You Still Have Time- 5 Things You Can Do Now To Prepare Your Home For Sale It may be only August but the Snowbirds will be heading back in just a few months. If you even think you might want to sell your home, here are 5 things you can do now to get the jump on the season. 1.Make an honest assessment of the condition of your house. You’ve been looking at your house every day for years now. You probably walk by items that need addressing every day but you never even notice. Trust me, though, your buyers will.Look at the MLS of houses in your area. If you can, go to Open Houses in your neighborhood. Finally, grab your camera and take photos of your house. Take one of every room from each doorway. Upload these to your computer and sit back and take a look. 2.Hire the best agent in your are... 08/07/2017

Home Prices in Delray Beach Florida for June 2017   Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   We saw some interesting things happen on both listing and closed sales in  June.  Overall, prices were down in Delray Beach.  Like the prior month, there was a decrease in single family home prices in Delray Beach FL  and the price per square foot declined, as well.   The closed prices of condos, villas and townhouses also decreased, along with price per square foot.    You can still get good deal on homes in Delray Beach, but  having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.   As you can s... 07/31/2017

13524 Cordoba Lake WayValencia FallsDelray Beach FL 33446 SOLD   3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 2 Car Garage in  Valencia Falls, an Active Adult 55+ Community in Delray Beach.  Large eat-in kitchen with large master all on one floor.Valencia Falls is a pet-friendly community, which is great, because these folks have 2 dogs who will now be spending the winters in sunny Florida.Fabulous clubhouse with all the amenities for today's babyboomers. For more information about pet-friendly housing in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach or Boca Raton real estate market, please contact me. I am a Boca Raton Real Estate Agent. I can be reached at (561) 716-7824, by text or email atElyse@ElyseBerman.com. 07/20/2017

 Life takes us in many directions and some days don’t go as planned. Have discovered that one of the keys of life is to be flexible. That’s how miracles happen!Today Mom and I took an unanticipated excursion to downtown Delray Beach. We are walking towards Atlantic Avenue as a dog races past us .Not just any dog… a large pit bull that was frantic and going in no particular direction. A car drives up alongside us, pulls down his window and asks me to please catch the dog. It was not his but he wanted to help.Without hesitation, I started running and thankfully was not wearing high heels! I am coaxing the dog towards the nearest place where I could get some assistance.Up ahead was DADA restaurant. In the back parking lot, I asked for water as the dog seemed thirsty and starving and would ... 07/08/2017

Home Prices in Delray Beach Florida for May 2017   Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   We saw some interesting things happen on both listing and closed sales in May.  Unlike April, there was a decrease in single family home prices in Delray Beach FL while the price per square foot declined.   The closed prices of condos, villas and townhouses increased along with price per square foot.    You can still get good deal on homes in Delray Beach, but  having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.       As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for ask... 07/02/2017

Home Prices in Delray Beach Florida for April 2017   Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   We saw some interesting things happen on both listing and closed sales in April.  There was an increase in single family home prices in Delray Beach FL while the price per square foot declined.   The closed prices of condos, villas and townhouses increased along with price per square foot.    You can still get good deal on homes in Delray Beach, but  having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.   As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. S... 05/30/2017

Home Prices in Delray Beach Florida for March 2017   Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   We saw some interesting things happen on both listing and closed sales in March.  There was a decrease on single family home prices in Delray Beach FL while the price per square foot rose to over asking.   The closed prices of condos, villas and townhouses stayed basically the same, yet the price per square foot also rose.     You can still get good deal on homes in Delray Beach, but  having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.   As you can see from the graph below, listings are not s... 04/25/2017

Home Prices in Delray Beach Florida for February 2017   Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   We saw a mixed bag on both listing and closed prices in February.  There was a decrease on single family home prices in Delray Beach FL while prices of condos, villas and townhouses rose.  February's market report shows shows this.  You can still get good deal on homes in Delray Beach, but  having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.   As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want to... 03/20/2017

Home Prices in Delray Beach Florida for January 2017 Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. We saw an increase  on single family home prices in Delray Beach FL in January.  January's market report shows an increase in single family homes and a decrease in the prices of condos, villas and townhomes. You can still get good deal on homes in Delray Beach, but  having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market. As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want to have an agent that does a thoro... 03/08/2017

Lakefront Home for Sale at Palm Beach Bath & Tennis Gated Delray Beach Community WoW! Beautiful Lake View from this Palm Beach Bath & Tennis Floridian floor plan with laminate wood floors throughout living areas.  Accordion shutters throughout the windows. Newer 2013 water heater.   Spacious master with 2 closets ( one is a walk-in). Master bath offers his and hers bathrooms connected by the walk-in shower.  Screened-in paved patio** Low HOA fee includes lawn maintenance, basic cable with digital box, alarm system, gate & common areas*** Palm Beach Bath & Tennis is an ALL AGES, PET FRIENDLY SMALL GATED community of 136 homes that offers heated pool, jacuzzi, club house, clay tennis court, exercise room & library.  Just a few miles to the beach, downtown Delray & all its great restaurant... 02/27/2017

Home Prices in Delray Beach FL for December 2016 Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. We saw an increase  on home prices in Delray Beach FL in November.  November market report shows an increase in single family homes as well as an increase in condos, villas and townhomes. You can still get good deal on homes in Delray Beach, but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want to have an agent that does a thorough market analysis of the... 01/13/2017

