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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Should I Use a Buyer's Agent for New Construction in Boca Raton FL Thinking of buying new construction in Boca Raton FL?  Thinking of going directly to the builder?  They're advertising like crazy.  Stop - wait just a second!  What most people don't realize is that the builder's agents, his sales people, are all working for him, the builder, not you.  These sales people are not on your side.  They are not your friends.  They are sales agents of the builder working for him. Think you'll get a better deal if you go without an agent?  You'll save the commission?  No way!  Not a penny!  The builder will not reduce his price for the commission whether you show up with or without an agent.   Do you need a buyer's agent for new construction in Boca Raton?  Absoutely yes!   Why do you need a bu...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Great Meet Up in Delray Beach 2017 Yesterday's meet up in Delray Beach was fantastic.  We had an all-star Active Rain cast in attendance.  Kathy Streib, Lou Ludwig, Donald Urschalitz , Nestor & Katerina Gasset and their son Tristan, Eileen Burns, Janice Hope Zaltman LEED AP, Marco Giancola and Grant Schneider and his wife Phyllis were in town.  Eileen brought Thomas Schattie, who she told me is new to AR. There was talk about everything from local real estate to AR to BNI - thank you, Grant.  I was excited to meet Janice, Marco and Grant, as I'd never met them before and see others that I know and always enjoying seeing.  The food was great.  Deck 84 is always a winner in my book.   Here are a few photos to mark the occasion.  Thank you Kathy Streib for hosting this wonderful meet up!  
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Home Prices in Boca Raton FL for July 2017                     Real estate market data for Boca Raton, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   Boca Raton Home Prices   If you are interested in how much inventory is currently on the market, you can click on this link.   It will show homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL.     Low inventory suggests that homes are not sitting on the market for very long. That is the market we are in.  Low inventory continues in Boca Raton with some houses getting multiple offers coming in.   I wouldn't expect home prices to run up quite as fast as they did back in 2006 as banks have gotten a lot stricter on lending guidelines and are no longer giving a loan to anyone with a pulse.  But, low inventoy and rising mortgage rates, whic...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
A REALTOR® NIGHTMARE   I washed my phone yesterday.  Not on purpose, mind you.  It got scooped  up with the bed linens and tossed in the wash.   By the time I realized it, my phone was in hot water...and so was I!   I had a call to make, but I didn't know the number.  Panic set in!  I was scrambling.  Where was the number?  It's amazing how much we rely on our phones for everything today - phone numbers, contact info, alarm clock, and so on.  I remember thinking, I wish I had a phone book. This saga started at 8:00 am and took 12 hours to resolve.  Thankfully, it's resolved.  I now have a new phone with a bright case. What would you do if something happened to your phone?  
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Yesterday I was on the radio with Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland .  Margaret hosts a real estate talk radio show on Sundays at noon. Although nervous, it was exciting to think people could actually hear me.  What did I sound like?  We talked about pet friendly housing in Boca Raton and in Baltimore.  Of course, the surrounding areas too.  This is a subject near and dear to my heart. In Baltimore, much the same as in Boca Raton and the surrounding areas of Highland Beach, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, finding a condo with a pet is difficult.  We even have restrictions in gated communities often breed and number.   It is difficult but not impossible!  I recently found a condo for someone with 3 pets! What has Baltimore to do with Boca Raton, you ask?  Well, I'll tell...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Best Business Practices from Court Reporting to Real Estate While going through a bad time in my life, I enrolled in court reporting school at the urging of a cousin and a friend.  Court reporting changed my life.   When I was about to enter my last class 200--225 words per minute, the school went out of business.  I told them, You can't; I'm not finished yet!  New York state came in to sort things out.  They transferred those who wanted to finish the course  to another school, while others left to become legal or medical secretaries.   They brought teachers out from another campus to help.  And that's where I first met Otto. Otto was a high-speed teacher and well regarded in the field.  I finished the class, passed my 225s (225 words per minute) and graduated.  Otto became my friend an...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Look Who Showed Up At Whole Foods in Boca Raton FL They were there when I went in and when I came out.  So cute!   
