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Margate's housing mostly dates from a 1960s–1980s building boom, and Census data (ACS 5-year, 2022) puts the median year built at 1978. Many homes are one-story concrete block and stucco with tile or shingle roofs, and the city also has a large share of low-rise condos and villas. Planning a purchase here means planning around age: roof condition, four-point and wind-mitigation inspections, flood-zone review and association paperwork all need attention before your inspection period ends.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida brokerage, and a Florida brokerage license is valid in every county. When you send a request, 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 first consultation is free and carries no obligation.
Margate sits in Broward County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, about eight miles inland from the Atlantic. Older homes often still have original or first-replacement garage doors that predate current wind-load requirements, so ask what has been upgraded. Humidity and salt-tinged air on easterly breezes corrode gate hinges, door tracks, rollers and lock cylinders, and constant moisture stresses duct systems. Dryer vents in older attached villas and condos can also clog quickly. Census data shows most homes here are owner-occupied, so many sellers can speak to a home's repair history. Ask for it, and plan your inspection scope around these items.
What to know in Margate
Roof age and insurability
With homes this old, roof age and condition are often the deciding factor in whether an insurer offers coverage at all. Confirm insurability with your insurance agent before the inspection period ends.
Four-point and wind-mitigation inspections
Insurers commonly ask for a four-point inspection (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) on older homes. A licensed inspector can document wind-mitigation features on form OIR-B1-1802 that may support premium credits, and amounts vary by insurer.
Flood zone and lender requirements
Flood zones come from FEMA maps. A lender generally requires flood insurance in a Special Flood Hazard Area, and homes outside one can still flood. Standard homeowners policies generally exclude flood damage.
Garage doors and openings
Original garage doors that predate High-Velocity Hurricane Zone wind-load rules can affect both safety and insurance. Check whether doors and openings are impact-rated.
HOA and condo approval
HOA-governed subdivisions and condo associations are widespread here, and some require buyer approval, an interview, an estoppel certificate or transfer fees. Review the governing documents and budget before you commit.
Condo milestone inspections and SIRS
Where a condo building is three stories or taller, ask for the association's milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study reports. Many Margate condos are low-rise, so confirm the height of the specific building.
Humidity-related wear
Duct systems, dryer vents, weatherstripping and gate operators take a beating from moisture and summer sun. Ask your inspector to look closely at these.
How we help
- Home searchWe search by budget, bedrooms, commute and must-haves, and flag roof age, flood zone and association rules early.
- ShowingsTour in person or by video, with notes on the items that matter for 1960s–1980s construction.
- Written buyer agreement and offersWe explain the brokerage relationship and any buyer agreement in plain terms, then write your offer with financing and inspection provisions.
- Inspection period guidanceWe help you plan for four-point, wind-mitigation and general inspections and for flood and insurance questions.
- Condo and HOA document reviewWe help you go through governing documents, budgets, rules and disclosure summaries, then coordinate with your lender and title company through closing.
Florida rules and paperwork in Margate
Florida real estate is regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Real Estate, under the Florida Real Estate Commission; verify any license on the DBPR website. Expect a brokerage relationship disclosure (transaction broker is the default unless another relationship is set in writing), a written purchase contract, and seller disclosures including known material defects and the flood disclosure under s. 689.302, F.S. Condo resale contracts may carry a short statutory right to cancel after required documents are delivered. For buildings three stories or taller, Florida requires milestone inspections (s. 553.899, F.S.) and structural integrity reserve studies (s. 718.112(2)(g), F.S.), which can lead to assessments. For closing taxes, documentary stamp tax on the deed is 70 cents per 100 dollars of the price, documentary stamp tax on a new mortgage note is 35 cents per 100 dollars of the amount financed, and the nonrecurring intangible tax on a new mortgage is 2 mills. Who pays each item is set by the purchase contract and is negotiable. Our free Florida Doc Stamp & Closing Tax Calculator is at /tools/florida-closing-costs. If the home will be your permanent residence, apply for homestead exemption with the Broward County property appraiser, generally by March 1 of the year after you move in, and verify details with the appraiser, your lender, your insurer and a Florida attorney.
Premier Real Estate Group Inc is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (broker license BK3314523). Verify at Florida DBPR.
Timing and next steps
In Margate, demand tends to rise ahead of and during the June–November hurricane season, especially the late-summer peak, with a second bump in October–November as seasonal homes and condos reopen. Statewide, buyer activity is often strongest from roughly January through May, and inventory choices and negotiating room often improve in the slower fall months. No one can promise how a given market will behave, so build time for insurance quotes and inspections into your plan. To get started, call (888) 440-3766 or send a request with the form on this page for a free consultation.
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Buy a Home in Margate: common questions
- Why does the age of Margate homes matter when buying?
- Census data puts the median year built at 1978, and much of the housing is 1960s–1980s construction. Older roofs, electrical, plumbing and HVAC are what insurers look at in a four-point inspection, so these systems shape both your inspection and your insurance plan.
- Do I need flood insurance for a home in Margate?
- A lender generally requires it if the home is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and homes outside one can still flood. Standard homeowners policies generally exclude flood damage, so check the flood zone and talk to your insurance agent before the inspection period ends.
- What should I ask about a Margate condo or villa before buying?
- Ask for the governing documents, budget, rules and any approval or interview process and transfer fees. If the building is three stories or taller, also ask for the milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study reports.
- How do I apply for homestead exemption after buying?
- If the home is your permanent residence, you apply with the Broward County property appraiser, generally by March 1 of the year after you move in. The exemption reduces taxable value and caps assessment increases under Save Our Homes.
- Who pays the documentary stamp and mortgage taxes at closing?
- The purchase contract sets who pays each item, and it is negotiable. You can estimate the taxes with the free calculator at /tools/florida-closing-costs, and your title company or closing attorney will confirm the final figures.
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Premier Real Estate Group Inc
Broker of record Maxim Bohadana, Florida broker license BK3314523
(888) 440-3766