Valmore Insights
Editorial perspectives on stewardship, staffing and private life.
A curated series from Valmore Management & Staffing on principal-residence governance, elite staffing, family-office operations, private security and collector care.
Latest editions
Estate Management
Estate Home Watch in South Florida: What Owners Miss
The five categories of home-watch failure that South Florida owners repeatedly miss — and how a professional protocol closes them.
July 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Staffing
What a Private Chef Really Costs in the US (2026 Rates)
Realistic 2026 compensation ranges for private chefs across Miami, Palm Beach, New York, the Hamptons, Aspen and Beverly Hills.
July 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Family Office
Miami vs. The Hamptons: Where to Base Your Family Office Staff
A side-by-side look at how family-office households in Miami and the Hamptons differ on staffing pace, compensation and multi-residence coordination.
July 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Staffing
Hiring an Estate Manager in Palm Beach: A 2026 Guide
What to expect from compensation, scope and search timing when hiring a senior estate manager for a Palm Beach oceanfront residence.
July 22, 2026 · 6 min read