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Boca Raton Real Estate & Current Demographics

Boca Raton is the high class society with many affluent families. The high income levels are proof of this. Forbes Magazine has said that Boca Raton real estate is the site of three out of ten exclusive gated communities in the United States.

Boca Raton, FL is a diverse city with a population of 74,764 as of the last census which was in 2000. Of this amount of the population 90.75% was white, 3.76% African American, 0.16 Native American, 1.99% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, and 1.39% from other nationalities. 1.90% are mixed with two or more races.

Estimates in 2006 put the median income of Boca Raton real estate owners and occupants at $66,052. This was for a household and the family median income was $90,725. Of this amount males…

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Boca Raton Real Estate - Closing The Transaction

You have found the perfect Boca Raton real estate that you want to call home and are ready to write the purchase offer. But what is included in this document? The purchase offer must include the earnest money offer by the purchaser, the address of the property, the sale price, terms of the proposed sale, tentative date for closing, and any provisions the buyer would like to be a consideration for the purchase of the property, among other things. This can include such requirements as termite inspections and mold inspections. Specifics of the deed and the time limit the seller has to either accept the offer or make a counter offer are included as well. The purchase offer is only open for a short period of time.

The purchase offer is delivered to the…

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Boca Raton Real Estate Is Brimming With Great Eateries!

One of the oldest restaurants around in Boca Raton is Arturo’s. This is a bonus stop when you are in the area looking at Boca Raton homes for your new living arrangements. You can enjoy your evening by having dinner at the establishment that has Italian fare you will surely love. This restaurant is known for the traditional Italian dishes they serve as well as the tremendous selection of seafood.

You may want to visit Florida’s first Glatt Kosher restaurant, Falafel Armon, too. This is the oldest of this type in the county of Palm Beach. This is one stop you will truly enjoy after spending a day looking at Boca Raton homes! The recipes are old family ones that have been handed down for many generations. The dishes from Israel are sure to please your…

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Boca Raton Homes ~ Places To Visit

When you are in the neighborhood, looking at Boca Raton homes or just spending the day with family or friends, one excursion I would recommend is visiting the Boca Raton Museum of Art. This is a museum that the children will certainly enjoy, with their wide range of exhibitions, educational programs, and studio art classes; this makes for one of the best choices around for learning about Boca Raton’s history. There are several works here by famous artists such as Degas and Picasso. The works of Louise Nevelson and Andy Warhol are also on the agenda.

Consider visiting the Dagger Wing Nature Center too, which encompasses thirty-nine acres of natural swampland. Crawling with wildlife and birds, this natural swamp is one of the best places to learn…

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The History of Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton was originally listed as Boca Ratones in the early maps of the area and was the center of a Florida land boom in 1925. Addison Mizner, an American architect, became fascinated with Mediterranean Revival style architecture, and upon moving to Florida (for his health) formed the Mizner Development Company. This company, with its cast of investors, were to buy the city of Boca Raton, FL and change it from a small unincorporated area to an upscale resort. It was referred to as the “Venice of the Atlantic

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Boca Raton Homes~Area Museums

 For those of you with Boca Raton homes I want to share with you some fun things to do in our area. Museums are a great way to spend your weekends or any other day for that matter. The following partial list has been compiled for you in no particular order and all have hours of fun for you and your children or grandchildren to enjoy. 

The Boca Raton Children's Museum has many exhibits ranging from art stations to role play areas to space exploration and more. Admission is $3 per person, infants are free. Group rates and birthday parties have special pricing. The Boca Raton Children's Museum is located at 498 Crawford Blvd and can be reached at 561-368-6875.  They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm until 4pm.

For the sports enthusiasts in you,…

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