Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Boca Raton Real Estate Market Update

Overall, it's been a pretty strong year for the real estate market in Boca Raton: 

  • Home sales in Boca Raton were up over 6%  for the month of November, but down 3% for the year to date. (That's the number of homes sold, 270 for November and 3,966 for the year through November.)
  • Home prices in Boca Raton were up both for the month of November and for the year to date, with gains in the median sale price of 22.7% and 11.6% respectively. 
  • Inventory levels were 7.4% lower year over year for the month of November. 
Boca Raton home values and sales have held firmer than the average for the Palm Beach County real estate market, which I'll cover in a separate post.

If you're considering selling and would like to know your home's value, please contact me for a no-obligation market analysis. You're welcome to search the MLS from my website to check home sales in your neighborhood.  I'm always easy to reach if you would like a more detailed analysis or would like to discuss how we can get your home sold as quickly and painlessly as possible.

If you're considering buying, you can search MLS listings for homes for sale here.

    

If you or anyone you care about would appreciate guidance from a team of top real estate professionals, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm always easy to reach by phone, text and email.

With Best Wishes for the Happiest of Holidays,
Scott

Scott A Field, MBA
Realtor, Investment Specialist
Certified Distressed Property Expert
cell phone: 561-573-1828
scottafield@gmail.com 
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Boca Raton, FL 33434

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Coral Trace: A Hidden Gem in Delray Beach

Within a mile of Downtown Delray Beach, with its entrance right on the famous Atlantic Avenue, Coral Trace is an intimate and pet-friendly all ages gated community.  Coral Trace is composed of 282 two bedroom and three bedroom villas. The community offers a pool, two lighted tennis courts, a clubhouse with an exercise room, card room, game room, social room with kitchen facilities, even a billiards table!

            

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like any information or showings for Coral Trace or other properties in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and the surrounding South Florida communities.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Boca Raton Schools Information

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Boca Raton Schools Information from a Boca Raton Parent and longtime resident who actively participates in the community.

Below you will find a comprehensive list of Boca Raton schools. Each school name is linked to its review on GreatSchools.org. I've also provided links to search the MLS for listings in the same zip code as the school. Not all homes in the zip code will be in the same Palm Beach County school boundaries.

You can check the Palm Beach County School District zones for any address through this very handy site: http://pbgis.palmbeach.k12.fl.us/addresslocator/lookup.html

We moved to Boca Raton for a few reasons: to be close to my grandparents who were living in Delray Beach, to be close to my aunt and uncle in Boynton Beach, and most importantly, for the highly rated Boca Raton Schools.

I hope you find the following school information helpful. If you would like to know more or would like me to build you a home search customized to a specific school zone, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Our children have done very well in  the public schools in Boca Raton. We moved a couple of times and some of the school boundaries shifted while the kids were attending, so we have experience with several of the schools. All had excellent administrations, parents actively involved in the parent teacher organizations, and devoted teachers.

We support several schools with fundraisers through the Boca Flower Stand, a family business. I have served for years on the Spanish River High School Career Academies Advisory Board.

Top rated schools in Boca Raton:
Highest Rated Boca Raton Elementary Schools

Addison Mizner Elementary School This top rated elementary school has an excellent reputation. It is located in zip code 33486. Click here to search currently available homes in zip code 33486.

Del Prado Elementary School The gifted program in Boca Raton has grown over the years, and many of Gwen's friends were re-zoned for Del Prado. It is a very well regarded school. Del Prado is in zip code 33433. Click here to search Boca Raton Homes in zip code 33433.

Waters Edge Elementary School Alex and Gwen both had several great years at this school. It is next to Boca Falls and across the street from Boca Winds, two desirable West Boca developments. Waters Edge is in the 33428 zip code.  Boca Raton Homes for Sale in 33428 zip code.

A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School are situated on the Florida Atlantic University Campus in Boca Raton. A.D Henderson is a kindergarten through 8th grade laboratory school. Admission is lottery based. Our daughter Gwen is currently attending FAU High School. This is an excellent program for high academic achievers who wish to attend college courses on the FAU campus to simultaneously fulfill high school and undergraduate requirements. There is an application and interview process for admission. FAU and AD Henderson are in the 33431 zip code. Search Boca Raton Homes for Sale in 33431 zip code.

Verde Elementary School This highly rated elementary school is in Central Boca, near the Town Center Mall, in zip code 33433. Click here for currently available homes in Boca Raton zip code 33433.

Whispering Pines Elementary School Our niece and nephew went to Whispering Pines and did very well. I had the pleasure of serving a popular and longstanding teacher there with the sale of her home and the purchase of her replacement home. Whispering Pines is in the 33496 zip code. Boca Raton Homes for Sale in the 33496 zip code.

