palm beach county: Community Review: Martinique II Singer Island, Florida - 12/12/11 03:58 AM
Community Review: Martinique II Singer Island, Florida Martinique II
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palm beach county: Community Review: Water Glades Condominium Singer Island, Florida - 12/10/11 02:22 PM
Community Review: Water Glades Condominium Singer Island, Florida Water Glades
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palm beach county: 10 Tips for Pet-Owning Sellers/Singer Island, Florida - 12/09/11 03:04 AM
10 Tips for Pet-Owning Sellers/Singer Island, Florida Pet-owning sellers may turn off potential buyers if they don’t keep their best friends out-of-sight during showings. If a dog or cat is around during a showing, some buyers may freak out because they're either afraid of or allergic to animals, or they fall in love with the pet and don't pay attention to the house. Here is a 10 tip list of advice for pet owning sellers, when showing a house that has a pet:
Remove photos of pets from the walls, shelves, or refrigerators. Clean food and water bowls regularly, and hide them when … (2 comments)

palm beach county: Singer Island, Palm Beach Shores, & Riviera Beach, FL Marinas - 12/09/11 01:44 AM
Singer Island, Palm Beach Shores, & Riviera Beach, FL Marinas Buccaneer Marina142 Lake Drive Palm Beach ShoresPhone: 561-842-1620GPS Coordinates Lat - N26° 46.848 Lon - W80° 02.460
This private marina which rents slips when available. Please call for additional information.
Cannonsport Marina 178 Lake Drive, Palm Beach ShoresPhone: 561-848-7469 or 800-627-8328GPS Coordinates Lat - N26° 46.824 Lon - W80° 02.446
Undergoing extensive renovations, watch for fuel and ship store in future. New docks complete as first phase of changes begin. Previously a small family-run resort for 25 years, now a condominium development.
Loggerhead Club and MarinaInlet Harbor Marina2620 Lakeshore Drive Riviera … (2 comments)

palm beach county: Palm Beach County 1st Time Home Buyers and Your Inspection - 12/05/11 02:55 PM
 Palm Beach County 1st Time Home Buyers and Your Inspection
 
So you have made your 1st offer on your 1st home and it was accepted. Now it's time for the home inspection. You have checked with family, friends and you Realtor for referrals and have chosen the home inspector. You have made the appointment and you are ready to go to the inspection.
The home inspection is an important part of the buying process and the inspector will be checking a list of items throughout the home, then provide a detailed report to you the home buyer for review.
 
 
 
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palm beach county: Community Review: Via Delfino, Luxury Condominium on Singer Island, Florida - 12/04/11 12:46 PM
Community Review: Via Delfino, Luxury Condominium on Singer Island, Florida Via Delfino
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palm beach county: Who Is Involved With Your 1st Home Buying Process On Singer Island, Florida? - 12/03/11 04:31 PM
 Who is involved with your 1st home buying process? 
So your ready to take the plunge and purchase your 1st home. Are you wondering who you will dealing with along the way? Throughout the home buying process, you will incounter different participants who each play an important role.
 
Here is a simple list of the "Who's" that are part of the homebuying process.
Your Realtor-That's me! This is the person who will guide you along the process from start to finish. The Lender-A Bank or Mortgage Company that will provide the funds for your home purchase. The Buyer-That's you! The person purchasing the home. The Seller-The person … (0 comments)

palm beach county: Community Review Seagrape Condominium on Singer Island, Florida - 11/30/11 04:36 AM
Community Review: Seagrape Seagrape Condominium
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palm beach county: Bank Owned Properties on Singer Island - 11/29/11 09:00 AM
Singer Island is a unique area of Palm Beach County located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, on the East Coast of Florida, just North of Palm Beach, Florida. Singer Island consists of the Town of Palm Beach Shores and the Northeast end of Riviera Beach, and is home to beautiful Oceanfront Highrise Condominums, Single Family homes and a fantastic 55 Plus Condominium community. If you are thinking of purchasing a property in the area, this is a great time to buy. As of today, 11-29-2011 there are 321 properties available for sale, but if you are looking for a Bank Owned properties on … (1 comments)

palm beach county: Negotiate Your Best Home Buy - 11/28/11 06:45 AM
Buying a home can be emotional process, but negotiating the price does not have to be. Make a plan and stick to it when it comes to the negotiating process. The Realtor that represents you will guide you and offer you advice, but untimately, you are the one who makes the final decision throughout the process of offers and counter offers.
 
