Need Real Estate Advice in Boca Raton, FL Call upon David Serle.  He will treat you right and get you the best information possible.  He is your hometown expert for the Palm Beach Homes & Boca Raton Real Estate Market  Visit him at Boca Raton Real Estate You cannot go wrong with David Serle 06/13/2007

I am Your Residential Shores and Boca Raton Real Estate Specialist.  I am putting together The Shores at Boca Raton Business Networking Group.  If you live in The Shores at Boca Raton and are interested we will be getting together for lunch or breakfast to be determined by the group please either email me at DSerle@SearchPalmBeachHomes.com or call me at 561-756-3104.  Thank you and please check back frequently as our community information is updated daily.At the top you will notice a couple pages about our community and upcoming events.  Take a look at these and get involved in the community we call home.I Live in The Shores at Boca Raton I Sell in The Shores at Boca Raton!!!Established in 1993, The Shores at Boca Raton is a premier 330 home subdivision located in southwest Palm Beach C... 05/31/2007

In the movie Die Hard, John McClain (Bruce Willis) is telling someone he doesn't like travelling and he never feels at home.   He replies, "Get there, take a shower and put your feet on the carpet.  Make fists with your toes on the carpet and you'll feel good."  One of the next scenes, John does this and feels better....Why?  I believe it is a feeling of connectedness and familiarity with the dwelling.Home is  where you go and just thinking about your cool sheets (I live in a Tropical climate!) and the fluffy pillows that you use every night regardless of age and wear makes you feel secure and erases the stresses of SELLING OR FINANCING HOUSES all day.For a personal story about my home in South Florida, check this out Boca Raton Florida Mortgage | What makes a House a Home no matter whe... 05/23/2007

Well... I have to admit I was EXCITED when I heard the news that Publix Grocery Chain was opening a new concept store called Publix Greenwise.They announced a great location in Boca Raton, Florida and one in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida where the first two of these concepts would be opened.  Shortly afterwards, there will be several in further North opening in Coral Springs, Florida,  Tampa, Florida,  Vero Beach, Florida and in Naples, Florida.The store will be focused on bringing wholesome, natural and organic foods and earth-friendly items to the public in a whole new way.  This store will be lined up in direct competition with Whole Foods Market, the dominant force in Healthy Retailing.Right now, Organic and Wholesome foods are an enormous business and Publix stands poised to not only... 05/20/2007

In December of 2004, Bill Knight of Highland Beach, FL introduced his latest vision of combining gas stations with other markets.  Being no stranger to the these types of ventures, Mr. Knight developed the first combination gas station and convenience store in Florida in 1969.  The NexStore MarketPlace takes this idea to a whole new level.                                                           Part gas station, part convenience store, part gourmet chef restaurant, part deli, part bakery, etc... the NexStore MarketPlace brings fine dining cuisine to the fast paced, always on the go residents of South Florida (South Palm Beach County and Northern Broward County).  These healthy meals-to-go are offer those on the go a better alternative to the traditional fast food chains.In addition to... 04/29/2007

So, last month, one of my Girlfriends from Atlanta came to visit and wanted to go to a Spa for Massages. Europa Medi Spa in Boca Raton, FL in the Shoppes at Village Pointe was one of my recommendations and we ended up going there.  She got a Massage and a Facial and I got the Hot Stone Massage, which is my favorite Massage of all, whenever I go for a Massage.  It was great, the staff was top notch and the Spa was very relaxing.  They also have a really cool Sauna Room and I spent some time there after my Massage.  If you're in the area and want a great Massage, Facial, European Body Wrap, or a variety of other Spa services, be sure to check them out!   Here's info on their exact location and hours:Europa Medi SpaShoppes at Village Pointe (in the back)6018 SW 18th Street, Unit C-11  Boca... 04/29/2007

Tennis Anyone?  Boca Raton, Florida has a great new asset to attract people looking for the fun of year round tennis play!    In a well publicized relocation, the USTA has moved its USTA Player Development Program from its headquarters in Key Biscayne, Florida further North to Boca Raton.  The move was strategic as the USTA joins forces with Women's tennis legend Chris Evert at her Evert Tennis Academy, a highly-acclaimed tennis training facility in West Boca Raton.The USTA Player Development Program is expanding on the site of the Evert Tennis Center with the addition of a three story multi-use building housing a state of the art training and fitness center, USTA offices and year round housing for promising players partaking in the program.The USTA Player Development Program is a sort ... 04/15/2007

Did you know that Palm Beach County, Florida has the fastest growing Jewish Community in the WORLD?Did you know that Palm Beach County, Florida has just become the #2 largest Jewish Community in the US?Did you know that 1 in 5 Palm Beach County, Florida Residents is Jewish?Did you know that over 1/2 of those residents live in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach?Did you think to include Passover Greetings in your marketing plans??It doesn't matter if you're in a one horse town or a giant metropolis... you're bound to have at least one Jewish person on your Rolodex....Now while a huge number of people are lining up at the Malls with the kiddos to get pictures with a big fluffy bunny... and others in Miami Shores are catching marshmallows being dropped by helicopters...the Jewish c... 04/02/2007

For those of you that don't know me... sometimes before I go to bed, I will take my trusty HP iPaq hx4705 to bed with me and read the local news.  I have several sections I read so that I stay up on my local goings-on.  I read both the Sun-Sentinel and the Palm Beach Post.  The Sentinel is a better all around paper but the Post covers news in the county where I live city by city which has its pluses...The articles that I tend to be drawn to are great fodder for blogging - REAL ESTATE CONDITIONS.Last night I came across 4 - count 'em - 4 articles about Florida as the choice for Snowbirds and Baby Boomers to move to in the next few years.... All of them in the Sentinel this time.Home builders survive in tough market by catering to 55+ with new communitiesIn this article, GL Homes, Toll Br... 03/05/2007

Wow, after much thought, and realizing that there really is no one blogging about the real estate market in Boca Raton, Florida, I decided to give it a try. I am assuming that it will take awhile before I actually have anyone reading this, but on the off chance someone finds me, please post a comment and let me know what you would like to hear about. Some of the topics that I plan to discuss in the coming days and weeks are:Property Taxes and the various propositions for resolving the ongoing tax crisis ditto the above regarding Homeowner's Insurance Market Statistics-- do the numbers reflect the market reality and vice versa? Buyer Agency - how a Realtor can help a Buyer navigate the maze Ultra-Luxury Condo market Secrets to Selling your home for Top Dollar (actually not so secret but ... 02/27/2007