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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

Economic news in the United States is increasingly more positive.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently soared above 13,000 and the unemployment rate is slowly decreasing.  Many economists feel that these milestones indicate that the American economy is beginning to come out of a lingering recessional era.  Most experts believe, however, that the housing market will be slower to respond to the improving economic climate. 

As most people are aware, certain areas of the United States were disproportionately affected when the housing market crashed in late 2006 and 2007.  Florida was one of the hardest hit states.  Consider that during the 1990s and early 2000s, home prices in Florida were ten percent above the national average.  In 2005, the

President Obama recently announced the terms and conditions of the national bank settlement program.   The banks are participating in the plan to provide redress for their part in the “robo-signing” scandal.  Two states, Florida and California, were able to obtain special considerations from the five major banks involved in this settlement.  In Florida, the banks will be required to pay a monetary sum that is in addition to what the state will receive under the terms of the national plan.  Under the provisions of this side-deal, Florida will be allotted an additional 1.8 billion from Bank of America, 1.2 billion from Wells Fargo, and 1 billion from J. P. Morgan Chase.  This will provide Florida with a total of 8 billion dollars to aid struggling

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

It is projected that more distressed homes – short sales or homes in foreclosure – will enter the Palm Beach real estate market in 2012.  This is due to a confluence of factors, but the result is that there may be just as many or even more distressed homes on the market than regular sales.  Obviously, this provides opportunities for the discriminating buyer to find that “dream home” at an affordable price.

However, not all buyers are interested in buying a distressed home.  In fact, for a variety of reasons, some buyers actively avoid such homes. Buying a short sale home (a home where the owner owes more than the home is worth) can be a lengthy and complicated process. The mortgage lender wants to obtain the highest possible price, so they

Many people want to move to the Boca Raton area to enjoy the lifestyle and the many amenities the community offers.  Pristine white beaches, nature trails, abundant entertainment, and picture perfect weather all beckon.  And those interested in obtaining employment may be pleasantly surprised to learn that the economic outlook for the Boca Raton area has never been better. 

The locale boasts one of the largest business concentrations in South Florida.  Many National and international companies have their headquarters or regional offices in Boca Raton and its environs.  IBM, Office Depot and ADT have large offices that employ several thousand people.  There are also media companies like American Media and Friend Finder Networks.  E-retailers like

The real estate market has always been an indicator to the overall economic status of our country. It is no surprise that properties are upside down, people are still losing their homes, although lately we have seen signs of improvement, the market will never be what it was for quite sometime.

I took a client out to see some rental properties and he was shocked when he learned that the real estate market was quite different than he had perceived it to be. My client was under the misconception that as a whole, the real estate market was at a slow moving pace. People need to keep in mind that the buyer's market is substantially different than the rental market. Everyone needs somewhere to live, and if they aren't buying, they are renting.

One of the things

Palm Beach County is famous for crystal clear waters, sandy beaches, tranquil and serene environment, deep sea fishing, luxurious lifestyle, and wide range of water activities, the county is also a home to some of the best golf courses of the country. With more than 140 perfectly manicured golf courses within a radius of 30 miles, Palm Beach County is unquestionably an ultimate destination for any golf player. Needless to say, but the county is also renowned for its distinct golf course real estate.

The golf course real estate offers homes on the course, golf villas, town homes, condos, and of course, the luxurious golf course communities. You will be pleased to know that Palm Beach County has the maximum number of golf course homes than any other

Buyers and investors are finding great bargains on Boca Raton short sales in most neighborhoods and price ranges. A short sale is a pre-foreclosure that has not gone through the formal Florida foreclosure process yet. Right now, a foreclosure is taking up to two years from the time it is processed. A short sale can be bought before the lender takes possession of the property with the seller’s lender’s permission. Since the owner is still in possession of the property, short sales tend to be in better condition that REO properties. While there is never a guarantee that the seller’s lender will accept a short sale offer, understanding how the process works and working with a local Boca Raton Realtor increases your chances of successfully securing a

New Risk Retention Rules Could Affect Boca Raton Borrowers

The FDIC, the Federal Reserve and several other federal regulatory agencies have proposed a new credit risk retention rule that would waive the 5% risk retention rule under Section 941 of the Dodd Frank law on qualified mortgages by requiring the borrowers to make a 20% down payment. Under the new rule, when making a non-qualified loan, lenders must retain a 5% ownership when the mortgages are packaged and sold to investors. Banks would have to have more capital for these non-qualified loans which means higher costs passed on to non-qualified loan borrowers. Borrowers who are unable to come up with the 20% down payment may not even qualify for a loan. The National Association of Realtors and