Boca Expert Realty Real Estate Blog - Buying

Boca Expert Realty Proudly Welcomes Andrea Allan!

Please help us welcome our newest member to the Boca Expert Realty team, Andrea Allan, REALTOR®!

With a background as a cosmetician who operated a beauty salon, hotel industry sales and office management, Andrea brings her diverse and historied customer service background to South Florida’s real estate industry. Andrea has knowledge of the area’s property values and current market conditions and when it comes to assisting buyers or sellers, Andrea’s motto is, “It’s all about them”.

Andrea is a true “people person” who is sincerely interested in building strong and trustworthy relationships with her buyers and sellers while negotiating the best terms for them. These essential skills are what make Andrea an excellent real estate professional.

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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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JUST LISTED!! Smithbrooke Townhome Community in Western Lake Worth

Just listed 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath townhome for an asking price of $225,000 in western Lake Worth on the border of Boynton Beach.

Amongst this home’s features are the freshly painted interior and exterior. The first story includes newly installed and never been used stainless steel kitchen appliances, beautiful backsplash, granite counter-tops, dining area, living room and powder room with granite counter-top as well. Extra storage can be found under the stairway.

All three bedrooms can be found on the second floor along with the two full bathrooms. The master bedroom includes two walk-in closets and master bathroom with dual sinks and shower. The other 2 bedrooms share a Jack ‘n Jill bathroom also with dual sinks, linen closet and shower/tub…

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Recently Sold! 200 E Palmetto Park Road, TH-15 in Downtown Boca Raton

I am pleased to announce that I recently sold the last developer-owned 2-story townhome in the 200 East Palmetto Park building for $700,000.00! 

Located on the NW corner of this upscale building, this well-lit, open concept townhome includes the kitchen, living room, and dining room on the main level and the bedrooms with separate laundry room on the second level.

With close to 2,000 sq ft of living space, this property’s first floor has floor to ceiling windows, access to the two covered balconies, spacious living room with side area that can be used as a TV room or home office and the kitchen. The thoroughly up-to-date kitchen includes wood cabinetry, granite counter-tops, sub-zero refrigerator, built-in Miele Nespresso coffee system, walk-in…

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Recently Sold! 32 Spanish River Drive in Ocean Ridge

I am pleased to announce that I recently sold this newly constructed 4400 sq.ft.+ custom-built and designed home in Ocean Ridge, Florida for $1,903,500.00!

Purchased as a vacation home by a large lovely family from Canada, this magnificent home, located in the a small island neighborhood of Inlet Cay in Ocean Ridge, is the water enthusiast’s perfect place to call home. The unique floor plan offers endless views of the canal, the Intracoastal waterway and the stunning sunsets. 

This pristine property includes 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, private in-ground and heated swimming pool, private dock and boatlift, as well as many designer features such as a chef’s kitchen with coffee bar and Thermadore brand built-in appliances. 

The Town…

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The Four Point Insurance Inspection

What is it?

An insurance inspection providing information on the four mechanical aspects of a home. These four points are the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

What does it do?

The inspection provides the age and operating condition of the inspected items. It also provides the remaining life expectancy. Observable damage is noted as well as specific conditions or materials which may present a risk of damage or injury. Examples include: hazardous electrical panels, double taps on wiring, roof damage, polybutylene piping and overloaded electrical issues. Any systems with a life expectancy of less than five years may be an issue.

Underwriters will not normally insure a property with a poor Four Point Inspection.

Why do Insurance…

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Boca Expert Welcomes New Agent French-Speaking Marie Paviot! Boca Expert souhaite la bienvenue à Marie Paviot !

Boca Expert Realty is pleased to announce the addition of its newest member to the team, Marie Paviot, REALTOR®. Fluent in French and English, Marie is a delight and always brings her positive energy, attitude and outlook to any situation.

Originally from the Brittany region of France, Marie relocated to Boca Raton, Florida with her family in July 2013. Marie holds a Masters of Economy and Management degree and has previously worked in banking, the paper industry and in furniture sales and manufacturing.

When time permits, Marie enjoys cooking and entertaining and spending time with her husband and daughters.

To reach Marie Paviot, REALTOR® directly, please email her at marie@bocaexpert.com or she can be reached on her cell phone at 561.866.5563.

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Buying or Selling Real Estate in Boca Raton? You need to know TRID

On October 3, 2015, the rules changed for buyers who need a mortgage to purchase a home. Both buyers and sellers may be impacted by these rule changes because if there is a delay due to the loan documents, the closing and any subsequent closings will be postponed. The desire to have a back to back same day sell/buy closings maybe over owing to due the TRID rule.

The “Truth-in-Lending RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) Integrated Disclosure” Rule or the TRID rule has taken the three previously required mortgage loan disclosure documents and consolidated them into the following two forms: a Loan Estimate (LE) that must be delivered or placed in the mail no later than the third business day after receiving the borrower’s application, and a…

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