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Home Prices in Boca Raton FL for March 2017                   Real estate market data for Boca Raton, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   Boca Raton Home Prices   If you are interested in how much inventory is currently on the market, you can click on this link.   It will show homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL.     Low inventory suggests that homes are not sitting on the market for very long. That is the market we are in.  Low inventory continues in Boca Raton with some houses getting multiple offers coming in.     I wouldn't expect home prices to run up quite as fast as they did back in 2006 as banks have gotten a lot stricter on lending guidelines and are no longer giving a loan to anyone with a pulse.  But, low inventoy and rising mortgage rates, whi...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
 SOLD20843 Boca Ridge Dr NBoca Raton, FL 33428Boca Ridge Glen REDUCED $ 274,500  Pet-Friendly, Guard Gated Community. All ages. Townhouse with Master Bedroom on Ground Floor and Garage in Boca Raton is located near Town Center Mall, Walmart and all types of shopping, movies, medical facilities and more. Beautiful serene lake views.  Have your morning coffee or watch the magnificent Florida sunsets from your oversized screened-in patio on the lake.  There are 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths and a 1-car garage.    The Master Bedroom is on the First Floor.   There is a walk-in closet and a second closet.  Master Bath has separate shower and tub.Inside laundry Room.Split bedrooms.  Two bedrooms with bath upstairs.Soaring ceilings.  1841 air-conditioned square feet.Community has clubhouse, tennis and ...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Pet Friendly Berkley in Boca Raton FL Berkley is a new boutique community located in western Boca Raton, FL. When complete, Berkley will have 57 homes.  Not only is Berkley gated, it is virtually gated.Berkley is an all age community, so it will not be uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing the streets of this gated community or people out walking their dogs.  Berkley is a pet-friendly community in Boca Raton, FL. Looking for a home in Berkley?  You're probably thinking:  Why do I need a Realtor?  I can go direct to the builder.  Yes, you can.  But - you need someone on your side.  Before you go direct to the builder, take a few moments and read Honey, Let's Not Use A Realtor by Andrea Swiedler.  It doesn't cost you a dime to be represented by a Buyer's Agent and could save you more ...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Home Prices in Boca Raton FL for March 2017                   Real estate market data for Boca Raton, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   Boca Raton Home Prices     If you are interested in how much inventory is currently on the market, you can click on this link.  It will show homes for sale in Boca Raton FL. Low inventory suggests that homes are not sitting on the market for very long, That is the market we are in. Low inventory continues in Boca Raton with some homes getting multiple offers coming in.     I wouldn't expect home prices to run up quite as fast as they did back in 2006 as banks have gotten a lot stricter on lending guidelines and are no longer giving a loan to anyone with a pulse. But, low inventory and rising mortgage rates, which see...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
SOLD - The Pines in Boca Del Mar in Boca Raton FL   This fabulous home on Linwood Way, in the pet-friendly community of The Pines in Boca Del Mar in Boca Raton, Florida, has closed. I represented the buyers. You can read their testimonial here.       This beautiful home with outstanding views has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage and over 2200 air conditioned square feet of living space. Complete with in-ground pool and an open layout, this home has a fabulous location in central Boca Raton with great schools and close to everything.   Congratulations to the buyers who, along with their family and furkids, will be enjoying their new home for many years to come!   For more information on homes for sale in Boca Raton FL or to find out more about pet-friendly homes in Boca Raton and Boca R...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Testimonial - The Pines at Boca Del Mar in Boca Raton FL "As I shared in my previous review of June 2016, Elyse and I have known each other since 2014.  At that time, we had relocated from NY to Florida, and she helped us find a wonderful house to rent.  Having lived in Boca Raton for almost three years, and become familiar with the different communities, my husband and I had very specific criteria of the home we wanted to purchase.  We were looking for a home in one of two communities - where homes seldom come up for sale.  The house had to have 4 bedrooms, at least 2 bathrooms, more than 2000 square feet, a pool and an open lay-out.  I was set on finding a home where I could see straight through to the pool when I walked in the door.  Tall order, I know.Luckily, not for Elyse!  She di...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Home Prices in Boca Raton FL for March 2017                   Real estate market data for Boca Raton, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   Boca Raton Home Prices     If you are interested in how much current inventory is on the market in Boca Raton you can find that information by clicking on the link. Low inventory suggests that homes are not sitting on the market for very long, That is the market we are in. Low inventory continues in Boca Raton with some homes of getting multiple offers coming in.   