The new Boca Raton Brightline Station is officially up and running, and now local residents are wondering what it means for them. While regular commuters may be focused on the convenience of traveling to West Palm Beach and Miami, homeowners and potential buyers are looking further afield, considering what this new transport link means for Downtown Boca Raton development and property values.

Changes to Boca Raton Transportation

One of the biggest benefits for our local community is the improved transport options Brightline provides. Previously, residents would have to rely on cars or the limited Palm Tran bus services. Now, not only can they easily travel to larger cities in South Florida, but they will also benefit from improved transport links…

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South Florida Real Estate

It’s likely you grew up with at least one family member who wouldn’t stop talking about their dream to retire to Florida. Every holiday you’d be regaled with stories of green lawns, year-round sunshine, golf courses, beaches, and no state income taxes. In fact, that person might even be yourself!

Considering all that Florida has to offer, it’s little wonder why our home state is welcoming thousands of new residents every year. This makes for a diverse culture, incredible culinary options, and plenty of tourist-pleasing attractions; but that’s certainly not all! Here are several more reasons you should pursue that dream move:

Our Welcoming Weather

There are 365 days in one year—and in Florida more than 2/3 of them are bathed in sunshine. There…

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Boca Raton Golf CourseBoca Raton's Luxury Landscape Grows with a Generous Donation

Exciting developments are underway in Boca Raton, as MSD Partners and Northview Hotel Group, the current stewards of the esteemed Boca Raton Resort & Club, have just revealed their intention to bestow the Boca Country Club to the city. This 130-acre sanctuary, known for its lush greens and luxurious amenities, is transitioning from an exclusive membership to a community embrace in October 2021.

A Public Haven for Golf and Tennis Enthusiasts

Nestled on Congress Avenue, a serene locale just seven miles from the bustling life of the resort, Boca Country Club has long been a symbol of the high-end lifestyle in Boca Raton. Featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, premier tennis courts,…

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Redevelopment of Downtown Core Business District – Fourth & Fifth Avenues Site (formerly known as the Old Library Site)

Location: South of E. Atlantic Avenue, between SE 4th and 5th Avenues
Developer: Delray Beach Holdings, Inc. (iPic Entertainment)

Project Description: After the Delray Beach Public Library relocated to West Atlantic Avenue, its former site on SE 4th Avenue became available for redevelopment. The CRA issued an RFP (Request for Proposals) to solicit development proposals in 2006, but the selected project eventually became a casualty of the nationwide recession and real estate market collapse.

In February 2013, the CRA issued another RFP to redevelop the site. In August, 2013, the CRA Board awarded the RFP to Delray Beach Holdings,…

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Waterstone Resort opens in Boca Raton FLThe Waterstone Resort & Marina in Boca Raton, a DoubleTree by Hilton, has recently been renovated with a modern design. Located centrally between Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale, this hotel known previously as the ‘Boca Bridge Hotel’ reopened in May.

Waterstone Resort & Marina is placed right on the water at Lake Boca, nearby the Atlantic Ocean inlet and a block away from the pristine beach. With the redesign complete, a big feature is the addition of a new pool area and waterfront promenade. Adjacent seafront dining and a marina offer boaters superb dining experiences straight to their deck. Waterstone Resort & Marina boasts with a 200-feet of linear dockage to allow vessels up to 80-feet long. There are water sports facilities on site; boating and…

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Imagine a vibrant atmosphere where you can live, work, shop, and dine, all in the same building.  This is what Atlantic Crossing will bring to the heart of Delray Beach.  The signature mixed-use development is being designed with Mediterranean, Art Deco, and Contemporary inspiration, mimicking the diversity within Downtown Delray itself.  Atlantic Crossing will be comprised of approximately 83,000 square feet of Class A office space, around 76,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and approximately 350 luxury residences, both for sale and for rent.  This new development is essential in Delray Beach's economic growth and will support such for years to come.  Parallel with Delray Beach's vision of a thriving, balanced Downtown area, Atlantic…

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This year the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Delray Beach will host celebrations in honor of the 52nd Delray Affair. Dubbed the "Greatest Show Under the Sun", this is the largest arts and crafts festival in the region. Set in a picturesque palm tree lined downtown, Delray Beach will allow 12 city blocks to be devoted to the Delray Affair this year.  Spanning from the Intracoastal to NW 2nd Avenue, plus the grounds of Delray Beach Center for the Arts and Old School Square Park, this year the event is expansive representing many artists and genres. The festival has received many awards for the variety and individuality of the fine arts. The previous year the event attracted artists from 30 states and 12 countries.  The festival attracts an eclectic mix of…

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