The Daily (092916) Hot Sheet of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Challenge remains for FHA condo financingHUD released rules on condo financing that could open up more Fla. units to first-time buyers, but NAR says a still-high owner-occupancy threshold needs work. Read moreLikelihood of home price declines? 4% and droppingA quarterly mortgage risk report finds only a 2% chance Fla. home prices will decline over the next two years. Energy-job-dependent states such as West Virginia face the highest risk. Read more.Average time to close? 46 daysA year ago, new mortgage disclosures threatened to delay closings, but lenders have found their feet: The average contract-to-close time is settling at 46 days. Read more.Citizens reduces scope of managed repair programOfficials are scaling back a... 09/29/2016

Home Prices in Valencias Delray, Boynton and Lake Worth FL - August 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 July 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 senior housing, baby-boomer communities are not the 55+ active adult communities of our parents.   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 lifes... 09/25/2016

The Daily (091316) Hot Sheet Of Top Real News Trending Now  Business owners anxious for Zika warnings to endMiami Herald: The CDC may lift its advisory for a 1-mile-zone around Miami's Wynwood neighborhood on Sept. 19 if no new locally contracted cases are confirmed. Read more.Yet again, penalties pile up at Wells FargoIn its latest regulatory black eye, Wells Fargo must pay $185M in civil penalties for actions allegedly taken by about 5,300 employees, who secretly opened millions of accounts without customers' permission. Read more.How hurricanes affect the home marketPrepping for hurricanes involves processes before, during and after a storm reaches land. Assess insurance coverage before a hurricane hits, for example. Read more.Luxury buyers more likely to bid on unseen homesRedfin: I... 09/13/2016

Move-in Ready Condo in Banyan Springs, Boynton Beach. Recently, Room Service!Home Staging had the opportunity to consult on this new listing in Boynton Beach, FL.  This is an ideal property for snowbirds who want a South Florida home in the winter, that they can just turn the key, lock up and leave for the summer.   It is located close to the Florida Turnpike, Wal-Mart, Target, Boynton Mall, and a many fast food and dine-in restaurants. This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the 55+ gated community of Banyan Springs. Amenities include an Olympic-sized pool and hot tub area, a nearby cafe, tennis courts and fitness building. The cafe is open daily for breakfast and lunch, and dinners and theme nights during season. The clubhouse is available for classes, card playing, and other activities.... 09/12/2016

Home Prices in Boynton Beach FL for August 2016   Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties.   August 2016 showed listing prices increased a bit while actual sales dipped slightly on home prices in Boynton Beach FL.   If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Boynton 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 Boynton Beach home o... 09/10/2016

Perfect family home in a young vibrant community of Boynton Beach.On Congress, just north of Gateway. Great variety of shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment.3 bedroom 2 bath on 80 x 100 lot with Vaulted ceilings and granite kitchen.Garage, private drive, space for a boat or an extra vehicle behind the gate on the side of your house.Only 15 min drive to upscale Manalapan Beach area.Very low HOA fees $18/ month - tennis, clubroom, playground.Please go to the link below for more information7 Cedar Circle Boynton Beach   09/07/2016

 The Daily (090716) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  More renters staying in apartments as prices riseRealPage: The share of renters opting to renew their leases hit an all-time high of 53.8% through the first seven months of this year, up from 52.9% in 2015. Read more.A flood of insurance rate hikes in Florida?An insurance storm: For many Fla. homeowners, federal flood insurance premiums on policy renewals are on the rise, while state-run Citizens is seeking approval for increases in its policy rates. Read more.Brazilian investors return to Miami real estateAmong foreigners searching for South Fla. real estate during June, Brazilians ranked 3rd, trailing only Colombians and Venezuelans, according to Miami Realtors. Read more.Real estate better than stocks, goldBankrate p... 09/06/2016

Sausalito Place Boynton Beach Florida Villa Sold | 61 Sausalito PlaceSAUSALITO PLACE VILLA SOLD! This great one story villa featured 2 bedrooms + den, 2 bathrooms and a 1 car garage. Just a few features included an open floorplan, wood floors and vaulted ceilings. Listed on June 29th, 2016 for $185,000 this Sausalito Place Villa received multiple offers and was SOLD on August 22nd, 2016 to a VA financed home buyer for $180,000.Sausalito Place is gated active adult 55+ community located on the northeast corner of Gateway Boulevard and Lawrence Road in Boynton Beach Florida. There are only 164 one story villas within the gates and community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, shuffleboard, tennis courts, fitness center and more. Sausalito Place is centrally located and close to ... 09/05/2016

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The Daily (083116) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  U.S. consumer confidence hits one-year highThe monthly survey found both a short-term and long-term improvement in attitudes about business conditions, the labor market and personal income. Read more.FAA forecast: 600K commercial drones within the yearNew drone-flying safety rules allow more businesses to pilot a drone, and the FAA predicts that many brokers, agents and other businesses will increasingly use unmanned aircraft. Read more.Case-Shiller: Slowdown in home price gainsHome prices rose 5.1% in June, but in some U.S. cities, the rise simply matched inflation. Most double-digit price increases occurred in the Pacific Northwest. Read more.Home shortage makes fixer-uppers more appealingWhile most buyers want move-in... 08/31/2016