Calusa Elementary School is on Clint Moore Road in zip code 33496, surrounded by some of Boca Raton's most exclusive neighborhoods, including Polo Club to the north and Broken Sound Country Club to the south. You're welcome to search the currently available homes for sale in 33496 here.

Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is in the unincorporated area of Palm Beach County known as West Boca, in zip code 33498, just west of US 441. Boca Woods Country Club (mandatory equity membership with some great buys there) is just to the south, and Boca Greens Country Club (not mandatory membership) is just to the north. Search the MLS for homes in Boca Raton 33498 here. 

Sunrise Park Elementary School is a newer elementary school at the west end of Yamato Road across from Saturnia. Our son Alex went there the year it opened, when Mr. Goldstein was Principal. We used to love to go to storytime. Mr. Goldstein came to our house to read a story one night as an award for Alex! Sunrise Park is in zip code 33498Search for homes in Boca Raton 33498 here. 

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Middle Schools

Omni Middle School is on Jog Road across from Spanish River High School, just East of Woodfield Country Club (mandatory membership) and north of Woodfield Hunt Club (optional membership to Woodfield). Omni is in zip code 33496. You'll find currently available home listings in 33496 here. 

A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School are situated on the Florida Atlantic University Campus in Boca Raton. A.D Henderson is a kindergarten through 8th grade laboratory school. Admission is lottery based. Our daughter Gwen is currently attending FAU High School. This is an excellent program for high academic achievers who wish to attend college courses on the FAU campus to simultaneously fulfill high school and undergraduate requirements. There is an application and interview process for admission. FAU and AD Henderson are in the 33431 zip code. Search Boca Raton Homes for Sale in 33431 zip code.

Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is a highly-sought magnet school. Open houses for the school always draw a large crowd. Admission is lottery based. Gwen had a very good experience there, and we believe the rigorous program helped to prepare her well for her advanced high school program. Don Estridge Middle School is in zip code 33431. Search Boca Raton Homes for Sale in 33431 zip code.

Loggers' Run Community Middle School is a popular middle school in unincorporated West Boca, west of US 441 on Palmetto Park Road, just north of Timberwalk. Loggers' Run  is in the 33428 zip code.  Boca Raton Homes for Sale in 33428 zip code.

Eagles Landing Middle School is next to Sunrise Park Elementary at the west end of Yamato Road across from Saturnia. Our son Alex went there and had a very good experience. Eagles Landing is in zip code 33498Search for homes in Boca Raton 33498 here. 

Boca Raton Community Middle School is a highly rated middle school in the city of Boca Raton, just south of Boca Raton Community High School off of Glades Road, east of I-95. Boca Middle is in zip code 33486. You'll find currently available MLS home listings in 33486 here. 


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High Schools

A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School are situated on the Florida Atlantic University Campus in Boca Raton. A.D Henderson is a kindergarten through 8th grade laboratory school. Admission is lottery based. Our daughter Gwen is currently attending FAU High School. This is an excellent program for high academic achievers who wish to attend college courses on the FAU campus to simultaneously fulfill high school and undergraduate requirements. There is an application and interview process for admission. FAU and AD Henderson are in the 33431 zip code. Search Boca Raton Homes for Sale in 33431 zip code.

Boca Raton Community High School is a nationally ranked, highly rated high school in the city of Boca Raton, entered off of Glades Road, east of I-95. Many graduates go to top universities. Boca High is in zip code 33486. You'll find currently available MLS home listings in 33486 here. 

Spanish River Community High School is also a nationally ranked, highly rated high school in the city of Boca Raton, at the corner of Jog Road and Yamato Road. Many graduates go to top universities. Our son Alex went there through the Gilder Lehrman American History and Law Academy and had a very good experience. The school also offers academies in Entrepreneurship, Biotech, and Early Childhood Education. I am an active supporter of this school and admit to bias and school pride. Spanish River is in zip code 33496. You'll find currently available home listings in 33496 here.

West Boca Raton High School is a highly rated newer high school at the west end of Glades Road, with academies in Culinary Arts, Drafting and Design, Medical and Information Technology. West Boca High is in unincorporated West Boca's zip code 33498. Search for homes in Boca Raton 33498 here. 

Olympic Heights Community High School is a highly rated high school in central west Boca on Lyons Road north of Glades Road, with six Career Academies: Engineering, Teacher Education, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Culinary, and Fashion. West Boca High is in unincorporated West Boca's zip code 33434. Search for homes in Boca Raton 33434 here. 



Boca is also home to many exceptional private schools. All of the following are linked to reviews and useful information. 
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Please don't hesitate to ask for more info in the meanwhile.