I wouldn't expect home prices to run up quite as fast as they did back in 2006 as banks have gotten a lot stricter on lending guidelines and are no longer giving a loan to anyone with a pulse. But, low inventory and rising mortgage rates, which seems to be...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Pet Friendly Gated Communities in Boca Raton FL - Azura Hey there, we're Gundi, Tash and Boris.  We moved to Boca Raton, Florida because our mom and dad told us that's where we were going. Who were we to argue?  They surfed the web and found a pet-friendly Realtor in Boca who loves dogs.  So they emailed her.  Mom and Dad and the pet-friendly Realtor really liked each other, so they went to look at some pet friendly gated communities in Boca Raton FL  See, there are three of us, so this was not an easy task.  As the lady Realtor told us, pet friendly housing can sometimes be hard to find.  Many gated communities only take two dogs, but we're a trio.  And  gated communities have all kinds of restrictions.   Mom and Dad went to look at some pet-friendly homes for sale in Boca Raton FL.   ...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Pet Friendly Condos for Sale in Boca Raton FL - Palmetto PlaceFind similar downtown condos for sale in Boca Raton, Florida  Pet friendly condos in Boca Raton, Florida are hard to find.   As a pet lover, I can tell you this - that's a fact. Palmetto Place, located in the heart of downtown Boca Raton FL is one condo who will take you and your beloved pets. It is walking distance from Mizner Park, Royal Palm Place, restaurants, the beach and more.  Palmetto Place was built  in 2003. The building is comprised of 255 units with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, ranging in size from approximately 755 square feet to over 3000.  There are also a few two-story penthouse duplex units in Palmetto Place.   FULL SERVICE BUILDING WITH AMENITIES Palmetto Place is a full-service building.  It offers concierge servi...
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Home Prices in Boca Raton FL for March 2017 Real estate market data for Boca Raton, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   Boca Raton Home Prices     If you are interested in how much current inventory is on the market in Boca Raton you can find that information by clicking on the link. Low inventory suggests that homes are not sitting on the market for very long, That is the market we are in. Low inventory continues in Boca Raton with some homes of getting multiple offers coming in.   I wouldn't expect home prices to run up quite as fast as they did back in 2006 as banks have gotten a lot stricter on lending guidelines and are no longer giving a loan to anyone with a pulse. But, low inventory and rising mortgage rates, which seems to be coming soon, is o...
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By John Neal, Real Estate Team Serving Palm Beach County
(Keller Williams Realty Palm Beaches)
Most sushi lovers will freely tell you their favorite local spot. But sometimes you're away from home. Or you are looking to try something new or a little different. Sites like Yelp, Trip Advisor, and local columns can help. Compiled below from those sources are some of the Best Sushi Restaurants in Boca Raton.1) Kyoto RockLocate at 2433 N. Federal Highway, this "really cute & cozy place" scores high with locals and visitors alike. Guests compliment the owner/chefs for always being there. The happy hour is a favorite for great deals on rolls and appetizers. Look for the "Off Da Chain Roll" which brings raves from diners.  The lobster roll  and spicy rainbow roll keep them coming back and makes Kyoto Rock one of the best sushi restaurants in Boca Raton.Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30 - 1:00AM Satu...
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By Caesar Parisi, Broker/Owner Champagne & Parisi Real Estate
(Champagne & Parisi Real Estate)
Homes for Sale in Boca Marina Yacht Club Boca Raton, FLBoca Marina Yacht Club: A Boater's ParadiseA Boater's Paradise Boca Marina Yacht Club is Palm Beach County's premier yachting and boating community, located on the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart of beautiful Boca Raton, FL. This exquisite private waterfront community caters to tennis & yacht enthusiasts as well as families and consists of just 88 townhomes, villas, and single-family homes situated at the water's edge. Each of the residences in Boca Marina Yacht Club features private docks and boat slips with guest dockage also available. Looking for a home in Boca Marina Yacht Club?Interested in finding homes for sale in Boca Marina Yacht Club? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Renton. Wh...
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By John Neal, Real Estate Team Serving Palm Beach County
(Keller Williams Realty Palm Beaches)
Setting the stage for your buyersStaging your home refers to the presentation you want your home to show prospective buyers. First impressions go a long way and you want to leave a positive one. There is a lot of advice out there on staging your home for a quick sale. Let's keep it simple and basic: Remove excess personal items Clear away the clutter Clean Fresh Paint Remove excess personal itemsRemoving any excess personal items will help the buyers envision themselves in a new home. It's not inappropriate to have some pictures of the family around. However, remember that you want your house to appeal to potential new owners, not just yourselves. Even an impressive and neat collection of, for example, items from your favorite sports team, can be a distraction and take the focus away fr...
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