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Top Boca Raton Home Improvements for 2017

The year 2017 has proven to be far from mundane. Boca Raton has its share of changes on the near horizon and updates for the city are soon to come. Regardless of some of the changes to our community, there’s plenty of exciting trends in home improvements, keeping residents on their toes to stay current. But, take a moment and sit down. We’ve collected and will highlight some of this year’s most sought after renovations for you to ponder while you kick back, relax and read this week’s blog.

At the beginning of every new year, the Design & Construction week kicks off their show including the National Association of Home Builders and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The show features the latest

How Do You Get a Solar Roof that Looks Better than a Regular Roof?
If you are living in a place such as Boca Raton, you’re somewhat used to hot weather. However, when it comes to record-breaking temperatures that are used for data each year to measure the global greenhouse effect, you may not think that the heat is just nature taking its course. While there are plenty of steps you can take to ensure you’re doing your part to conserve energy, Tesla has found an innovative way that goes above the average efficiency. Their solar tiles are preserving power with their latest invention, and it extends beyond just the functionality. In this week’s blog, we highlight how this technology will work and why you should think about switching to solar tiles.

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Learn how to use light to enhance your home with aesthetics and have a safer place to live.

In today’s architectural design, lighting is an essential element during the design-build phase. With today’s smart homes, you can operate many lighting features by your mobile device giving you freedom to run the lights both indoor and out. When living in a place like Boca Raton, you’ll not only want to create more curb appeal; you’ll also want to know your property is safe even when you’re not at home. In this week’s blog, we uncover some design elements and features you’ll want to know whether you’re buying or selling your house.
When driving through any one of Boca Raton’s country clubs like Woodfield Country Club or Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club you’ll

When it comes to buying a property most people prefer updated kitchens. This is particularly true when it comes to the luxury markets. When shopping for a home in a place like Boca Raton, many of the older model homes have gone through this type of renovation. Whether you’ve hired a contractor or interior designer or you’ll be tackling this job yourself, there’s some updated features you’ll find in this week’s blog.

Whether the property you’re selling is one you’ve lived in full or part time, you’ll want to get some insight to your kitchen’s remodeling. People seem to continue looking for stainless steel appliances, granite or marble counter tops and custom cabinetry. Today’s selections are vast when it comes to the basics. This can be true even when

Hiring an interior designer can be exciting when moving into a new home or condominium. Hiring a professional can also be challenging if you're relocating from out-of-state or internationally. Whether you're living in Boca Raton or moving here, there are several renowned interior designers to work with here. We've put a few right at your fingertips to make your search easier.

Our luxury home markets are in tune with hiring skilled, creative and talented designers that will help design a home with ease. Frequently, people don't have the time to take on such a task. However, we're all on the same clock when it comes to having our space look aesthetically pleasing. There are several new and existing interior design firms in the area that are worth

When it comes to selling a luxury property in an area like Boca Raton, you need to be prepared. In the luxury markets the buyers are looking for a home that resonates well with them for what they’ll be using it for. Whether the buyer is looking for something to live-in either full or part time, they will connect with the home visually at some point. The aesthetics of a particular property can impact how the new homeowners view the suitability. On this blog we’ll uncover a few of the staging concepts to help you determine if hiring an interior designer or doing it yourself is a better option.

First, let’s determine "Why”, staging a home is important prior to a sale. Anytime a family or single resident has occupied a home, the home can become flawed or

It’s oftentimes said a “man’s home is his castle”. While that may be the case, there is some truth that a person’s home is a reflection of their personality and lifestyle. The composition of the home the materials and colors selected and even the construction reveal something about the home owners. When you live in a place like South Florida and especially Boca Raton, you will see a variety of home styles. An architect may design a home partially because of the climate and its functionality but many times it’s due to what’s trending in the market. Here’s a list with some descriptions of the styles of housing that you will find in and around this part of Palm Beach County.

Probably one of the most common types of designs around this area would be that

When it comes to buying and selling luxury properties in a place like Boca Raton, many of the buyers know what they’re looking for before they start their search. That being said, there are particular features this demographic is seeking that increases, they will pay more for if the home is constructed with their “Hot Button”. Here are a few of the qualities that people in this market will pay more for when they find a property they like.

The location is typically the first motivation for looking at properties.  Highly recommended neighborhoods where a person’s activities are nearby, travel and commuting to and from work are yet additional reasons people would be interested in seeing a home or condo.  Since Boca Raton has the best of many worlds,

In today’s luxury real estate market, space sometimes overlooked is that of the garage. Many of today’s five-star properties include this space as an area to store your collections, enjoy a hobby or perhaps entertain. Since the garage is no longer a storage unit for things like riding lawnmowers and holiday decorations, it is becoming an extension of the home. In this blog we feature some ways that your property can build value by creating a luxury garage.

In many cases when selling property, the MLS listing will include several photographs of the home. Depending on the homeowners the garage may be a place that’s off-limits to the photographers. This can be particularly true in cases where exotic and collectible cars are present. However, if this is

Despite the grim economic outlook for some industries, one sector is gaining viability -- real estate. According to the 2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, which was released by the Urban Land Institute earlier this year, trends such as “18-hour cities” and millennial parents increasing moving from urban areas out into the suburbs signal that real estate as an industry is gaining strength every passing day in 2016. One lending officer at a large financial institution even went to far as to say that “the next 24 months look doggone good for real estate.”

These trends means that real estate is a smart place to make an investment and grow your wealth. A housing shortage means that flipped homes tend to sell quickly and for high prices, and an increased