The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate and FL Realtor News Wednesday, June 4, 2014 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Cash is still king - but from a different kingdom Two years ago, investors brought cash to the closing table, but their presence is waning. In today's changing market, the cash buyers tend to be baby boomers. Read more. Flippers make biggest profits in surprising places No Fla. county made RealtyTrac's top 10 list of areas most profitable for property flippers, but two counties ranked high in sheer number of home flips. Read more. Census: Almost half of all new homes have 4 bedrooms Most single-family homes also have central air, at least a two-car garage and two or more stories. One in three has at least three bathrooms. Read more.   Homebuyers consider commute costs when shop... 06/04/2014

    Boynton Beach, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for April 2014   Stats and facts about Boynton Beach, Florida, are out for the month of April 2014.  The report is packed with information about the county and the local city mentioned above. In a nut shell the inventory of single family homes available for sale are at a 4.6 month selling point which is down nearly 19.1% from a year ago. That’s a good sign things are loosening up and people are buying. Click on this LINK, for more graphs and stats. Whether you are buying or selling in this hot market of the County of Palm Beach, FL, choosing the right company will save you money, time and many sleepless nights. I not only have 29 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth... 05/25/2014

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Wednesday, May 21, 2014  TODAY'S TOP STORIES Housing debt still traps 10 million Americans The debt drags the economy and causes headaches for first-time buyers who can't find listings, because the problem primarily impacts lower-end starter homes. Read more. Number of homeless veterans spikes Tampa's number of homeless vets jumped 47% this year, even as overall homelessness declined slightly. Fla. expects to welcome 250K discharged vets this year. Read more. Avoid property management mistakes "It doesn't matter how good you are in property management ... there's always something you can get sued for." Some risk is the nature of the business. Read more.   Apartment owner cited for avoiding deaf tenants HUD: A N.C.-based ow... 05/21/2014

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Wednesday, May 14, 2014 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Fla. reopens program for underwater homeowners The Hardest-Hit program reduces mortgage principal of owners who owe at least 125% of the current value. But hurry - applicant window opens at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Read more. Reasons for fewer mortgages so far in 2014 Mortgage applications dropped but home sales rose. The contradictory changes can be explained, in part, by an increase in cash sales and decrease in refinances. Read more. Fannie-Freddie overseer: Loan limits won't be cut The fed agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said it wouldn't lower the current $417,000 maximum loan limit. An earlier proposal pushed for $400K. Read more.   NY attorney general to issue new A... 05/14/2014

6846 FAIRWAY LAKES DRIVE BOYNTON BEACH FL 33472 $335,000 | 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 2 CAR GARAGE | 2,278 SQUARE FEET | MLS: RX-10037987 Beautiful Bentley great room plan with 3 full baths. Very lovely and private back yard - large, screened lanai - large neutral ceramic tile in living areas and new neutral carpets in bedrooms - freshly painted throughout, new custom window treatments - no smokers or pets - spacious and very open floor plan - corian counters in kitchen - high ceilings - accordion shutters throughout - heated community pool and cabana on left as you enter the gate and is shared by the three communities in the Fairways. CONTACT Jonathan Alexander J Alexander Real Estate Group P: 561-962-2865 FEATURES Beautiful Bentley model Grand entry with grand ceilings Master Bath wi... 05/10/2014

8470 S 92nd Place Boynton Beach, FL 33472 | Boynton Beach Equestrian Property For Sale Welcome to Palm Beach Farms, where your private Boynton Beach equestrian property awaits. This five acre property boasts of a great central location. Just a quick drive from the Wellington and Boca Raton horse shows and polo matches, you'll never miss a beat! With the essentials you'll need to take care of your equines, along with a charming home with over 3000 square feet under air, and not to mention spacious rooms, this is truly an equestrian's retreat.  Lush flourishing trees beckon as you take the private driveway to your equestrian haven. Surrounded by the beautiful sights of nature and the cool breeze,  this is truly a wonderful place to call home. As you arrive, you'll notice that it has the f... 05/05/2014

