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Things To Consider Before Buying A House

There are many factors you should consider before you invest your money in the real estate sector. Remember that you will be spending lots of money in buying any property and you should always consult professionals before you take the appropriate decision about buying the building. There can be many issues associated with the building and this may give you lots of problems in future. The professionals are trained to identify such problems with any building and they will clearly inform about the pending issues in any property when you choose their services for the inspection.

Market Update for Real Estate in Boca Raton & South Florida

Market Update for Real Estate in Boca Raton & South Florida The South Florida Real Estate market is on its way back. Based on information obtained by the RAPB, The Real Estate Association of the Palm Beaches, and the Florida Realtors Association, the number of closed sales in Palm Beach County rose 18.5%, from 8,208 sales in 2011 to 9,726 closed transactions in 2012. The median sale price also rose in 2012 up by 4.7%, from $234,000 in 2011 to $245,000 in 2012.  New construction, which was on hold for awhile, is also back in full swing with several new communities under way.

Lighthouse Point FL | Waterfront Homes Near Boca Raton

Lighthouse Point, FL has become one of the most popular residential waterfront areas for families near Boca Raton.  There are many reasons that Lighthouse Point is one of the best areas for family living, but two of the main reasons are related to convenient location, beautiful waterfront properties, and the excellent real estate market here.

Broadstone - New luxury rental community in Boca Raton

Broadstone - Luxury Rentals in Boca Raton

Southwest Ranches | 1 Acre Home Estates Near Fort Lauderdale FL

Southwest Ranches is a equestrian lifestyle community with a rural flavor just outside of Fort Lauderdale, FL.  As implied by the name, this area lies just southwest of Fort Lauderdale and is located between Davie and Weston.  The area is known for preserving the equestrian lifestyle of the community after establishing itself in 2000 to avoid becoming part of the Pembroke Pines community.

Kick That Old Kitchen To the Curb: Some Fresh Ideas

Are you bored of your kitchen? Does it just seem dull and unexciting?

Beaches To Visit in Boca Raton & Delray Beach, FL

South Florida’s unique ecosystem is one that can only be found here in this tropical paradise. Our unique ecosystem includes many of natures gifts such as coral reefs, dunes, marshes, mangroves and of course South Florida’s pristine beaches. Most people that come visit Florida make it a point to make our beaches their number one destination because of their beauty, easy access, and fun attractions that surround these areas.

The Bridges of Delray Beach Update

The Bridges of Delray Beach

Get Your Sushi On in Boca Raton

Boca Raton Sushi Restaurants South Florida is known to have some of the best and freshest sushi bars on the East Coast. In fact, in Boca Raton alone you'll find more than 30 different sushi places to please your palette, but which one is best? Well, it's probably impossible to narrow it down to just one since it does depend partially on your own personal taste, but you'll find three of our favorite sushi restaurants listed below to get you started.

Mizner Park in Boca Raton, Florida

This must-see upscale hotspot in Boca Raton offers an atmosphere representative of the high-end living that the city is known for. It is also one of the few places in Boca Raton where you can come to catch a show or concert, then enjoy one of Mizner Park’s fine dining establishments. Then you can top it off with upscale shopping and gallery exploring, or maybe a bit of espresso from one of the contemporary cafés, all without leaving the space of about 1 city block.

Mississippi Sweets BBQ – A Sample of True Southern BBQ

Any Boca Raton resident or visitor looking for a succulent sampling of zesty barbecue can turn to the town's best barbecue joint, Mississippi Sweets BBQ Company. This little establishment has a distinctly welcoming hometown feel to it. With three locations in Boca Raton, FAU stadium, and Wellington you'll have several different places to enjoy Sweets' prime grilled BBQ meats and sandwiches in the local area.

Boca Raton Real Estate | Coral Springs Foreclosure Triplex for Sale

Here is our pick of the week for Boca Raton foreclosures.  This is an excellent cash flow property for any investor looking to for a good triplex with an excellent cap rate.  Here are the features:

Palm Beach County Real Estate Update - BocaHome.com

Who said that the real estate market in Palm Beach County is slow?

Boca Raton Real Estate | The Best Waterfront Home for Sale in Pompano Beach

Here is our pick of the week for you.  This is a waterfront home for sale in Pompano Beach, FL located on the Intracoastal Waterway in South Florida.  Pompano Beach is a medium sized coastal city in Broward County which lies just south of Boca Raton, FL.

Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, and Hillsboro Beach Waterfront Homes

Lighthouse Point, FL is known for its beautiful waterfront homesEnjoy the views, and picture yourself in one of these backyards this winter when the temperatures are a sunny 75 degrees with a lighth breeze.

Carol Coffinger, Broker / Associate Speaks About The Champagne & Parisi Team

This team is awesome and it's Leaders, Claude Champagne and Caesar Parisi, have such a heart for the team and vision for the future, it's amazing.

Boca Raton Foreclosures | Find homes for sale in the Addison Mizner School District

Think you can’t afford to live in east Boca Raton?  Think again.  There are plenty of affordable housing options in east Boca right now, including houses located in the Addison Mizner Elementary School district.  Addison Mizner is one of the most well known, A rated, award winning elementary schools in Boca Raton, FL.

Boca Raton Real Estate | The Top 5 Waterfront Communities

Boca Raton is a well known city in Palm Beach County.  The beautiful luxury homes, cultural backdrop, year round subtropical temperatures, sunny weather, and waterfront views draw in many new residents and tourists each year.

Boca Raton Real Estate News | South Florida is a Hot Market Again

Are you interested in buying a single family home in South Florida?  If you speak with any home buyer in the market for a single family home right now, you will inevitably hear one consistent message:  Inventory levels are LOW.

The South Florida real estate market is once again a hot market.  There is huge demand for existing inventory levels in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.  All three counties have seen inventory levels cut in half over the last year, and despite the rumored “shadow inventory,” these levels are continuing to diminish.

Olivia Pychynski - Superior Real Estate Service, With a Smile!

Over the past month, Olivia Pychynski, a Realtor with The Champagne & Parisi Team of Lang Realty, received some really fantastic testimonials. Olivia asked, do we really just want to put those in a blog post and I said, Absolutely! I told her that most Realtors don’t get 3 Raving Testimonials in a year, and you just got 3 in one month!

South Florida Real Estate | Debt Forgiveness Act for Home Sellers Expires Soon

Are you or anyone you know considering a short sale of your primary residence?  If so, you may want to consider speeding up the process.  The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act is currently set to expire on December 31, 2012.  Under this act, mortgage debt that is forgiven on your primary residence is considered tax free up to $2 million per year.

Boca Raton Real Estate | Parkland Homes for Sale

Are you interested in living in Boca Raton, but want to live in a more suburban residential area?  Do you love the South Florida lifestyle but want to live in an upscale, inland neighborhood?  If so, perhaps you should consider Parkland, FL.

East Boca Raton Real Estate | Deerfield Beach Homes for Sale

Are you interested in buying real estate in east Boca Raton?  Are you looking for a home for sale in the Boca Raton area?  Perhaps you should consider Deerfield Beach, FL, a smaller coastal city lying on the southern border of east Boca Raton.  Deerfield Beach neighbors the southern end of Boca Raton and is the northernmost coastal area in Broward County.  Deerfield Beach is bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south by Lighthouse Point, FL and Hillsboro Shores along.  Deerfield Beach runs all the way west of I-95, where it is bordered by the Coconut Creek, FL.