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            <title>Boca Raton Real Estate Market</title>
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Boca Raton, Florida has something to offer any prospective homebuyer with an eye for luxury. You'll find gorgeous waterfront property, dozens of exclusive and well kept communities, an excellent array of schools at all educational levels, and much more. You deserve the best, and in the following paragraphs I'm going to tell you why I believe you will find the best in the coastal city of Boca Raton.


 What Sets Boca Raton Apart?


I believe the most distinctive feature of Boca Raton is that no matter what level of luxury you're seeking, you can find something both secluded and prestigious at your level. There are gated communities for families of every budget-level, and while some are certainly nicer than others (and thus more expensive), they all fit the definition of luxury. You'll be hardpressed to find a home or condo that's not within 15 minutes of a of a beach, and that's just plain hard to beat.


For the family looking for privacy, safety and comfort there are one and two-story homes, family oriented country clubs, gated communities, 'normal' neighborhoods and just about everything inbetween, and at a wide array of prices. Which brings me to...


What's the Boca Raton Real Estate Market Like?


Right now, as in the rest of the US, Boca Raton is experiencing a buyer's market. This is great news for you! Both property value and interest rates are at an all-time low, which means anything you buy now, should be a great deal. In fact, it's not uncommon for property in Boca Raton to sell for the same price that it did 10 years ago! If you buy a home or condo now and enjoy it for a few years until the housing market recovers, you'll likely be able to resell it for a nice profit.


Range of Property Value?


Well, looking at the available data from the Boca Raton real estate market, the average median sale price is right around $150K. However, if you browse through listings you will see everything from $100K to well over $10M. For example, there are multiple exclusive subdivisions in Boca Raton of just 10 – 15 custom estates each, and generally those properties are all over $5M. However, there are other subdivisions and communities that are a little less exclusive, and that's where you'll find the wider range of prices.


All in all, Boca Raton is an excellent place to find your next home. Whether you're looking to add to your investment portfolio or to give your family the luxurious lifestyle they deserve, there's a home or condo waiting in Boca Raton that will make you extremely happy.
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            <title>Boater's Paradise in Boca Raton</title>
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There are more than a few subdivisions and communities within Boca Raton, and each offers a little something special to the prospective homeowner. As you read this article you'll learn about 3 luxurious communities in Boca Raton, Florida that will give you a good starting point for your real estate research.


Bel Marra


This exclusive beachside subdivision is defined by an atmosphere of blissful serenety. All of the subdivisions listed here are exclusive, but Bel Marra is without a doubt one of the most secluded in Boca Raton. The subdivision is arranged in a series of lanes, so that each of the 315 custom built properties only has to walk out their backyard to reach waterfront. You can literally park a small boat in your “backyard” and your car in your driveway.


Living in Bel Marra will cost you between $500K - $5M, which is actually on the lower end of luxury in comparison to some of the other subdivisions listed here. However, don't let that fool you - Rest assured that you'll be enjoying one of the most uniquely luxurious communities on the East Coast.


Boca Bay Colony


Known as a boater's haven, perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Boca Bay Colony is that just about every single home comes with its own private dock that can accommodate large boats in excess of 100 feet. One of the other distinctive features of Boca Bay is its age – Having been built in the early 70s, it has a more distinguished feel about it than most of the more recent developments. This is luxury that has stood the test of time and remains one of the most beautiful communities in Florida. It's also one of the most expensive, with the cheapest homes still selling for over $1M, and more than a few homes exceeding $8M.


Boca Raton Riviera


This family-friendly subdivision is known for its sparkling blue waterfront and it's stunning Mediterranean architecture. Every home in the community is within walking distance of the water, as Boca Raton Riviera is located right along the Intracoastal Waterways. However, not every home has direct waterfront access as in Boca Bay and Bel Marra. That means that there's a bigger variation in listing price, though…A family looking for a luxurious lifestyle can find something very nice at around $500K without much trouble, but there are properties for sale in excess of $10M as well. There's literally a property at every budget in Boca Raton Riviera


These are only 3 of the subdivisions in Boca Raton, Florida, but I'm sure you can already get a feel for what lies in wait for you in this tropical paradise. Once you see some of the available listings in these coastal communities, you're mouth will start watering – You can take that to the bank!
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            <title>Luxurious Boca Raton Country Clubs</title>
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The country clubs in Boca Raton offer an unparalleled level of seclusion, comfort and luxury that you just won't find in a non-gated community. If you're looking for a strong sense of belonging, a host of helping hands to make your life enjoyable and fun, and well-kept landscaping that makes you smile everytime you walk outside, then one of these 4 country clubs will make an excellent place to search for your next residence.


