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  MLS # R28408222303 S Federal HWY #N3 - $77,500Boynton Beach, FL 33435Great location!! Just blocks from the beach and minutes to Downtown Delray! Excellent condition completely remodeled, new 20'' diagonal tile, new bath, brand new kitchen with cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Excellent i...

Many buyers, as well as agents, are unaware of the FHA 203(k) program. I will not go into the technical details of the loan, but there are a few things I do want to point out to buyers. Given the recent turbulence in the banking market, obtaining quality loans is becoming more challenging. In yea...

We are used to being screened by the HOA as potential homeowners...but who is screening the HOA? Some buyers are finding that they are buying more than just a home these days. A lot more. Like everyone else, many homeowner associations are strapped for cash and many buyers have no idea just how b...

MLS # R2882146100 Ocean Trail #101 Jupiter, Fl2/2 Furnished Oceanfront Condo! Balconies off both bedrooms. Active community, 24/7 security.  

    1 Commanders Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL2/2/1 Remodeled - Travertine, Wood Cabinets, Plantation Shutters, both Bathrooms redone with tumbled Marble walls - Beautiful property!!

Several events in the past few weeks have renewed my "lack of faith" in the level of professionalism among many of our colleagues. I'm not asking for the moon here...just simple, basic and timely service. That being said, what is it that is missing in our industry these days? That is potentially ...

  The real estate industry has evolved considerably over the last two decades, largely due to advances in technology and the internet. Now it's about to change again. According to RETS.org, in less than a year all MLS systems that are associated with NAR will be implementing what is know as RETS ...

We have heard a lot of talk as lately regarding the lousy economy, spiking prices of commodities and the weak dollar. While this doesn't generally spell good news on the business front, there is a bright spot in the midst of the economic storm. The weak dollar had prompted and increase in investm...

Jumping on the short sale train? A lot of people seem to be these days and are getting some pretty good bargains in return. The process of purchasing a short sale isn’t without its challenges, though, and buyers as well as agents need to educate themselves on the basics before diving in.   Value ...

There are a lot of ways to mess up a real estate transaction. That is why the real estate profession is a booming one. It takes a professional to do a job correctly, but consumers also need to educate themselves. There are plenty of costly mistakes that can be made, but I've narrowed it down to f...