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Are you interested in a real estate appraiser that specializes in the West Palm Beach, Florida area? Our appraisers have extensive knowledge as
commercial property appraisers, residential home appraisers, FHA Approved Appraiser and overall property appraisals. If you need an appraiser in
West Palm Beach one of our Certified Appraisers will gladly help with all of your commercial and residential home appraisal services.
Are you looking for an FHA approved appraiser in the city of West Palm Beach or Palm Beach County? ValuTech Services has an extensive panel of
FHA-approved appraisers with the experience and know-how to satisfactorily deliver FHA-acceptable appraisals in virtually all markets of Palm
Beach County. Do you need more information on FHA protocol and the definition of FHA? Visit our FHA protocol site section here.
West Palm Beach, also known as West Palm, is the most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. The city is also the oldest
incorporated municipality in South Florida. According to the University of Florida's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 107,617. West Palm
has a much larger unincorporated population estimated at upwards of 250,000. The city's Urbanized Area has an estimated population of almost
1.3 million. West Palm's economy is currently ranked #4 in the Milken Institute Best Performing 296 U.S. Cities index.
It is the county seat of Palm Beach CountyGR6, and one of the principal cities in the South Florida metropolitan area. The area is known as the
West Palm Beach--Boca Raton--Boynton Beach MSA, which covers the entire Palm Beach County area. It is situated in the northernmost county of
the South Florida metropolitan area. According to the 2006 Morgan Quinto Poll, West Palm Beach is the 14th most dangerous city in the United
States.
Henry Flagler began buying land - paying $75,000 for the old Geer home in Palm Beach, which was then owned by R.R. McCormick of Denver, and
$50,000 for a piece of E.M. Brelsford's land. Soon, the massive Royal Poinciana Hotel would rise on McCormick's land and Flagler's marble palace,
Whitehall, would be built on Brelsford's. Across the lake, he bought a strip of land that stretched from Lake Worth to Clear Lake, paying $35,000 for
Captain O.S. Porter's homestead and $10,000 for Louie Hillhouse's land. That $45,000 investment became West Palm Beach, the city Flagler
founded for "my help." By now, South Florida's destiny was clear: Land was the hot commodity, and nearly everyone in town was trying to buy land
and sell it.
The city was founded by Henry Flagler as a community to house the servants working in the two grand hotels on the neighboring island of Palm
Beach, across Lake Worth. The original spelling was "Westpalmbeach", but it was feared that the 13-letter word would be an ominous omen for the
fledgling community. On November 5, 1894, 78 people met at the "Calaboose" (the first jail and police station located at Clematis St. and
Poinsettia, now Dixie Hwy.) and passed the motion to incorporate the Town of West Palm Beach in what was then Dade County (now Miami-Dade
County). This made West Palm Beach the oldest incorporated municipality in the county and in South Florida. The town council quickly addressed
the building codes and the tents and shanties were replaced by brick, brick veneer, and stone buildings. During the 1920s, the city grew rapidly
during the Florida land boom, during which many historic structures and neighborhoods were built.
The city has a very rich history. Prior to the founding of Miami, West Palm Beach was a thriving cultural center. Originally, Henry Flagler intended for
his Florida East Coast Railroad to have its terminus in West Palm, but due to a deep freeze, he decided to extend the railroad to Miami. For many
years West Palm Beach and Miami were rival South Florida cities and they both thrived in the early 20th century. Although it was originally intended
to be a settlement for the servants of the wealthy Palm Beach Island neighbors, West Palm became a thriving center in its own right. Pleasant City
is a neighborhood in the original Uptown West Palm that had a thriving middle-class African-American population. This community still has a rich
heritage, whereas many of the families have lived there for generations.
Pratt & Whitney, IBM, RCA and others helped put the city on the map in the late 60's and '70's. But now the focus was on the whole of Palm Beach
County, not just West Palm Beach. The city was loving its position as the county's hub and heart. And so many other things were changing.
Integration brought the end of Palm Beach and Roosevelt High schools and the beginning of a new high school, Twin Lakes (now Palm Beach
Lakes Community High School).
In the 1960s, Palm Beach County’s first enclosed shopping mall, the Palm Beach Mall, and an indoor arena were completed. These projects led to
a revival for the city. However, crime was a serious issue due to racial tensions and high vacancy rates. But following the 1970s, the city has
undergone a renaissance as newcomers have rediscovered the city's historic areas, graceful new high-rises including Donald Trump's elegant
“Trump Plaza”, and a resurgent downtown entertainment and shopping district called CityPlace. Clematis Street and CityPlace are some of the
centers of West Palm Beach's nightlife.
Today West Palm Beach is once again a growing city. The skyline of the city beautiful is constantly changing. New residential buildings, condos,
and attractions are common downtown, and an increasing number are being built. Once dilapidated single family homes are being renovated in
many neighborhoods to accommodate the city's growing population. The city recently built a new convention center. A new downtown library and city
hall funded by bonds are currently being built. This is all apart of a City Center, that will also include a waterfront park, photographic & arts center,
and new shops. The city is hoping to shake off its rogue reputation and represent itself as a growing city within a major metropolitan area.
