August 2011 
There are 4 blog entries for August 2011.
Why should you invest in Boca Raton Real Estate?
Monday, August 22nd, 2011 at 2:00pm. 3238 Views, 1 Comments.
Boca Raton real estate is some of the most prime real estate in the country. With beautiful beaches, award winning championship golf course communities, luxury country club and resort style 55+ communities; there is truly something for everyone here. For these reasons, Boca Raton is a popular place to own real estate and retire. Baby boomers and foreign investors list Boca Raton as one of their favorite places.
Hot Boca Raton Properties
Foreclosures and shorts are the hot properties right now. Buyers know they are getting to acquire a property at a deep discount with a built in equity. Granted some foreclosures need repairs, but most buyers recognize the value in purchasing distressed properties so they are…The Truth About Credit Scores
Monday, August 22nd, 2011 at 1:02pm. 1460 Views, 0 Comments.
Understanding your credit score is important because you have to maintain a good credit score of 700 or higher to get the best mortgage loan 
rates when you go to purchase a Boca Raton property. Lenders have tightened up credit requirements as a result of incurring substantial losses on foreclosures and short sale transactions since the mortgage meltdown. Credit scores are determined by the type of credit you are extended, the amount of credit limit you have, the total debt you owe your creditors and your payment history. Creditors also look at your income when making decisions to extend you credit. A score of 720 is considered the best score by most lenders. With low credit scores in the 500-600 range, you will pay much higher interest rates. Scores…
Real estate buying tips for Foreign Buyers in Boca Raton
Monday, August 15th, 2011 at 3:12pm. 977 Views, 0 Comments.
Buying Tips for Foreign Buyers Purchasing Boca Raton Properties
Foreign buyers are scooping up Boca Raton and South Florida properties because they realize the value in buying U.S. foreclosure and short sale properties that are priced below market value. Canadians, South Americans, Europeans and Asians are among the largest group of foreign buyers investing in U.S. real estate because they know that U.S investments are the safest place to put their money and watch it appreciate.
Here are some tips that you might find helpful if you are a foreign buyer:
Work with a local Boca Raton Realtor to help you find your investment property. Realtors have access to the most up-to-date MLS information and are knowledgeable about local home…
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton is due to open its Medical School Facility this fall!
Friday, August 12th, 2011 at 6:38pm. 715 Views, 1 Comments.
This fall FAU will open its first charter medical classes to 64 applicants that will be attending the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
The school received approximately 1000 applicants since the enrollment period started in February of 2011. FAU has partnered
with The Scripps Research Institute of Florida and will be offering a dual M.D. and Ph.D. degree program at their Boca Raton campus! How exciting is it to know that Boca Raton will soon accommodate a prestigious state-of-the-art medical school! This over whelming amount of applications is an example of just how high the demand has been for a first-rate medical school here in this area. The campus has been designed for FAU’s master, doctoral and certificate programs in…