Boca Raton Real Estate Weblog

BallenIsles Homes For Sale

2009-11-19T20:06:00.000-08:00

Ballenisles is a Gated Country club with attended security and is comprised of over 1,500 homes. Ballen Isles homes choice range from villas to estate homes.

72,000 square foot grand clubhouse. Full service golf pro ship, tennis pro shop, 23 tennis courts, fitness center with pool and cabana, extensive fitness area, aerobics room, private massage rooms, saunas, and steam rooms and there is a courtside cafe

http://www.bocaexecutiverealty.com/real_estate/Palm_Beach_Gardens/Ballenisles.php

Egret Landing Homes For Sale

2009-11-19T20:19:00.000-08:00

Egret Landing in Jupiter Florida is a single family home community located just Northwest of Abacoa off Indian Creek Parkway. This community of single family homes continues to shine as one of Jupiter’s best neighborhoods! There homes are midsize to large and vary in design and style from single story 3 bedrooms to 2 story 6 bedroom homes. Residents or Egret Landing enjoy seven tennis courts, a children’s play area, basketball court, community pool, clubhouse, fitness and much more. Egret landing home buyers also tend to look at Paseos homes for sale. Egret Landing real estate is a must see on any real estate tour of Jupiter.
http://www.bocaexecutiverealty.com/real_estate/Jupiter/Egret_Landing.php

Abacoa Rentals

2009-11-19T20:28:00.001-08:00

The Abacoa® area of Jupiter Florida is a planned community with single family homes, townhomes, apartments and shopping. There are numerous individual neighborhoods within the Abacoa section of Jupiter. This is a planned high density community with condominiums, townhouses and single family homes. Additionally, the area is quite popular for its open green space and friendly venues. Abacoa is located on the Western portion of Jupiter. Some popular areas in Abacoa include Abacoa Town Center and the Abacoa Golf Club. Our Abacoa resident realtors can help with both Abacoa homes for sale, Abacoa rentals as well as any Jupiter real estate or Jupiter homes for sale. If you have questions about golfing in Abacoa, shopping in Abacoa, car shows, Artigras, Taste of Italy or any of the daily events in Abacoa Florida our agents are happy to help with Abacoa community information and Abacoa area maps. When you're ready we can help with all your Abacoa sales and Abacoa rentals.

http://www.bocaexecutiverealty.com/real_estate/Jupiter/Abacoa.php?type=RNT

The best time to call Real Estate Prospects

2009-09-28T11:41:00.000-07:00

I used to call in the morning-I'm so confused! Steve's Tip Of The Day
When I was new in the business I had a little training from Todd Bates ( a paid training sytem called Master your marketing) and one of the habits I picked up from that was to make my prospect calls every morning.
Later in my career, I was watching a promotion video from Kinder--Reese and I remember how it struck me when he said we just hang up if we get to a machine because our goal is a conversation not a phone call.
I've always contended that I'm most productive in the morning and I've always known that the connect rates don't match my productivity. (In the prospecting phase, I think we have to start focusing on how we have to change our behavior for maximum productivity not the clients) Later you can teach them to be good buyers/sellers.
Here is a quick little excerpt I took from Bill Rice's blog- he runs a software lead management company. I have the data...now I just have to figure out how to make it work for me. Remember if there is no conversation there is no sale.
Contact rates and qualifications are highest between 3-6 p.m. local
Interestingly, 3:30-4:25 is peak for conversion, yet 5:15-5:25 is peak for contact

What would you risk to save $ 70 bucks?

2009-09-27T05:46:00.000-07:00

Do you run to the home depot everytime you get a new listing and buy the cheapest lockbox you can find? Do you go on line and buy the cheapest mail order dial style? It's just a matter of time before your owner comes home to find their doors open or even worse, that their house has been robbed? Using the dial style lockbox is like playing russian roulette. It's just a matter of time before something goes wrong. While the big listers know that holding 20-30 Supra lockboxes at a time is expensive, it's much cheaper than defending yourself in court. Additionally, with a Supra lockbox you can track who went in and when. Here's my tip of the day.

Are you married to the action steps? Steve's real estate tip of the day.

2009-09-26T12:42:00.000-07:00

I had originally posted this to active rain but is had a great response and I thought I would share it with all the realtors at Boca Executive Realty. It about the action steps in a real estate transaction.

