What is a safe room?  If you live in Florida, you need to know.  We live in Paradise, but once in a while Mother Nature rears her head and we have to oblige. We've been in Florida for 22 years.  This is the second time we've had to really worry.  But the truth is, there is something to worry about pretty much wherever you live - earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, snow and ice.  The good thing with hurricanes, if there is a good thing, is that you have time to leave. We didn't. We chose to stay.  We're inland, about 15-20 minutes from the beach.  When we hear hurricane, we go into "hurricane mode."  You need supplies.  You need to figure out which room will be your safe room. A safe room is a room with no windows, usually a closet or laundry room, unless you have a very large home and c... 09/12/2017

Home Prices in Boynton Beach Florida for July 2017 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Home prices in Boynton Beach, FL showed a decrease in July. Boynton Beach sales were hot! Prices of closed sales on single family homes in Boynton Beach decreased and and sold for close to asking price and above,  while condos, villas and townhomes remained pretty much the same in closed sales.    Below  is a snapshot for how the market did in July for  home prices in Boynton Beach FL.   Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.  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 Boynton  Beach home on which you are making an of... 08/24/2017

 Home Prices in Boynton Beach Florida for June 2017 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Home prices in Boynton Beach, FL showed a decrease in June. Boynton Beach sales were hot! Prices of closed sales on single family homes in Boynton Beach decreased and  and sold for close to asking price and above,  while condos, villas and townhomes  showed a decrease in closed sales.  Price per square foot increase ever so slightly.   Below  is a snapshot for how the market did in June  for  home prices in Boynton Beach FL.    Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.  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 Boynton... 08/02/2017

Home Prices in Boynton Beach Florida for May 2017 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Home prices in Boynton Beach, FL showed a marked increase in May.  Boynton Beach sales were hot! Prices of closed sales on single family homes in Boynton Beach increased and sold for close to asking price and above,  while condos, villas and townhomes  showed an increase as well.  Below  is a snapshot for how the market did in May for  home prices in Boynton Beach FL.    Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.  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 Boynton  Beach home on which you are making an offer. Don't wait on... 07/05/2017

Do you want to feel like you are in the midst of nature surrounded by local wildlife? Look no further than Green Cay Nature Center located in Boynton Beach, Fl off of Hagen Ranch Road. Each time you go is a unique surprise as birds fly by and stop for a photo and turtles swim along and sleep nestled on the water lilies. Then there are the alligators who remain very still at times waiting to catch and devour their next meal. There is a nature center on location that offers exhibits and tours. You can take your own self-guided tour and use the qr code  signs located all along the boardwalk. Scan each bar code with your smart phone for information as you pass diffent sections or read the signs that line the length of path. .Green Cay Nature Center is open daily from dawn until dusk which v... 06/19/2017

Home Prices in Boynton Beach Florida for April 2017   Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   Home prices in Boynton Beach, FL were fairly stable in April.  Prices of closed sales on single family homes in Boynton Beach increased slightly,  while condos, villas and townhomes  remained virtually the same.  Below  is a snapshot for how the market did in April for  home prices in Boynton Beach FL.      Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.  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 Boynton  Beach home on which you are making an offer. Don't wait on the sidelines for too long.  Rising interest rates and lo... 06/04/2017

Home Prices in Boynton Beach Florida for March 2017 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Home prices in Boynton Beach, FL were a mixed bag in March.  Prices of closed sales on single family homes in Boynton Beach increased in,  while condos, villas and townhomes  showed a slight decrease.  Below  is a snapshot for how the market did in March for  home prices in Boynton Beach FL.    Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.  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 Boynton  Beach home on which you are making an offer. Don't wait on the sidelines for too long.  Rising interest rates and low inventory indica... 04/26/2017

4612 TURNBERRY COURT BOYNTON BEACH FLORIDA 33436 $699,900 | 3 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 2 CAR GARAGE | 3899 SQUARE FEET | MLS: RX-10296126 You will love this 2 story, newly renovated home on almost ½ an acre lot with no rear neighbors! This beautiful, tree lined lot backs up to a golf course, so you can enjoy peaceful nights and weekends sitting by your heated, newly Diamond Brighted, saltwater pool! With an ideal southern exposure over your backyard, your pool will always have sun overhead! Easily serve dinner on the covered, screened patio, great for pest free outdoor dining! This home boasts 3 large bedrooms and 4 full baths. All bedrooms have en suite baths and large custom closets. The master bedroom is on the ground floor with an attached bonus room that can be used as a playroom,... 03/29/2017

Home Prices in Boynton Beach Florida for February 2017 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Prices of closed sales on single family homes in Boynton Beach Florida decreased in February 2017,  while condos, villas and townhomes increased.  Below  is a snapshot for how the market did in February for  home prices in Boynton Beach FL.  . Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market. 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 Boynton  Beach home on which you are making an offer. Don't wait on the sidelines for too long.  Rising interest rates and low inventory indicate you should be looking now. If you are consideri... 03/21/2017

