ResalesWest Palm Beach: Sand Instead Of Snow For The Holidays
As early winter storms batter the east coast, warm, sunny spots like West Palm Beach, Florida look pretty appealing to homebuyers.
"West Palm Beach is over the bridge from Palm Beach, with its shopping and beaches," says Realtor Joanne K. Lewis. "With the Kravis Center and Cityplace, and the many waterfront festivals, there is always something to do. There are numerous new condos downtown, to enjoy living near your work."
Realtor Karen Dove says, "There is a revitalized downtown and antiques district, historic areas and wonderful new construction."
Dove describes, "Christmas is coming, nightime lighted boats down parade down the intracoastal, making for a memorable holdiay season. Palm trees are wrapped in thousands of lights, and you have sandals instead of snow. Warm sunny days and cool nights make for a lovely way to live.
"West Palm Beach is world-famous and now back better than ever," says Dove. "Historic neighborhoods and Millionaires Row cater to an upscale and affluent clientele.The strong market for re-sales & new home construction have continued to hold strong. Over 46 percent of the homes listed sold in the first 30 days! Condos recorded 30 days or less at 49 percent of those on the market.
She explains, "The coastal areas draw people from all walks of life and with a wide choice of amenities available, you can see why. Our weather offers year-round interaction with the great outdoors. The market for area has continued to hold strong but overall properties are priced below surrounding areas. Many ocean-front, elegant condos and luxury townhomes are now under construction with pre-construction pricing offering unique opportunities to buyers wanting to customize their new South Florida home! There are numerous re-sales, handyman, and re-modeled properties available, too. If you"re looking for a smaller town atmosphere and big city conveniences West Palm and the Palm Beaches may be the place for you to call home!"
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