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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Numbers are in for 2017 real estate sales, and we continue to see some challenges for buyers, especially first-time and entry level buyers. Constrained inventories in the lower price ranges are often producing multiple offers, and buyers with finance contingencies are losing out to cash buyers in many cases. In fact, 46% of closed sales in the Boca Raton real estate market had no financing at all.

A Look at the Numbers

2017 Market Update 

All in all, activity in Boca Raton was within a normal range when comparing 2017 to 2016, as well as for Palm Beach County as a whole. The significant changes were in the average and median sales prices, which increased more than 6% countywide. Otherwise, slightly fewer listings came to market in 2017, with a corresponding…

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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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Do You need an attorney when buying or selling a property in Florida? This is a question that we receive frequently in our real estate practice at our Boca Raton real estate brokerage. The answer is both yes and no. It is not required but you do need one.
Unlike many states, Florida law does not require you to involve a lawyer in closing a real estate transaction. Real estate agents are trained to complete contracts (i.e. fill in the blanks) which are prepared by the Florida Bar in conjunction with the Florida Association of Realtors. Regardless of the experience or expertise of your Realtor, most are not attorneys. In my opinion, you do need an attorney to represent your interests as well as to protect you should problems arise. There are many potential…

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Choosing between a single-family home or a condominium can be somewhat difficult, since the property types are so different. Single-family homes offer a great deal more independence, but they usually require a lot more work. Condos feature the benefits of community, from social opportunities to less yard work. The right choice depends on a buyer’s preferences considering these five common factors.

1. Upkeep

The limited amount of maintenance work condominium owners face is typically one of the biggest reasons buyers opt to purchase a property in a community arrangement. With a single-family home, owners have to arrange for all of the upkeep of the property, including the landscaping, outbuildings, and the exterior structure. Condo owners typically…

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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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It may sound cheesy, but the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make a change and start fresh, regardless of whether you’re looking to make a serious life change or do something different that’s a little more personal or inconsequential.

To keep things light, we’ll stick with the latter and talk about something as simple as mixing things up in the hair department, and with the calendar just turning over to 2018, there’s no time like the present to do just that.

Here in Boca Raton, there’s hardly a shortage of fabulous stylists, salons, and studios for both men and women, and most are equipped to handle any hair type or challenge you bring their way. Of course many Boca locals already have their hair salon of choice, but if you're new to the…

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Luxury Home Interior Newly built waterfront estates are among the most sought-after luxury homes on the Boca real estate market, which is exactly what makes the new Paraiso Estates development so intriguing. Offering single-family residences with a sleek modern design, a private gated entrance, and deep water frontage with private docks, Paraiso Estates has just about everything you could want in a new Boca home, including a fabulous location that’s close to beaches, shopping, dining, entertainment, and some of the area’s top private schools. 

If plenty of living space is also high up on your wish list of demands, floor plans should meet that demand with homes currently for sale at Paraiso Estates featuring between five and seven bedrooms and anywhere from 5,610 and 7,580…

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