The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against inflation in June by announcing the biggest interest rate increase in 28 years as the government's main lending institution tries to rein in skyrocketing consumer costs. 

The largest increase since 1994, the Fed increased its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point. That comes after increases of a quarter point in March and a half point in May. The increase is due to growing prices for rent, groceries, gasoline, and a variety of other goods and services. Higher interest rates will increase the cost of carrying a credit card bill, obtaining a vehicle loan, and purchasing a home.

Rate increases are anticipated to continue in the upcoming months. In general, Fed policymakers

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Buying a New Home in South Florida

In the wake of COVID-10, South Florida home buyers have recently shown a strong preference for residences that can accommodate their new normalcies, such as working from home and virtual schooling. It comes as no surprise that these buyers are finding new construction homes to be an ideal solution, as they offer privacy, space, and a certain degree of customization. As a result, new construction homes are in high demand locally, and builders can barely keep up. If you are considering purchasing a new construction property, it is essential to develop a strategy prior to looking. There are many layers to the new construction sales process, and The Pearl Antonacci Group is here to help you cultivate a deeper

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Vini Antonacci and Brian Pearl of Lang Realty recently represented the buyer of a new home located in Golden Oak at Walt Disney World®. The Pearl Antonacci Group sold this estate built by Cahill Homes, located on Hyperion Lane in Golden Oak, Florida for $3,980,000. 

This beautifully designed Tuscan-style home features 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bathrooms, a 2-bay garage, and over 5,000 square feet of living space.  The front entry includes a serene and impressive foyer with 25-foot ceilings. Elegant porcelain tile runs seamlessly throughout the interior of the ground level and dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor.  The main staircase is made of exotic wood and has wrought iron balustrades with Disney characters

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Home staging is the art of helping buyers visualize a space as livable. But do you need to physically haul in furniture and spend thousands of dollars to tap into their imagination?

Not necessarily.

With virtual staging, you can take that same mid-century modern couch, vintage throw rug and flower vase you’d normally find in your stager’s U-Haul and insert them into your listing photos digitally instead. Goodbye heavy lifting, hello drag and drop!

By specially arranging computer-generated furnishings and props in key rooms, you can stage your bare-bones, vacant house to make buyers see, “Oh, I could put my desk right there!” or show visually how to configure an awkward layout. It costs a fraction of what you’ll pay for traditional staging and

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Lang Realty’s Pat Roseboom, a longtime supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, organized two teams to participate in the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Mizner Park in Boca Raton on Sunday, September 25.  More than $5,000 was raised through donations and pledges through both teams, The Pearl Antonacci Group of Lang Realty team and Boca Women’s Executive Club.

“This charity does so much in our community to help find a cure for this terrible disease and support family members and friends who become caretakers,” said Roseboom, an agent specializing in buyers for The Pearl Antonacci Group of Lang Realty.  “It was great to see many Lang agents, members of the Boca Women’s Executive Club, clients and friends come out to support this cause.”  "We are

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Click here for more photos of this stunning home in St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton.

Brian Pearl and Vini Antonacci of Lang Realty have recently listed this custom built home in St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton, Florida. The luxury home was listed for $3,795,000 and boasts 7 en-suite bedrooms, fitness room, a steam room, cigar room/library, and home movie theater as well as a 3 car garage and swimming pool and loggia. 

Desirable Cul-De-Sac Lot with Double Fairway Views of The Olde Course

Spectacular Spanish Renaissance estate home in St Andrews Country Club features 7 en-suite bedrooms plus a convertible bedroom currently used as an office/library, fitness/yoga studio with steam room, home theater, and children’s play/study

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When the developers of the exclusive new luxury rental property in Downtown Boca Raton, The Mark at Cityscape, sought a top-producing real estate team to list the eight penthouse lofts, they didn't look further than Brian Pearl and Vincenza Antonacci of Lang Realty.

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Jan. 21, 2016 - PRLog-- The luxuriously appointed two-story residences offer between 780 to over 1700 square feet; with sweeping views of the city's skyline, golf course; ocean, and the famed Boca Resort and Club.  These contemporary units include garage parking, chocolate wood floors, double-height ceilings with transom windows and designer lighting, floor-to-ceiling hurricane impact-resistant windows, multiple balconies, and gorgeous kitchens with white quartz

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Hamilton Place Townhouse in Downtown Delray Beach

Brian Pearl and Vini Antonacci of Lang Realty recently listed and sold 285 SE 6th Avenue Unit E in Delray Beach, Florida.  Rarely available 4 bedroom, 4 bath townhouse with a 2 car garage in Hamilton Place, one of Downtown Delray Beach's most desirable communities! Built in 2005, this tri-level townhouse boasts over 2,000 sq ft under air with high end finishes including hardwood floors, CBS construction, impact glass, French doors, solid core interior doors, and a gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, GE Profile stainless steel appliances and solid wood cabinetry. Ground floor has a full bedroom and bathroom, 2-car garage, and large storage closet. The 2nd level is comprised of the kitchen, dining…

Click here for more photos of this stunning home in Valencia Reserve

Brian Pearl and co-listing agent Vini Antonacci of Lang Realty have recently listed and sold a lakefront Pamplona Grand model in Valencia Reserve for full price in only two days!! The listing and sale price of $820,000 is a new record for the active adult community and the highest sale price on record to date. 

Desirable Lakefront Lot and Coveted Pamplona Grand Model

Absolutely stunning lakefront Pamplona Grand with over $230,000 in upgrades! Custom designed & decorated by renowned design firm Decorators Unlimited, this beautiful home has an elegant interior with transitional design elements including white kitchen cabinetry, porcelain tile flooring, crown molding, custom

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Pearl from Boca Raton, Had an Impressive 196 Closed Transactions On His Way to Becoming One of South Florida’s Top Professionals

Boca Raton, FL July 8, 2014 - Brian Pearl of Lang Realty was named one of America’s top real estate professional teams by REAL Trends and as advertised in The Wall Street Journal.  He is now a member of the “The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals,” a prestigious national awards ranking sponsored annually by the two respected publications.  Pearl is now ranked in the top one half of 1 percent of the more than 963,000 REALTORS® nationwide.

The Thousand real estate professionals was announced on July 8, 2014, with four separate categories honoring the top 250 residential agents and agent teams for excellence in:

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