Broken Sound Country Club


Enjoy over 1,000 beautiful acres of lush landscape in this exclusive club community. Split into 27 villages, Broken Sound offers its tenants first class single family residences, and is tailored to a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle; it's well suited for both families and retirees. You'll enjoy an assortment of amenities, including Broken Sound's well-groomed golf courses, tennis courts and a fitness center. There are always classes available in the fitness center, as well as the normal spa treatments. Housing ranges from $300K to about $2M, in addition to club membership fees.


Boca Grove Country Club


With only 443 residences inside the gates of this luxury community, Boca Grove is notable for its friendly atmosphere and meticulously kept landscaping, in addition to some of the best waterfront views in Boca Raton. Enjoy premier cuisine and a host of friendly people; the club markets itself as an open community for residents of any age and walk, and goes the extra mile to make sure you feel at ease. Many of the residents choose Boca Grove because it's optimal location, while keeping an easy commute by being close to the Florida Turnpike. It's easy to find and easy to get to, but it still feels secluded and private when you're inside the gates.


Woodfield Country Club


Now we get to touch on one of the most lush country clubs in Boca Raton – Woodfield Country Club. Divided into 20 subdivisions within the club's 830 acres, you'll find homes ranging from around $300K all the way up to $8 Million.


What sets Woodfield Country Club apart? Probably the 27 pristine private lakes, the 24/7 manned security gate, and the 12,000 square foot heated swimming pool. Of course, there's a fitness center, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, restaurants, a salon, a spa, therapy services, and a social center (they call it The Clubhouse, and it's huge), plus a host of other amenities. Thanks to the wide price range, families and individuals of every walk can enjoy a seasonal or year round home in Woodfield.


Polo Club


For the tennis-addict who wants to perfect their sport in style, the Polo Club is the place to go. Regarded as one of the top privately owned tennis facilities in the entire world, this tropical country club has both condos and custom housing for you to choose from, and it's all surrounded by 1,100 acres of tropical Floridian landscape.


The Polo Club is the second largest country club in the USA, which naturally means that you have a wide range of options to choose from when it comes to price and living environment. You can find condos, townhomes, villas, custom estates and more inside the secure gates of Polo Club. There's lots of kid's activities available, so it's a perfect place for a family to seasonally vacation in.


Any one of these developmentss would make a great starting point for your real-estate research, and I'm sure once you browse through some listings you'll find the direction you want to go.


 


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            <title>Featured Golf Club of the Month: Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club</title>
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Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club is one of the most exclusive golf clubs in Boca Raton.  It’s a private club, and anyone wishing to apply for membership must be invited to do so.  This country club has maintained a tradition of elegance for over a half-century.  Part of its mission statement is that it endeavors to provide fun for the entire family.  Royal Palm features a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.  The elegant clubhouse offers a high-end level of services to all members and their guests.  Members are greeted by name, and the conscientious staff remembers their individual preferences. Both golf and social memberships are available with a capital contribution required at both levels of membership.  A junior membership is also available.  Junior members are responsible for only half the typical capital requirement. 


In addition to golf, the club offers a 7,000-square-foot fitness center.  The equipment is first rate and several fitness classes like Pilates and yoga are also available. Members of the fitness staff are on duty seven days a week and members have twenty-four hours a day access to the facility.  For those who require a regular “pamper time,” there are massage therapists, skin care therapists, and steam rooms available. 


Six tennis courts are located next to the fitness center.  There are men and women’s leagues and tennis clinics for kids after school and on the weekends.  Tennis aficionados can also reserve court time by calling a member of the tennis staff. For those traditionalists who like something a little different, here’s also a croquet pavilion with two championship greenswards. That perennial favorite, duplicate bridge, is available every Tuesday.  The club also sponsors tournaments and lessons.


As if all of these facilities weren’t enough, the club also has its own marina on the bay.  There’s a clubhouse for members with a nautical flair.  There’s also a pool.  Access to the ocean is only minutes away.  Many members dock their yachts at this marina.  There are hookups for phones, water and electricity.  For the yacht owners’ convenience, there’s a full time dock master and concierge services available seven days per week.  The yacht club regularly sponsors regattas, a fishing derby and organized excursions. Members have reciprocal privileges at thirty-five other yacht clubs throughout Florida.


Several dining options are available at both the golf club and the yacht club.  In addition, numerous family oriented activities are offered, like parties, carnivals and “dive-in” movies.  The facilities, amenities and activities it offers are some of the best in Florida. 
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            <title>Featured Community of the Week: Woodfield Country Club</title>
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Woodfield Country Club is a beautiful community that encompasses 830 acres of prime real estate in the Boca Raton area.  The community has 1300 residences including townhouses and single-family homes.  The prices range from $300,000 to multi-million dollar homes. It’s such a large community that it’s subdivided into twenty distinct neighborhoods.  Each neighborhood has its own unique ambiance.  The community is family–friendly and emphasizes both children’s and adult’s activities. There are three types of memberships available: social, sport and golf. 


