All Blog Entries by Jean-Luc Andriot

Top Homeowner Tax Deductions That Decrease Your Tax Burden

You can't avoid paying taxes, and we all need to pay our fair share. However, paying your fair share shouldn't place an unjust burden on you. As a homeowner, your tax burden is doubled because you pay both income and property taxes. To decrease that burden and boost your tax savings, take advantage of these homeowner tax deductions. As a result, you can use your tax savings to go on a vacation, increase your child's college fund, build upon your retirement fund, or complete another home improvement project.

Home Improvement Tax Deduction

You spend so much of your time at home, and you try to make it as comfortable a place to live as possible. If your home needs some upgrades, consider

Strengthening Economy

Despite existing-home sales dropping last November, the National Real Estate Market is primed for expansion in 2016. Here's why. Better weather in many parts of the country resulted in an increase in single-family and multifamily home construction. Also, the population of millennial homebuyers is expected to grow in 2016. This means increased demand to help the housing market see positive gains.

With unemployment steadily decreasing, orders for new durable goods increasing 3 percent, inflation staying level, and income beginning to grow, the Fed decided to raise interest rates. The rate increase signals that our economy is getting stronger. So, don't let the drop in existing-home sales in November fool you, with a stronger

January 2016, Keller Williams Realty monthly real estate statistics.
This very short video (1:12 minute) is going to give you the 3 national real estate statistics for this month.
With these 3 numbers, you should be able to "feel" the current market. Just click on the video below.

1. The number of projected homes for sale nationally
2. The national median home price
3. The average 30 year fixed-rate mortgage rate.

The Boca Raton area market is a little different from the national market. To get insider's information from a local real estate specialist, please be sure to reach out and call us today at . We'll let you know how these number may affect you and would be happy to talk about your real estate needs.

Welcome to 217 N Latitude Circle, Delray Beach, FL 33483 Latitude Delray (MLS: RX-10194659)

FORMER BUILDER'S MODEL!

This gorgeous 3 stories townhouse is the ultimate in convenient living. Perfectly located East Delray Beach, minutes from the famous shopping & restaurant of Atlantic Ave, 3.5 miles from one of the best Florida beach, With 4 bedrooms 3 and 1 half bath including a suite with a separate office/den, a private patio and 2 car garage allowing additional storage space, this move-in ready townhome has it all! high ceilings throughout, impact glass, plantation shutters on all windows, wood floors, central vacuum, granite and new stainless kitchen appliances, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling in master, balconies for morning coffee, gorgeous

Welcome to 500 SE Mizner blvd unit A-807, Boca Raton, FL 33432, Townsend Place (MLS: RX-10189784)

5 star gated building, with concierge & valet. Spectacular view, overlooking the condominium's lush pool area, the Boca Raton Resort golf course and the ocean at a distance. This 8th floor, lower penthouse unit, faces South East, and has 9 ft ceilings. Recently updated, the unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, marble flooring, electric shades, large crown molding throughout, built-in closets in both bedrooms, newer A/C unit (2011), and double sliding patio doors leading to a large balcony. The gourmet kitchen includes marble counter tops. The Master bedroom ensuite has twin sinks, separate shower and tub, and a separate room for the toilet and bidet.

What's Happening in Downtown Boca Raton: Upcoming Arts, Festivals and Nightlife Events

Boca Raton luxury real estate is highly sought after for its unique amenities, as well as, its central location in downtown Boca Raton. Whether you will be moving to Boca Raton as a single resident or with a family, our Boca Raton real estate specialists can offer properties that are sure to meet your unique needs. In addition to the on-site amenities offered by condo buildings in this area, Boca Raton is a lively city that attracts tourists from around the world.

If you live in downtown Boca Raton, you will never be without something to do. The area is home to many luxury amenities that include shopping, dining, entertainment and more. Here are just a few of the

December 2015, Keller Williams Realty monthly real estate statistics.
This very short video (1:08 minute) is going to give you the 3 national real estate statistics for this month.
With these 3 numbers, you should be able to "feel" the current market. Just click on the video below.

1. The number of projected homes for sale nationally
2. The national median home price
3. The average 30 year fixed-rate mortgage rate.

The Boca Raton area market is a little different from the national market. To get insider's information from a local real estate specialist, please be sure to reach out and call us today at . We'll let you know how these number may affect you and would be happy to talk about your real estate needs.

The Many Faces of Hammock Reserve in Delray Beach

Catie and Paul Gallivan moved to Hammock Reserve in 2002, two years after the development was completed. She is originally from Chicago and presently is the store manager at Lily Pulitzer in Boca Raton. He is from Buffalo, NY and is a vice president and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton.
The couple was actively house hunting when they discovered Hammock Reserve. Both immediately liked the neighborhood. “It was quiet, and we thought if we had children, it would be suitable,” he says.
Today, the Gallivan’s still live in Hammock Reserve but their family has grown, and they have two daughters, Cecilia, 5, and Piper, 3. Catie says their children love their screened family pool, but they also

Celebrate the 39th Annual Boca Boat Parade With Waterfront Living

This year, thousands of people will participate in the annual Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade that will take place on December 19, 2015. Here are some details about this upcoming event and how you can participate by becoming part of the Boca Raton boating community.

Schedule of Events
There is nothing better to help you get into the holiday spirit than the annual Boca Raton Holiday Boat Parade. With lights, fireworks, and more than 30 boats participating, you'll find an exciting day of fun for people of all ages. Along the 6.5 mile parade route, you will see spectacularly decorated vessels of all sizes that are celebrating the holiday season.

Parade Location
Red Reef Park and

It's hard to believe how quickly 2015 has gone by! With just over a month left in the year, there is a lot to look back on and be so very thankful for! We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you had a wonderful year full of personal and professional growth, adventures, and many things to look back and be grateful for! We have helped many great buyers and sellers this year as our business continued to grow and we would like to thank all of you for letting us create opportunities through real estate for you! May your holiday be full of delicious food, friends, family and great memories!