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Boca Raton Real Estate Agent

When looking for an agent just do not look for his or her plaques on the wall. Make sure he or she has your best interests at heart. Here are a few questions you should ask.

1: How are you going to market my property?
2: Where do you pull your Buyers from?
3: In a slow market why should I choose you as my Boca Raton Real Estate Agent.
4: Do you have an internet marketing plan?
5: How often are you going to communicate with me?
6: If I have a problem with you can I cancel our listing agreement without penalty?
7: How long is our Listing Agreement?
8: If you bring the buyer and receive the total commission will you discount your commission?
9: Are you a Enhanced Showcase Member of Realtor.com?
10: As my Boca Raton Real Estate Agent, are you going to work hard for me?

These are just a few questions to ask your prospective real estate agent. You should probably interview at least 3. Generally speaking, you should interview one from a large company, one from a small company, and one who sends you a newsletter or postcard of somekind who seems eager to get your business as this is his area of expertise. Maybe the 4th should be someone who you were referred to by a friend or family member that has done business with him.

You may also want to know that this is not a bad market. It is a market where the cream definitely rises to the top and sells. If your home is priced correctly, and is clean, upgraded, and free of clutter your home will sell. You should definitely listen to experts that do not have emotional ties to your furniture or accessories as you may believe your home is clean or shows great, but it may need some tinkering around. Good Selling!!

Why Boca Raton?

With so many new homes and communities to choose from, Boca Raton is still the place to be. It seems to be the only city where it is nice, upscale and affluent throughout the city. Boca Raton has character and history. There is that Old Florida Charm when driving through the City of Boca Raton. If you would like to find out more information on Boca Raton from communities, resources including museums, schools, to Boca Raton Homes please visit www.SearchPalmBeachHomes.com or www.SunnyBocaRatonHomes.com

Property Tax Relief

Property Tax relief has been a huge issue, and we expect as Florida citizens a significant break in property taxes for 2007. I am hoping they will heed the advice of most realtors, and that is not eliminate property taxes for primary residents, but roll them back to 2001 or reduce the mileage rate to 1%. I guess it remains to be seen, but we have to do something or more people are going to leave for places like Georgia and North Carolina where the taxes are more like 1/2 of a percent. I also believe this will help with the inventory and the Palm Beach Homes market. I guess we will see.

The Shores at Boca Raton

I currently live in The Shores at Boca Raton. I believe it to be one of the best communities in South Florida. The Shores at Boca Raton has homes from the $500's to the $750's. Compared to the Homes in Saturnia and Boca Isles it would be considered an undervalued community. The Shores at Boca Raton has a community pool, a state of the art fitness facility, a new $35,000 kids playground, and a kids club. When looking for a Home in Boca Raton, please make sure to check out The Shores at Boca Raton.

Sales are up in Palm Beach

Sales are up about 30% for Boca Raton and Palm Beach Homes since the beginning of the year. This is attributed to a couple of factors. One is that sellers have become increasingly desperate and reasonable which have in turn lowered their prices for Palm Beach Homes. The other reason is buyers have realized that this may be the bottom of the market and a great time to buy. These reasons and maybe others have made it a great 1st quarter for sales in the Boca Raton and Palm Beach Home market.

Move to a Palm Beach Home

With the market correcting itself across the country, Palm Beach has gotten incredibly busy in the Real Estate Market. People have been coming down here in droves and purchasing Palm Beach Homes. Buyers are loving the beautiful weather we are having and are getting great deals. Sales have gone way up from the start of the year. When are you going to buy your next Palm Beach Homes.

Palm Beach Homes

There is an increasing sentiment among prospective buyers to steal a home in this market. While you do want to pay a fair price for the home you are buying, you do not want to steal a property. If everyone pays well under market value in the Palm Beach Home market than the home you purchased today will only go down further. That steal will now be an overpriced near foreclosure listing. It is very important to get a deal in this market and not to pay too much, but you do not want to keep stealing properties as it will only depreciate your Palm Beach Home in the long run.

Park Land or Not to Park Land

Since starting in real estate 9 years ago, I have seen quite a few changes. South Florida Real Estate changes more than Paris Hilton changes her clothes. Just a few years ago when you asked a buyer who was under 45 what style of home he or she wanted they all pretty much wanted a 2 story 4000 square foot Mediterranean Home on a lake. Now times have changed Buyers are more concerned with the size of the Lot and room to breathe. Most buyers seem to of reverted back to the 1 story Cozy 3000 square foot home on a half acre with a pool. Where can you find these homes? Actually there are a few communities in every city that have homes that fits this criteria. I have sold many homes in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Parkland, and in Wellington. All of these cities have a common denominator; they all have communities with large lots. That is what todays Buyer wants Land and Lots of it. This is why Parkland, Coral Springs, Wellington, and some of Boca Raton does so well. Anyway just a thought.

