Joseph Santini's Real Estate Blog

The season is moving right along in Boca Raton, Florida with the smart sellers doing what they have to and getting their properties sold. Now is the time when the buyer pool is the largest and when you will generate the most dollars for your property. Though you can sell at anytime why not do it ...

Short sales are moving along a little easier than a couple of years ago mainly due to the banks getting better at processing them. That being said the level of success you receive getting your short sale closed lies in the hands of the listing agent that you choose.  While today many listing agen...

Properties are changing hands in Boca Raton, Florida as we are in High Season and many buyers are in town.  Below are the numbers for properties priced at one million dollars and above for January 2011.   Luxury Single Family Homes Total Properties Available      443 Price Range       $1,000,000 ...

The most expensive property in the world has just sold and it is located at One Hyde Park in London. This spectacular penthouse has it all including location, amenities and architecture. Selling price was $201 million dollars or about $9500 per square ft! Now that's some pricey real estate. Londo...

To sell your property and get a good price in today's market you have to have a large buyer pool.  Sometimes I go on a listing appointment and ask what has been done previously to get the property sold and after the owner tells me what has been done I am not surprised at all that the property is ...

One of the first things I think of when I look at the aqua blue ocean everyday is boating. You can't find a better place to dock your yacht than in Boca Raton, Florida! From Boca you can head off to the Bahamas or head South to the Keys or maybe just stay local and hang out on Lake Boca. One thin...

The City of Boca Raton Water Department has been ranked one of the best in the Country! The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies gave the City of Boca its top honor, the Platinum Award. Only 6 other water departments in the United States received the award. The criteria for this award inclu...

Sitting here studying the MLS and its great to see just so much activity in Boca Raton, Florida. Some buildings here on the beach are seeing multiple sales in one day! The smart buyers are getting it done and securing great properties at good prices and great rates from the banks if they are fina...

Real Estate is changing hands in Palm Beach County, Florida as buyers are taking advantage of the current market conditions and low interest rates. The numerous storms up North and across the country are driving curious buyers down to see what life is like here in paradise. Below are the numbers ...

     A year or so ago I was not a big fan of short sales as the banks just couldn't deal with what was going on and to get involved in one was not very productive for the buyers. Now things have definitely improved probably as much as they are going to as far as getting these properties closed. A...