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  Pet Friendly 55+ Homes in Valencia Cove in Boynton Beach FL     Valencia Cove in Boynton Beach FL is the latest completed community in the Valencia series in Boynton Beach FL.    It is a pet-friendly active-adult community of single family homes     In this 55+ gated community in Boynton Beach FL, it is not uncommon to see people out walking dogs.  They even have  a Dog Lover's Club here!   If you stop in, you will see people biking, playing pickle ball, playing cards, working out at the fitness center or having lunch at the  clubhouse in this very active 55+ community in Boynton..       Looking for a home in Valencia Cove? Interested in finding  homes for sale in Valencia Cove in Boynton Beach FL?  Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Boynton Beac... 08/29/2016

BOYNTON ESTATES HOME RENTED! This beautiful two story waterfront pool home featured 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a 2 car garage. Just some of the interior features included an open floor plan, tile throughout main living areas, brand new carpet and fresh paint.Boynton Estates is a great gated single family home community located on the east side of Lawrence Road just south of Hypoluxo Road in Boynton Beach Florida. Shopping, dining and entertainment are in every direction along with great schools, which are a short walk and drive away.Michelle Gibson, REALTOR with the Hansen Real Estate Group, Inc. listed and rented 96 Citrus Park Lane in Boynton Beach.If you need to list your Boynton Estates home for sale or rent in Boynton Beach call us @ 561.333.0446 or fill out our Online Questionnai... 08/26/2016

The Daily (082416) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now    New-home sales climb to highest level in nine years July's 12.4% spike in new-home sales surpassed predictions. Just 4.3 months' supply of new homes is available now, a drop from 5.2 months a year ago. Read more.What does a condo's 'nuisance' provision mean?Legal Q&A: What does it take to turn a nuisance provision in condo docs into a "violation"? Is it a catch-all phrase that boards can use as they wish? And does my condo have to install a fire sprinkler system? Read more.Fannie and Freddie redesign mortgage applicationsThe Uniform Residential Loan Application gets a new look on Jan. 1, 2018, that includes simpler terminology and new data fields - its first upgrade in 20 years. Read more.Some rent-to-own agreements q... 08/24/2016

The Daily (081916) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Fed interest rate hike may come 'soon' Investors locked on one word from the Federal Reserve's minutes released Wednesday: "soon." The subtle shift makes an interest rate increase more likely. Read more.Areas hit hard by downturn now see highest gainsMiami is seeing the highest property price jumps since 2006 - the peak of the last housing boom - but experts say new mortgage rules and higher condo deposit requirements make this real estate cycle different. Read more.30-year mortgage rate slips to 3.43%Fixed mortgage rates remained close to their all-time low of 3.31% this week, and most experts predict little change over the short-term. Read more.Realtor Party Town Hall offers election insightWhat factors may affect this... 08/19/2016

The Daily (081616) Hot Sheet Of The Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Tight inventory could extend spring selling seasonParents like to home shop in the spring and close in summer to maintain school stability - but with fewer houses on the market, some may still be looking. Read moreCommercial outlook: Solid but unspectacularWhile some commercial brokers fear another recession as things slow down, NAR's chief economist says steady job creation should keep pushing economic stability. Read more.Florida Realtors convention: It's a prize bonanzaCelebration100 has a lot to offer - a 100th anniversary milestone, comedian Jay Leno, more than 35 education sessions and a giveaway of prizes worth about $55K. Read more.HELOCs starting to haunt borrowers, banksIn 2006, banks offered interest-only ... 08/16/2016

Home Prices in Boynton Beach FL for July  2016 Real estate market data for Boynton Beach, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. July 2016 showed prices stayed about the same for closed sales on home prices in Boynton Beach FL.  If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Boynton 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 Boynton Beach home on which you are making an offe... 08/14/2016

 Pet Friendly  55+  in Valencia Reserve in Boynton Beach FL Why Do People Live here? Valencia Reserve is a pet-friendly active-adult community of single family homes centrally located in Boynton Beach.    In this 55+ gated community in Boynton Beach FL, it is not uncommon to see people out walking dogs, biking, just walking to the  clubhouse or working out in the fitness center.  Valencia Reserve is a very active 55+ community.      Valencia Reserve is close to everything and about 15 minutes from the beach.   Looking for a home in Valencia Reserve? Interested in finding  homes for sale in Valencia Reserve in Boynton Beach FL?  Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Boynton Beach. What's the Neighborhood Like? The homes you will find for sale in Valenc... 08/02/2016

The Daily (072616) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now   HUD to investigate downpayment aid programs HUD switched direction. It now says it will look for cases where lenders failed to fully inform FHA buyers on loan terms, charged improper fees or used coercion. Read more.Airbnb sues its hometown over rental regulationEventually, landlords, websites and local governments will have short-term rental rules in the new sharing economy. A new Airbnb vs. San Francisco lawsuit may be part of that process. Read more.Remodeling spending nears 2006 peakA dip in home remodeling during the recession led to an upswing as owners prepare to sell, buyers perform upgrades and current owners release pent-up demand. Read more.Study: S. Fla. not so great for first-time buyersWalletHub ranked 300... 07/26/2016

  Pet Friendly 55+ in Valencia Pointe in Boynton Beach FL Why Do People Live here?   Valencia Pointe is a pet-friendly active-adult community of single family homes centrally located in Boynton Beach Florida.    Valencia Pointe is a guard gated community.  It is not uncommon to see people out walking dogs, biking or walking to the  clubhouse, lounging by the pool, playing cards or having a bite to eat in this very active 55+ community in Boynton Beach FL.     Valencia Pointe is close to everything and about 15 minutes from the beach.   Looking for a home in Valencia Pointe? Interested in finding  homes for sale in Valencia Pointe in Boynton Beach FL?  Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Boynton Beach. What's the Neighborhood Like? The homes you will... 07/18/2016