Boca Expert Realty Real Estate Blog - Gloria Singer

Atlantic Avenue Named One of America’s 10 Best Shopping Districts

It should serve as no surprise to Delray Beach residents that downtown’s Atlantic Avenue was named one of America’s 10 best urban shopping streets by USA Today. The street attracts locals and tourists alike, offering much more than just shops.

For those who aren’t familiar with the area, our Delray Beach real estate agents can point you towards the best spots on the nationally recognized shopping district. Here are some reasons why Atlantic Avenue earned a spot on USA Today’s list.

What’s to Love About Atlantic Avenue?

As the Delray Beach street was recognized for its fantastic shopping opportunities, it makes sense to start there. A mixture of chain stores and boutique shops ensure that there is something for everyone. Locals sell their…

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3 Reasons to Buy a Boca Home or Condo During the Summer Season

Despite the popular belief that there are better times of the year to buy a new home or condo than others, each season has different pros and cons that every Boca home buyer should consider before beginning a search. In general, the spring season is usually the busiest time of the year for the housing market, not just here in the Boca Raton area, but also all over the country. And while buyers may be presented with more inventory from early March to late May, they may also be facing stronger competition from other buyers as well, which could drive up the price or how much you eventually pay. 

But with the spring of 2017 in the rearview mirror and the calendar now having reached the halfway point of June, the weather is really starting to heat up and…

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3 Condo Buildings in Boca Raton With The Best Views Money Can Buy

While every individual home or condo buyer has his or her own wish list of demands, direct beach access and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean are usually a top priority here in beautiful Boca Raton, Florida, which shouldn't come as a major surprise.  

As an established seaside destination for vacation home buyers, retirees, or simply anyone who wants to take advantage of the year-round sunshine and warm tropical climate, there’s certainly no shortage of spectacular waterfront condos for sale in Boca Raton, or even throughout the rest of Palm Beach County for that matter. But just like in every housing market across the country, some locations, or some Boca Raton condo buildings more specifically, tend to stand out above the rest, ultimately providing…

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Your Local Market Update: April 2017

As May draws to a close, let’s take a look back with the newly released Florida Realtors® market report for April 2017. The statistics point to some differences between single family homes versus townhouses and condos in the Palm Beach County real estate market. Despite this, both markets experienced notably slight year-over-year changes.

Single Family Homes in Palm Beach County

The market for single family homes remained relatively balanced with upticks in both closed sales and active listings. Closed sales rose a meager 0.8% from last year’s 1,586 to 1,598 in 2017. Similarly, active listings increased only 0.5% with a year-over-year change from 7,443 to 7,481. Fortunately for sellers, median sale price rose 6.5% from $307,125 to $327,000 and…

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Just Sold at 6348 D'Orsay Court in Mizner's Preserve in Delray Beach

I represented the Buyers in the sale of this highly upgraded courtyard pool home in Delray Beach's upscale Mizner's Preserve. Situated on 
"Millionaire's Row" in this central Delray Beach real estate community, Mizner's Preserve is a guard gated community in the heart of Delray, featuring a clubhouse, exercise room, and community pool. 

Our buyers were downsizing from a large house near the Atlantic Ocean, and loved the layout and impeccable condition of this 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bathroom courtyard home with over 3400 air conditioned square feet. 

Address: 6348 D'Orsay Court, Delray Beach FL 33484
Living SF: 3,466
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4 1/2
Sale Date: 5/24/2017
Sale Price: $950,000

Current Homes for Sale in Mizner's Preserve:

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5 New Local Spots to Check Out

When you live in South Florida, it can seem as though there’s always a new restaurant popping up — probably because there is! In fact, it can be hard to keep up with them all, unless of course you’re one of our Palm Beach County real estate agents. Our agents are experts in the local area, and can advise those who are new to the area of all of the best new restaurants in Palm Beach County to check out.

Here are five spots that your tastebuds will surely thank you for visiting.

 1. Louie Bossi’s, Boca Raton

If you’re in search of authentic Italian food made from scratch, visit Louie Bossi's Ristorante, Bar and Pizzeria. Its menu (written in Italian, naturally) offers a wide range of delectable dishes, from pastas, to oven-baked pizza and even…

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Three Fun Local Activities for Kids

Anyone with children is all too familiar with the phrase “I’m bored.” While parents may not ever be able to truly do away with those two dreaded words, moving to South Florida is a great start. This geographic area has an endless list of exciting activities to keep children entertained. The Palm Beach County real estate agents know the city and proximate neighborhoods better than anyone and can guide you toward the best attractions for children just as well as they can steer you toward a new home. 

While the beach and nearby parks are obvious draws for the whole family, there are plenty of other activities for kids in Palm Beach County that your children are sure to love. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Lions, Tigers, and Fun!

What kid doesn’t…

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Palm Beach County in Bloom

While many regard our local area for its beautiful beaches (and rightfully so), it’s time that we recognize its vibrant flora as well. Luckily for its residents, there are plenty of gardens in Palm Beach County where one can marvel at the breathtaking scenery. With spring underway and Palm Beach County in full bloom, now is the time to visit these favorite spots.

Mounts Botanical Garden

For those in need of a dose of tranquility, there’s simply no better place to find it than Mounts Botanical Garden. Located in West Palm Beach, Mounts Botanical Garden is the largest gardens in all of Palm Beach County. It is comprised of 20 unique gardens focusing on different plant life, with a section for edible plants, roses and fragrances, and even a…

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52 Seabreeze Avenue in Delray Beach JUST SOLD!

My listing at 52 Seabreeze Avenue in downtown Delray Beach just sold for $1,940,000. The asking price was $1,980,000 and we sold for 98% of the list price after only 9 days on the market.

My sellers bought this townhouse 3 years before as a second home. Unfortunately they were not able to use the home as much as they hoped so reluctantly decided to look for a buyer who would love the house as much as they do.

The buyers were thrilled to find this home as they are empty nesters who decided to leave their big house in west Broward and move to East Delray full time. Like the Sellers, they love the convenience to the beach and to the shopping and dining of Atlantic Avenue.

Located in Delray’s most desirable seaside neighborhood, this two story…

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Your Local Market Update: March 2017

Florida Realtors® has released its report on the Palm Beach real estate market for March 2017. Overall, our local markets continue to be balanced, though the numbers reported have certainly demonstrated notable shifts when compared year-over-year. 

Single Family Homes in Palm Beach County

The statistics reported for Palm Beach County’s single family homes in March suggest that the market is working to the advantage of sellers — at least for the time being. Though still predominantly balanced, the 10.3 percent spike in closed sales and 8.9 percent rise in the median sale price are great news for sellers. That said, the month’s supply of inventory continues to linger around a balanced figure, even more so than the year prior when it came in at 5.1.…

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