<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Patrick Bensimon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bensimon Palm Beach Realty helps renters or buyer  find homes fast and assists landlords in placing qualified tenants across Palm Beach County.]]></description><link>https://www.patrickbensimon.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:50:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.patrickbensimon.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Own a Home in Palm Beach County? 5 Things to Check Before Hurricane Season Peaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[September and October are the heart of hurricane season in South Florida, and every year I see the same avoidable damage. Whether you've owned your home for years or just moved in, this short list is worth an afternoon. 1. Know your shutters — and test them now If your home has accordion or panel shutters, open and close them once before a storm is named. Panels that haven't moved in three years have a way of seizing exactly when you need them. Missing panels or hardware are much cheaper to...]]></description><link>https://www.patrickbensimon.com/post/own-a-home-in-palm-beach-county-5-things-to-check-before-hurricane-season-peaks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad12b19144b81655bb34d81</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeowner Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:36:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Patrick Bensimon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renters Insurance in Florida: What Landlords Require, and the Deposit-Free Alternative Most Renters Don't Know About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two money questions come up in almost every rental I handle: "Do I really need renters insurance?" and "Is there any way around the big security deposit?" Here's the honest version of both. Renters insurance: usually required, always cheap Most Palm Beach County leases now require renters insurance — typically at least $100,000 in liability coverage — with proof before move-in. The good news: a policy usually costs about as much as a pizza per month, it covers your belongings (which your...]]></description><link>https://www.patrickbensimon.com/post/renters-insurance-in-florida-what-landlords-require-and-the-deposit-free-alternative-most-renters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad12aeb144b81655bb34d17</guid><category><![CDATA[Renting in Palm Beach]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:35:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Patrick Bensimon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving to Palm Beach County? Your First-Week Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding the home is only half the move. After hundreds of rentals here in Palm Beach County, I can tell you the first week is where people get tripped up — so here's the checklist I give my own clients. Before the truck arrives Book your mover or rental truck early — good local movers fill up at month-end, which is when most leases turn over. Order boxes and tape a few days ahead, not the night before. A standard 2-bedroom needs roughly 30–40 boxes. Set up internet before move-in day. In most...]]></description><link>https://www.patrickbensimon.com/post/moving-to-palm-beach-county-your-first-week-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad12aa8144b81655bb34c85</guid><category><![CDATA[Moving Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:34:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Patrick Bensimon</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>