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Delray Beach, FL Real Estate News

By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Pet-Friendly Bristol Pointe Community in Delray Beach FL Why Do People Live Here?   Bristol Pointe is a luxury community of single family homes in Delray Beach. Built around an upscale lifestyle without equity fees, Bristol Pointe has a lot to offer. It is not uncommon to see people out walking their dogs because Bristol Pointe is a pet-friendly community in Delray Beach.  And people who are dog lovers know that is a hard bill to fill in Boca Raton or Delray Beach. Looking for a home in Bristol Pointe? Interested in finding homes for sale in Bristol Pointe in Delray Beach, FL? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Delray Beach. What's the Neighborhood Like?Bristol Pointe was started in 1999 by Charles Watts.  The last homes were completed in 2001.  Th...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Delray Beach, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for June 2015     Stats and facts about Delray Beach, Florida, are out for the month of June 2015.  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 3.5 month selling point which is down nearly 30.9% 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 31 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth so...
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By Mike Nicklaus
(Golden Bear Realty, LLC)
Comprises of single-family estates homes; Crestwood Drive in Delray Beach offers elegant homes with amazing features inside. Residents also enjoy easy access to the beach, the Lake Worth Golf Course, West Palm Beach Country Club and the Intracoastal and a marina are just a block away. Amenities here include private deeded beach access, tennis courts, private garages or driveways and spacious yards.
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By Pam Orzan Broker, Owner, Selling Delray, Boca Raton, & Boynton Beach
(Coastal Living South Florida Real Estate)
Home Buyers, Beware of the Condo Association! Recently I have had more that a few "run-ins" with condo associations. Mostly with self managed associations, as they have people running the show with not enough knowledge of the complexities that come with the job.Home buyers, please ask all the questions you can and get as much documentation in writing as possible. Many of these condo managers will give you an answer, but it may not be correct. Documentaion is everything!Here in Delray Beach, Florida we have many older condo buildings on the beach that are now in need of renovation. Guess who pays for that? The home owners! Many associations are healthy and have a "reserve fund" for such things. However, when a large repair or update is needed, they need additional funds from the owners i...
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By Mike Nicklaus
(Golden Bear Realty, LLC)
The exclusive neighborhood of Delray Ocean Estates offers luxurious single-family homes on large properties near the ocean. Within minutes, residents can enjoy the beaches and the ocean. Many homes feature private swimming pools with a great view of the ocean. The community is near to many classy restaurants, exclusive shops, and golf courses, and entertainment options. 
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By Rei Mesa
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty)
Painting and carpet updates to homes for sale in Delray Beach can make a world of difference in moving your home quickly off the Delray Beach real estate listings. When it comes to interior painting and replacing carpeting, many home owners plan color and pattern schemes without thinking about how the lighting might illuminate the finished product. To achieve the colors you really want, the Farrow & Ball Paint Company advises painting squares of primed dry wall with sample of the colors you are considering. Move them around during the day to see how the paint is reflected with the lighting at various times. You can also do this with sample squares of carpet. Turn on artificial lights during daylight and nighttime hours to get an idea of how the colors will look. Get more tips from the s...
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By Rei Mesa
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty)
Did you know that staging Delray Beach homes for sale actually is more likely to get a higher sales price on the home for sale than if you didn’t have it staged professionally? That is just one reason why staging is a valuable part of the Delray Beach real estate market. Besides a higher sales price, home owners can expect the home to sell much faster when it is staged. Remember that there is only one chance to make a first impression so you want to do it well, especially when it comes to selling your homes for sale in Delray Beach. Watch this short video that explains succinctly why staging is worth your while. 
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By Rei Mesa
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty)
When looking for your new home, you want to make the search is simple and easy. You also want to ensure that there are no surprises after the buy is made. This is especially true for Delray Beach luxury homes. In the hunt for perfect Delray Beach luxury homes, it is normal for home buyers to get swept away by the home's extravagance. If you get lost in the ambiance and forget about the important stuff, you'll be sorry later.  It’s important that you streamline the house-hunting process on Delray Beach luxury homes right off the bat. Early on, you want to set your priorities and know which features you must have and the ones that you’d just like.Stay organized with the following 4 tips that’ll keep your focus on what’s truly important on your house hunt for Delray Beach luxury homes. 1) ...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Delray Beach, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for May 2015     Stats and facts about Delray Beach, Florida, are out for the month of May 2015.  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 3.7 month selling point which is down nearly 28.4% 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 31 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth so m...
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By Mike Nicklaus
(Golden Bear Realty, LLC)
Comprised of 63 contemporary lofts with amazing features; the community of Ocean City Lofts is also equipped with a number of amenities for residents to enjoy. These are a landscaped pool area, a spa, a fitness center, covered parking and space for meditation and yoga. Residents may also enjoy easy access to a variety of designer boutiques, restaurants, and other attractions of the area.