I buy houses Delray Beach Florida   407-739-5773    www.WeBuyHousesFlorida.com ® .  Creative problem solving to deal with your unique situation. Cash offer with minimal contigencies. Close on the date of your choice - as quickly as 2 weeks. Any condition - from ugly to beautiful. Fire, sinkhole, and storm damage homes are ok. Any area of Florida. All situations - foreclosure, divorce, relocating, inheritance, tenant problems, etc. Also, I have a Florida real estate license.  So if our price and terms are not what you are looking for, our team can put together a professional marketing plan to sell your house for top dollar.  Either way, we want to help you get that house sold quickly.  Please pick up the phone or fill out the "contact us" form on our website.  Let's make a deal.  407-739... 12/26/2016

 Home Prices in Delray Beach FL for November 2016 Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. We saw a decrease  on home prices in Delray Beach FL in November.  November market report shows a decrease in single family homes but an increase in condos, villas and townhomes. If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Delray Beach, but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want to have an agent that does a tho... 12/26/2016

New Year’s Eve Family Celebration in Delray Beach Delray Beach’s New Year’s Eve celebration will focus on family fun!  There’s so much to do so if you’re looking for a change from standing around waiting for midnight to celebrate, head to Old School Square. When:  Saturday, December 31, 2016Hours: 5 to 9 PMWhere: Old School Square Grounds 51 N. Swinton at Atlantic AvenueAdmission: FREE!561-278-0424  Entertainment!DJ and Band Food TrucksCelebration CrownsA Photo BoothCraftsResolution WallOutdoor GamesA Gaming TentAnd MORE!Fireworks at 9 PM And, don’t forget, there’s still time to see the 100 Foot Christmas Tree, play Mini Golf, take a train ride, and go ice skating. Please note...Atlantic Avenue will be closed beginning at 4 PM (see map)  Local events and information are brought to you a... 12/22/2016

The Daily (121416) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Struggling homeowners get holiday breakMost lenders, along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, say they won't evict homeowners going through foreclosure during the holiday season. Read moreTrends: Today's buyers want a 'healthy home'As buyers weigh home choices, many consider more than good schools, granite countertops and smart technology. With asthma and allergy rates continuing to rise, more are also taking a hard look at indoor air quality. Read moreFacebook says it got more ad metrics wrongAgents who use Facebook advertising may not get accurate data on the number of people reached. Facebook says the errant counts, off by up to 10%, will be fixed. Read more.Fla. town temporarily bans new sober homesOne Fla. city announ... 12/14/2016

The Daily (120116) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now   Realtor.com forecast: 2017 real estate trendsMortgage rates will hit 4.5%, home sales will rise 1.9% and prices will go up 3.9% as millennials, boomers and Western cities dominate the real estate market. Read moreNAR: Pending home sales a tiny bit higher in Oct.Oct. saw a meager gain in the number of homes under contract but not yet sold, despite a limited number of listings and a steady increase in prices. Read moreEconomic growth hits two-year high in third quarterThe economy grew more rapidly than initially thought in the third quarter as stronger consumer spending juiced activity and offset weaker business investment. Read more.Lenders say it's easier to get a mortgageGenworth Survey: 50% of industry executives thin... 12/01/2016

Home Prices in Delray Beach FL for October 2016 Real estate market data for Delray Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. We saw a marked increase on home prices in Delray Beach FL and don’t expect things to slow down anytime soon.  September market report shows an increase in single family homes as well as an increase in condos, villas and townhomes. If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Delray Beach, but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don't overpay for your... 11/14/2016

The Daily (102816) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  HUD sets FHA requirements for condo financingIf a condo buyer wants FHA funding in a low-occupancy complex, the developer must show higher reserves, few dues in arrears and proof of its long-term stability. Read more.NAR: Pending home sales up in Sept.Despite a tight inventory of homes for sale, 1.5% more buyers signed purchase contracts in Sept. NAR's Pending Homes Sales Index has increased in 22 out of the past 25 months. Read moreA credit card's impact on credit scores has changedUntil recently, credit scores didn't reward borrowers who paid credit card bills in full, only ones who made minimum payments on time. But that's changing. Read more.Average 30-year mortgage rate eases to 3.47%Rates fell this week close to al... 10/27/2016

Moving from a renter to buyer in the Delray Beach luxury homes market can be exciting! Owning your own piece of Delray Beach real estate property will definitely change your lifestyle – hopefully for the better.But before diving into homeownership you may want to think about the advantages and disadvantages you will be taking on when purchasing homes for sale in Delray Beach. There are tax benefits and you will be adding to your own personal wealth as principal is paid off on the home loan. However, you may have less spending cash at the end of each month if your goal is to build up home equity. Learn more by visiting Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty website. 10/27/2016

It is a miracle Sunday today as the weather in Delray Beach Florida was a cool 66 degrees at sunrise. It is a perfect time for nature lovers and visitors to experience the haven of birds , sub-tropical plants and wildlife that surround you as you walk the loop around the preserve. The  Wakodahatchee Wetlands loop trail is about .05 miles and has a  a wooden boardwalk sitting comfortably above the water to stroll and walk. There are also gazebos to relax and enjoy the view.Photographers embrace this trail as they quitely and patiently wait for the entourage of ducks, herons, egrets, alligators, owls and lots more search for food, feed their babies and claim their space within the many trees. The Wakodahatchee Wetlands Trail is located off of Jog Road. It is part of the Palm Beach County ... 10/23/2016