May 2016

Both the city officials and residents in the Boca Raton have a strong drive to enhance the community.  Community development is a structured intervention which gives communities greater control over the conditions that affects the lives they live.  Cities like Boca Raton are constantly looking for new ways to improve the downtown area.  Home owners benefit from the community involvement when it is thriving with business.  Programs like the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency are dedicated to making Boca Raton one of the best communities in which to live or own a business.  This blog covers some of the many programs the Agency has in place in an effort to improve the city.

Much of the information that you’ll find here can be found in the

Here is the list of the 10 highest sold price homes in Boca Raton / Delray Beach / Highland Beach / Hillsboro Beach / Gulf Stream - March 2016 (Source BeachesMLS) 

Click here to see what is currently available for sale in these luxury homes:

MLS® #RX-10171262 $12,000,000 7 Bedrooms, 11.00 Bathrooms Delray Beach, Fl Extremely Rare Opportunity In The Estate Section Of Delray Beach. This Oceanfront Residence Adorns The Estate Section Of Delr... Read More »

MLS® #RX-10083439 $8,700,000 6 Bedrooms, 9.00 Bathrooms Boca Raton, Fl Fronting 100ft On The Butterfly Palm Waterway W/ South Exposure, This Brand New Signature Estate Built By Srd Building Corp. ... Read More »

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Everyone knows when you live in a place like South Florida, chances are you spend a lot of time in and around the water. Whether you're purchasing or selling a home, one main feature that tends to get attention would be that of the swimming pool. In the luxury condominium communities, the pool area is a place to socialize and relax. We’ve highlighted a few of the nicest swimming pools that can be found in many of these communities in the Boca Raton area.
Because the average temperature in Boca Raton is 74°F, you can often see people using the pool area as a means to cool down. The swimming pool can often times be an area where people will tan and soak in the sun’s rays. It’s hard to imagine living in a place with extreme heat and not have a swimming

You are curious about all the construction in downtown Boca Raton?

Click here to download the latest official report. This official report contains a lot of information!

Both the city officials and residents in the Boca Raton have a strong drive to enhance the community.  Community development is a structured intervention which gives communities greater control over the conditions that affects the lives they live.  Cities like Boca Raton are constantly looking for new ways to improve the downtown area.  Home owners benefit from the community involvement when it is thriving with business.  Programs like the Boca Raton Community Redevelopment Agency are dedicated to making Boca Raton one of the best communities in which to live or own a business. 

Here is the list of the 10 highest sold price condominium in Boca Raton / Delray Beach / Highland Beach / Hillsboro Beach / Gulf Stream - April 2016 (Source BeachesMLS) 

Click here to see what is currently available for sale in these luxury buildings:

MLS® #RX-10202687 $4,600,000 4 Bedrooms, 6.00 Bathrooms Boca Raton, Fl Brand New Designer Furnished Custom Direct Intracoastal Front Villa At Mizner Grand. Completely New And Just Completed Includ... Read More »

MLS® #RX-10184919 $2,300,000 3 Bedrooms, 4.00 Bathrooms Boca Raton, Fl Amazing Views From This Large And Luxurious 9th Floor Penthouse. Breathtaking Ocean And Golf Course Views From The Private Pa... Read More »

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Look around and you can see the effort being made to make the Boca Raton community more environmentally friendly. Everything from businesses, colleges and the city itself are constantly looking for ways to ensure a cleaner planet.
 
Many of our luxury condominium properties are also jumping on the eco-friendly train. Properties such as 200 East Condos and Boca Towers have taken specific measures to do their share.

Environmental problems are prevalent in today's world. These continue to be a complex and difficult to solve. Agenda's with water conservation, chemicals contaminating our waters and erosion are all a part of the many issues we face. The dilemmas will become greater for future generations if everyone ignores the obvious warning signs. This is

May 2016, Keller Williams Realty monthly real estate statistics.
This very short video (1:10 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.

How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment.

It is especially important to have clean credit before you try to buy a home. With a less-than-great score, you may not get pre-approved for a mortgage. If you can’t get a mortgage, you may only be able to buy a home if you can make an all-cash offer.

Or if you do get pre-approval, you might get a higher mortgage rate, which can be a huge added expense. For example, if you have a 30-year fixed rate mortgage of $100,000 and you get a 3.92% interest rate, the total cost of your mortgage will be $170,213. However,

Adjusting to a new home can often times be stressful.  This can be particularly true when it comes to your family pets.  Your animals will need time to adjust to their new environments just like you will. While many of our luxury condo communities are pet friendly, We’ve put together a helpful  cat & dog blog, that may enlighten you while relocating to Boca Raton with your furry friends. 

Boca Raton is one of the most sought after communities in the Southern Florida region, part of which is because of the common love of animals.  When you live in a pet friendly community like Townsend Place or City Walk, you need to be aware of your building's pet policies.  We’ve got people moving here, daily from around the globe, many of whom are animal lovers.