Delray Beach Florida Real Estate News

Another Hurricane Season is upon us! Being prepared for the Florida hurricane season is crucial. Here are some things to remember before the hurricane strikes.Have a plan. Have a place to go if you get evacuated or choose to leave your home. Keep in mind when deciding where to go that Florida's l...

Google Drive is Here! As of Tuesday, Google Drive, the latest version of cloud storage has been up and running. Google Drive allows you to store photos, videos and documents and share them with others via a link instead of a large file. Yes, there are already many, many versions of cloud storage ...

Should I Buy a Distressed Property? Many homes on the market now are distressed properties. Distressed properties include those whose owners have defaulted or are about to default on their mortgages. In many cases, distressed properties can be less expensive that comparable homes for sale. There ...

Do I Need 20% Down to Buy a Home? It seems to be the common perception that if you want to buy a home in today’s market, you need to put at least 20% down. Fortunately, for many home buyers, there are many exceptions to this rule. Lending Tree recently released a study claiming that the average U...

Sellers, Prepare your Home for Showings There are many things to consider beyond just the physical work necessary to prepare your home for showings. Here are some tips that will help you engage your potential buyers and encourage them to choose your home. 1. Always be ready to show your home. Whi...

New Rental In Marina Village Boynton Beach, Florida!    MLS# R3257283       Great views of intracoastal and ocean from 12th floor! 2 bedroom, 2 bath with wood floors, brand new appliances,washer/dryer in unit, granite counters, freshly painted, tiled balcony, great waterfront community with great...

Calling All Short Sale Sellers! Thinking about selling your home as a short sale? Now is the time to do it! As of January 1, 2013, the federal government will make the amount that your lender forgives on a short sale or foreclosure on a primary residence taxable on your federal income taxes.  Mos...

New Listing-Large Townhome in Boynton Beach, Florida!       3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath townhome in gated community, tile downstairs, laminate wood upstairs. 1700+ sq. ft. under air. Close to 95, the beach, shopping and nightlife! Great family community. Offered at $140,000.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Pledge Not to Foreclose During Holidays For homeowners who may be struggling to stay in their homes, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and several other mortgage lenders have pledged not to foreclose on delinquent borrowers during the holiday season. The suspension will run from De...

Housing Update: Obama Administration Releases November Scorecard   The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released the November edition of the Obama Administration's Housing Scorecard—a comprehensive report on the nation’s housi...