Boca Raton Real Estate News & Events

Four Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Paradise

There are plenty of reasons one would want to live in our local paradise year-round. One of them is the multitude of activities the area has to offer, particularly when there’s a holiday.

Independence Day is right around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Boca Raton and surrounding areas. Here are four of our agent’s favorite local events where you can enjoy the holiday with family and friends. The best part? They’re all free!

Fabulous Fourth Celebration in Boca Raton

This exciting event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Listen to the live band while the kids have fun on the giant slide and rides, including the Shock Wave and Pirates Revenge. Fireworks start at 9:30 and close out an exciting evening. There’s…

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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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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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When purchasing a new home, it’s important to choose one that meets the needs of the entire family — dogs included. To ensure these needs are accommodated, you should enlist a Palm Beach County real estate agent who is an expert in the local area. 

While you might think that knowledge of the area’s best dog parks would fall outside a real estate agent’s expertise, that couldn’t be further from the truth at Boca Expert Realty. Every member of our team lives in the local area, and so do our dogs! Thus, we know better than most which places your pooch is sure to love.

Here are some of our favorites.

Best Dog Parks in Palm Beach County

Dogs are natural explorers, and owners are often looking for new places to let them off the leash. Help your…

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Spring has officially arrived and the Florida Realtors® market report for February 2017 has come with it. The real estate market in Palm Beach County continued its healthy streak from January. Though changes were more subtle, both sales and inventories went up continuing our ongoing trend of a balanced South Florida market.

Single Family Homes in Palm Beach County

February saw a slight increase in sales of single-family homes with 1,160 completed transactions, 1.2 percent more than last year. A 6.8 percent hike in the median sale price to $315,000 was even better news for sellers of single-family homes. Buyers were favored by a modest 3.3 percent growth in active listings for a total of 7,839. The month’s supply of inventory (the number of months it…

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South Florida’s beaches have long been one of the most sought-after spots for real estate, and with good reason. From the beautiful weather to the gorgeous views, the reasons to make your move to the shores are endless. Yet, some of the perks that come with purchasing South Florida beach homes are a bit unexpected. As it turns out, residing at the beach is good for your overall well-being.

Here are four surprising health benefits of living by the ocean:

1. The Calming Effect

The combination of the sound of the waves, the feel of the sand, the gentle breezes, and of course the sunshine produces a sense of calm that seems to wash over people from the moment they set foot on the beach. For this reason, the ocean has been known to reduce anxiety…

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At Boca Expert Realty, you can count on us for much more than finding you the perfect home. As residents of the communities we serve, our expertise extends to the local area as well. From the perfect green market to do some shopping on your day off, to exploring the hottest new restaurants in downtown Boca Raton, you can always count on us to point you in the right direction.

If a fantastic park to take the kids is what you’re looking for, we’ve got that covered too. South Florida is full of green areas to bask in the abundant sunshine.

Here are some of the best parks in Palm Beach County:

Boca Raton

Our agents know Boca Raton better than anyone, and we can guarantee that kids and parents alike will enjoy these parks.

  • Sugar Sand Park…

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The first month of the new year has ended and the Florida Realtors® report for January 2017 is here. Palm Beach County’s numbers show a market recovering from the holiday season slump in December as sales rose significantly year-over-year. Inventories also grew, beginning the year with a more balanced market. 

Single Family Homes in Palm Beach County

With the holiday season over, sales of single-family homes improved in January — welcome news for sellers. The month saw 1,146 completed transactions, a 4.9 percent growth compared to 2016. Inventory statistics balanced the market, with the number of active listings increasing by 7.3 percent. Meanwhile, the median sale price rose 9 percent to $310,000, and the month's supply of inventory (the number of…

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Go-To Green Markets in Palm Beach County

Purchasing organic foods at a farmers market not only promotes environmental sustainability, but it’s also a seriously fun way to spend your morning. Not to mention, there’s just nothing like cooking with fresh ingredients from local farmers. Due to the growing popularity of green markets, it’s no surprise that many take into consideration the proximity of a home to one of these stands during their real estate search. 

 At Boca Expert Realty, our expertise goes far beyond Palm Beach real estate. Everyone on our team lives where they work, and as such, we know all of the best local spots. Palm Beach County is full of fantastic farmers’ markets, from West Palm Beach to Boca Raton. 

 Here are some of our favorites. 

 Delray Beach GreenMarket

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The Florida Realtors® report for December 2016 is in, and Palm Beach County’s numbers are interesting. Keeping with trends demonstrated in past months, sales slowed down slightly as the year closed out — reflective of a market that may be shifting from one that favors sellers.  However, the other statistics brought good news for buyers and sellers alike. 

Single Family Homes in Palm Beach County

 The market for single-family homes was healthy in December, despite a slight drop in closed sales. Completed transactions fell by 4.9 percent, sitting at 1,413 at the end of the month. On the other hand, the month’s supply of inventory jumped 11.4 percent when compared year-over-year. More listings entered the market than in 2015 as well, with 6.6 percent…

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