20925 Boca Ridge Dr WBoca Raton, FL 33428Boca Ridge Glen   SOLD!!!   Pet-Friendly, Guard Gated Community. All ages. Townhouse with Master Bedroom on Ground Floor and Garage in Boca Raton is located near Town Center Mall, Walmart all types of shopping, movies, medical facilities and more.   There are 3 bedrooms 2.1 baths with a 1-car garage.  The kitchen has been updated with granite counters and wood cabinets.  There is also a breakfast area.    The Master Bedroom is on the First Floor.   There is a walk-in closet and a second closet.  Master Bath has separate shower and tub. Inside Laundry Room. Split bedrooms.  Two bedrooms and bath upstairs. Soaring ceilings.  1841 air-conditioned square feet. There is a very large screened-in back patio. Very private backyard. Community has swimm... 11/13/2016

  20925 Boca Ridge Dr W in Boca Raton FL - Boca Ridge Glen                                                      Coming Soon! SOLD!3 Bedroom 2.1 Bath Townhouse with Garage in all-age community in Boca Raton FL.    Master Bedroom on Ground Floor!  Large rooms.  High ceilings.   Coming to market soon! Updated granite kitchen and master bath. Updated granite and marble powder room.  Very Large screened-in patio 30' x 10'.  Boca Ridge West is guard gated with remodeled clubhouse, community swimming pool and tennis.     Boca Ridge West is an all-age pet-friendly community in Boca Raton FL. Conveniently located on Glades Road, Boca Ridge West is very close to shopping, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry cleaners, medical facilities, houses of worship and major highways. ALL INFORMATION AND ME... 11/12/2016

Pet Friendly Townhouses for Sale in the Trieste Neighborhood Boca Raton FLWhy Do People Live here?Trieste is a beautiful neighborhood of townhomes that is conveniently located in East Boca Raton.  As you enter the gate, you are greeted by a 24-hour guard who will take your information and direct you.   Trieste is a pet friendly community in Boca Raton, Florida.  And I love that! It's not uncommon to see people out walking their dogs.  A big plus at Trieste is all townhomes have fenced backyards. Looking for a home in Trieste?Interested in finding townhomes for sale in Trieste of Boca Raton FL? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Boca Raton. What's the Neighborhood Like?The townhomes you would expect to find for sale in Trieste are going to range bet... 11/06/2016

Active Rain Meet Up in Delray Beach FL Our fall 2016 Active Rain Meet Up was held this past Thursday at Deck 84 in Delray Beach.  It was hosted by Kathy Streib, who always does a magnificent job as hostess. In attendance were Kathy Streib Lou Ludwig Eileen Burns, who brought her mom Sally, and myself.  It was a small group but conversation was non-stop. That seems to happen whenever Rainers get together!  There are no shortage of words or topics to discuss! Much the same as logging on, I learned something new. What an amazing group of people I am thrilled to be part of!   10/30/2016

Pet-Friendly Townhomes in Moderne Boca in Boca Raton FL Why Do People Live here? Moderne Boca is a new neighborhood of 75 pet-friendly townhouses that is centrally located in central Boca Raton. It is currently under construction at this time.  Moderne Boca is just that - contemporary in design and energy efficient.  And gorgeous! Moderne Boca is also a pet-friendly community in Boca Raton FL.  It  is not uncommon to see people out walking dogs as Moderne Boca is a pet-friendly community in Boca Raton FL.What's the Neighborhood Like?There are 3 different floor plans offered in Moderne Boca.   Floor plans are going to range between 2128 and 2794 air-conditioned square feet.   Some of the models allow for an elevator.  There are beautifully landscaped pedestrian walkways within the commu... 10/26/2016

Although the real estate market is healthy in many areas of the country, there are still some homeowners who may find themselves in trouble.  If property values are less than the mortgage that is owed on a house, like may be the case with Boca Raton luxury homes, then the house is considered upside down. In cases like this, homeowners may be finding it difficult to pay their mortgages or stay in their home. Short Sale OptionIf you or a real estate client happens to be in a situation like this, then a short sale may be the best option. A short sale on Boca Raton luxury homes or another real estate market can occur when the amount of money still owed on the property is more than what the property can be sold for. With permission from the lender, a short sale may help the homeowner settle ... 10/26/2016

