It may sound cheesy, but the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make a change and start fresh, regardless of whether you’re looking to make a serious life change or do something different that’s a little more personal or inconsequential.

To keep things light, we’ll stick with the latter and talk about something as simple as mixing things up in the hair department, and with the calendar just turning over to 2018, there’s no time like the present to do just that.

Here in Boca Raton, there’s hardly a shortage of fabulous stylists, salons, and studios for both men and women, and most are equipped to handle any hair type or challenge you bring their way. Of course many Boca locals already have their hair salon of choice, but if you're new to the…

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Luxury Home Interior Newly built waterfront estates are among the most sought-after luxury homes on the Boca real estate market, which is exactly what makes the new Paraiso Estates development so intriguing. Offering single-family residences with a sleek modern design, a private gated entrance, and deep water frontage with private docks, Paraiso Estates has just about everything you could want in a new Boca home, including a fabulous location that’s close to beaches, shopping, dining, entertainment, and some of the area’s top private schools. 

If plenty of living space is also high up on your wish list of demands, floor plans should meet that demand with homes currently for sale at Paraiso Estates featuring between five and seven bedrooms and anywhere from 5,610 and 7,580…

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Boynton Beach Townhomes For SaleWith easy access to some of the region’s best beaches, delectable waterfront dining and prime entertainment, Boynton Beach additionally offers up the charm of a relaxed setting and an Old Florida lifestyle.

With all of that in mind, three townhouse communities easily rise to the top of the list for prospective buyers. From luxury amenities to enviable waterfront locations, the townhomes of Boynton Beach have it all. 

Cambria Parc

One of the top developments is Cambria Parc, a stylish community offering up the luxury of sprawling, two-story floor plans. The Lennar townhomes enjoy an attached garage and outdoor space ideal for entertaining. 

With three- to four-bedrooms, the townhomes start at around 1,700 square feet of living space. Meanwhile,…

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The November 2017 numbers are out for Boca Raton real estate. A few things jump out at me when looking at these:

  • New listings in Boca totaled 600 during November, but only 277 sales closed. Some of this could be residual effects of Hurricane Irma, so we will have to keep a close eye on these numbers in the coming months.
  • We have 6.1 Months supply of inventory in Boca as of November 2017. This indicates a balanced market between buyers and sellers.
  • We have a median sale price of $335,000. This is a 6.3% increase when compared to the same month last year.
  • The median price of $335,000 is still lower than ten years ago, when the median price topped $350,000.

The most expensive single family home in Boca Raton sold in November 2017 was…

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Boynton Beach Villa Style HomesA New Year is upon us, ushering in some of the most enviable new options in real estate. If you’re in the market for a villa-style home for 2018, Boynton Beach has a number of fantastic options.

Valencia Bay

Drawing upon the already strong appeal of the Valencia neighborhood, the new community of Valencia Bay brings with it a new round of impressive single-family home options for the 55+ community.  Starting at 1,800 square feet, the homes of Valencia Bay come equipped with upgrades such as stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

In addition, residents enjoy a resort lifestyle, complete with a spacious clubhouse and rec center. This affords access to a grand ballroom, full fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, plus recreational…

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As the House and Senate inch closer to reconciling their differences and passing a sweeping tax reform bill, there are many proposals that will have a huge impact on real estate.

Exemption from Gain on Sale

Currently, there is an exclusion from capital gains of $250,000 for singles and $500,000 for married couples filing jointly if you have lived in the home as your primary residence for two of the past five years. The new bill most likely will change this to retain the exclusion amount but to require you to live in your home for five out of the past eight years in order to receive the tax break. Since people move on average every seven years, this won’t affect the average American taxpayer. But for people that must sell, for instance, due to a job…

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Boca Expert Realty recently moved into new digs in downtown Boca, and we couldn't be happier. Thanks to all who joined us for our ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration. We hope everyone enjoyed seeing our new space and will come by to visit us again soon. Thanks also to our sponsors: Josh Felzer from The Mortgage Brothers, Jordana Sarrell from Sarrell, Sarell & Bender, and Tower 155. 

Check out more of our Grand Opening photos and watch for future events on our Facebook page!

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Buying a Boca Home or Condo During the HolidaysThe holiday season is usually one of the busiest times of the year for many of us, and moving is hardly something you’ll want to add to your upcoming schedule. But because this happens to be the time of year when home owners in colder climates dream of moving south,  it's certainly understandable to already be thinking about buying a new home or condo or have already been in the market and just haven’t found the right place yet, buying during the holidays may be worth the extra effort, and here’s why:

  • As just pointed out, fewer people are out there searching homes in December and January, which means you’ll have much less competition when its time to make an offer. Translation—slimmer possibility of a bidding war.
  • Like you, home sellers can…

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Boynton Beach Condos With a population of over 70,000 people and often described as one of Palm Beach County’s fastest growing cities, Boynton Beach is a supremely desirable place to begin a home search, especially if you’re looking for a new condo. Positioned right along the coastline and also providing a wide-range of waterfront options and opportunities, it’s safe to say Boynton Beach has everything you could want in a fabulous new South Florida condo residence, including a convenient location, incredible views of the landscape, and plenty of buildings that feature spacious and luxurious interiors that won’t let you down as a prospective buyer.

Despite being the third largest city in the county, however, Boynton Beach doesn’t seem to get quite as much attention from…

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The numbers are out for October 2017, and it seems that we are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Irma on our market. October closed sales of single family homes in Palm Beach County dropped 3.8 percent as compared to the same period last year, while condo sales dropped 8.5 percent. As discussed in How will Hurricane Irma Impact our Local Residential Real Estate Market, it generally takes several months for the pace of sales to return to normal after a major hurricane. We will need to take a close look at these numbers in the months moving forward to see whether these changes can correctly be attributed to Irma, or whether there are other market forces at play.

The drop in closed sales wasn’t the only notable shift in our market last month. Moving…

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