Premier Estate Properties has been featured in Go Banking Rates — with the article syndicated nationally through MSN — in a feature on the five cities most attracting American retirees in 2026. Gerard Liguori, broker and owner at Premier Estate Properties, provided market commentary on two of the cities profiled: Fort Lauderdale and Vero Beach. The combined potential reach of the two placements exceeds ninety-eight million readers.
Fort Lauderdale: A Surge In The 65-Plus Population
“The metro area is seeing a surge in its 65-plus population with major airport access (FLL), the country’s largest cruise port, strong healthcare network, boating and waterfront and country club lifestyle, as well as abundant lock-and-leave condo options,” Liguori told Go Banking Rates. He noted that the principal financial draw for retirees relocating to Florida remains the absence of state income tax on working or retirement income, no Social Security tax, and no state inheritance tax — a structural advantage that allows retirees to retain materially more of their estate while enjoying year-round coastal living.
Vero Beach: One Of The Highest 65-Plus Concentrations In The Country
Liguori observed that Vero Beach has one of the highest shares of residents 65 and older in the United States — approximately thirty percent of the local population. “Vero Beach is known for a quieter coastal lifestyle, barrier-island estates, cultural venues, golf and tennis communities, and strong appeal to retirees seeking privacy and lower density compared to South Florida’s metros,” he added. He further noted that the city offers a walkable downtown with fine dining and an expanded private airport with access to commercial flights — a configuration increasingly sought by retirees who divide their time between South Florida and other primary residences.
Two Markets, One Firm
Fort Lauderdale and Vero Beach are both communities in which Premier Estate Properties maintains a dedicated office presence and an active portfolio of estates priced above one million dollars. The firm’s presence across both markets — alongside its offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Palm Beach — allows clients exploring relocation in retirement to access a single, continuous advisory relationship across South Florida’s most established luxury enclaves.
Premier Estate Properties: Exclusive Specialization Since 1993
Premier Estate Properties is the only independent boutique brokerage in Florida dedicated exclusively to estates priced above one million dollars — a discipline maintained without interruption since the firm’s founding in 1993 by Joseph G. Liguori, Gerard P. Liguori, and Carmen N. D’Angelo, Jr. With seven offices across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Vero Beach, and more than twenty billion dollars in career sales of properties over one million dollars, the firm represents the most discerning buyers and sellers across South Florida’s most coveted enclaves. Affiliations with Luxury Portfolio International and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World extend that reach to qualified international clientele in every major luxury market worldwide.
Press Coverage
- Go Banking Rates — “Realtor Says These 5 Cities Are Popular With Retirees in 2026” (reach: 3,390,796)
- MSN — syndicated placement of the Go Banking Rates feature (reach: 95,405,335)
For Discerning Inquiries
To explore representation across South Florida’s ultra-luxury market — in retirement relocation, primary residence, or trophy waterfront acquisition — contact Premier Estate Properties at one of our seven offices, or visit premierestateproperties.com. Presenting Properties Exclusively In Excess of One Million Dollars™.