You can also find great information on private schools in the Boca Raton area here: 
Pine Crest School at Boca Raton  is a private preparatory school with campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Boca Raton. The Boca Raton campus is on St. Andrews Blvd in the central Boca area in zip code 33434. Search for homes in Boca Raton 33434 here. 

Grandview Preparatory School

Claremont Montessori School

West Glades Montessori School

Boca Prep International School

Another nationally recognized school considered among the best is in Delray Beach just north of the Boca Raton border: American Heritage School - Boca/Delray

 A top rated private school in Broward County just south of the Boca Raton border: North Broward Preparatory School

Top private schools with religious affiliation:
Among the most popular private Jewish school programs in Boca Raton:

Donna Klein Jewish Academy is a highly regarded K-12 Jewish Community Day School in West Boca Raton just south of Glades Road in zip code 33428. Search for Boca Raton Homes for Sale in 33428 zip code.

Congregation B'Nai Israel

Temple Beth El of Boca Raton N

Hillel Day School Of Boca Raton


Top private Catholic school programs in Boca Raton include:

Pope John Paul II High School

St. Jude Catholic School

St. Jude Pre-School

St. Joan of Arc School


Top private Christian school programs in Boca Raton include:
St. Andrew's School  is both a private Episcopal day school and a boarding school, centrally located on Jog Road in Boca Raton in zip code 33434. Search for homes in Boca Raton 33434 here. 

Advent Lutheran Early Childhood School

Advent Lutheran School

Boca Raton Christian School


Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Golf and Country Club Homes in Boca Raton and Delray Beach

Looking for a home with a golf course view in one of the best Florida country club communities? This is a great time to buy. It's high season and the weather in South Florida is fantastic! With the onset of brutal winter weather up north, many people are considering buying a home in Florida

Because of the mild tropical climate and the opportunity to enjoy Florida weather year 'round, there are numerous golf courses in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and surrounding communities, most with homes on the golf course.
This could be the end of your rainbow!

There are always numerous available golf course homes for sale in Boca Raton and golf course homes for sale in Delray Beach. The recent recession has made for some very attractive values in country clubs with mandatory membership requirements. While they are considerably less common than a few years ago, there are also opportunities to purchase distressed properties in country club communities. You can view listings for foreclosures and short sale listings in country club communities here

Country club membership fees vary among Florida golf courses, from a few thousand dollars for limited membership to the low six figures in initial equity fees and initiation fees in a premiere luxury country club community such as Homes for Sale in St. Andrews Country Club. Additional prestigious South Florida golf club communities with luxury homes include Woodfield Country ClubMizner Country ClubPolo ClubBoca Grove, and Boca West.

There are retirement golf communities like Boca Delray Golf and Country Club that charge by the play or have memberships at minimal cost that make golf and tennis very affordable. Some homes in Indian Spring Country Club and Aberdeen Golf and Country Club in Boynton Beach do not require membership, and there are different levels of social membership, tennis membership, and golf membership that meet many budgets.

There are golf course communities in Boca Raton that do not require membership. Click on the community names to view the MLS listings for Woodfield Hunt ClubBoca Country ClubBoca Greens Country Club and Boca Pointe Country ClubBoca Greens is open to the public and you can pay to play or join. Boca Pointe has different levels of membership and sometimes offers specials. There are also Golf course communities in Delray that do not require membership including Homes for Sale in The Hamlet Delray Beach (the golf course is now the Seagate Country Club) and Homes for Sale in Boca Delray Golf and Country Club.  

Don't hesitate to call or email me if you would like detailed property information or showings, or help with selling your property. You can also reach me through my Contact Page.

             

About the Author: Scott Field is a leading real estate agent in Boca Raton since 2002. In February 2015, Scott was honored with the 2014 Realtor® of the Year Award from the Realtors Commercial Alliance of the Palm Beaches. Scott specializes in physician and executive relocation, selling residential, commercial and investment properties, luxury homes, country club homes, waterfront condos. Hundreds of successful transactions and happy clients throughout South Florida with a focus on Palm Beach County and north Broward County.

Scott has sold a wide variety of properties in South Florida, including investment and commercial property, luxury homes, homes in country clubs, seasonal homes, and waterfront homes.

Scott routinely receives referrals from past clients and recruiters, and from real estate brokers outside the area.
Scott is actively involved in the community, serving on the board of directors and various committees with the Realtors Commercial Alliance (RCA), and the Career Academies Advisory Board of Spanish River High School, among others.
Scott's clients benefit from his extensive experience as a Realtor, business consultant, senior manager, college instructor and entrepreneur, and his exceptional skills in marketing, communication, negotiation, and transaction management.