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Boca Expert Realty Proudly Welcomes Andrea Allan!

Please help us welcome our newest member to the Boca Expert Realty team, Andrea Allan, REALTOR®!

With a background as a cosmetician who operated a beauty salon, hotel industry sales and office management, Andrea brings her diverse and historied customer service background to South Florida’s real estate industry. Andrea has knowledge of the area’s property values and current market conditions and when it comes to assisting buyers or sellers, Andrea’s motto is, “It’s all about them”.

Andrea is a true “people person” who is sincerely interested in building strong and trustworthy relationships with her buyers and sellers while negotiating the best terms for them. These essential skills are what make Andrea an excellent real estate professional.

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Priced Reduced by 10K! 2493 NW 64th St. in Oak Run at Broken Sound

Light, bright and beautifully maintained single family home available for purchase in the Oak Run subdivision of the prestigious Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton. Just slightly under 3,000 square feet of living space, this stylish home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a half-bath and 2 car garage.

As you enter this property you will immediately notice the high-reaching 18.8” ceiling in the living room and numerous windows which overlook the patio, heated pool and the lushly landscaped yard.

As you continue your tour of the first floor you will come across the dining room which also includes the soaring ceiling and view, the eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops, the den which can also be used as an…

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Seven Facts to Know When Buying New Construction

Communities and condos in the pre-construction phase or already under construction are “hot” in South Florida. After years of no development, the builders are experiencing a boom amidst the pent-up demand from buyers for new homes. Our office has represented buyers in the most popular Boca Raton and Delray Beach area new construction communities and condos including Tower 155, The Bridges, Seven Bridges, Royal Palm Polo, Valencia Cove, Parkland Golf and Country Club, and many more.

The trend towards new construction is strong for several reasons:

• New homes offer greater energy efficiency, many incorporating “smart home” features.
• Homeowner’s insurance is less expensive.
• The buyer gets exactly the finishes desired without having to live…

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Boca Expert Realty Proudly Welcomes Trudi Sponder!

Please help us welcome our newest member to the Boca Expert Realty team, Trudi Sponder, REALTOR®

Born in Basel, Switzerland, Trudi has been a South Florida resident since 1979 and a full time REALTOR® since 1995. With 20+ years experience in the real estate industry, Trudi has assisted both buyers and sellers through the process of buying or selling a home and has always “put the customer first”.

Trudi possesses all of the skills that make her an excellent real estate professional. She has a wonderful work ethic and integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a network of other high-quality professionals.

Trudi decided that her “customer first” philosophy and Boca Expert would be the…

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Boca Raton Market Report - December 2015

The latest market statistics are out for Boca Raton real estate and Palm Beach County. These numbers are comparing the real estate market results from December 2015 to the results from December 2014. Some insights:

If you are considering selling, now is the time:

The year over year sales pace has increased in both Single Family and Condos, while inventory has decreased. What is this telling us? There is less than 5 months of inventory on the market (the amount of time it would take to sell all of the homes currently for sale). This means that Sellers have the upper hand. The rule of thumb is that six months supply is a balanced market. Anything less than that tilts towards a Sellers market, while anything longer tilts towards a Buyers market. 

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Short Sale ~ Reduced to Sell by $100K ~ 7950 Tennyson Court in Montoya Circle

2-story single family courtyard estate home listed for sale in central Boca Raton. Built in 2003, this custom home features 6 bedrooms, 7 ½ baths, 3-car garage and a private in-ground heated swimming pool. This home is located in the Boca Hamlet subdivision of Montoya Circle.

Beautifully laid out, this quality home has plenty of room for indoor and outdoor entertaining. The formal living room with fireplace is truly impressive. The kosher chef’s kitchen includes a six-burner gas range, three ovens, two microwaves, two dishwashers, warming drawers, granite counter tops, granite prep island and much more.

The master suite with its magnificent master bathroom and massive walk-in closet is located on the first floor along with the study, media…

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Recently Sold! 32 Spanish River Drive in Ocean Ridge

I am pleased to announce that I recently sold this newly constructed 4400 sq.ft.+ custom-built and designed home in Ocean Ridge, Florida for $1,903,500.00!

Purchased as a vacation home by a large lovely family from Canada, this magnificent home, located in the a small island neighborhood of Inlet Cay in Ocean Ridge, is the water enthusiast’s perfect place to call home. The unique floor plan offers endless views of the canal, the Intracoastal waterway and the stunning sunsets. 

This pristine property includes 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, private in-ground and heated swimming pool, private dock and boatlift, as well as many designer features such as a chef’s kitchen with coffee bar and Thermadore brand built-in appliances. 

The Town…

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Boca Expert Realty Welcomes New Agent George Spencer!

Boca Expert Realty is pleased to welcome George Spencer, REALTOR® to its team. George’s business savvy, sociable personality and positive approach are sure to be a great addition and asset to the company.

Born in Durban, South Africa, George and his wife recently relocated to South Florida. George became a licensed REALTOR® earlier this year and brings 35 years of business insight and experience to promote the interests of his customers. George has had diverse life experiences such as completing military service, touring as a professional classical percussionist, and mentoring, to name just a few, and is proud to be a Realtor® with Boca Expert Realty, LLC.

To reach George directly, please email him at george@bocaexpert.com. He can also be reached on…

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Boca Expert Welcomes New Agent French-Speaking Marie Paviot! Boca Expert souhaite la bienvenue à Marie Paviot !

Boca Expert Realty is pleased to announce the addition of its newest member to the team, Marie Paviot, REALTOR®. Fluent in French and English, Marie is a delight and always brings her positive energy, attitude and outlook to any situation.

Originally from the Brittany region of France, Marie relocated to Boca Raton, Florida with her family in July 2013. Marie holds a Masters of Economy and Management degree and has previously worked in banking, the paper industry and in furniture sales and manufacturing.

When time permits, Marie enjoys cooking and entertaining and spending time with her husband and daughters.

To reach Marie Paviot, REALTOR® directly, please email her at marie@bocaexpert.com or she can be reached on her cell phone at 561.866.5563.

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Buying or Selling Real Estate in Boca Raton? You need to know TRID

On October 3, 2015, the rules changed for buyers who need a mortgage to purchase a home. Both buyers and sellers may be impacted by these rule changes because if there is a delay due to the loan documents, the closing and any subsequent closings will be postponed. The desire to have a back to back same day sell/buy closings maybe over owing to due the TRID rule.

The “Truth-in-Lending RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) Integrated Disclosure” Rule or the TRID rule has taken the three previously required mortgage loan disclosure documents and consolidated them into the following two forms: a Loan Estimate (LE) that must be delivered or placed in the mail no later than the third business day after receiving the borrower’s application, and a…

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