Here are six tips for negotiating the best price on a home.
1. First and Foremost, Get prequalified for a mortgage!
If your "not" planning on paying cash, get prequalified for a mortgage. This shows the sellers that you’re … (3 comments)

palm beach county: Florida Documentary Stamp Tax - 11/28/11 03:38 AM
Here in Florida, we do not have a state imcome tax but, in the sale of real estate there is a Documentary Stamp Tax that will be assessed to the buyer and the seller. Both buyer and seller will pay these stamps, but not at the same rate. The Documentary Stamps will show on the HUD statement at closing.
The Documentary Stamps are attached to any deed, mortgage or notes to repay, that transfer interest in Florida real estate from the seller to the buyer.
Buyers
The buyer will pay the Documentary Stamps at a rate of $.35 per $100 on any borrowed money such as … (1 comments)

palm beach county: Tips to Consider When Buying a Home - 11/26/11 12:08 PM
Is today the day you decide you want to purchase a home? If the answer is yes then Congratulations!
There are things you and your Realtor will discuss before jumping into the pool These can make things run smoother and make getting to the closing table easier.
TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A HOME
1. Get professional help. Work with a Realtor.
2. Start by checking up on your credit.
3. Before house hunting, get pre-approved. with your bank or mortgage lender.
4. Search for a home you can really afford.
5. If you can't put down the usual 20% you may still qualify for a … (1 comments)

palm beach county: Baby Boomers-The New Home Buyer? - 11/26/11 10:58 AM
Are Baby Boomers soon to be the reborn home buyer? There are an estimated 72 million American Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, and are turning 65 at the rate of about 10,000 a day, and maybe thinking about how they age and where to age.
As first-time buyers struggle to jump the hurdles at the bank, some experts are pinning their hopes on baby boomers to boost the housing market.
Boomers are known to own more real estate and more likely to purchase a 2nd home. They are in a better position to buy today than they have been in years. Since most have owned their homes, their equity can … (4 comments)

palm beach county: Community Review Tiara on Singer Island, Florida - 11/25/11 07:48 AM
Community Review: Tiara Tiara
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palm beach county: Mayan Towers Palm Beach Shores on Singer Island, Florida - 11/25/11 07:33 AM
Community Review: Mayan Towers Mayan Towers
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palm beach county: Freddie Mac First Look Initiative - 11/23/11 03:09 AM
Buying a Freddie Mac Home Steps home can be a great buy! Owning you own home may be more affordable than you may think.
Freddie Mac's First Look Initiative offers home buyers who will be owner occupants and select non profits the opportunity to purchase one of their homes without competition from an investor within the first 15 days of the new listing (30 days in Nevada).
The purchaser does not need to be a 1st time home buyer to be eligible for the program but the home must be their primary or secondary residence.
 
Home Steps Smart Buy offer homebuyers the … (1 comments)

palm beach county: THINKING OF BUYING THAT 2ND HOME? - 11/20/11 02:48 PM
 
Are you thinking about buying that 2nd Home on Singer Island. The time couldn't be better. Choose from Oceanfront condominiums to Intracoastal single family homes and everything inbetween.
 
As of today...........November 20, 2011
There are 318 total homes and condos for sale on Singer Island.
283 Condominiums for sale ranging in price from $54,900 to $6,199,000
34 Singly Family Homes for sale raning in price from $290,000 to $2,990,000
1 Townhome for sale at $550,000

Singer Island is a paradise hideaway located in Palm Beach County just North of West Palm Beach, Florida. On the South end of the … (2 comments)

palm beach county: Singer Island 55+ Oceanfront Condominium - 11/19/11 12:34 PM
Community Review: Sea Dunes Sea Dunes
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palm beach county: What is an REO property? - 11/18/11 01:26 PM
An REO, short for real estate owned, is a home that has gone through the foreclosure process and is now held by the lending institution. 
REO homes are often sold by banks at below market values in order to sell quickly. REO homes are expensive for the lending institution to hold onto since they probably require maintenance and the banks may have to repay any liens against the property, such as unpaid property taxes and HOA dues.
REO homes can be a great choice for anyone looking to buy a home. The potential is there for getting a good buy. With an REO property, potential buyers have the ability to view the property, do inspections etc. Also, they … (5 comments)

palm beach county: Singer Island for the Winter! - 11/17/11 08:54 AM
 It’s that time of year for the snowbirds to start arriving for the winter season. Singer Island is known for it’s beautiful scenery, sandy beaches and warm weather.
If you are considering spending your winter season at one of the waterfront condominiums on Singer Island, there are many to choose from.

 
Photo Courtesy of Robert Bailey-Singer Island resident.
Starting from the North end of the Island and moving South to Palm Beach Shores to the Palm Beach Inlet.
  WaterGlades, SeaGrape, Dunes Towers, Aquarius, Connemara Sea Dunes, Eastpoint I and II,
One Singer Island, Reaches, Capri, Corniche, Via Del Fino,Seawinds, … (0 comments)

 
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