florida: Summertime in Boca Raton, Florida - 08/12/09 06:09 PM
Boca Raton is the best place to be all year round. Even during the hot month of August you see people from all over the world here enjoying themselves. How can you not with the beautiful beaches, fine dining and tropical weather! The best thing you can do is plan a weekend trip to the Boca Raton area so you can see just how great living in this upscale destination can be. With the real estate market still favoring buyers, now is the time to make a move to Boca.
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florida: Don't Chase the Market - 02/26/09 04:54 PM
In a market like this, if you are a seller its important to price your property correctly, even if its painful, to avoid chasing the market . It may make you feel better to list your property higher but in reality the market will determine what the property is worth. Putting the correct number on it right from the start will save you money and avoid any unnecessary delays in selling your property.
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florida: Buyer Activity Up - 02/23/09 05:34 AM
Many people are in town and many contracts are being written as buyers in Boca Raton are capitalizing on the great opportunities out there to get good value. Many people from up North are deciding to get that second home a little early and are saving alot of money in the process.
Now is the time to secure that property that you have always wanted.
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florida: Good Value or a Steal - 02/20/09 08:38 AM
Many buyers are coming into town with the idea that they will be able to just steal any property on the market. They assume the economy is bad and people will just be happy to sell their property. While there may be some truth to this, most sellers, especially in the luxury market are not going to give away their properties.
Serious buyers should be looking for good value and buy smart. Your not going to get a condo worth 1.5 million for $900,000. If you could every Realtor in town would be flipping properties.
Sellers and buyers have to be realistic … (0 comments)
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florida: The New Stimulus Plan - 02/19/09 05:25 PM
Its nice to see things moving along in Washington and after waiting so long hopefully these new stimulus plans will help put the real estate market back on track. Lets hope everything is being monitored and more help is given when needed in the right places. I like the idea of giving the banks cash incentives to get their job done because I don't think they will comply any other way.
Many people are against the way some of this money is being used but so many people are being damaged by foreclosures and the lack of money being available for loans … (0 comments)
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florida: Interior Design Sale - 02/18/09 01:43 PM
Hilda Flack interiors is closing their showroom in Palm Beach Gardens and this may be a great opportunity to get some nice furnishings. They are having a sale that runs from February 19, 2009 to March 1, 2009 and will be selling everything to the bare walls. Give them a call to find out more about it.
Hilda Flack Interiors
3999 RCA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens
561.627.7400
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florida: Housing Stimulus Package - 02/17/09 04:26 PM
Tonight and tomorrow should tell us what the new administration has in store for the housing industry as the new stimulus plan is rolled out. Look for things such as a cash infusion of 50 to 100 billion dollars hopefully going to the right places. Housing is the most important part of the economy and until its addressed in the proper way the whole economy will not get better.
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florida: People are out there Buying Property - 02/13/09 02:14 PM
People are out in the Boca Raton area making offers and buying property. With all the buyer advantages out there its hard not to put an offer in on a nice piece of South Florida Real Estate. People like first time home buyers and people looking to buy their future retirement home are really cashing in on some great buys. If the timing is right for you don't watch the parade go by. Get out there and find your dream home.
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florida: Housing Stimulus Package - 02/11/09 06:12 PM
The housing stimulus package seems to be the most important issue facing Washington these days and it should be since housing accounts for a very large portion of our national economy. Recently Richard Smith, President & CEO of Realogy which is Coldwell Bankers parent company sat down with Tyler Mathisen and Donny Deutsch of CNBC to discuss this much talked about issue. You can find the video of the discussion on the site below.
www.cnbc.com
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florida: Exposure and Selling Your Luxury Property - 02/09/09 07:19 AM
In todays market the one thing you can't cut back on is advertising your luxury property if you really want to get it sold. In fact you need to do more of the right advertising to get your property exposed. The internet is the dominating factor in the sale of luxury property mainly because it reaches around the world as opposed to print which just targets a select area.
Print still has a place in any marketing plan but it just isn't the main focus any more which is evident by the decision of the LA Tmes to discontinue its real estate … (0 comments)
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florida: Housing Stimulus Packages - 02/06/09 09:42 AM
As we enter this critical time when the government is making important decisions about who to bailout its important to remember that everything in the economy feeds off the housing market. The economy will continue to drag until the housing market gets some real relief.
