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Mortgage Rates Down a Bit to 6.71%

Mortgage rates hit a 7-month high last week after three increases. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on benchmark 30-year home loan fell to 6.71% from 6.79%. You can read the full article here: Mortgage Rates Ease Back - Click Here Get Approved 1% Down Citizens Insurance sees drop in new lawsuits…
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Atlantic Crossings Delray Beach

Atlantic Crossings in Delray Beach is an amazing representation of how Delray Beach is transforming. Those residents that live here have found it difficult with all of this development going on, thinking Delray Beach should be left alone allowing it to stay the small, quaint town that it is. Well, so far residents are liking…
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April 2023 Palm Beach County Market Update

Palm Beach County is currently witnessing a significant year-over-year increase in inventory, with 3,642 active listings—an impressive surge of 69%. This expansion has led to the county's supply of inventory reaching 3.1 months, marking a substantial 121.4% rise compared to the 1.4 months recorded in 2022. Commenting on this trend, Chris Krzemien, President of Broward,…
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March 2023 Palm Beach County Market Update

The Florida Realtors has released their March 2023 Reports. Palm Beach County is experiencing a 6.3% increase on the median home price year-over-year hitting $575,000. The county’s inventory also continues to climb. “Palm Beach County’s increase in median home price and inventory has continued to rise from the start of the year,” says Chris Krzemien,…
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February 2023 Palm Beach County Market Update

SUPPLY OF INVENTORY INCREASES AS PALM BEACH COUNTY SEES MORE ACTIVE LISTINGS Exciting news! The latest February 2023 reports from Florida Realtors® have just been released, offering a comprehensive analysis of recent real estate activity. These reports provide a year-over-year comparison, specifically focusing on single-family homes. Let's delve into the key statistics: Palm Beach County…
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January 2023 Palm Beach County Market Update

According to Chris Krzemien, President of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors®, the inventory in Palm Beach County continues to surge, with an impressive 143.3% increase, resulting in 4,202 active listings. Additionally, the county currently has a supply of inventory that amounts to 3.4 months. In response to the growing inventory and to maximize…
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Florida Continues To Lead Nation in Apartment Rent Growth

Based on this article, three out of the top five markets for rent growth are in the Sunshine State. Although Palm Beach County is not on this list, we all know what is happening to rents here. Corporate relocations and people fleeing the northeast are a significant reason for the rent growth. You can read…
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Florida Homeowners Insurance Dilemma Explained

Florida homeowners are faced with a dilemma regarding their homeowners insurance, and it was man-made. Insurance agents are stating "I have never seen it this bad. If you talk to retail agents, I think everyone will tell you it's never been as bad as it is now." The homeowners insurance companies in Florida say, besides…
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July 2022 Market Update Delray Beach

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Zillow now Teaming up with iBuyer Opendoor

Now when you go on Zillow, you will have an option to get an offer from Opendoor as they are now teaming up with Zillow. So it's safe to say that Zillow is back in the buying of homes market. Zillow used to have their own buying program a year or so ago, but it…
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Delray Beach Parks at Delray

Parks at Delray is a new community being developed on the old Office Depot site located at 2350 S Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445. Several companies combined their efforts to acquire the 25.1 acres. The new development will consist of 693 apartments garden-style four and five story buildings and 54 townhomes for a total…
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S&P CoreLogic: Home Prices Up 20% in May

Bet_Noire Getty Images Plus The 10-city and 20-city index showed a 19.7% year-to-year increase in May, a slight drop. Tampa (up 36%) topped the list for a third month with Miami (34%) at No. 2. Read full article here: Home Prices Up 20% in May - Click Here Search Residential Property - Click Here Free…
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June Market Update Boynton Beach

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June Market Update Delray Beach

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Florida Emergency Managers Worry About Those New to Florida

Most of us that have lived in Florida are hurricane savvy. However, newbies here to Florida better be prepared. We all know what happens at gas lines. Groceries empty the shelves and coolers nowhere to be found. Let's not forget the traffic heading north. If you are leaving, you better get on the road early…
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Market Update April 2021

Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in the Palm Beaches. The reports compare year-over-year data for April. “Palm Beach County closed sales skyrocketed in April! We saw a 67 percent increase to 1,989 year-over-year. It’s amazing to see how the market has developed since the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Palm Beach County Property Remaining in Demand

