The Delray Beach waterfront continues to attract a discerning global audience—buyers who prize lifestyle, security, and long-term value. The September edition of The Waterfront Portfolio highlights how international demand, new-construction preferences, and carefully calibrated pricing are shaping outcomes for sellers this season.  You can listen to it here.

How International Buyers are Shaping Demand

Palm Beach County recorded $94M in foreign buyer transactions in 2024, with Canada at 25%, Mexico at 14%, and a tie among Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Bolivia, and Colombia at 12% each—underscoring the region’s global pull.  However, recent headwinds suggest Canadian participation may cool as sellers now outnumber buyers—driven by currency pressure, higher carrying costs, and broader uncertainty.

Meanwhile, Latin American buyers continue to view U.S. waterfront real estate as a safe-haven asset, often weighing properties through a dual lens: lifestyle and investment resilience. This is particularly relevant amid economic volatility abroad.

Seller takeaway: Consider aligning campaigns to Latin American peak-season timelines and offering Spanish/Portuguese marketing to widen reach.

What Today’s Global Luxury Buyer Wants

• Newer construction & turnkey spec homes

• Cutting-edge amenities and international-grade finish standards

• Seamless indoor–outdoor living, with deepwater access, docks, and lifts
  These preferences are increasingly driving selection and pricing power in Delray’s waterfront subset.

Seagate (Single Family) Waterfront Snapshot

Jan 1 – Sept 10, 2025

• Days on Market: 224

• Current Inventory: 1

• Avg. Price/SF: $1,639

• Homes Sold: 1

• Top Sale: $6,550,000

Note: The figures above reflect Seagate’s single-family waterfront segment—not the entirety of Delray Beach.

Why Great Waterfront Homes Sometimes Don't Sell

Three luxury intracoastal listings in Delray Beach—over $23.4M combined—expired recently. Despite enviable water attributes, extended market times point to over-ambitious pricing, insufficient emotional storytelling, and competition from newly updated homes. With strategic repositioning, these properties can re-enter the market for stronger results 

Strategic Playbook for Sellers (Next 3-6 Months)

• Price with precision for a more selective buyer pool

• Stage to international luxury standards

• Invest in global, multilingual digital reach

• Highlight water access & lifestyle (docks, lifts, boating corridors)

• Target emerging Latin American wealth with tailored campaigns
  Sellers who adapt now are poised to outperform those waiting for old patterns to return

What's New & Pending on the Intracoastal 

• 917 Tropic Blvd. (Tropic Isle) — Built 2018 | 5 Bed, 5.5 Bath | 200’ deepwater | Dock & lift | List: $5,350,00

• 975 Banyan Dr. (Tropic Isle) — Built 2012 | 200’ waterfront | 3 Bed, 3.1 Bath | Pending; closes 10/15/2025 | List: $7,600,000

• 961 Iris Dr. (Tropic Isle) — Built 1978 | 310’ waterfront | 4 Bed, 4.2 Bath | Pending; closes 9/22/2025 | List: $7,995,000

What This Means for Your Home

Delray Beach’s waterfront remains a magnet for global luxury buyers—where lifestyle and investment converge. If you’re considering selling, I’ll help you position, price, and present your home to resonate with today’s international standards—and deliver an experience worthy of your property.