December 2011 Palm Beach County Housing Stats

Months Supply of Inventory

There’s no way to be certain what 2012 will bring. However, a few things do seem clear enough to make some assessments. First, 2011 was not the recovery year it was expected to be. It was yet another “transition year” for most. Second, multi-decade low mortgage rates and suppressed home prices coalesced to form an… [Continue Reading]

North Palm Beach Chili Cookoff

North Palm Beach Chili Cook Off & Classic Car Show

Join us as Chasewood Realty supports North Palm Beach youth sports program by participating in “Hot Cars & Chili”, a classic car show and chili cookoff. The event will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the North Palm Beach Anchorage Park & Marina. Tickets will be $1 per chili sample. Teams will be collecting tickets… [Continue Reading]

Old Palm Golf Club

Old Palm Golf Club Palm Beach Gardens

  Old Palm Golf Club is a private gated community conveniently located just west of Central Blvd. off of PGA Blvd within Palm Beach Gardens. Offering a maximum of 330 memberships requiring $175,000 equity, Old Palm Golf Club features a Raymond Floyd 18 hole course, full-service clubhouse and resort-style recreational and dining facilities. A low density, Audubon Gold Signature community… [Continue Reading]

November 2011 Palm Beach County Housing Statistics

Housing Affordability

Home prices are one of the most popular barometers of market vitality, yet they only tell part of the story. Soft prices may accompany improvements in other indicators such as purchase demand, absorption rates, seller concessions or market times. Regional, market-wide prices fall short by not recognizing the mix of homes that close each month,… [Continue Reading]

3219 Karen Dr., Delray Beach

Delray Beach Waterfront Real Estate

New construction 4 bedroom CBS home located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach. Amazing views overlooking Gulfstream. Great room layout with well designed kitchen, living room and separate dining area. Travertine flooring throughout. 2 full baths plus cabana. All impact windows/french doors. Great Delray Beach location close to Atlantic Avenue and convenient to… [Continue Reading]

Village of North Palm Beach Code Enforcement

North Palm Beach Real Estate

The Village of North Palm Beach is an exceptional location to call home. The community amenities are plentiful and the town is very strict when it comes to property maintenance. Listed below are the top ten code violations in the Village of North Palm Beach. For further information, please visit the town’s website. Top Ten… [Continue Reading]

Chase HAFA Short Sale Approval Letter

Chase Short Sale Approval

HAFA short sale success on house in Royal Palm Beach Florida’s subdivision of Counterpoint Estates. Seller had one lien with Chase, oweing over $225,000.  Took just under 3 months from the listing date to closing date. The homeowner qualified for and participated in the Treasury Department’s Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program “HAFA”  and was able to receive $3,000 for relocation… [Continue Reading]

Agent Referrals

North Palm Beach Real Estate Referral Fee

We get many requests from agents all over asking if we accept broker referrals. The answer is absolutely “YES’! If you’d like us to assist your customers with North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and surrounding Palm Beach County cities with Real Estate purchases and sales, please contact us directly. Our agent compensation package for incoming referrals on closed transactions is… [Continue Reading]

North Palm Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

North Palm Beach Real Estate Happy Holidays!

Annual North Palm Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony Location: North Palm Beach Country Club – Wednesday Dec. 7 at 7:00 pm The Village of North Palm Beach welcomes the holiday season with their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The evening begins with a few words from the Village Council. Entertainment is provided by the NPB Elementary School Bell Choir and… [Continue Reading]

October 2011 Palm Beach County Housing Data

Market Overview

There’s the numbers, then there’s the story behind them. For months, declining inventory has been the national tale to tell. This suggests a changing narrative with different voices. A buyer might tell you that record low mortgage rates and affordable prices made homeownership more attractive than renting. A seller may say that less competition allowed… [Continue Reading]

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