Steve's Real Estate Tip Of The Day

2009-09-25T06:44:00.000-07:00

I hear the pitter patter of rain so I just couldn't help myself.

Steve's Real Estate Tip Of The Day

2009-09-24T05:45:00.000-07:00

Do you work in a community that does not allow signs? We all know that once a buyer is inside the community they often look for homes that has a lockbox on the front door. Here is a great way to make sure they call you when they're poking their head in the front door.

Steve's Real Estate Tip Of The Day 9/22

2009-09-23T10:11:00.001-07:00

North- South-East-West----does anybody know the way out of here. Better yet, I'm looking for a house that has plenty of sunlight in the winter. Here's my real estate tip of the day: Find Steve at:http://www.bocaexecutiverealty.com/Jupiter/

Steve's Real Estate Tip Of The Day 9/21

2009-09-21T02:45:00.000-07:00

Here is Steve's Real Estate Tip Of The Day. Turn your lockbox into a mini billboard.

Steve's Real Estate Tip Of The Day 9/23

2009-09-23T10:04:00.001-07:00

Here's an easy tip to take a common office supply ptouch printer and turn it into an advertising machine. Visit Steve at:http://www.bocaexecutiverealty.com/Jupiter/

Steve's Real Estate Tip Of The Day 9/20

2009-09-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

Steve's real estate tip of the day

2009-09-18T21:21:00.000-07:00

Jupiter Waterfront Rentals

2009-09-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

Here a great new listing. This is a waterfront seasonal rental at 917 Dolphin in Jupiter Florida. Enjoy the walkthrough video and if you would like to learn more about this home or any other Jupiter Florida Waterfront Property call Steven Schafer at 561-541-9507

Boca Raton Bank Owned Property

2009-09-14T05:38:00.000-07:00

Here is a bank owned investment property in Boca Rio. (There are actully two bank owned properties in Boca Rio). This unit is a 2 bedroom -they are asking 79K, but I would suggest a bid of 60K. The unit will need atleast 20K in repairs. The community seems to support $ 1200-$1250 per month in rental and the HOA is faily low in the low $ 200,'s. If you would like to know more about this property or any bank owned property please call Steven Schafer at Boca Executive Realty (561) 541-9507

Abacoa Town Center

2009-09-13T18:44:00.000-07:00

Abacoa Town Center is about to celebrate 10 years of non stop activity and it's still going strong. The residential section above Abacoa town center is known as the Villages of Abacoa. Here is a quick video of a bank owned property in Abacoa Town Center. For more information on this or any bank owned property contact Steven Schafer at Boca Executive Realty 561-541-9507.

Abacoa Bank Owned Condominium

2009-09-07T10:31:00.000-07:00

Are people buying houses? They sure are if the price is right. Yesterday I sent an email to my prospect listing telling them that I found what looked liked a pretty good deal. A simple investment, one that should have been priced like this 5 years ago, an $ 85,000.00 townhouse in downtown Abacoa Town Center located in Aboca --a section of Jupiter Florida. It took 3 hours from email to writing a contract. If the price is right, the condition of property is good, and the area supports the investment...then people are buying.

Abacoa

2009-09-06T17:19:00.000-07:00

Many people who are shopping for Jupiter Homes for sale often tell me that they've heard of Abaoca but don't really know much about it. I was out and about showing Abacoa Town Center today, and in the distance I could hear the calling of the game at Roger Dean Stadium. It brought a smile to my face, for this is my home and to be able to sell homes in Abacoa, work with Abacoa Rentals and on my lucky days get done in time to play a round of golf at Abacoa Golf Course is just fine by me. If you want to know more about any Abacoa Jupiter homes for sale or any Jupiter Real Estate let me know....Steven Schafer

The Bluffs - Jupiter Real Estate

2009-09-03T17:14:00.000-07:00

The Bluffs Ocean South is a gated community consisting of 210- 2bed, 2 bath condos. A total of 7 bldgs each with 5 floors are nestled around a center lake with many units having ocean views. Buildings 1-3 have southeast exposure; building 4 has mostly eastern views and buildings 5-7 have eastern to northern views. The Ocean South offers a community pool and tennis courts. No pets are allowed by this community.

