Boca Raton Holiday Events

Don't miss out on the many fun, free events that will be going on in Boca Raton, FL and Palm Beach county FL!

The 2009 Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade is set to take place on Dec. 5th, 2009. If you are visiting Palm Beach during the holiday season, you want to make sure that you get out and see this beautiful procession of decorated watercraft. This season's themes include creative animation, festive music, glistening lights, and familiar characters. The boat parade will last for 15 miles along the Intracoastal waterway. The parade will begin at Peanut Island and will go all the way to Jupiter Lighthouse. This is a must see event for young and old alike! During the precession of boats, the skies will be lit up by the Palm…

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Boca Country Club
17052 Boca Club Blvd, Unit # 5, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Picture of House FABULOUS VIEW OF THE BOCA COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE AND LAKE.ENJOY THIS SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE IN THE GREENS WITH SOARING CEILINGS,A ONE CAR GARAGE, EAT-IN KITCHEN,FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE,SCREENED PATIO WITH BREATHTAKING VIEW AND SO MUCH MORE. THIS TOWNHOUSE IS A GREAT VALUE, NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE, JUST PRICED LIKE ONE! BOCA COUNTRY CLUB IS A GUARD GATED COMMUNITY IN EAST BOCA CLOSE TO SHOPPING, BEACHES, HIGHWAYS. COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE BUT NOT MANDATORY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS OR ANY OTHER BOCA RATON HOMES FOR SALE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
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Boynton Beach's Top Gated Community ~ Canyon Springs

Boynton Beach's new home construction builder, G.L. Homes, was ranked as the 25th largest privately-held builder in the U.S. (based on 2008 revenues) per Builder Magazine's 'Builder 100' survey; they were also ranked the 2nd largest privately-held builder in Florida by Professional Builder magazine the same year.  But this doesn't begin to describe or explain the real reason why I have named Canyon Springs as one of Boynton Beach's Top Gated Communities.  

Upon entering the Canyon Springs gated community, you get the feeling you are entering something very unique.  The multi-million dollar, 100 foot wide scenic corridor lined with a large assortment of native Florida landscaping.  Within the…

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The sales of luxury properties in the Boca Raton, Highland Beach and Delray Beach real estate market continues to stagnate. I have prepared a couple of graphs which illustrate the great amount of unsold inventory which is on the market in the over one million dollar price ranges. This segment represents approximately 13% of the total listings on the market. For purposes of this article, I have examined all listings in excess of one million dollars in Boca Raton, Highland Beach, and Delray Beach.

Here are the number of sold properties in each price band in the past six months:

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Here is an illustration of the current month's inventory in each price band. Please keep in mind that the average for all price ranges in Boca Raton, Highland Beach and Delray…

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Top Country Club in Boca Raton, FL - Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

As one of the most sought after communities within South Florida for the past 50 years, the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club has certainly got some history to be proud of.  Originally being constructed back in the late 1950s, this was to become quoted as being "the most desirable residential address in Florida", with larger than surrounding home site lots and prestigious amenities.

During the same time period the original Yacht Club and Country Club buildings, designed by Architect Robert Fitch Smith were built, costing approximately $750,000, which in the 1950's was a tremendous financial statement.  Amenities include:

  • Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Boating
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Clubhouse
  • …

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Top Golf Courses of South Florida ~ Deer Creek Golf Club

There are many top golf courses in South Florida, however, Deer Creek Golf Club undoubtedly ranks amongst the best of them all. With all the expected amenities of a exclusive country club, Deer Creek Golf Club is actually open to the public where membership is not required, however, there are annual, season and corporate memberships available.

Amenities include top-of-the-line pro shop, locker rooms, driving range, putting greens and banquet facilities, rentable for many occasions such as the weddings frequently held there. Within the 30,000 square foot clubhouse is the casual friendly Deer Creek Grille, offering excellence in service, food and atmosphere. With it's new patio overlooking both…

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Your House As Seen By: 

Yourself:
 

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Your Buyer:

Your Lender:

The Appraiser:

and last but not least, the Palm Beach County Property Tax Assessor:

This was sent to me by my friend and colleague John List, who I work with at Lang Realty. I thought it was really funny and apropo. Appraisals in particular are a big issue in our market. In the coming weeks I will be writing about some situations with appraisals that are true stories and are keeping sellers trapped in their homes and unable to sell due to ridiculous valuations by appraisers who don't know the area or the values. Stay tuned!

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As a followup to my earlier blog post about the first time buyer credit here are some quick facts:

  • The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home's puchase price, up to $8,000.
  • Buyers can claim the credit on either their (amended) 2008 Federal tax return or on their 2009 Tax Return. More info can be found at www.irs.gov
  • The home sale MUST close by November 30, 2009
  • The full credit is available to buyers with modified adjusted gross incomes (AGI) of $75,000 for single taxpayers and $150,000 for married taxpayers. Smaller partial credits are available for incomes up to $95,000 single and $170,000 married.
  • It is possible to use cash from the credit towards the downpayment of the home purchase this year. For more information, go to www.fha.gov
  • If…

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clock_image_640Only a few months left to take advantage of the first time HomeBuyer's Tax Credit! Don't miss out!

Many people have taken advantage of the one-time opportunity to receive the $8,000 tax credit offered by Congress since passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The tax credit, coupled with today's low low interest rates and increased housing affordability, is a huge plus in helping Boca Raton real estate buyers realize their dream of homeownership.

You must close on your Boca Raton real estate purchase by December 1, 2009 in order to qualify!

First time homebuyers in addition to those who have not owned a home for the past three years, may be eligible to receive all or even part of the credit depending upon their income level. You can even…

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I couldn't resist posting this, even though it has absolutely nothing to do with Boca Raton Real Estate!

My son Noah sent this to me, apparently in Zimbabwe the inflation is something like Two hundred million percent!

Enjoy!

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