No matter if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market, there are a few critical steps you can take to make a smarter purchase. Since buying a home is likely the biggest single investment you will ever make, being prepared will help you make a better purchase. Here are our best tips to buying a home.

Know your buying power
What is your buying power? It is the combination of your credit-worthiness and how much you can realistically pay for a home.
First, you need to understand the hidden costs of buying a home. You will need to save not only for the down payment of your home -- which is typically between 10% - 20% of the offer price -- but also for any additional transaction fees, such as transfer tax, PMI, title insurance, and legal fees.
Then you need to

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Weather and the time of year have a big impact housing activity, and in every housing market there are times of the year when fewer homes sell. For most, that time of year coincides with the winter months, and in much of the U.S., that’s the case right now. 
But no matter where you live, it’s important to know how seasonality affects the housing market. So let’s look at the current housing numbers, how seasonality affects them, and what it means for you if you’re looking to buy or sell.

With few homes available, sellers are in pole position.
Last year, limited inventory dominated the headlines for the real estate industry, and that trend looks to continue this year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), inventory dropped 12.3

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March 2016, Keller Williams Realty monthly real estate statistics.
This very short video (1:05 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.

Morningside is a beautiful luxury community of 30 homes built on oversized dry lots adjacent to the prestigious Walkers Cay and Boca Bay Colony waterfront homes neighborhoods. With underground power lines, a small lake, large side walks and a beautiful royal palm trees landscape, Morningside provides a beautiful sanctuary between beach and city life that allows residents to get the best of both worlds. Just ten minutes from the peaceful and alluring beaches of South Florida, this property is nestled in a spacious half acre lot that’s a short distance to hip downtown life on Delray Beach or the upscale Mizner Park Area of Boca Raton. You won’t miss any country club amenities since this is near to yacht clubs, tennis, spas, theater, PGA golf courses and

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Proposed Plans For Mizner 200 Luxury Condominium Project In Downtown Boca Submitted To City of Boca Raton February 16th 2016

(source Boca Raton Tribune)

Rendering of the proposed Mizner 200 luxury condominium building in downtown Boca Raton

Elad National Properties, LLC submitted finalized design and site plans today for Individual Development Approval (IDA) by the City of Boca Raton for its Mizner 200 luxury ‘for sale’ condominium project in Downtown Boca at 210-398 Southeast Mizner Boulevard. Located east of SE Mizner Boulevard, south of SE 1st Street and west of South Federal Highway on the current site of Mizner on the Green (MOTG), the one nine-story residential building planned for the 8.76-acre property features 384 residential units

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Toscana condominium is a private gated community offers every amenity, including a fabulous private beach club, fully equipped fitness room, spa, media room, social event rooms, business center, concierge and complimentary 24-hour valet service, 3 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts. For a "5 star" style of living.

See condominium details: 3740 S Ocean Blvd 1504, Highland Beach FL 33487 (MLS RX-10125386)

Virtual tour video: 3740 S Ocean Blvd 1504, Highland Beach FL 33487

See how our unique approach to selling luxury properties in Highland Beach will help your property stand apart from the rest and get you the results you want. We invite you to view our video and welcome and questions about this property:

We're always looking for how to take

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7701 NE Morningside Terrace, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Morningside MLS RX-10208301

Morningside Terrace is located just ten minutes from the peaceful and alluring beaches of South Florida. This property is nestled in a spacious half acre lot. As a resident, you’ll have the world waiting at your feet in this neighborhood of Boca Raton. You're welcomed at street view by the circular drive of this Mediterranean 4 bedrooms + office, 3.5 bath home, sparkling with inviting charm. Equipped with an automatic three-car garage door, there’s plenty of room for your vehicles and toys. The garage can be turned into a workshop or artist studio. You won’t miss any country club amenities since this is near to yacht clubs, golf, tennis and spas. There’s plenty of privacy with

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Welcome to 500 SE Mizner blvd unit A-307, Boca Raton, FL 33432, Townsend Place (MLS: RX-10206003)

Located on the third floor, just freshly painted, this 1,663 total square foot home is versatile for any lifestyle. Originally designed with 9-foot volume ceilings, floor-to-ceiling solar-tinted and impact glass resistant windows and sliders. Features the 1 bedroom + office / den, 2 baths, individualized with white marble flooring in the vast living and dining area.
The white contemporary gourmet kitchen includes marble countertops and frameless cabinets that complement the galley's interior. It also features a wall oven, microwave, glass cook top and a full-size refrigerator. The premier master bedroom's layout meets a luxurious full-size bathroom with

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February 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.

Year 2015: Market trends for Townsend Place condominium. Condos for sale | Condos Under Contract | Sold Condos
(source: TrendGraphix)

For the current condominium for sale list, click on the link: Townsend Place condominium

Address: 500 - 550 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL. 33432

 Townsend Place map 

If you are looking to buy a luxury condominium, click on the link: Townsend Place condominium

If you are interested in selling your Townsend Place luxury condominium in Boca Raton, now is a good time to list your condo for sale!