The community boasts an elaborate 38,000 square foot fitness center.  Called the Cascades, the center features the latest in fitness equipment as well as a spa, sauna, salon, and café.  There’s also a youth activity center for teens.  The center includes pool tables and video games. Dances are frequently held.  Naturally there’s a luxurious pool area.  Aquatics classes for different age groups are offered at the pool throughout the year. There’s also a private tennis club on the premises.  It sponsors clinics, leagues and events for all age groups.  The tennis staff is composed of thirteen tennis professionals. 


The heart of the community is the country club.  It’s here that people gather to socialize, eat, and participate in the numerous activities, which are offered daily.  The average age of a member is forty-nine years old.  The club, however, endeavors to provide activities that will appeal to all age groups. It’s impossible to list all of the available activities, but a representative list would include: movie night, book review groups, Sunday football parties, documentaries, seminars, and cards.  Members are encouraged to recommend activities that will suit their interests. There are also five restaurants on the premises.  The main clubhouse dining room offers the most formal venue.  The other four restaurants serve less elegant, but still delicious, fare.  For example, many members of the community choose to meet neighbors at the club’s O Bar for complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks and good conversation.


 In early November, the “Season Kick-Off Party” traditionally takes place.  It’s a two-day affair that provides activities for the whole family.  There’s even a carnival and an evening concert included in the festivities. The community center also offers afterschool activities for the youngsters in the community.  The included activities are things like ballet, art, science and cooking classes.  There’s also a community field where the young and the young at heart can play games like flag football and volleyball.  The community also sends out a newsletter, which includes an invitation to join groups attending concerts and sporting events in the surrounding area.


As can be seen, Woodfield Country Club is truly a “full service “ community for the whole family!
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            <title>New Record High Sale of $1,150,000 in Broken Sound!</title>
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Champagne &amp; Parisi Team of Lang Realty Sets New 18 Month Record High Sale of $1,150,000 in Broken Sound Country Club!





When you want your home SOLD, Call Claude or Caesar today at 561-703-4727 or 561-715-8630.


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            <title>Featured Community: Stonebridge Golf and Country Club</title>
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Stonebridge Golf and Country Club is one of the many superb gated communities in the Boca Raton area.  The 398 homes that comprise the community dwell on a beautifully landscaped golf course and many even have lake views.  The clubhouse is an amazing 40,000 square foot structure that under went an extensive renovation in 2008.  The facility boasts a fully equipped fitness center (with spa treatment and massage therapy available), an elegant formal dining room, a grille room and a lakeside lounge.


Gourmet level meals are served in the three dining areas, which can accommodate up to 250 guests. The head chef has over eighteen years of culinary experience.  He is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.  He and his knowledgeable staff are very willing to fulfill special dietary requests.  The motto of the club is that they “never say no” to members.  For those who like a pre, during, or after dinner alcoholic beverage, there is a fully equipped bar with the best wines, beers and liquors from around the world.  There are 40 brands of vodka alone! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are served in the Grille Room before dinner and during happy hour.  In addition, on weekday mornings, there are complimentary beverages like coffee and tea available to members.  On the weekends, a continental breakfast is provided free of charge.


There are also a plethora of activities in which to participate.  The packed schedule includes formal parties, receptions, broadway performances, holiday celebrations, a lecture series, and musical performances. There are themed parties for Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Chinese New Year.  And to peak a member’s culinary interest, there are several special dinners offered: including Greek night, Spanish night and Stone Crab night. 


Many members of the club are avid golfers, so the course is carefully tended and well managed.  A golfer never has a long wait for his desired tee-time.  During the 2008 renovation, over $170,000 was spent on updating the golf course. It is a beautifully landscaped, eighteen-hole course that is appropriate for all skill levels. Weekly tournaments and monthly mixed couples’ events are hosted at the course.  In addition, there are numerous special tournaments like the annual “Senior Tour Skin Game.” Stonebridge also features six har-tu tennis courts.  Golf, tennis and fitness personnel are available to provide information and advice. 


2011-2012 Fees are as follows: Full Golf Equity is $40,000 + initiation fee of $20,000 = $60,000 Total. Annual Dues for full golf membership are $16,545. Social Club Equity is $15,000 + initiation fee of $20,000 = $35,000 Total. Annual dues for social membership are $12,125.


A manned gatehouse helps to provide security for the residents of Stonebridge.  A roving security vehicle that is equipped with medical equipment affords further reassurance.  As can be readily seen, Stonebridge is a premier community in one of the premier regions of Southeast Florida.  Your ability to participate in this kind of lifestyle is only a phone call away!


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            <title>Admirals Cove Homes for Sale in Jupiter, Florida</title>
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If you have always dreamt of the perfect golf and waterfront home which combines luxury and natural ambience, then you have an opportunity to realize your dream by viewing the available Admirals Cove homes for sale.