Palm Beach County median home prices rises to an all time high at $466,000. Barry Frette personally has clients wondering what the market is going to look like in a few years. Is it still going to be a "high demand" market in a few years? Should I buy now? Are interest rates going to…
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Relocation Specialist Delray Beach Florida

https://youtu.be/aV71f5hZswc What is the weather like in your neck of the woods? Relocation Specialist Delray Beach Florida. Us Delray Beacher's love our city, love our weather, and love our people! If you need a break from the weather, don't fret, Frette can help you relocate to our neck of the woods in Palm Beach County.…
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FLORIDA’S HOUSING MARKET CONTINUES STRONG IN JANUARY 2021

Single-family home sales were up by 18% year-over-year, median sales price up 155.1%, condo sales up 24.6%, median price up 15%. Chief Economist O'Connor: Closed sales in January 2021 were "way, way above our historical average," which is likely for most, if not all, of 2021. You can read full article here: Florida Housing Market…
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Market Update January 2021

Just in! Newly released market reports from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity in the Palm Beaches. The reports compare year-over-year data for January. Here are statistics on single family homes. “Last year’s trend of monthly increases in closed sales and median price looks to be continuing into 2021! The steady rise in both…
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5 Florida Towns in Top 10 ‘Affordable Places to Retire’

The latest report from 55places.com places Boynton Beach as the #1 affordable retirement town in the U.S. 5 Florida towns made the top 10. Boynton Beach was deemed the #1 affordable place to retire in the United States. You can learn more by reading the Florida Realtors article here: 5 Florida towns in top 10…
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280NE6thAve

This particular property has a luxury one bedroom apartment upstairs, but is currently a retail space downstairs as the owner for the last 35 years has used it for his salon. This can can be converted and used as part of the home, or, if you know an artist, or a professional that would like…
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SUMMIT ECONOMISTS EXPECT GOOD THINGS IN 2021

More than 20 economic housing experts at NAR’s Real Estate Forecast Summit discussed a post-pandemic 2021 and, as a group, predicted the economy (GDP) will grow 3.5% (6.2% in 2022), home prices will climb 8% (5.5% in 2022) and mortgage rates will average 3% (3.25% in 2022). Please read the full article here: Real Estate…
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Market Update November 2020

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Word of the Day is Highest and Best Offer

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Market Update October 2020

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Local Market Updates Delray Beach & Boynton Beach

https://youtu.be/6EMbRgR7XZU Get local market updates Delray Beach & Boynton Beach Contact me to stay connected with our Local Market Insights; which includes the most current local housing data, up to date property information, our exclusive forecasting tool, year over year statistics, county reports, and more. We can help you decide where to live in one…
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Market Update September 2020

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Open House App Palm Beach County

The best in tech, tools, training and teamwork strikes again. Presenting the Open House App, exclusively for William Raveis listings. Visitors to my open houses can sign-in securely and receive access to key features in the Home Buying Process - comparative market analyses, certified Mortgage Pre-Approvals, and real time statistics and trends from our Local…
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Atlantic Crossings Delray Beach

Atlantic Crossings Atlantic Crossings is a new development located on the famous and eclectic Downtown Atlantic Avenue along the Intracoastal. Just over the bridge is where the downtown meets the beach! How convenient! This development is an eight-building mixed-use residential and retail center. This is going to be an active and thriving development in downtown…
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Rental prices in Florida are gradually decreasing

Rental prices in Florida are gradually decreasing amid an unprecedented influx of new residents. Rent costs in Florida saw a significant year-over-year decline of 9.21% in January 2023, with an average monthly rent of $2,095, still higher than the national median of $1,964. While cities like Jacksonville experienced rent increases, others like Orlando and Miami…
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January 2024 Market Update Palm Beach County

January 2024 Market Update for Palm Beach County Shows Rise in Available Inventory Palm Beach County experienced a notable increase in inventory, up by 16.6% from January 2023, totaling 4,900 active listings. New listings also rose by 12.9% to 1,904 from 1,687 last year. The median sale price in January increased by 5.6% to $615,000.…
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2023 Year End Market Report & December Numbers

Hot off the press! The 2023 Year End Market Report & December Numbers from Florida Realtors® are now available, providing an in-depth look at Palm Beach County's real estate trends. These reports offer a comparative analysis of year-over-year data, focusing specifically on single-family home statistics. In 2023, Palm Beach County experienced a notable increase in…
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Modest Increase in Home Listings Sparked by Mortgage Rate Decline

Modest Increase in Home Listings The recent decrease in mortgage rates has led to more homeowners listing their properties, yet the modest increase in home listings is still not enough to bring the housing market's inventory back to pre-pandemic levels. Active listings in the U.S. rose by 4.9% in December year-over-year, with a significant 9.1%…
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