Joseph Santini's Real Estate Blog

Though the word foreclosure makes people excited, they are not always the deal they seem to be.  What we are seeing now is many homes that have been sitting unoccupied for very long periods of time and when the bank finally gets around to selling the property, in many cases the homes are in very ...

After a meeting on the matter the City of Boca Raton has decided to keep the Millage rate the same for the upcoming year which is great news for the residents. Though the budget will be short because of tough economic times, they have decided to solve the problem another way. This City continues ...

When it comes to schools you have many choices here in Boca Raton from A rated public schools to exclusive private schools.  You can easily find one that fits your needs and budget.  One of the best private schools you will find in Boca is Saint Joan of Arc. This school is reasonably priced and i...

Tonight, July 28, 2009 the Commissioners of Boca Raton will meet to decide whether or not to raise the Preliminary Property Tax Rate or Millage rate which is the rate used to calculate your taxes.  You can go to the meeting which starts at 6pm and will be held at City Hall.  This issue will be di...

One of the worst things a property owner can do is negotiate the sale of their own property.  When this is done the result is usually lost money and lots of it.  Most owners usually price their property incorrectly from the start and that alone will lose a property owner money.  When it comes to ...

The heat is on here in Boca Raton and across South Florida so its a good idea to keep your AC running smooth.  An important thing to do every year is to make sure that your drain lines are blown out to prevent a major problem before it happens.  Your AC is like a big dehumidifier and collects alo...

Boca Raton airport is conveniently located between Palm Beach and the Fort Lauderdale area for easy access to everything Boca Raton and South Florida have to offer.  This small airport makes life very easy for the upscale residents of Boca Raton.  Check out the airport website below for more info...

There is nothing better than owning a home on the water in one of the nicest places in the country, Boca Raton, Florida.  It just doesn't get any better than owning a piece of some of the most desired real estate you can find.  Below are the numbers for single family homes on the water in beautif...

Those of you considering taking advantage of the first time buyer tax credit must make sure your property closes by the end of November 2009 to get your $8,000. Whether you are getting it at the closing table or claiming it on your taxes, make sure you don't miss out on this great opportunity.  F...

The best thing about the real estate market is that whatever cycle its in it always favors someone.  Right now buyers are still enjoying a very nice advantage with lots of inventory, low prices and low interest rates. Whoever the market favors at this time should seize the moment and take advanta...