Joseph Santini's Real Estate Blog

When we are in this kind of market and times are challenging it sure does feel like it will be like this forever but like history has taught us these cycles will evolve like they always do.  Take a look at what the price  of the home you grew up in and there is no doubt your parents already have ...

Por La Mar is one of Boca Raton's most upscale luxury home communities.  Located just South of Palmetto Park Rd. and East of the intracoastal waterway this neighborhood features 84 luxury homes with pricing starting at just over 1 millions dollars and going up to over $18,000,000. Several of the ...

The government bailouts are making their way through the system and many banks are now on board to do everything they can to help people restructure their loans. One key ingredient to this is the banks willingness to reduce the principle amount owed to them because a majority of the loans can't b...

Here is a technique to use when pricing your property.  Its called pricing at the top of your price range.  Lets say you have your property listed at $425,000.  When potential buyers search for properties and search under $500,000, your property will be compared to the properties for $500,000 and...

This completely renovated 3 bedroom 2.5 bath luxury residence is beautifully furnished and features high ceilings, two balconies and spectacular views. Located in Beach Walk East, a boutique, high end building right on the sand in exclusive Highland Beach, Florida. Adjacent to Boca Raton, this ti...

The uncertainty has quieted down somewhat with the banks and with the bailouts that the government put in place money has loosened up again to the point where it was about 2 months ago.  What the banks are seeing now is that they are ready to lend money but applications are down.  The reason for ...

The season is here and the population is rising here in Boca Raton as the temperatures drop across the country. Activity is picking up and luxury single family homes are selling well as always.  Luxury condos are slow but the numbers should increase starting next month due to the season.  Below a...

A new steakhouse is coming to Boca Raton.  Zed 451 will be the first new tenant in the old Cartoon Museum space.  Everybody from Chicago should be excited as this is their first location to open outside of Chicago.  The restaurant will occupy 14,000 square feet and is scheduled to open on Novembe...

Today is the day to voice your opinion and it should be a very active day in and around Boca Raton. Maybe your registered to vote but haven't put much thought into going because your busy or your not sure where you are supposed to vote. Why not take advantage of voicing your opinion.  Here is a g...

As we get ready to go vote tomorrow there are many things to consider.  One thing that will help you is to become familiar with the current amendments that will be on the ballot. This will make your time in the voting booth much easier and will give you the opportunity to cast your vote the way y...