palm beach county: Boca Raton Downtown Post Office Saved! - 12/18/09 09:59 AM
The United States Postal Service has decided not to close the post office that serves Downtown Boca Raton. The effort to keep it open was successful because of all the people who got involved and great leadership from Mayor Susan Whelchel, Congressman Ron Klein, Palm Beach County Commissioner Steve Abrams and our … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Buying & Selling Short Sales - 12/14/09 12:18 PM
Since so many of the properties on the market today are short sales its important that you fully understand how these sometimes complicated transactions work. The best way to do this is to work with a Realtor who is experienced with them.
A good Realtor will understand everything about these deals … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Banks, Short Sales and Loan Modifications - 12/11/09 08:22 AM
The way the banks are currently handling short sales and loan modifications definitely needs much improvement. Many times when dealing with these issues you can't help but feel you are talking to people not qualified to do their job. These huge institutions are just not dedicating enough resources to these departments which is strange since these … (2 comments)
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palm beach county: Get it Ready - Price it Right - Sell it Fast! - 12/09/09 07:58 AM
Selling your property is really just a matter of doing the correct things from the start. When these things are done the property sells. Thats why you see some properties on the market for 3 months and others on the market for 3 years. Obviously the one on the market for 3 … (2 comments)
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palm beach county: Title Insurance in Palm Beach County, Florida - Who Pays? - 12/07/09 01:55 PM
Here in Palm Beach County, Florida though everything is negotiable, the seller usually picks the title company and pays for the title insurance. Just to our South in Broward County its the buyer who usually takes care of this. There are some situations where it would be a smart move to … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Housing as a Commodity - 12/04/09 07:27 AM
Now that a very tough real estate cycle is beginning to wind down we have all learned that housing is a commodity and will behave like one. For so long we all just assumed that the value of our properties would always go up. Thats all many of us have ever … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Boca Raton, Florida Luxury Market Report for November 2009 - 12/02/09 10:11 AM
The luxury single family home market remains strong and the luxury condominium market has been a little slow but steady. As we enter into the high season activity should pick up. Below are the numbers for luxury properties priced over one million dollars for the last 30 days.
Luxury Single Family Homes
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palm beach county: Boca Raton, Florida is a Great Investment for the Future! - 11/30/09 11:14 AM
Now is the time to pick your piece of real estate in Boca Raton. This exclusive address is known around the world and when the real estate market is strong its out of reach for many. Though its human nature to wait until things get better to feel good about making a major move … (1 comments)
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palm beach county: The Real Estate Market is the Key to the Economy - 11/27/09 06:29 AM
Real Estate has always been the key to the US economy and the one sector that effects just about everything else. When housing is good everything flows. This is why everything must be done to continue to help the market.
The home buyer tax credit is one example of something that … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Happy Thanksgiving from Boca Raton, Florida - 11/25/09 05:50 AM
What a nice time to be in Boca Raton, Florida as people are coming down to start their nice warm winters. The supermarkets are full as people prepare to have some nice family time and recognize all the things they are thankful for. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
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palm beach county: South Florida is Always a Great Buy! - 11/23/09 12:16 PM
At the end of the day South Florida will always be a great buy. The reason for this is very simple. The weather. No where else can you find a winter like this in the United States while maintaining such a close distance to cities like New York or Chicago. So unless … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Banks and Loan Modifications - 11/20/09 07:31 AM
Talking to many customers and attorneys here in South Florida and New York I hear the same thing over and over. Loan modifications are not being given. It seems that in most cases after jumping through hoops to satisfy the bank with their requests that the answer to the homeowner is just about … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Properties Are Selling Everyday! - 11/18/09 09:57 AM
There are many obstacles to getting a piece of property sold these days. Such things as low appraisals, tight money and nervous buyers. These things tend to slow everything down and cause alot of stress for the sellers and all involved in the deal.
The bottom line is that properties are selling … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Average Temperature and Rainfall for Boca Raton, Florida - 11/13/09 01:30 PM
What a great day today in Boca Raton, Florida. We had a little cold front blow in to cool us off and the weather could not be better! 73 degrees and sunny with low humidity. No wonder so many people make their second home here. Why fight the winter? Boca Raton … (1 comments)
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palm beach county: Happy Veterans Day in Boca Raton - 11/11/09 11:51 AM
Happy Veterans Day to all the veterans who have served us and given up a part or all of their lives for all of us. There will be a concert tonight in observance of Veterans Day at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in downtown Boca Raton at 7pm. Say thank you to a … (1 comments)
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palm beach county: Tax Credit Gets Extended - 11/09/09 10:06 AM
The tax credit which has been really working well has officially been extended to April 30, 2010. It also has been extended to all homeowners. Homeowners who are not first time buyers but have lived in their home for 5 out of the last 8 years are eligible for a tax credit of … (0 comments)
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palm beach county: Your Property is a Commodity - 11/06/09 08:19 AM
Many times when I go on a listing appointment I hear the property owner tell me that they need a certain amount of money for their property because they need the proceeds for their next home or some other endeavor. Regardless what the market will bear they feel strongly about receiving … (3 comments)
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palm beach county: List it Right - Sell it Fast - 11/04/09 09:10 AM
In this market you must list your property right to sell it fast. Below are some tips on how to list your property right so you are not watching every property in the neighborhood sell except yours.
1. Hire a good hard working Realtor.
2. Price it correctly regardless of how much it hurts.
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palm beach county: Boca Raton, Florida Luxury Property Market Report October 2009 - 11/02/09 10:54 AM
The luxury single family home market continues to be busy as buyers are getting some great deals especially on the water. The condo market over $1,000,000 continues to be slow though there is activity. People don't necessarily have to buy a condo right now in that price range for a second residence. … (1 comments)
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palm beach county: Happy Halloween in Boca Raton, Florida - 10/30/09 03:19 PM
Boca Raton is a great place to be for Halloween. The children will be out trick or treating in a nice safe environment and the weather will be perfect as always. There are many activities to do around town or you can just go to the mall and spend some time in … (0 comments)
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