Exquisite in beauty, style and taste, the gated Jupiter, Florida community is the crown jewel in combining the best of country club real estate and waterfront properties. When you see the various choices of Admirals Cove homes for sale, you are not investing in an asset that will not only provide you with all the luxurious comforts you can imagine, but you are also investing the best of what the Florida lifestyle has to offer, whether it be for a primary residence, second home or just a well thought out place to retire to. Admirals Cove represents an ideal choice for people who wish to own a luxurious, elegant and modern residence amidst breathtaking natural sceneries.


There are several attractions of owning a home in Admirals Cove. Prominent amongst these are the impressive facilities for golf and tennis. If you are a golf or tennis enthusiast you are sure to find the 45-holes of championship golf along with tennis facilities to be quite impressive in comparison to what other local country clubs offer. Another great feature is the clubhouse which is equipped with great dining facilities and overlooks the private harbor. The Admirals Cove marina provides a spectacular view from the clubhouse and features the latest facilities for boating and yachting. The entire atmosphere at Admirals Cove combines to provide a sense of being on a luxurious vacation that lasts every day for homeowners throughout the year.


It is not surprising that the Admiral Cove homes for sale provide the perfect opportunity of owning a beautiful and comfortable golf or waterfront home, each of which possess a rich legacy of architecture, heritage and style. There are not many communities in Florida where you can play golf in the morning and go boating in the afternoon without ever leaving the neighborhood you live in. At Admiral Cove, one can enjoy the luxury of sailing, golfing or going to the spa all in the same private country club community.
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            <title>Mallory Creek at Abacoa in Jupiter, Florida</title>
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Mallory Creek at Abacoa offers new construction in Jupiter, Florida that is built by DiVosta Homes who was recently acquired by the Pulte Group of home builders. This is one of the most beautiful and an affordable area of Palm Beach County to buy new construction in area that was built with families in mind. The Abacoa homes offer amazing amenities to residents of the community which include a fitness center that offers free-weights and cardio equipment, clubhouse with an entertainment room, two community swimming pools, and miles of walking paths that connect to the Abacoa greenway.


Mallory Creek Jupiter FL is convenient to many local attractions and activities to do in the area that will enable you to fully enjoy the Florida lifestyle. There are 45 miles of incredible beaches where you can relax, plenty of Marinas to dry store your own boat or charter one for the day to go sport fishing, or can just relax and enjoy other outdoor activities that the local area offer. Dozens of inland rivers also offer a great place to play and swim for kids or excellent fresh water fishing. Mallory Creek at Abacoa is close to several championship private and public golf courses that will allow you to enjoy a day on the course with friends. If you're looking for something indoors to do on the hot Florida days you can visit the local art galleries, the exclusive shopping malls and much more. This community was designed to have everything you'll need right at your fingertips.


Mallory Creek Abacoa homes for sale are offered in 12 models that range between 1,800 and 4,500 square feet with a starting price range in the high $300,000 that goes up to the mid $600,000’s. Along with the single-family homes, there are also 5 different townhomes that range from 1,500 to 1,850 square feet under air with prices that range between $230,000 and $300,000. It does not matter if you are looking to retire to the beautiful weather of Florida or you want a safe and beautiful area to raise your family, Mallory Creek at Abacoa is the perfect neighborhood to call home.







 


Golden Bear Realty, LLC11811 US Highway One, Suite 205North Palm Beach, FL 33408(561) 721-2626
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            <title>The Bridges Real Estate Boca Raton - Delray Beach 2012</title>
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The Bridges - Boca Raton 2012


 


Brand new development called “The Bridges” is coming to the Boca Raton area the beginning of 2012. The developer has already broken ground and plans to build 656 homes on over 300 acres with houses starting at $500,000 to over $2 million. The community will have an impressive amenity package that will include a weekend bistro, indoor sports complex, tennis courts with pro shop, party pavilion, fitness studio and water play area.


The homes will range in size form 2500 – 7000 square feet and will boast many upgrades including granite counter tops, marble flooring and much more that will be announced. Just down the street they will be breaking ground on a brand new Publix anchored shopping center that will make shopping very convenient. The property is in an excellent location next to the upscale Mizner Country Club and Stone Creek Ranch, and just minutes from the Boca Towncenter Mall and tons of fine restaurants. Some people would question starting such a big project at these price points in this economic climate. The reality is that the Boca Raton market is so desirable that it is not as affected by economic factors as other parts of the state and country. There are buyers in this market that aren’t looking for distressed properties, they want something new and don’t want to deal with all of the headaches.


Please contact us for updates on The Bridges and other new developments in the Boca Raton area.


You will not save any money by not using Experienced Realtors to purchase in The Bridges and we will represent you as a Buyer's Agent.  Call The Champagne &amp; Parisi Team today at 561-703-4727 or 561-715-8630.


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