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The PSL Insider

Straight talk on the move to the Treasure Coast

Honest, useful articles about retiring to Port St. Lucie — taxes, hurricanes, communities, and the move itself — written by a local REALTOR®.

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Taxes & Savings
June 2, 20261 min read

The Port St. Lucie Tax Math (Real Numbers Inside)

How much will you actually save moving from NY or NJ to Port St. Lucie? Here's the honest math for a typical retired couple.

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Storms & Insurance
May 28, 20261 min read

Hurricanes & Insurance in Port St. Lucie — The Honest Reality

The #1 question Northern retirees ask me. Here are the real numbers on storms, modern construction, and what insurance actually costs in PSL.

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