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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New construction craneCommunities 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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TrudiPlease 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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I have recently sold this beautiful home in the lovely, mediterranean style community, Mizner Pointe for $440,000.

Mizner Pointe is ideally located in Boca Raton, just west of the turnpike between Glades and Palmetto Park Road, close to 95 and Town Center Mall. It offers affordable single family homes, town homes and villas, some with lake views. These charming homes benefit from excellent neighborhood amenities; including a club house, game room, swimming pool, playground and fitness center.  It is an all age, pet friendly, 24 hour man gated community, offering something for everyone. 

This beautiful recently updated home is 2675 Sq. feet and has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths plus a loft with lake views on quiet corner lot. A dramatic entrance leads…

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Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. They sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. OpenTable listens...and delivers the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

7 out of the latest Top 10 most booked restaurants in all of Palm Beach County are located right here in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach are:

Seasons 52 (#1)

Coming in at #1 overall is Seasons 52 a casually elegant fresh grill and wine bar that offers contemporary American cuisine with a seasonally changing menu inspired by the appeal of a local farmer’s market. Seasons 52 sources ingredients at their peak of freshness and uses rustic cooking techniques, like brick-oven roasting and…

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I recently sold this stunning condo in Ocean Dunes in Highland Beach for $840,000.

Ocean Dunes is a boutique oceanfront building located in prestigious Highland Beach. You have the best of both worlds, being close to Mizner Park and downtown Delray Beach, while being spoiled with waking up to fabulous ocean breezes and a spectacular view of the Atlantic.  As a resident of Ocean Dunes, you have the advantage of direct beachfront access, a renovated social area, fitness center, heated swimming pool and a sauna. The Ocean Breeze Golf club is only 10 minutes away. Life couldn't be more blissful at Ocean Dunes.

This gorgeous condo is over 2200 sq. feet and and offers serene ocean views with floor to ceiling windows. From the moment you enter this…

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Elegant, corner condo in a quiet cul-de-sac in The Lexington Club subdivision on Atlantic Avenue in West Delray Beach. The community offers a swimming pool, tennis court and an impressive club house with a beautiful deck and water view. The condo features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with over 1600 sq. ft of living space, and a spacious screened in terrace accessible from the living area and two of the three bedrooms, for enjoying the fresh Florida breeze with a tranquil garden view.

This well maintained condo is tastefully decorated in neutral tones with white plantation shutters. The lovely open plan living/dining room area has vaulted ceilings and leads out to the serene screened in patio area overlooking the garden. The eat-in kitchen is fully…

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I have recently sold this beautiful, contemporary home in the luxurious community, The Bridges in Delray Beach for $739,900.  

The Bridges is in a very desirable location off of Lyons Road, just south of Atlantic Avenue, close to wonderful shopping, nightlife, restaurants and excellent schools. The community offers a wide range of exclusive homes with a great selection of deluxe features. You may choose from an array of homes such as this cul-de-sac home or a waterfront view.  These luxury residences benefit from a plethora of wonderful neighborhood amenities; including a poolside bistro, swimming pool, indoor sports complex, gaming room and card salon.  With such a remarkable selection of homes, The Bridges offers something for everyone.

This…

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Fabulous 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom condos in 2008 building with impact glass windows, 9 ft ceilings and rooftop pool. The Astor is located in Downtown Delray, walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach. Live the downtown lifestyle....art fairs, food festivals, night life, free shuttle trolley.

This 3 bedroom unit has an open and split floor plan, elegant marble floors and state of the art kitchen. $595K

 

 2 bedroom condo has gorgeous quartz countertops, contemporary lighting and a built in entertainment center. $545K

 

 

For more information on these condos, please call Karen Rothstein, Boca Expert Realty's lead agent specializing in Delray, Boca and Highland Beach.

561 706-7115 or email Karen at Karen@BocaExpert.com

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It’s that time of year again! A New Year means that tax season is right around the corner. Whether you do your taxes yourself or use a professional, there are some valuable deductions and exclusions if you own a home. Here are some of them:

Home Mortgage Interest

Taxpayers that have a mortgage on their property and itemize their taxes can deduct the amount of mortgage interest paid during the tax year. You will receive a statement from your lender, a Form 1098, which will show not only the interest you paid during the year but any deductible points paid as well.

Real Estate Taxes

Additionally, you can deduct the amount of property taxes that you pay in the calendar year. You must have paid them either directly to the Tax Assessor, through a…

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