Boca Raton Real Estate

With the incredible drop in stock market today, Boca Raton Real Estate will get a boost in activity it soarly needs. Interest rates will get significantly better as investors purchase more and more bonds. Palm Beach Homes for sale will see a lot more activity as well. I believe Boca Raton Real Estate is where many who has money in the stock market should invest. Boca Raton Real Estate is a lot more stable than the up and down stock market. So invest in Boca Raton Real Estate

Jeremy I will never forget you

A Letter to Jeremy Wainland 03/01/1973-07/06/2003 I will Never Forget You!!


There is not a minute that goes by that I don’t think about you. You were my friend, my advisor, my family, and sometimes even my psychologist. You really never know what you miss until it is gone. Gone from your phone calls, Gone from your dinners, Gone from your team, Gone from your family, Gone from your life. I look at myself and I can’t help but feel guilty. I feel like every time something good happens in my life it is at the expense of you, Jeremy. I always needed that nod from your face as approval. I yearn for that and ever since you have been gone it has not been the same. I miss you Jer. Time is supposed to heal all wounds or make me feel better over time. It has not. It has gotten worse. To think we have had many close calls including the time we went with Brad Burgess in that mustang when we were 15. It burnt to the ground and we made it out ok. I really never expected this as none of us did, but I cannot help but feel as if you are looking over me as so much good fortune has come to me after you passed. I know you had a hand in all of it. One day Jeremy, One day Jeremy. Happy Birthday Jer. Happy Birthday.

Palm Beach Homes

When looking for Homes in Palm Beach in addition to choosing the right Realtor to guide you, you may want to think of these 3 suggestions:

1: Make sure you look at the community not just the Home. A good realtor will show you the best communities in your price range. The mistake some people make is that they choose the best home, but not the best community.

2: In this market you do not want to pay too much for the Home you are purchasing. Everyone is very concerned about upgrades and move in condition, but the best deals are the homes that are not upgraded, and than maybe you can finance a little more and do you own upgrades and get the home at a great price with your own tastes in upgrades.

3: Palm Beach Homes are some of the most desireable homes in the country, so know you will be paying a little more than lets say St. Lucie County. Be educated and start your search online.

Use these suggestions and good luck in relocating to sunny South Florida. Make sure you look at both Boca Raton Real Estate and Palm Beach Homes

Whats coming New to West Boca Raton Real Estate

West Boca Raton is becoming a hot spot for prospective buyers. There is so much commercial property coming to West Boca Raton. Across from The Shores at Boca Raton is South County Regional Park. Currently there is a Water Park open during the summer, Kids Playground, Plenty of Picnic Areas, Ball Fields for Local Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer Leagues. There are some exciting projects coming to the Park including a 27 hole golf course expected to be completed by the end of the year. There also is an Ampitheatere and more ball fields that have been approved. On the corner of 441 and Yamato is The Shops at Yamato Court which is going to have several upscale shops as well as restaurants including Gary Woo's takeout and more. The Boca Greens Plaza is welcoming Outback that is supposed tobe opened sometime this year right next to Denny's Kids. A lot of exciting projects and some great prices has made West Boca Raton Real Estate very desireable. For more information on Whats coming to West Boca and to Search Palm Beach Homes Click below to the Guide of Palm Beach Homes .

The Shores at Boca Raton

I am just wondering what the President of my HOA can and can't say. The President of The Shores at Boca Raton singled out parents with young children basically saying they should not allow their children to play in the streets as they could get hurt or killed. Parents should have their kids play in their backyards. I have snce wrote a scathing letter basically saying that it is not the parents or the children he should single out, but the speeders and the community. I personally want as many people on my streets of our community. Amazing. I like him to what Tim Hardaway as he said he hated gay people well our President should just say he hates children.

Tim Hardaway Is Under Heat

What was he thinking? Well I guess that is the point. He doesn't think. Whatever you feel about gay people you should not play this out in the media. Now yes Dan Lebatard has a way of luring you into that, but geez. He just lost a ton of money in endorsements. I am a Miami Heat fan and I am absolutely disgusted. Tim you were great with the Heat and you were one of my favorite players, but now I do not want you even associated with my team.

Boca Raton Real Estate

Boca Raton Real Estate is staying strong and although not nearly to the levels of the last few years it has not depreciated at the rate the surrounding cities may have. It is a great time to purchase now as their are some amazing deals out there for Boca Raton Real Estate. For instance last year there were no waterfront single family properties under a million. Now you can get a property with ocean access for around 700 or 800. Amazing, now is the time to buy Boca Raton Real Estate.

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What Effect Will the Tornado's Have on South Florida Real Estate?

A terrible event happened today. This is the 2nd tornado in over a month to hit in Central Florida. All of this Insurance Reform may be for not. I hope that this latest storm does not hurt Florida's economy and especially the Palm Beach Real Estate Market and the Florida Real Estate Market. Maybe we will forget about it on Sunday with the Super Bowl.

