Joseph Santini's Real Estate Blog

One of the best things about Boca Raton, Florida is the fact that the Gulf Stream comes so close to our shores.  This makes enjoying the water so much better above and below the surface.  Just take a stroll down to the beach and you will be amazed how many tropical fish you see just off the beach...

Anyone now in the process of looking to buy a property should start making a decision and secure their property as time to take advantage of the tax credit is coming to an end.  This will be the easiest $8,000  you will ever make so don't let indecision paralyze you. To qualify for the credit you...

Today is the election for Congressional District 19 to replace Representative Robert Wexler who stepped down in January.  The new candidate elected today will serve a little over 8 months and will be up for re-election in the fall.  Get out there and cast your vote. The polls are open from 7am to...

Exposure is the key to finding the right buyer who will pay the right price for your luxury waterfront property.  You must expose the property on a global scale and get the interest of people from across the country and around the globe.  Buyers from other countries remain very, very interested i...

We are all familiar with the Eden Condominium that has been sitting half finished for a long time. Well the good news is that it is now being completed and turned into a luxury rental property.  All of the people who originally bought apartments there have been compensated so they can finally mov...

The better properties that are priced right are selling quickly as many buyers are taking advantage of the great market conditions. The higher end condos are moving with so many people in town during the high season. Luxury single family homes continue to move well. Below are the numbers for luxu...

Boca Raton, Florida is packed with people enjoying their time off for the holidays and spring break. The beaches will be packed this weekend as well as the restaurants and other popular activities.  The City will start to change next week as the winter residents will continue to return to their s...

The City of Boca Raton continues to be one of the best places to live in the country. The weather, lifestyle and surroundings are all part of what makes Boca standout.  Also, because the police department is so superior and the City is run so well and efficiently, crime dropped 4.6% last year. Th...

The federal government is suggesting principle reduction to banks as a way of further limiting the amount of foreclosures coming onto the market.  The participation by the banks is voluntary and they will receive incentives for helping borrowers in this way.  The bank would choose who to offer th...

Part of Federal Highway that runs through downtown Boca Raton may be getting a new name.  The City's public relations firm recommended they change the name to Venetian Blvd.  I must say I agree.  The name Federal Highway just doesn't paint the true picture of just how nice Boca Raton really is.