The Daily (102016) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  New homes: Single-family up, multifamily downU.S. home construction fell 9% in Sept., but while apartments declined, single-family starts rose 8.1%, and a 6.3% increase in building permits suggests a rebound. Read moreRealtor.com: First look at 2017 real estate marketBased on its survey of active home shoppers, realtor.com predicts that 2017 will see more first-time buyers - but affordability and mortgage challenges will become the No. 1 problem, overtaking concerns about a lack of listings. Read moreFEMA flood insurance may see climate change revampFlood maps, by definition, pinpoint the geographic areas most vulnerable to flooding, but FEMA hasn't considered the potential impact of climate change yet. Read more.'Aging ... 10/20/2016

Boca Raton real estate lies in the middle of lightning country, and it is important for homes in Boca Raton to protect their homes or at least for homeowners to be aware. Florida is the Lightning Capital of the United States with approximately 1.45 million lightning strikes each year. Although most of these won’t directly hit Boca Raton real estate, damage can still occur to these properties if a strike happens more than a mile away!Learn a few facts about lightning pulses and what homeowners can do to protect their Boca Raton real estate properties and any other homes. 10/11/2016

Home Prices in Boca Raton FL for August 2016 Real estate market data for Boca Raton, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Boca Raton Home Prices If you are interested in how much current inventory is on the market in Boca Raton you can find that information by clicking on the link. Low inventory suggests that homes are not sitting on the market for very long, That is the market we are in. Low inventory in Boca Raton has multiple offers coming in on homes similar to what we saw back in 2007. I wouldn't expect home prices to run up quite as fast as they did back then as banks have gotten a lot stricter on lending guidelines and are no longer giving a loan to anyone with a pulse. But, low inventory is one indicator that prices should continue to rise.    Boc... 10/09/2016

Applying For A Mortgage Loan, Here Are The Basics RequirementsFuture home buyers ever wonder what you need to complete a loan application and what to bring? Listed below are the items necessary along with your loan application.       The following is a list of documents needed to process your loan request:•         Federal Tax Returns: 2014 & 2015 for each borrower (all schedules & amendments)•         W2 forms: 2014 & 2015 for each borrower•         If self-employed: 2014 & 2015 personal & corporate 1040 tax returns (all pages & schedules required)•         Pay stubs: One month of your most recent for each borrower•         Assets: last 2 months of bank statements for checking/savings, IRA, 401K, stock/bond accounts (include all pages of each statement)•         Driver’s License: copy ... 09/24/2016

 18820 Stewart Circle 8Boca Raton, FL 33496Town VillasSOLD!!! Pet-Friendly 55+ Villa with Garage in Boca Raton is located near Town Center mall, Walmart, Costco, all types of shopping, movies, medical facilities and more. There are 2 bedrooms 2 baths and a 1-car garage.  The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances and solid-surface counter tops with a breakfast area.  There are hurricane impact windows throughout.There are enclosed front and back patios.The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and separate shower.This is a corner unit with split bedrooms.The second bedroom has 2 closets.Both bedrooms are good sized.Villa is tiled throughout except bedrooms.  Inside laundry room.Community has swimming pool, spa, tennis, clubhouse and exercise room.                 18820 S... 09/22/2016

 The Daily (092116) Hot Sheet Of Top Real News Trending Now  Not enough construction in most Fla. metro areasNAR compared local employment gains to housing stock and found 80% of U.S. metros need more construction. In Fla., one city tops list; another ranks near bottom. Read more Most real estate firms optimistic about the futureNAR's 2016 Profile of Real Estate Firms finds general optimism about the market even with slightly lower profit expectations thanks to inventory shortages and home price growth. Read more Home construction slumps in Aug.Homebuilders pulled back on construction in the South, causing the pace of August housing starts nationwide to drop 5.8% - the lowest level in three months. Read more.New foreclosures down 4% in state, up 6% in S. Fla.ATTOM: New U.S. foreclosure ... 09/21/2016

18820 Stewart Circle 8, Boca Raton FL - Town Villas                                                        Coming Soon!  2 Bedroom 2 Bath Corner Villa with Garage in  an Active Adult 55+ community in Boca Raton FL.   Coming to market soon! Updated with front screened-in porch and back screened-in patio.    Hurricane Impact windows. Newer kitchen and baths.  Being sold furnished or unfurnished.   Town Villas has a clubhouse, community swimming pool, spa, tennis, shuffleboard, exercise room, billiards and library.    Town Villas is an Active Adult 55+ pet-friendly community in Boca Raton FL. Conveniently located in Boca Raton, Town Villas is close to shopping, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry cleaners, medical facilities, houses of worship and major highways. ALL INFORMATION AND MEASUR... 09/18/2016