South Florida Real Estate

Now that the Super Bowl is days away what has it going to do to the real estate market? I really do believe it is going to spearhead the South Florida real estate market as people from the blistering cold north to the beautiful sunny pleasant weather of South Florida. I have seen it already in Boca Raton Real Estate and in the community I live in The Shores at Boca. What do you think?

Super Bowl or Bust?

The Super Bowl is the biggest event in sports. Bigger than the World Cup, World Series, NBA Finals, and NHL Finals. I guess that must be why tickets cost so much. For the average family even if they were offered to them they can not afford it. Face values for 2007 Super Bowl are from $600 for the nosebleeds to $800. I also was offered a 50 Seat Sky Box to the Super Bowl that includes all you can eat and full bar. It only costs $475,000. Why would anyone go to this corporate event, the games are not typically close and are not good games? Prince is performing maybe thats why. I think not.

Cam Cam He's Our Man

Cam Cam He's Our Man If He Can't Do It Maybe Cowher Can. Well it has been 5 years since the Dolphins have made the playoffs. They are one of 3 teams in the NFL that has not done it and one of them are the Texans. Not Good. Hopefully Cam's Our Man

Don't Forget About Property Tax Reform

Charlie Crist Just Passed The Homeowners Insurance Bill. Now What About Property Tax Reform?

Now that Charlie Crist has signed the Homeowners Insurance Bill we can start to look at another pressing problem in the high Property Taxes. First let me summarize the Insurance Relief Bill. On the average all homeowners upon their renewal should be reduced approximately 22%. Homeowners who have Citizen’s Property Insurance shall get immediate relief as rates that were supposed to go up as much as 77% will be frozen and you will pay 2006’s Citizen’s rates. Most of us will not see reductions in our insurance until after June 1, 2007 or later.

One of the most integral parts of the Insurance Bill that does not seem to get much press is the fact that if our lender allows it or you do not have a mortgage you may now be able to “un-bundle” the windstorm insurance from the hazard and fire/theft insurances if your home is located west of I-95. Before, even if you did not want windstorm insurance or if your lender did not require it you had to purchase windstorm as insurance companies would not sell Hazard. Fire, and Theft insurance without Windstorm insurance. Insurance companies called that “bundling”. You might want to check with your lender to see if your lender requires windstorm insurance. If you are allowed to and decide to forego your windstorm insurance realize it is a risk, but it would save you about half of your policy.

The Homeowners Insurance Relief Bill was needed to help keep these insurance companies accountable and for homeowners to receive more affordable insurance. Now we need Property Tax Reform to decrease our out of control Property Taxes. I along with some of the most influential real estate and business practitioners have come up with a proposal. First let me tell you that the only way to decrease property taxes is to decrease the mileage rate. The mileage rate is that rate which gets multiplied by the assessed value to come up with the ad valorem property tax that you owe. Our proposal is to decrease the mileage rate to 1%. In Boca Raton the mileage rate is slightly above 2% which is the lowest in Palm Beach County. By doing this it will essentially cut our property taxes in half. However, if we are getting half of the property tax revenue we will have to get the revenue lost from somewhere and we would propose a half cent sales tax hike. By doing this it will give Florida homeowners a break in property taxes and instead of people moving out of the state to places like Georgia and North Carolina they will stay put and more people will again be moving to Florida. Keep your eyes and ears out for this proposal. If you have any questions about this proposal and the Insurance Relief Bill you may call me at 561-756-3104.

Real Estate Marking Looking Up

2005 was a great year to be in the real estate business whether professionally or personally. Everything seemed to sell within minutes or days. In 2006 we had a hard time convincing sellers that the prices are going down and are depriciating. Where it was a great time to sell in 2003-2005, it is an even better time to buy in 2007. I have seen the most amazing deals out there. No one wants to buy in a hot market just ask those people who bought in 2005 and want to sell in 2006 or 2007. It is an opportunity for all of us to buy. In the first half of January has already been great for sales not prices, but sales. I am looking forward to a great 2007. Happy New Year

Just Not Chan Gailey

I am an avid dolphins fan. I just heard a name that scares me. Chan Gailey. Anyone else please. I am hoping for Jim Mora or Cam Cameron or both would be nice. Go Dolphins. Maybe this time they can get a better draft pick than James Allen. Calling all Dolphins Fans.

Property Taxes Ouch!!!

The most recurring problem I have heard from customers is the high property taxes. We have seen various proposals to lower the real estate property taxes. Everything from a fixed 1% mileage rate to doubling the homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000. The first thought that comes to mind is where is all the excess money the government has received with the increased property taxes?

I have a tax relief proposal. Property Tax portability has come up in the past and I would like to fine tune the proposal. As long as it is your primary residence and you are purchasing a home that has higher property taxes than you should be allowed to bring your current tax bill from the property you are selling to your new home. If you are downsizing and your current tax bill is higher than what your new home's taxes would be than you can use the taxes from the new house. By doing this it will definitely help.