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Unexpected Perks of Living by the Beach

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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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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Your Local Market Update: December 2016

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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It's officially summer in Boca Raton!

It’s official, summer is here and along with its beautiful beaches the City of Boca Raton has plenty more to offer to its visiting vacationers and local staycationers.

MIZNER PARK AMPHITHEATER

Every Friday from June 3, 2016 through to August 19, 2016, Mizner Park Amphitheater will be offering Music and Movies Under the Stars. These free events will include concert tributes to Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Bob Marley and The Eagles. The movies being offered include Minions, starring everybody’s favorite yellow friends in overalls and for those who can’t get enough of the force, Star Wars, The Force Awakens will also be shown.

For more information and event times, please go to: Mizner Park Amphitheater

SATURDAYS AT SANBORN - FREE FITNESS

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Residences at Mandarin Oriental for Legendary Service and Luxury Living

The agents in our office recently met with the Mandarin Oriental sales team to learn about the project at Federal Highway and Camino Real in Downtown Boca. All I can say is “wow”! This is a high end project for ultra high net worth individuals. The first phase of a 366 unit luxury rental building - 101 Via Mizner - is just about complete. The next phase is a Mandarin Oriental hotel and Residences at Mandarin Oriental. Mandarin Oriental (MO) is a 5 star hotel group located in the top cities of the world. The MO team has decided to build both a hotel and residences in our little town of Boca Raton! This will be only the fifth location in the US to have a Residences at Mandarin Oriental in their city. We are joining locales such as New York, London, Abu…

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Let's Celebrate Earth Day

What and When is Earth Day?

I’m sure that we can all agree that protecting our environment and conserving our natural resources is critically important. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22, and it marks the anniversary of the start of the modern environmental movement. The first Earth Day was  April 22, 1970 - so we are celebrating the 46th anniversary this year! Did you know that Earth Day is the largest secular observance worldwide? Over one billion people across the planet participate in Earth Day activities!
Here are some suggestions for things to do to commemorate Earth Day:
Get involved in a Cleanup:
There are several beach and mangrove cleanups in the Boca Raton and Delray Beach communities on April 16, as well as April 22 and 23. If…

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Just Reduced by $150K! 7894 Tennyson Court ~ Boca Hamlet ~ Montoya Circle ~ Central Boca Raton

Seller says sell this unique, bright and spacious single story home just listed for sale in the prestigious community of Boca Hamlet in Montoya Circle. Situated on a .42 acre lot, this beautiful home with open floor plan includes 4 large bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, a 500+ sf bonus room and a heated swimming pool with spa.

Completely renovated from top to bottom, this 3500+ sf home is meticulously maintained and no attention to detail has been spared. This home’s spaciousness, custom kitchen, marble flooring and high-hat lighting are just some of the features that make it perfect for large or intimate gatherings.

The chef’s kitchen includes ample cabinet space, granite counters and backsplash, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances such as a Sub-zero…

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Boca Expert Realty Proudly Welcomes Trudi Sponder!

Please help us welcome our newest member to the Boca Expert Realty team, Trudi Sponder, REALTOR®

Born in Basel, Switzerland, Trudi has been a South Florida resident since 1979 and a full time REALTOR® since 1995. With 20+ years experience in the real estate industry, Trudi has assisted both buyers and sellers through the process of buying or selling a home and has always “put the customer first”.

Trudi possesses all of the skills that make her an excellent real estate professional. She has a wonderful work ethic and integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a network of other high-quality professionals.

Trudi decided that her “customer first” philosophy and Boca Expert would be the…

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Don’t Forget about Homeowner’s Tax Breaks!

It’s that time of year again! A New Year means that tax season is right around the corner. Whether you do your taxes yourself or use a professional, there are some valuable deductions and exclusions if you own a home. Here are some of them:

Home Mortgage Interest

Taxpayers that have a mortgage on their property and itemize their taxes can deduct the amount of mortgage interest paid during the tax year. You will receive a statement from your lender, a Form 1098, which will show not only the interest you paid during the year but any deductible points paid as well.

Real Estate Taxes

Additionally, you can deduct the amount of property taxes that you pay in the calendar year. You must have paid them either directly to the Tax Assessor, through a…

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Boca Raton Market Report - December 2015

The latest market statistics are out for Boca Raton real estate and Palm Beach County. These numbers are comparing the real estate market results from December 2015 to the results from December 2014. Some insights:

If you are considering selling, now is the time:

The year over year sales pace has increased in both Single Family and Condos, while inventory has decreased. What is this telling us? There is less than 5 months of inventory on the market (the amount of time it would take to sell all of the homes currently for sale). This means that Sellers have the upper hand. The rule of thumb is that six months supply is a balanced market. Anything less than that tilts towards a Sellers market, while anything longer tilts towards a Buyers market. 

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