South Florida Real Estate News - Home Buyer Information

327 Condominiums in Boca Raton Open For Sales

Sales began today at the opening of the sales center for 327 Royal Palm, the latest addition to Boca Raton's luxury residential market, featuring exquisitely appointed residences that combine contemporary architecture, amenities and location to suit a vibrant lifestyle. The project and sales center are located at 327 East Royal Palm Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

Located within walking distance to Boca Raton's best restaurants, shopping and beaches, 327 Royal Palm will feature expansive 3-bedroom plus den residences ranging from 3,177 to 3,500 square feet, designer Italian kitchens with premium Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and an access-controlled private elevator entry into each apartment.

Group P6, the project's real estate developer, hired renowned…

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New to the market in Boynton Beach!

Beautifully upgraded lakefront home in the heart of Boynton Beach, Florida!  This home has been completely redone from top to bottom with the most exquisite finishes throughout!  The oversized lot sits on a private and serene lakefront location with views of the sparkling blue water and the fairways on the Westchester Country Club golf course in the distance.  

The home features bamboo wood flooring throughout, hurricane impact resistant glass, a new roof in 2008, brand new air conditioning units, and a drop-dead gorgeous kitchen with unique granite countertops, Italian cabinetry, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms feature solid surface countertops and seamless glass enclosed showers with marble flooring.  The spacious…

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8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you.

House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These eight tips will guide you through a smart homebuying process.

1.  Know thyself.

Understand the type of home that suits your personality. Do you prefer a new or existing home? A ranch or a multistory home? If you’re leaning toward a fixer-upper, are you truly handy, or will you need to budget for contractors?

2.  Research before you look.

List the features you most want in a home and identify which are necessities and which are extras. Identify three to four…

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Freddie Mac: 2015 Home Sales to Hit 2007 Levels

According to Freddie Mac's latest U.S. Economic & Housing Market Outlook, U.S. home sales in 2015 will show increase to the numbers associated with a normal real estate market. Here is their projection:

"We are projecting a 4 percent rise in sales to 5.6 million, which would mark the highest level of annual sales since 2007."

And their optimism was seconded by both the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Palm Beach County New Construction Update

There are several new construction projects underway in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and even Highland Beach.  Here are the up-to-date details as they are currently.

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Understanding Prorations on a Real Estate Transaction...

It's very common to see a purchase contract with provisions for prorations. This type of contract should be read closely and you should understand the prorations before signing. It may even be necessary to request a change to the verbiage used for the prorations.

Most of the time, the buyers are the ones responsible for the prorations. These changes will often show up as a debit on the closing statement for the buyer and will be a credit on the sellers closing statement.

Prorations usually increase the net profits of the seller and they cover items which were prepaid by the seller for a time when the seller won't own the property.

Prorations for Mortgage Interest

Sometimes, you will need to understand what the mortgage interest…

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Brian Pearl Named One of America's Top 1,000 Realtors

Pearl from Boca Raton, Had an Impressive 196 Closed Transactions On His Way to Becoming One of South Florida’s Top Professionals

Boca Raton, FL July 8, 2014 - Brian Pearl of Lang Realty was named one of America’s top real estate professional teams by REAL Trends and as advertised in The Wall Street Journal.  He is now a member of the “The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals,” a prestigious national awards ranking sponsored annually by the two respected publications.  Pearl is now ranked in the top one half of 1 percent of the more than 963,000 REALTORS® nationwide.

The Thousand real estate professionals was announced on July 8, 2014, with four separate categories honoring the top 250 residential agents and agent teams for excellence in:

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New I-95 Interchange At Spanish River Blvd in Boca Raton Underway

Astaldi Construction of Davie, Florida broke ground on the new construction of I-95's newest interchange at Spanish River Boulevard.  Besides the new exit at Spanish River in East Boca Raton, work includes widening Spanish River Boulevard west of FAU Boulevard, constructing 13 bridges between Spanish River Boulevard and Yamato Road, signalized intersection improvements and the addition of auxiliary lanes on Yamato Road, and sound wall construction along Yamato Road and on the east side of I-95 north of Yamato Road.  When the $66.7 million project is finished in late 2016, it will give Boca Raton its fifth I-95 interchange and provide Florida Atlantic University direct access to and from the highway. It also will be the first new I-95 interchange in Palm…

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Atlantic Crossings Coming Soon to Downtown Delray Beach!

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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Toll Brothers Delays Sales Launch for Royal Palm Polo in Boca Raton

Toll Brothers recently announced that they plan to delay their sales launch for their newest community in Boca Raton, Royal Palm Polo.  The builder originally planned to begin selling homes to buyers this month.  They announced the launch would be pushed back until the fall so the company can complete the model homes for Royal Palm Polo, according to the Sun-Sentinel. The luxury home builders stated that "buyers will be better able to see the quality and luxury of a Toll Brothers home first-hand."

The Pennsylvania-based Toll Brothers began construction of the 223-home Royal Palm Polo earlier this month. Prices will range from $1.2 million to $2 million. The company has a list of at least 1,000 potential buyers from past communities and marketing.  Toll…

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