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The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Tuesday, April 29, 2014     TODAY'S TOP STORIES Home price gains slow for third straight month S&P/Case-Shiller: U.S. home prices rose dramatically again in Feb. at 12.9%. While healthy, that's down from Jan.'s 13.2% gain. Read more. Your choice: fixed or adjustable-rate mortgage? ARMs got a bad rap in the mortgage crisis, but they're a good choice for some buyers. Last month, ARMs were 8.2% of loan applications, up from 7.7% in Feb. Read more. Consumer confidence down but still high in April The Conference Board index dipped slightly to 82.3, but it's the second-highest reading since Jan. 2008 after the Board revised March up to 83.9. Read more.   Discrimination potential seen in 'big data' use If a lender includes a home... 04/29/2014

Exquisite mediterranean style lake front home appointed with oriental touches to bring in Feng Shui. This home features a gourmet kitchen, family room and screened lanai all overlooking a beautiful lake with clear water and fountains. Move in condition perfect! The layout is bright and spacious. Great for entertaining. The master bedroom is spacious and has enormous closets. You will not be disappointed. There are accordion hurricane shutters, a circular driveway, beautiful landscaping, and an award winning development comprised of 643 single-family, Mediterranean-styled homes in a gated community. Ponte Vecchio is one of the most highly-rated communities in Palm Beach County, offering a newly renovated clubhouse - resort- style pool with hot spa, har-tru tennis courts. - See more at: h... 04/28/2014

Boynton Beach, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for March 2014   Stats and facts about Boynton Beach, Florida, are out for the month of March 2014.  The report is packed with information about the county and the local city mentioned above. In a nut shell the inventory of single family homes available for sale are at a 5.0 month selling point which is down nearly 17.9%from a year ago. That’s a good sign things are loosening up and people are buying. Click on this LINK, for more graphs and stats. Whether you are buying or selling in this hot market of the County of Palm Beach, FL, choosing the right company will save you money, time and many sleepless nights. I not only have 29 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth so ... 04/27/2014

This is the lowest price house in any of the Valencia's and it is a great home at a great price! It will not last. Fabulous Florida living in this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home with wide entry foyer with an open floor plan.Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in the newly refurbished, extended clubhouse. Community offers country club lifestyle with very active clubhouse, cards, professional entertainment, billiards, state-of-the-art fitness center, 6 har-tru tennis courts, 2 resort style pools with your own private beach.   - See more at: http://search.bocaratonrealestatemarket.com/idx/details/listing/b006/RX-10009063/11949-Mataro-Avenue-Boynton-Beach-FL-33437 04/24/2014

This is the lowest price house in any of the Valencia's and it is a great home at a great price! It will not last. Fabulous Florida living in this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home with wide entry foyer with an open floor plan.Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in the newly refurbished, extended clubhouse. Community offers country club lifestyle with very active clubhouse, cards, professional entertainment, billiards, state-of-the-art fitness center, 6 har-tru tennis courts, 2 resort style pools with your own private beach.   - See more at: http://search.bocaratonrealestatemarket.com/idx/details/listing/b006/RX-10009063/11949-Mataro-Avenue-Boynton-Beach-FL-33437 04/23/2014

Certified General Real Estate Appraiser RZ3504 Boynton Beach, Florida RUSH service is available for most of our real estate appraisals at no extra charge. Please understand that not all properties are eligible for this service and our existing commitments may limit our ability to provide the rush service for you. You must also disclose any unusual circumstances when ordering a rush service, such as damage, differing actual living area than public records, views, etc. Our RUSH service guarantees that your property will be inspected within 48 hours of your order and your appraisal report is electronically delivered to you within 48 hours of the property inspection (including holidays and weekends). Give us a call today with any questions you might have and also check out our Review page o... 04/19/2014

Exquisite mediterranean style lake front home appointed with oriental touches to bring in Feng Shui. This home features a gourmet kitchen, family room and screened lanai all overlooking a beautiful lake with clear water and fountains. Move in condition perfect! The layout is bright and spacious. Great for entertaining. The master bedroom is spacious and has enormous closets. You will not be disappointed. There are accordion hurricane shutters, a circular driveway, beautiful landscaping, and an award winning development comprised of 643 single-family, Mediterranean-styled homes in a gated community. Ponte Vecchio is one of the most highly-rated communities in Palm Beach County, offering a newly renovated clubhouse - resort- style pool with hot spa, har-tru tennis courts. - See more at: h... 04/17/2014