The Bluffs Ocean North is a gated community featuring 2 bed, 2 bath condos just west of Ocean Drive off US Hwy 1. Buildings 1, 2 & 3 have southeast balconies and ocean views with building 4 facing due east. The Ocean North offers a community pool and tennis courts. No pets are allowed by this community.

The Ridge at the Bluffs is a community of single family homes built by Burg & Divosta, These homes are primarily 3 bed, 2 baths with a loft area that over the years many homeowners have converted to additional living space. The Ridge features a community pool, tennis courts and two different kiddie playgrounds.

The Bluffs River is a community of single family homes situated between the Ridge at the Bluffs and the intracoastal. Several homes have intracoastal access or preserve views. This community of 3 bed, 2 bath homes feature a community pool, tennis courts a basketball court and kiddie playground area. Conveniantly located within this community is Palm Beach County F.I.N.D. Park, which has a gated area especially for your dogs to run free.

The River North is a townhome community nestled among the single family homes of the Bluffs River. These 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhomes are quad styled and feature an 18ft x22 ft fenced patio that gives privacy and a feeling of additional living space. The River North has a shared community pool, tennis courts, a basketball court and kiddie playground. Pets under 20 lbs are permitted.

The Lakes at the Bluffs is community of 2 bed, 2.5 baths quad styled townhomes just south of the Ridge at the Bluffs. This well maintained community features its own lake, pool, tennis court, playground and car wash area. Pets under 20 lbs are permitted.

The Marina at the Bluffs is a condo community featuring 22 buildings, 4 pools, 2 tennis courts and a marina complete with dockmaster. These units are 2 bed, 2 bath featuring either lake, marina or intracoastal views. Many buildings have balconies while others do not. Pets under 20 lbs are permitted.

Evergrene Homes For Sale Palm Beach Gardens

2009-08-10T19:22:00.000-07:00

Tuscany At Abacoa

2009-08-08T20:51:00.000-07:00

Tuscany in Abacoa was developed by Divosta as a mixed community of single family homes and townhouses. They were built in from 2003 to 2005 and remain as popular today. In total there are 453 homes and townhouses. This Abacoa community features a clubhouse and playground and is in walking distance to all the downtown Abacoa shopping and recreation. The townhouse design remains one of Divosta’s best with a courtyard design. The style is distinctly Mediterranean.

Juno Beach Real Estate

2009-06-20T15:17:00.000-07:00

Our team in the Northern Portion of the county is really growing! We now have 4 agents living and working in the Jupiter-Juno Beach area. Here is a quick little picture overview of Juno Beach.

Boca Executive Realty - Hollywood Office

2009-06-04T20:00:00.000-07:00

I'm pleased to announce that our new Hollywood office is now officially up and running.

Art Snow, our Sales Manager for the new office comes to Boca Executive Realty from Coldwell Banker. Art has been in the business world working for large public companies and in several of his own businesses for over 30 years. Art will be responsible for recruiting, building and managing a team of agents to serve the Hollywood, Aventura, Sunny Isles and Bal Harbour markets.

Sigal Dagan has a demonstrated ability to attract regional, national and international buyers. A seasoned professional with more than 10 years of sales and marketing experience, Sigal has an excellent record of sales success in South Florida's luxury condominium marketplace, primarily in the $1 million and up price range. Additionally, with Sigals strong listing skills, I am proud to be able to open our doors with over 10 exclusive listings in the Aventura / Bal Harbour market.

Santiago Santos was a successful executive at an International Brokerage firm in Miami’s prestigious Brickell Avenue for many years. After being an entrepreneur buying, selling, and investing for himself, he decided to make it into a career. In 2005 he was named Realtor of the year after successfully closing Multi-Million Dollar transactions. He brings that experience and success to Boca Executive Realty. Santiago specializes in Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Hills and lives in West Lake Village Hollywood.

Our new office is located at 2028 Harrison St in Downtown Hollywood. The Office number there is 954-241-8200.

Please join me in welcoming Art, Sigal and Santiago to the Boca Executive Realty team.