Call or write your senator and express to them the real need for help for the housing market. You can send an email or make a quick call and help everyone who is feeling the effects of a slow economy. Now is the time to speak up and be heard because the loudest groups will get … (0 comments)
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florida: Health Insurance Help in Tough Times - 02/05/09 02:28 PM
Here is a great alternative to having your children go without health insurance. The state of Florida has a program called KidCare which helps people who make under $44,100 a year get affordable health insurance for their children. Great for struggling families, single moms or dads or for people who do very important jobs and may not make a high salary. Call them to find out more and to see if you meet the requirements.
Florida Kidcare
www.FloridaKidCare.org
888.540.5437
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florida: Don't Forget About FHA Loans - 02/04/09 07:53 AM
When looking for a mortgage don't forget about the availability of FHA loans. Though these loans are not for everyone, they can help many people secure financing, especially first time buyers.
Anyone who is renting and thinking about buying there first home should find out more. These loans feature small down payments but certain criteria does has to be met. The price of the home can't be more than $345,000 and your credit doesn't have to be perfect but it has to be good.
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florida: Boca Raton Getting New Water Park - 02/03/09 05:28 AM
One thing about Boca Raton is that they have the most beautiful recreational facilities you will find anywhere in the country and they are impeccably maintained. There is a new water park in the works and it will be located at Sugar Sand Park. This park already is a great place for the family and features a new carousel and with the addition of the water feature area will be even more of an attraction for the people of Boca Raton.
Sugar Sand Park
300 South Military Trail
561.347.3900
www.SugarSandPark.org
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florida: Boca Raton Florida Luxury Market Report - 02/02/09 04:43 PM
The season is here and buyers are in town. Many of the them have been on the fence for awhile and are finally feeling good enough to make a purchase. One thing for sure is they want good value. Luxury single family homes are moving as usual. Below are the numbers for Boca Raton for properties priced at 1 million dollars or more.
Luxury Single Family Homes
Total Properties for Sale 588
Price Range $1,000,000 - $22,500,000
Total Properties Sold 12
Price Range $1,000,000 - $12,900,000
Total Properties Pending 1
Luxury Condominiums
Total Properties for Sale 120
Price Range $1,000,000 - $7,950,000
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florida: Real Estate is Selling Everyday - 01/30/09 02:08 PM
The nice thing about real estate is that even in the most challenging of times things still move. Properties are changing hands everyday. Buyers and sellers should stay positive. People need a place to live and people have to sell for various reasons and things keep rolling along.
Much like the stock market or other commodities, through good times and bad, things keep moving, and run in cycles. We have to remember to celebrate the high part of the cycles and hang on during the low part.
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florida: Why Florida will always be the First Choice for the Second Home Market - 01/29/09 09:58 AM
In good times and in bad Florida will always be the place of choice for most people to purchase a second home or to retire to. No where else can you experience the health benefits of the climate here and with the lack of industry lets face it, the air you breath is healthy.
Whether you like the west side of the state with the beautiful gulf waters or the convenience and beauty of the east with the turquoise Atlantic Ocean, you can just about guarantee you will extend your life by spending time here in Florida. Eat better, be more … (1 comments)
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florida: Discount for The Boca Raton Museum - 01/28/09 08:16 PM
The Boca Raton Museum in Mizner Park will now give a discount for all adults to view some special exhibitions. Kids 12 and under are free. This will run through March 11, 2009. Every little bit helps during these times. Feel free to call them at 561.392.2500 for more information on pricing and to find out whats going on at the museum.
www.bocamuseum.org
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florida: What Does it Take to Sell Your Property in Today's Market? - 01/27/09 04:59 PM
This is the question that many people want the answer to in today's challenging market. The answer is actually very simple but one difficult for some sellers to accept. The sellers who understand this principle sell their properties and move on with their lives and on to their next property.
All you need to do is create value for the buyer. In this market you have to show the buyer he is getting value by putting the correct price on the property. When you do this you will sell like other sellers are even in this challenging market.
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florida: First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit - 01/26/09 08:38 AM
Buyers are eligible to receive a tax credit of up to $7500 as an interest free loan on their income tax return in the year following the closing. This would be interest free over 15 years. There is talk now about waiving the repayment of this credit.
To be eligible you must be a first time homebuyer or have not owned a primary home in the last three years.
The credit is retroactive and can be claimed on an individual or joint tax return for the purchase of any single family home between April 9, 2008 through July 1, 2009.
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