Gorgeous renovated waterfront townhome with deeded 24' dock. Keep your boat docked just feet from your deck in a protected intracoastal canal. Only minutes to the inlet and the ocean by boat with no bridges between dock and inlet. Protected water. Exquisite water views. This friendly gated community has only 65 townhomes, each with their own deeded dock. Perfect for boating, fishing, diving and coastal living. Pet friendly. Resort style heated community pool, hot tub and Tiki Hut sit on a peninsula with spectacular intracoastal views from all angles. First floor features a large renovated gourmet kitchen with granite, modern appliances, custom cabinets, 2 sinks and a wine cooler. Second floor features two master bedrooms with fantastic balconies. - See more at: http://search.bocaratonre... 04/17/2014

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Wednesday, April 16, 2014     TODAY'S TOP STORIES High demand for U.S. real estate in 8 countries Expect more international buyers who consider the U.S. economically stable and safe for investors, along with bargain real estate prices. Read more. U.S. home building up in March after frigid winter Single-family home construction rose 6%, more than offsetting a 3.1% drop in multifamily construction. Building permit applications were down slightly. Read more. Brands get caught in bitter-tweet traps There is a danger to social networking: Some companies that tweeted or posted content on the fly failed to fully vet it for inappropriate meanings. Read more.   High rent driving middle class out of cities Rising rents have a rippl... 04/16/2014

This is the lowest price house in any of the Valencia's and it is a great home at a great price! It will not last. Fabulous Florida living in this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home with wide entry foyer with an open floor plan.Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in the newly refurbished, extended clubhouse. Community offers country club lifestyle with very active clubhouse, cards, professional entertainment, billiards, state-of-the-art fitness center, 6 har-tru tennis courts, 2 resort style pools with your own private beach. - See more at: http://search.bocaratonrealestatemarket.com/idx/details/listing/b006/RX-10009063/11949-Mataro-Avenue-Boynton-Beach-FL-33437 04/15/2014

Boynton Beach, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for February 2014 Stats and facts about Boynton Beach, Florida, are out for the month of February 2014.  The report is packed with information about the county and the local city mentioned above. In a nut shell the inventory of single family homes available for sale are at a 4.9 month selling point which is down nearly 22.7%from a year ago. That’s a good sign things are loosening up and people are buying. Click on this LINK, for more graphs and stats. Whether you are buying or selling in this hot market of the County of Palm Beach, FL, choosing the right company will save you money, time and many sleepless nights. I not only have 29 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth... 04/13/2014

This is the lowest price house in any of the Valencia's and it is a great home at a great price! It will not last. Fabulous Florida living in this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home with wide entry foyer with an open floor plan.Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in the newly refurbished, extended clubhouse. Community offers country club lifestyle with very active clubhouse, cards, professional entertainment, billiards, state-of-the-art fitness center, 6 har-tru tennis courts, 2 resort style pools with your own private beach.   - See more at: http://search.bocaratonrealestatemarket.com/idx/details/listing/b006/RX-10009063/11949-Mataro-Avenue-Boynton-Beach-FL-33437 04/10/2014

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor NewsTuesday, April 8, 2014     TODAY'S TOP STORIES Buyers want 'green' more than they think Study: Only 15% of buyers would pay more to own an environmentally friendly home, but that percentage rises to 80% if it will save them money down the road. Read more. NAR and realtor.com launch first joint campaign Their goal: To drive consumer awareness of Realtors and realtor.com's value, and to explain the issues that impact buying, selling and investing in real estate. Read more. First look: New TILA-RESPA compliance guide On Aug. 1, 2015, mortgage loans become easier for consumers to understand but not for lenders to create. U.S. consumer agency issues rules for new forms. Read more.   Multifamily REITs rebound after slow 2013 A CN... 04/08/2014