MICHAEL BLOOM PRESENTS ST ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

2009-04-21T13:51:00.000-07:00

St Andrews Country Club enjoys a stellar longstanding reputation as the premier country club community in Boca Raton representing “The Epitome of Luxury.” Its two professional 18-hole golf courses are kept in top notch condition for the enjoyment of members and their guests who can play virtually anytime they want. Unlike other golf clubs in the area, there is rarely a wait and most often, no need to reserve a tee time in advance. The golfing excellence is only surpassed by the superb dining experiences at St. Andrews Country Club that are legendary. St Andrews Country Club also has a new modern, state-of the-art Spa and Fitness Center that offers every amenity and a variety of daily exercise classes including Pilates, spinning, yoga, Zumba, and more. For tennis aficionados, St Andrews Country Club offers 15 lighted Har Tru courts and a full program of tennis for every skill level.

“Prospective homebuyers from around the world are attracted to St Andrews Country Club because of its commitment to excellence in all areas,” said Michael Bloom, an award-winning Broker-Associate-Realtor® with Boca Executive Realty, LLC who has lived in St Andrews Country Club for 20 years.

The homes in St. Andrews CC are as spectacular as the amenities that are offered. All homes have either golf or lake views, and most have both. The homes range in size from 2,800 square feet under air to more than 10,000.

“Many of my listings are in prime locations, situated on quiet cul-de-sacs and featuring magnificent expansive views,” said Michael. “And many sellers are motivated, which means that there has never been a better time to buy a home in St Andrews Country Club.” Michael already has two homes under contract in St Andrews Country Club, which is more than any other Realtor in 2009, and interest continues to be high.

That interest is also evidenced by the surge in prospective buyers who come to Michael Bloom from the popular Boca Executive Realty website which was voted #1 by the Florida Realtors Association. http://www.bocaexecutiverealty.com/ receives over 13 million hits each month, and ranks first with Google, Yahoo, and MSN search engines.

Michael Bloom’s listings in St Andrews Country Club range in asking price from $500,000 to over $6,000,000. He also has listing in neighboring communities, such as Woodfield Country Club and Mizner Country Club.

For more information, call Michael Bloom at 212-2388

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT ST ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

2009-04-01T21:31:00.000-07:00

The real estate buzzword for 2009 is “opportunity,” and there has never been a better time to buy a luxury Florida home. The downturn in the economy has opened the door to magnificent homes at exceptional prices. Michael Bloom, award-winning Broker-Associate-Realtor® with Boca Executive Realty, LLC., points to St Andrews Country Club, the premier golf club community in Boca Raton, Florida, as a prime example.

“The majority of the listings that I have in St. Andrews Country Club are not only for magnificent homes, but these homes are often situated on prime lots with absolutely incredible golf and lake views,” said Michael Bloom. “These are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to buy homes that once commanded premiums for their locations in prestigious St. Andrews Country Club and can now be owned for a reasonable price.” Michael reports that his first-class listings in St. Andrews C.C. range in asking price from $800,000 to $5 million dollars, and many sellers are extremely motivated. Interest is high not only in St. Andrews Country Club, but also in the surrounding luxury communities where Michael Bloom of Boca Executive Realty, LLC lists and sells homes, such as Addison Reserve, Woodfield Country Club, Broken Sound, Long Lake Estates, and others. The rise in the number of prospective buyers is evidenced by the surge in “hits” reported by Boca Executive Realty whose website (http://www.bocaexecutiverealty.com/) has been voted #1 by the Florida Association of Realtors and is extremely popular with affluent prospective homebuyers.
Sellers who list their homes with Michael Bloom benefit from Boca Executive Realty’s unique position of having accumulated a database of over 45,000 buyers from around the world, all looking for property in this area. “Due to our unmatched web presence, just about anyone who has considered buying property in the area over the past 3 years is in our system”, said Zev Freidus, Broker/Owner of Boca Executive Realty. “The detailed data we have collected on each buyer allows us to promote Michael’s listings to a targeted audience. Michael’s position is further strengthened by his background as a financial advisor and hedge fund manager, which means he is uncommonly qualified to provide economically sound advice to his clients.”
If you are fortunate enough to hear opportunity knocking and would like more information about the incredible homes available at unprecedented levels in St. Andrews Country Club, Woodfield Country Club, Addison Reserve, Broken Sound, Long Lake Estates, and others, contact Michael Bloom today at 561-212-2388