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How Boca’s Real Estate Has Transformed Over the Decades

This growing city retains the cachet of a solid real estate investment, even as the housing market in Boca Raton Florida evolves to meet the needs of new and existing home buyers. A timeline-based narrative on the evolution of the

How to Beach in Boca

April’s weather with low temps and humidity is the start of beach season for locals after snowbirds and tourists leave. If you’re used to beaches up north, it’s a different sand story here. Boca Raton’s stretch of beaches are clean

What Makes Boca’s Coastal Homes So Special?

Boca Raton isn’t just another community on the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a vibrant city that offers an unmatched range of waterfront properties…from glamorous beachfront hi-rise condominiums to lavish estates, to yacht clubs with a private marina on the Intracoastal Waterway

Summer in the City:  Boca’s Open 24/7 Now

Still watching “Seinfeld” reruns? They could be 36 years old. Jerry’s series ran from ’89 to ’98. He turns 71 on April 29. This isn’t a knock on a wonderful comedian, but TV mentions of his TV parents’ fictional Boca

Homes Near Historic Boca Raton Landmarks

Boca is a city of firsts, featuring notable areas like The Boca Raton, Old Floresta and Mizner Park. As the first subdivision, Old Floresta has worn the city’s official Historic District marker since 1990. Mizner bought the land to house

How to observe Easter and Passover as a Newbie or House Hunter

If you’re moving or house-hunting in south Florida during Easter and Passover, you’ll find ways to observe the holidays here. “Easter is based on the lunar cycles of the Jewish calendar. In the Christian religion, the Last Supper (the final

Summer Camps Proliferate in PBC

If you’re wondering what to do with the kids over the summer- May 30 through Aug. 11 when they’re off from public school — you’ll have your choice of public and private day camps here. Registration is open for toddlers

What is the Role of a Title Company in a Florida Real Estate transaction?

If you’re new to buying real estate, here’s a first-time buyer’s guide to title companies and their essential roles in Florida. What is a title company in real estate? A title company is responsible for making sure the title to

How to Explore Foreclosures

With the economy fluctuating, more homeowners are likely to default on their mortgage payment until they’re underwater. That means buyers and real estate investors could have a wider choice of properties. If this is your first foray into foreclosures, be

Water Parks ‘Spring’ into Action

Moving to Boca or nearby communities with kids? Palm Beach County has its share of water parks. Here’s where to take the family during spring hours now until longer summer hours start. Coconut Cove Waterpark Rapids Waterpark Calypso Bay Waterpark

You Can Float Your Boat in South Florida

If your new south Florida home or condo doesn’t come with its own boat slip and private marina, no worries. You can still bring or buy a boat here and store it. You can even charter. To say boating is

What Documents You Will Need to Buy Your 1st Florida Home

Whether you’re buying or looking, you’ll want to know what essential documents you’ll need when purchasing a house or condo in Florida, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. There are no legal requirements to buy a house in Florida as

How to Transfer Property Ownership in Florida

Just having a name on a deed is not proof of ownership in Florida. So exactly what is ownership of property? And as a potential buyer, how do you prove ownership is free and clear of liens so the property

NFL Hall of Famers to Join Pro Golfers in Boca

If you follow pro golf, you’re in luck if you’re house-hunting here or already moving to Boca Raton or nearby by the end of March. Pro golfers are returning to Boca from March 31 to April 6 in a tournament

What Does ‘Pre-Approval’ Mean in South Florida Real Estate and Why You Need It

If you’re a first-time buyer for a house or condo in South Florida, you’ll want to be pre-approved for a mortgage. Your Lang Realty agent will explain the ins and outs of pre-approval. It means a mortgage lender will put

Legal Aspects of Buying a Vacation Home in Florida

“Season” in south Florida is October through April, when hoards of part-timers called “snowbirds” arrive for the winter. Some just rent for the season. But new buyers who want to own a vacation home here are traditionally retirees with the

Major League Baseball Lives in South Florida, too

If you’re a Major League Baseball fan, there are spring training and regular season games right here in south Florida. And if you’re coming in out of the cold for warm spring training weather, tickets are on sale for MLB

How to Buy a Home in Florida as an Out-of-State Buyer

If you’re house-hunting in south Florida, you’re not alone. “Of the top 10 states eyed for residency, Florida metros made up 50% of the top 10 go-to state metros,” according to FloridaRealtors.com. “What COVID did was supercharged migration to South

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