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By Rei Mesa
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty)
Homes for sale in Delray Beach attractive buyers to look, but what will get them to buy? Well, there are few interesting statistics that may provide home owners with some insight on the Delray Beach real estate market. Delray Beach LivingIn real estate circles, Delray Beach homes for sale are generally considered an easy sell. Delray Beach possesses a magnetic quality. The alfresco cafes and eclectic shops along Atlantic Avenue provide an energy to the city that is palpable. Open-air restaurants and bars keep the downtown area jumping late into the night, catering to night owls in a wide range of ages. There is always something happening here and the locals love to frequent the delicious, award-winning eateries after the music has faded into the early morning hours. When dawn breaks, th...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Stories Trending Now Friday, June 19, 2015   TODAY'S TOP STORIES Fla. still top destination for international buyers NAR's latest int'l buyer profile finds one in five foreign buyers (21%) picks Fla. - but it's a drop from 31% in 2011 due, in part, to a U.S. spike in Chinese buyers. Read more.   TransUnion forecast: 1.5M boomerang buyers In 2015 alone, about 700,000 Americans who went through a foreclosure or short sale could be ready to buy another home. Read more.   HUD taking steps to increase FHA lending When deciding whether to approve a borrower's application, FHA looks at "loan defect codes" - but it's paring those defect codes down from 99 to nine. Read more.   Real estate Q&A: Creative mortgage may be too risky An investor offers to sell a home t...
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By Kathy Streib, Home Stager/Redesign
July Fourth Activities in Delray Beach-July 4, 2015.Help celebrate the birth of our great nation in Delray Beach this July 4, 2015. There will be activities all day long beginning at 8 AM with the Sandcastle Contest at the beach and ending at 9 PM and fireworks on the beach!Just head to where A1A meets Atlantic Avenue!Questions?   561-278-0424 Tiffany MazerSchedule of Activities8 to Noon-Sandcastle Contest- You can go here for a contest application and rules. 3:30 - Flag raising ceremony 4 to 5:30  Entertainment by Progression (Reggae)5:30  -  Custard eating contest for kids sponsored by Burger-Fi6:30 to 8:30 - Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways (Jimmy Buffett tribute band.)8:45 to 9 PM - Lip Sync Battle Countdown contest9 PM-  Fireworks launching from the north end of the beachAnd Other Act...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Thursday, June 11, 2015 TODAY'S TOP STORIES   Fla.: Dramatic improvement in zombie foreclosures While the state still ranks near the top of RealtyTrac's list for empty foreclosed homes, the percent dropped 43% year-to-year in the second quarter. Read more.   Owner can't remove squatter without court order Real estate Q&A: A landlord kicked out a squatter who took up residence in an empty house, and the squatter turned around and sued. How can that be legal? Read more.   Florida's economic growth beats U.S. average U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis: Fla. real estate grew three times faster than the U.S. average in 2014, with production up 2.7% compared to 2.2% nationally. Read more.   Data storage safety: Your security role The numb...
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By Rei Mesa
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty)
Homes for sale in Delray Beach may benefit from the housing market outlook, which shows home sellers and home buyers are on the way up!  Good New for Home SellersA Fannie Mae's May 2015 National Housing Survey reports the number of people responding to the survey think right now is a good time to sell. This is a new reported high in the survey, bringing the total number to 49 percent. This 3 percentage-point climb may mirror itself well in the Delray Beach luxury home market in the near future since it is a direct reflection of the jobs and income growth, which also is accelerating. Home Buyers See OpportunityHomes for sale in Delray Beach may be sold soon if the market moves along the same lines of the survey. Individuals responding to the May 2015 survey from Fannie Mae indicate that ...
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By Mike Nicklaus
(Golden Bear Realty, LLC)
The private townhouse community of Drexel Park at Delray Beach offers spacious townhouses ideal for families. The community is near to many A-rated schools, shops, restaurants, beaches, and entertainment options. 
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
The Daily Hot Sheet of the Top Real Estate Stories Trending Now Thursday, June 4, 2015 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Fla. RE associates held at gunpoint when showing homes St. Petersburg police are hunting a man who robbed two real estate pros. In one case, he pulled a gun, zip-tied her hands and demanded a ransom from her husband. Read more.   CFPB eases enforcement of Aug. 1 mortgage changes Mortgage disclosure rules still change Aug. 1, but CFPB created a buffer period yesterday for firms that make a good faith effort - though it offered few details. Read more.   RealtyTrac: Average downpayment at three-year low U.S. buyers, on average, made a 14.8% home downpayment in the first quarter, a drop from 15.2% in the previous quarter and 15.5% one year earlier. Read more.   Zillow attempts to sue ...
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By Mike Nicklaus
(Golden Bear Realty, LLC)
Comprised of 175 single-family estate homes; the stunning community of Rio Poco is ideal for families, retirees, and alike. Residents here take advantage of the community amenities such as Har-Tru tennis courts and a clubhouse. The neighborhood is also near from Delray marketplace, Atlantic Avenue and other area attractions. 
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Delray Beach, of Palm Beach County, FL Market Stats & Facts for April 2015  Stats and facts about Delray Beach, Florida, are out for the month of April 2015.  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 4.1 month selling point which is down nearly 22.4% 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 30 years experience as a Realtor, construction was a passion of mine as well. This alone is worth so mu...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
LOOK!! How we have changed in what feels like just yesterday. You will so enjoy the reactions to kids looking at old typewriters  and trying them out.  Hilarious.  Fantastic - listen to the kids - turn up the volume, but it also has text. To all you former secretaries, commercial school grads, computer experts---this is for you and your kids and your grand kids!Look at the watches they're wearing too.   
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