier Real Estate Group Inc or a licensed agent we refer you to, will contact you by phone or email. The work covers a home search by budget, bedrooms, commute and must-haves, showings in person or by video, and guidance through the inspection period to closing. The first consultation is free and carries no obligation.
Salt air and humidity are part of owning near the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal. Garage door hardware, gate motors, hinges and deadbolts can corrode faster there, so ask inspectors to look closely at them. With a median build year around 1969, many Hollywood houses have original roofs, electrical and plumbing that insurers may question, and the Census shows most homes here are owner-occupied, so you will often be buying from a long-term owner. Hurricanes are the main severe-weather concern, which makes wind-rated openings and roof condition central to a purchase decision. Condo towers add association finances and common-area repairs to the picture.
What to know in Hollywood
Insurance and roof age
Insurers often decide coverage on roof age and condition, and older Hollywood block homes may need a four-point inspection (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC). Talk to an insurance agent before your inspection period ends.
Wind-mitigation credits
A licensed inspector can document roof-to-wall connections and impact-rated openings on the uniform mitigation form OIR-B1-1802, which may support premium credits. Whether a credit applies depends on the insurer.
Flood zone and flood insurance
Flood zones come from FEMA maps, and a lender generally requires flood insurance in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Homes outside one can still flood, and standard homeowners policies generally exclude flood damage.
Condo approval and finances
Many Hollywood Beach and eastern-corridor buildings are condominiums, and associations may require buyer approval, an application or interview, and transfer fees. Budgets, rules and estoppel certificates are part of due diligence.
Milestone inspections and SIRS
Condo buildings three stories or taller face a milestone structural inspection at 30 years and a structural integrity reserve study. Ask for these reports, since they can lead to assessments.
Salt-air wear on older homes
Homes within a mile or two of the Broadwalk and the Intracoastal can show rust on garage doors, gates and locks. Add these items to your inspection checklist.
Seasonal competition
Buyer demand picks up in late spring and early summer ahead of hurricane season, and again during the November–April snowbird season. Plan your search and financing with that in mind.
How we help
- Home searchWe narrow listings by budget, bedrooms, commute and must-haves, including areas such as Hollywood Lakes, Emerald Hills or Downtown Hollywood if they fit your list.
- Showings and written buyer agreementShowings are in person or by video. A written buyer agreement spells out the relationship and what the agent does for you.
- Offers and inspection guidanceWe help you write the offer with financing and inspection provisions, and we point you to the four-point, wind-mitigation and flood-zone items to review before the inspection period ends.
- Condo and HOA document reviewWe walk through governing documents, budgets, rules, milestone and SIRS reports, and any approval process so you know what the association requires.
- Lender and title coordinationWe coordinate with your lender and the title company or closing attorney through closing.
Florida rules and paperwork in Hollywood
Florida sellers must provide a flood disclosure (s. 689.302, F.S.) along with disclosure of known material defects, and brokerages must disclose the brokerage relationship offered; transaction broker is the default unless another relationship is set in writing. Condo resale contracts can carry a short statutory right to cancel after the required documents are delivered, so verify the details with a Florida attorney. At closing, documentary stamp tax on the deed is 70 cents per 100 dollars of the price (s. 201.02, F.S.). On a new mortgage, the note stamp tax is 35 cents per 100 dollars of the amount financed (s. 201.08, F.S.), and the nonrecurring intangible tax is 2 mills, or 0.2% (s. 199.133, F.S.). Who pays each item is set by the purchase contract and is negotiable. You can run the numbers with the free Florida Doc Stamp & Closing Tax Calculator at /tools/florida-closing-costs. After closing, a buyer making the home a permanent residence applies for the homestead exemption with the county property appraiser, generally by March 1 of the year after moving in. It reduces taxable value and caps assessment increases under Save Our Homes. Verify license status with the Florida DBPR, Division of Real Estate, under the Florida Real Estate Commission.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (broker license BK3314523). Verify at Florida DBPR.
Timing and next steps
Statewide, buyer activity is strongest from roughly January through May, and inventory choices and negotiating room often improve in the slower fall months. In Hollywood, demand also rises in late spring and early summer before hurricane season and again in the November–April snowbird season. No outcome or timeline is promised, since results depend on the property, financing and the other side. To start, call (888) 440-3766 or send a request with the form on this page for a free consultation.
We can also help with searches in Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, Liberia, Beverly Park, North Beach, Oakwood Hills and Washington Park, and in nearby Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Cooper City.
Buy a Home in Hollywood: common questions
- Do I need flood insurance to buy in Hollywood?
- A lender generally requires it if the home is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and homes outside one can still flood. Check the flood zone and get an insurance quote before the inspection period ends.
- What should I check on an older Hollywood block home?
- With a median build year around 1969, expect insurers to ask about roof age and a four-point inspection, and consider a wind-mitigation inspection. Also look at garage doors, gates and locks for salt-air corrosion.
- What is different about buying a condo near Hollywood Beach?
- You review association documents, budgets and rules, and may need association approval. For buildings three stories or taller, ask for the milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study reports.
- Who pays the doc stamps and other closing taxes?
- The purchase contract sets who pays each item, and it is negotiable. Florida's deed stamp rate is 70 cents per 100 dollars of the price, and our closing calculator can help you estimate.
- How do I claim the homestead exemption after buying?
- If the home will be your permanent residence, apply with the county property appraiser, generally by March 1 of the year after you move in. It reduces taxable value and caps assessment increases under Save Our Homes.
Tell us what you're looking for — Hollywood
Budget, bedrooms, area and timing. A licensed real-estate professional will contact you to start the search.
Licensed brokerage
Premier Real Estate Group Inc
Broker of record Maxim Bohadana, Florida broker license BK3314523
(888) 440-3766