You have decided now is the time to buy since the cost is down, interest rates are down and the housing market has not looked this good for buyers in a long while. So, you are going to jump right in and purchase that Boca Raton real estate that you have been thinking about buying. Here are a few things you should know about the time you have decided to purchase your home. It is called a down market and that is one of the best times to buy.

 

Buying in a down market is one of the best times to buy. It is a financial gain because your home will gain value once the price starts going back up again. In a down market, foreclosures, short sales, and REOs are more plentiful. The home you buy that may need a little fixing up can be worth a lot more than what…

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When you purchase a home at St. Andrews, the amenities you will enjoy are some of the best in the country. The clubhouse is 125,000 square feet and has a outstanding view of the lakes. The clubhouse is lavishly furnished with hand-carved wood inlays on the columns and marble floors. The baby grand piano is framed by the modern décor that is part of the setting of this beautiful building. The dining areas are a variety of settings including the Promenade Room, Lakeside Grille, St. Andrews Room, and a lounge and bar.

 

The St. Andrews Country Club is the setting for a 36 hole championship golf course. There are lessons available for the beginning golfer to a low handicapper. The courses are a set of challenges for those with all skill levels. The…

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St Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton Real Estate

 

In beautiful Boca Raton, FL, St. Andrews Country Club is the perfect place for your new home. One of the many outstanding amenities you will enjoy is one of two 18 hole championship golf courses. Along with elite tennis courts and a top of the line fitness center which are perfect for the energetic lifestyle you will enjoy. A water park for kids of all ages with sprinklers, game room, basketball court, and a covered playground will keep the youngsters busy. There is also a luxurious spa and many of these amenities found at St. Andrews Country Club are comparable to some of the most renowned resort areas in the world. Life can feel like quite the utopia when you live at St. Andrews!

 

The security at St. Andrews Country Club is state of the…

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Residents of the Excelsior Condominiums enjoy a full time concierge who will take care of the services you require, such as housekeeping, tickets for your entertainment pleasure, limousine service, and many other personal services. The Excelsior has a two-story lobby with private elevators. An ocean-front pool is the perfect place to relax, plus there are club rooms and exercise rooms for the private residents of this luxurious condo. A yacht slip for your boat and two reserved parking spots per condo are included with the condominium.

Boca Raton Waterfront Condo

 

There is 300 feet of private, tropical beachfront for you to enjoy; you may also stop and take pleasure in the heated pool and Jacuzzi first, because the terrace of stone that surround this area and the…

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Boca Raton Waterfront Property

A residence with the unique living that only the South Florida style of life can offer, The Excelsior Condominiums are 28 residences designed with the luxurious lifestyle in mind. Located in Boca Raton, FL, this truly is oceanfront living at its very best. The view of the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Boca Raton are visible from all residences within this 10 story condominium which features a breathtaking Mediterranean style courtyard. The exclusive living associated with this area is absolutely second to none.

 

When you enter The Excelsior the dramatics are undeniably present. The covered entry from the driveway takes you to the lobby with barrel-vaulted ceilings. A fireplace and exquisite furniture have been imported from different areas of the…

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As a continuation to an earlier blog (which you can view here), another way to ready your Boca Raton home is to conduct a spring cleaning. Open the closet doors and get all those items that are constantly falling out into boxes or donated to a charity. The prospective buyer will want to see how large the closets are and this is not possible when they are full of clutter. The essentials can be rearranged to present a neat appearance instead of being haphazardly thrown into the closet.  

 

If you have too much stuff in your Boca Raton, FL house, take it to storage. Do not stack boxes in rooms that people will be inspecting. The only items that need to be left are essential items and furniture that displays the purpose of the room.

 

There are items…

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October 2008, saw fewer new listings throughout the Central and West Boca Raton real estate area, but saw an increase in the average sale price over last month.  The number of days the condo/townhome properties took to sell dropped from last month's 183 days to October's 172 days but still were significantly more than single family homes, which were slightly higher last months numbers. 

Below is a chart which outlines the activity within the Central and West Boca area of Boca Raton real estate - these are all homes located West of Military Trail.   

Boca Raton Market Statistics October 2008

If you are in the market for purchasing a home or condo/townhouse within the Boca Raton real estate market, please contact me and I will set up a search of homes that match your criteria.  As new…

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Below are the statistics behind the October 2008 Boca Raton real estate market.  This shows the activity within the single family homes and condos/townhomes in the East Boca Raton area - which includes all homes between Military Trail and the Atlantic Ocean.

When comparing these numbers to September 2008, the number of sold listings significantly increased this month, plus, the average number of days the single family homes were on the market had a better month too, going from 261 to 150. 

One of these homes that sold last month was the below executive waterfront property in Boca Marina.  This four bedroom, five bathroom pool home included over 4,000 square feet of living space, and over 150 foot of water frontage.  This home sold for $1,712,500.

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This house is absolute perfection, move right in! Additional features include extensive built-ins within the family room, study and master bedroom, custom floor-length draperies and silhouette window blinds, Saturnia floors in main living areas, and carpet in bedrooms.

 

 

The first floor includes the master bedroom suite with an impressive built-in wall unit/entertainment center, two custom fitted walk-in closets, and a spectacular master bath with separate Jacuzzi tub and dual vanities and extensive cabinetry. There is even a washer/dryer in the master suite in addition to the full 2nd floor laundry room!  An office/library on the first floor has been customized with built-in wood cabinetry.

 

 

The second…

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If you have decided to put your Boca Raton, FL house on the market there are a few things you can do to spruce it up a bit and make it more attractive to prospective buyers. There are many things that people do not consider when they are readying their home for viewing. The following should help to get your Boca Raton, FL real estate in shape for buyers who will be inspecting the home.

                             Boca Raton Real Estate Home Staging

 

Look at your home through the eyes of the buyer. If you were thinking of purchasing this home, what do you like about it and what do you dislike? Focus on what you can do to improve the look to someone who is considering buying the home.

 

Let go of your Boca Raton, FL house before it is sold. If you start preparing yourself…

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