When putting your Boca home on the open market, the obvious goal is getting as much money as you can in as little amount of time as possible. And while making sure the inside of your home is in tip-top shape will always be a top-priority before selling, spending plenty of time on the outside of your home is also a necessary component to achieving all your home selling goals. 

Landscaping will undoubtedly play a critical role in getting a home sold, especially when it comes to attracting potential home buyers initially. 

Let’s face it—if you can’t grab a buyer’s attention from the outside, do you really think that same buyer will take the next step and see what the inside of your home has to offer? Not likely; and that’s where landscaping comes into…

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HOA Fees ExplainedWith Boca Raton being one of the top retirement destinations in the entire country, maintenance-free housing options here are beyond plentiful. But when you buy a condo, townhouse, or even a home in a gated or golf course community, home owners are required to pay a home owners’ association fee for common area maintenance and upkeep, which can be billed monthly, quarterly, or sometimes even annually.

So if you’re planning on being in the market for a new home or condo this spring, here’s a brief overview of HOA fees and what it may mean for you as a new home owner.

The Basics

As just alluded to above, the general idea behind an HOA fee is to help maintain the common areas of a condo building or community, which could including anything from the…

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Choosing the Right Boca Condo BuildingIf you’ve made the decision to buy a Boca condo but don’t exactly know where to begin your search, we’ve got you covered. Unlike buying a single-family home, where buyers also have to consider backyard dimensions, exterior style and design, and countless other factors that specifically relate to detached residences, condo buyers need to focus on a variety of other characteristics, starting with the following…

Amenities 

Most condo buildings in Boca Raton offer plenty of lifestyle amenities for residents to enjoy, which could range from resort-style swimming pools to state-of-the-art exercise facilities. Keep in mind, however, that the more glamorous a building’s amenities are, the more expensive your HOA fees will be each month. 

New vs. Old 

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It’s certainly no secret that the spring season is one of the busiest times of the year for the Boca housing market. And with more people looking to buy a home or condo, chances are you may find yourself in a bidding war if you too are in the market for a new home or vacation residence.

But as the busy spring market fast-approaches, facing stronger buyer competition doesn’t always result in a more stressful home buying experience, as long as you’re well-prepared. And as we’ll discuss below, offering the most money isn’t the only bidding war strategy to consider when you find yourself competing for an available listing.

All-Cash Offers Are King

While not everyone is able to pony up the cash for a new place, doing so greatly improves your chances…

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Regardless of when or how you plan to sell your home or condo in Boca, maximizing profitability is usually the top priority. As you probably already know, however, most of today’s home buyers are looking for a nicely updated, move-in ready home that seems to checkoff most of the items on their wish list, which means you may need to make a few changes, updates, or modifications to boost appeal and desirability.

Easier said than done, right?

Prior to listing your home, the first thing you’ll need to do is take an honest look at what improvements can be made, then analyze the cost of each. Of course not every home seller has the ability to go out and install brand new kitchen appliances or totally makeover a bathroom or two before putting a property on…

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The housing market tends to be seasonal, and as you’ve probably heard, spring is usually when buyers and sellers come out of hibernation and start flooding the market, regardless of where you live. And while it’s almost common knowledge at this point that spring is usually the most popular time to buy or sell a home, you might still be wondering why this is the case each and every year. Well, once you start diving a little deeper into

More inventory

Simply put, because buyers know more inventory will be available during peak season, most will wait until the spring to really get serious about buying, even when it means they’ll face stronger competition among other home buyers.

Back to school season

Let’s face it—finding the right home can take…

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Spring Cleaning Tips For Home Owners in BocaIt’s hard to believe the first month of 2018 is already in the books, but here we are nearly a week  down in February with the busy spring market right around the corner. And speaking of spring, there’s hardly a better time to deep clean your home and get everything in order, even down here in South Florida where the sun shines all year long and we’re not coming off another cold and dreary winter season.

But before you fill up the water buckets and put on your rubber gloves, here are 5 easy spring cleaning chores that are both necessary and also won’t take all that long.

Degunk kitchen appliances

The kitchen is always a great place to start spring cleaning, and spending some time on your kitchen appliances is a logical first step. Don’t just throw…

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There’s something to be said for staying organized, regardless of whether we’re talking about your busy schedule or keeping things in order throughout your home. Much like how staying organized in your work life or social life can save you time, effort, and a whole lot of headaches, keeping your cupboards and food storage areas clean and organized can also make cooking a meal much less stressful, and do we dare even say…fun?

As you probably already know, however, keeping a pantry organized is much easier said than done, especially given items are constantly coming and going. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn't at least try to have a set of systems down that will help keep things in order and perhaps save a little space along the way as well.

Maximize…

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Boosting Your Home's Curb Appeal As a prospective home seller or perhaps someone who has plenty of experience selling homes in the past, you hear it all the time—curb appeal matters. It goes without saying that first impressions can make or break any potential deal, regardless of whether it’s for a job interview or first date, or attracting somebody to possibly buy your home or condo.

But what exactly is “curb appeal” in today’s digital world, and how much does it impact home sellers? Well, just like well before the days of the internet, it’s still a vital part of generating interest and getting people through the door. After all, if you can’t grab someone’s attention from the exterior photos of your home, chances are they won’t bother clicking through to the interior photos.

So before…

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Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is one of Florida’s premier country clubs and yachting communities, not to mention one of its biggest. Comprised of over 700 residences, it’s probably best described as a lavish residential community that features a plethora of custom-built estates that all sit on very generous home sites, of which many are either deep water or golf course lots, which only adds its allure and overall appeal.  Furthermore, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is also a private invitation club only, adding an uncommon level of exclusivity that ultra-luxury home buyers love when shopping for a luxe new place to live. It is worth noting, however, that membership to the club is not limited to those who call Royal Palm & Yacht Club home.

Even still, if…

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