Home Prices in Boynton Beach Florida for January 2017 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Prices of closed sales in Boynton Beach Florida decreased in January 2017  on single family homes, as well as condos, villas and townhomes.  Below  is a snapshot for how the market did in January for  home prices in Boynton Beach FL.  . Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market. 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 Boynton  Beach home on which you are making an offer. Don't wait on the sidelines for too long.  Rising interest rates and low inventory indicate you should be looking now. If you are considering buyin... 03/08/2017

Home Prices in Boynton Beach FL for December 2016 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Prices of closed sales in Boynton Beach Florida rose in December 2016 on single family homes, as well as condos, villas and townhomes.   This is a snapshot for how the market did in December of home prices in Boynton Beach FL.  Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market. 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 Delray Beach home on which you are making an offer. If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Boynton Beach, but having a good real estate... 01/17/2017

Home Prices in Valencias Delray, Boynton and Lake Worth FL - Nov 2016 Real estate market data for  the Valencias in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. The Valencias Real Estate Market Report for November 2016 includes the 55+ gated communities of Valencia Lakes, Valencia Isles, Valencia Shores, Valencia Falls, Valencia Palms, Valencia Pointe, Valencia Reserve and Valencia Cove. These 55+ gated communities in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth are upscale luxury communities with state-of-the-art fitness centers, grand clubhouses with pools, card rooms, cafes, social events, clubs and an active lifestyle geared towards today's baby boomers.  You can be as busy as you want.  The Valencias are pet-fr55+ ie... 01/02/2017

 Home Prices in Boynton Beach FL for November 2016 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Closed sales in Boynton Beach Florida dipped ever so slightly in November 2016  for prices on single family homes as well as condos, villas and townhomes.   This is a snapshot for how the market did in November of home prices in Boynton Beach FL.   Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long. Many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market.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 Delray Beach home on which you are making an offer. If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Boynton Beach, but havi... 12/26/2016

The Daily (122116) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Trends: Follow the demographics and focus on seniorsMore small business owners are relocating to states like Florida to tap into an expected surge of baby boomers who are longing for warm climate retirement. Read more1 in 5 borrowers think they chose the wrong lender21% of mortgage borrowers regret their lender choice; of first-timers, 27% have regrets. Along with poor communication and unmet promise complaints, however, many also got a better rate than they would have with a service-oriented bank. Read moreIs an eviction crisis brewing?Some foreclosed ex-homeowners could also find themselves kicked out of apartments, as stagnant wages and rising rental costs put the squeeze on many families. Read more.Orlando firm lands... 12/21/2016

The Daily (122016) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  With Fed hike done deal, economists eye next oneAll things being equal - meaning the U.S. economy keeps improving and new batches of data prove it - the Fed might raise short-term interest rates again in March. Read moreFailure to qualify for a mortgage: Top 3 reasonsOne out of eight mortgage applications ends in rejection, with a Fed study finding a high debt-to-income ratio as the top reason (23.4%) followed by credit score problems (20.4%) and issues with the property valuation (13.7%). Read moreContract-to-close took 4 days longer in 2016In Nov. 2016, it took 3.8 days longer to close on a home than it did one year earlier, even though lenders were still wrestling with new TRID rules in Nov. 2015. Read more.What shoul... 12/20/2016

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Blast From The Past in Boynton Beach FL When was the last time you saw one of these?  Intercoms were a big upgrade when we moved to Florida in 1994.  Everyone wanted one.  I found this blast from the past while touring homes in Boynton Beach the other day.  How many people would actually use one today?      12/19/2016

The Daily (121316) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Rising mortgage rates could tighten listing inventoryWhile higher rates would hurt buyers, they could also entice current owners not to move so they can keep enjoying their current lower-rate monthly payments. Read moreSolar's Florida future: mostly sunnyVoters defeated Amendment 1 in Nov., removing one regulatory hurdle for Fla.'s solar energy industry. As a result, solar companies have picked up the pace in an industry "evolving almost as rapidly as cell phones." Read moreLikely Fed rate hike may lead to busy weekThe Fed is expected to boost short-term interest rates this week, a move that could directly increase adjustable-rate mortgage costs and, indirectly, fixed-rate. Read more.Who makes sure condo rules are enforc... 12/13/2016

The Daily (120716) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Report: Home prices still 'have room to run'Fla. ranks second for improving "housing market stability" year-to-year, says Freddie Mac, and its MiMi Index for Fla. (86.7) beats the national index (86.7). Read moreStart at the beginning to attract more buyersSurvey: Even a conversation about credit scores may be premature for as many as half of all potential buyers. The first thing they want is a basic answer to a simple question: "How do I buy a house?" Read moreExactly which credit score should you check?The simple answer: It doesn't matter. The complicated answer: There are more than 1,000 types of credit scores and lenders tinker with the results anyway. Read more.Holiday gift drones? It's about more than priceMany dro... 12/07/2016

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