10 Reasons To List with A Realtor is courtesy of Florida Realtors and explains to buyers and sellers 10 reasons why they should list with a Realtor®.  It's my opinion buyers and sellers do themselves a disservice by trying to go it alone.  Please read the chart.  Makes sense, don't you agree?  09/16/2016

The Daily (091616) Hot Sheet Of Top Real News Trending Now  U.S. average 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 3.50%That's the highest since June, though long-term rates remain at historically low levels. Analysts say volatility in the U.S. stock market likely played a part. Read more.CoreLogic: 548K homeowners regained equity in 2QNationwide, the percentage of homes with positive equity rose to 92.9% of all mortgaged properties. At 14%, Fla. ranked 2nd among states for the highest percentage of mortgaged properties in negative equity. Read more.3Q HOME survey shows affordability concernsNAR: Strong home-price growth is eroding confidence among renters when asked if it's a good time to buy a home - 60% of renters agree, compared to 62% previously. Read more.Scholarships for college-level real ... 09/15/2016

Home Prices in Boca Raton FL for August 2016 Real estate market data for Boca Raton, FL provided by Elyse Berman of Realty Associates Florida Properties. Boca Raton Home Prices If you are interested in how much current inventory is on the market in Boca Raton you can find that information by clicking on the link. Low inventory suggests that homes are not sitting on the market for very long, That is the market we are in. Low inventory in Boca Raton has multiple offers coming in on homes similar to what we saw back in 2007. I wouldn't expect home prices to run up quite as fast as they did back then as banks have gotten a lot stricter on lending guidelines and are no longer giving a loan to anyone with a pulse. But, low inventory is one indicator that prices should continue to rise.    Boc... 09/05/2016

Although real estate market trends indicate a slowdown in home purchases as the school year starts and fall approaches, this isn’t always the case, especially in South Florida. Homes for sale, like Boca Raton luxury homes, are in demand all year. It may be the weather or type of buyers that house hunt in this area of the country, but now is a great time to buy. If you’ve got interested buyers looking at Boca Raton homes for sale, why not provide them with these 4 tips to help their search for their perfect living space go as smoothly and quickly as possible.  08/31/2016

The Daily (082616) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now Florida Realtors honors 2016 award winnersAndrew Barbar, 2015 president, is 2016 Realtor of the Year; Stephen Lingley is Associate Realtor of the Year - awards were given out yesterday at the convention. Read more.FEMA nixes community flood insurance; GAO agreesThe government oversight office agreed with a FEMA report that it's not wise to create community-based flood insurance policies. Under the plan, all residents would have been covered and paid for flood ins. through taxes or utility bills. Read moreNAR: Both presidential candidates good for industryState and local AEs at NAR's Leadership Summit were told Realtors should be okay no matter who wins the election thanks, in part, to NAR's lobbying strength. Read more.Av... 08/26/2016

This post is a follow up to Andrea Sweidler's post Honey Let's Not Use a Realtor. It is courtesy of Florida Realtors and explains to buyers and sellers 29 Ways It Pays To Work With a Realtor® .  I think buyers and sellers do themselves a disservice by trying to go it alone.  Please read the chart.  Makes sense, don't you agree? For information about pet-friendly housing in Boca Raton FL and Boca Raton Real Estate, please contact me. I am a Boca Raton Real Estate Agent.  I can be reached at (561) 716-7824 by text, cell or email at Elyse@ElyseBerman.com. All information deemed accurate but not guaranteed or warranted.    08/19/2016

 The Daily (081816) Hot Sheet Of Top Real Estate News Trending Now  Freddie Mac lowers mortgage rate predictionsMortgage experts have long predicted rates would increase "soon," but once again they appear wrong. Freddie now says low rates may be around for a while. Read more. Appraisers, 10 associations oppose PACE loan changesAlong with NAR, the Appraisal Institute objects to the energy-efficient program's costs taking precedence over the mortgage debt on FHA- and VA-backed loans. Read more. Buyers want to build a home? It'll take 7 monthsCensus Bureau: In the U.S. region that includes Fla., it takes about six months to build a new home plus 27 days for a permit to clear after contract signing. Read more.What do you do if floodwater rises unexpectedly?The floods in Louisiana came witho... 08/18/2016