All Blog Entries by Boca Raton Luxury Home Specialist

There are currently 38 blog entries published by Boca Raton Luxury Home Specialist.

BABY Boomers Boca Raton

Ask just about anybody who falls into the ‘Baby Boomer’ age bracket where they'd like to buy their next property investment and they just might tell you South Florida is on top of their list. This age group continues to invest in homes in our area and it’s not just because of the weather. Less of this population focuses on the 'happening' city of Miami due to noise and crowds. But plenty of them are looking in places like Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton as a premier destination for second homes and retirement. When it comes to seeking luxurious homes, here's some secrets we've learned about this age group, you may not have thought of.

By the year 2029 over 17% of the population will consist of Baby Boomers.  According to a report done by Deloitte,

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Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance

This event could either be what dreams are made of or a dream that comes true, depending on how you view it. Some of the world’s finest automobiles and their proud owners graced the grounds of the Boca Raton Resort & Club to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. This past week, the three-day event started with a buzz and grand reception at Atlantic Aviation inside Boca Raton's Airport. Led by DuPont Registry and hosted by top  comic Jay Leno celebrating collectors and appreciationists. Here are some of the highlights from the event you may enjoy.

First, let’s discuss the Concours which originated in France. The Concours d’Elegance or "the competition of elegance" dates back to the 17th century with horse drawn carriages that

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Boca Raton Beach

The beach, the weather, the adventure and the alluring scenery are a few reasons that Boca Raton wins the heart of its residents.  We Floridians take our beach seriously and it’s no secret why.  Spend a day wrapped in the salty sea air of the Atlantic Ocean with your toes buried in white, powdery sand and it won’t take long to realize you’re in a tropical oasis. Although it’s considered a sunny paradise, it’s surprising there are less visitors including celebrities in this quiet Utopia. Regardless, there are plenty influential people living in the area since it's a hub for a life well-lived. The beach is by far an ocean gem for any lifestyle and here are a few reasons why the area is sure to win your heart like it has the hearts of so many others.

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The Honda Classic Palm Beach County

The Honda Classic will be held this February 22 through to February 28th 2016.  This annual event is held at the PGA National Resort &  located at 400 Avenue of the Champions in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418.  The annual tournament carries a goal each year of raising money for the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation and has helped many kids in need.

The Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation’s mission is to raise funds in order to provide families pediatric health care.  The foundation was founded by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and has a focus on helping families with ill children have access to sufficient diagnosis, treatment and prevention of health problems.

This philanthropic event started in 1972.  Formerly titled the “Jackie

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 Polo Club Boca Raton

There are many beautiful country clubs in Palm Beach County that offer a life well-deserved, but one exuberant club to call home is the Polo Country Club located in Boca Raton, Florida.  The club endures eleven hundred acres of lush, bountiful greenery and offers privacy a within a community driven atmosphere. It’s a pleasure strolling the ambient grounds and the expansive yet private roadways.  Conveniently located off the I-95 corridor and Florida’s Turnpike, you have access to all the fine dining and entertainment South Florida has to offer. World-class dining, boutiques and haute-couture shops in Boca cater to a jet-set culture. These are just a few reasons why this club should be on the "A" list of choices while you're exploring your next large

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Outdoor Living Space Boca Raton

 When you live in the warm climate of Southern Florida, especially in any of our luxury properties in Boca Raton, you know that your outdoor living space is one of the most inviting features of your home.  The emphasis on spending more time on the veranda becomes greater as friends and family drop in for some home entertainment. If you’re planning on selling your home, you’re probably aware that finished outdoor living areas can greatly enhance any investment.  Locating a reputable designer whether you need remodeling or want to add landscaping can be a challenge.   The right design, the best décor and the plants are all a part of this area highlighted in today’s modern home.  Here are a few reasons why outdoor living is a trend that’s here to stay.

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Boca Raton Architecture

 Boca Raton is a unique community with many new and older homes located in the many country clubs such as The Polo Club.  Home renovation seems to be an ongoing theme with many of the older luxury homes and condominiums.  If you’re thinking about selling your home and aren’t sure if renovating is the right way to go then this blog will help give you some direction.  The question is how much return of investment do you want to see? If your home is older needs updating before you sell, then consider working with an architect or contractor to help make changes.  Here are a few key things to keep in mind when you're updating your home for its future sale.

When you first make the decision to update your home, consider whether you’re doing this for the new

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TEDxBocaRaton

On February 19th at the Mizner Amphitheater some of the most influential speakers within the community will be delivering their ideas by setting the stage with an unprecedented platform of knowledge and what “Ingenuity” means.  If you’re unfamiliar with Tedx talks you should know it's been a global stage for years and continues to be a prestigious event meant to inspire and share demonstrations, performances and discussions on a vast array of topics.

TED started in 1984 and since its start has been producing videos, and other engaging material distributed throughout the world.  TED stands for Technology-Entertainment-Design.  The “x” signifies excitement, extraordinary, and mystery. TED is a non-profit organization that deals with a myriad of content

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the green planet

” We hope these actions serve as inspiration to other large events and a blueprint for how environmental sustainability goals can be achieved.”  Nancy Jones - CMO Allianz Life

As many of you know and are well aware, our planet is under a great deal of stress from the many pollutants and unnatural elements that are delivered into our air, water, and land. Since there’s no “Mulligan” with our earth, it only makes sense that we are to care for our environment using the best way practices. We only get one chance, our ball is currently in play, the 12th annual Allianz Championship held at Broken Sound aims to build an awareness for a better planet. The PGA Tournament begins February 1st, ending on the 7th, in 2016. Green awareness can be found by the

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Architecture

Today the housing market has changed substantially compared to what it was like over ten years ago before the housing recession.  Clients are more cautious in the present time, which tends to lean toward more conservative choices.  The face of design/builds has changed to keep up with the present economical canvas. Decisions are made during inception of a project that involve key players such as builders to be a part of the planning phases. Unlike the architect firms in the 60's giving the builders a blueprint.  Once the blueprint was turned over it was out of the architect's hands. Now it's everyone's goal of the team to prevent disasters, costly mistakes and a waste of time.  In the luxury home market this theory of practice remains especially true. 

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