For more information visit www.cityofwpb.com
commercial property appraisers, residential home appraisers, FHA Approved Appraiser and overall property appraisals. If you need an appraiser in
West Palm Beach one of our Certified Appraisers will gladly help with all of your commercial and residential home appraisal services.
Are you looking for an FHA approved appraiser in the city of West Palm Beach or Palm Beach County? ValuTech Services has an extensive panel of
FHA-approved appraisers with the experience and know-how to satisfactorily deliver FHA-acceptable appraisals in virtually all markets of Palm
Beach County. Do you need more information on FHA protocol and the definition of FHA? Visit our FHA protocol site section here.
West Palm Beach, also known as West Palm, is the most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. The city is also the oldest
incorporated municipality in South Florida. According to the University of Florida's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 107,617. West Palm
has a much larger unincorporated population estimated at upwards of 250,000. The city's Urbanized Area has an estimated population of almost
1.3 million. West Palm's economy is currently ranked #4 in the Milken Institute Best Performing 296 U.S. Cities index.
It is the county seat of Palm Beach CountyGR6, and one of the principal cities in the South Florida metropolitan area. The area is known as the
West Palm Beach--Boca Raton--Boynton Beach MSA, which covers the entire Palm Beach County area. It is situated in the northernmost county of
the South Florida metropolitan area. According to the 2006 Morgan Quinto Poll, West Palm Beach is the 14th most dangerous city in the United
States.
Henry Flagler began buying land - paying $75,000 for the old Geer home in Palm Beach, which was then owned by R.R. McCormick of Denver, and
$50,000 for a piece of E.M. Brelsford's land. Soon, the massive Royal Poinciana Hotel would rise on McCormick's land and Flagler's marble palace,
Whitehall, would be built on Brelsford's. Across the lake, he bought a strip of land that stretched from Lake Worth to Clear Lake, paying $35,000 for
Captain O.S. Porter's homestead and $10,000 for Louie Hillhouse's land. That $45,000 investment became West Palm Beach, the city Flagler
founded for "my help." By now, South Florida's destiny was clear: Land was the hot commodity, and nearly everyone in town was trying to buy land
and sell it.
The city was founded by Henry Flagler as a community to house the servants working in the two grand hotels on the neighboring island of Palm
Beach, across Lake Worth. The original spelling was "Westpalmbeach", but it was feared that the 13-letter word would be an ominous omen for the
fledgling community. On November 5, 1894, 78 people met at the "Calaboose" (the first jail and police station located at Clematis St. and
Poinsettia, now Dixie Hwy.) and passed the motion to incorporate the Town of West Palm Beach in what was then Dade County (now Miami-Dade
County). This made West Palm Beach the oldest incorporated municipality in the county and in South Florida. The town council quickly addressed
the building codes and the tents and shanties were replaced by brick, brick veneer, and stone buildings. During the 1920s, the city grew rapidly
during the Florida land boom, during which many historic structures and neighborhoods were built.
The city has a very rich history. Prior to the founding of Miami, West Palm Beach was a thriving cultural center. Originally, Henry Flagler intended for
his Florida East Coast Railroad to have its terminus in West Palm, but due to a deep freeze, he decided to extend the railroad to Miami. For many
years West Palm Beach and Miami were rival South Florida cities and they both thrived in the early 20th century. Although it was originally intended
to be a settlement for the servants of the wealthy Palm Beach Island neighbors, West Palm became a thriving center in its own right. Pleasant City
is a neighborhood in the original Uptown West Palm that had a thriving middle-class African-American population. This community still has a rich
heritage, whereas many of the families have lived there for generations.
Pratt & Whitney, IBM, RCA and others helped put the city on the map in the late 60's and '70's. But now the focus was on the whole of Palm Beach
County, not just West Palm Beach. The city was loving its position as the county's hub and heart. And so many other things were changing.
Integration brought the end of Palm Beach and Roosevelt High schools and the beginning of a new high school, Twin Lakes (now Palm Beach
Lakes Community High School).
In the 1960s, Palm Beach County’s first enclosed shopping mall, the Palm Beach Mall, and an indoor arena were completed. These projects led to
a revival for the city. However, crime was a serious issue due to racial tensions and high vacancy rates. But following the 1970s, the city has
undergone a renaissance as newcomers have rediscovered the city's historic areas, graceful new high-rises including Donald Trump's elegant
“Trump Plaza”, and a resurgent downtown entertainment and shopping district called CityPlace. Clematis Street and CityPlace are some of the
centers of West Palm Beach's nightlife.
Today West Palm Beach is once again a growing city. The skyline of the city beautiful is constantly changing. New residential buildings, condos,
and attractions are common downtown, and an increasing number are being built. Once dilapidated single family homes are being renovated in
many neighborhoods to accommodate the city's growing population. The city recently built a new convention center. A new downtown library and city
hall funded by bonds are currently being built. This is all apart of a City Center, that will also include a waterfront park, photographic & arts center,
and new shops. The city is hoping to shake off its rogue reputation and represent itself as a growing city within a major metropolitan area.
For more information visit www.cityofwpb.com
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