Wow, 2020 was an interesting year. I would like to start off by saying THANK YOU to all of our clients for your continued support, to my team for being so incredible, and to the Compass staff for helping us take our business to the next level. With over $35 million in closed sales and 90+ happy families in 2020, I am so happy and grateful to be part of this team.

With everything that happened last year, you might be wondering how it will impact South Florida real estate trends in 2021. Here is what we’re currently seeing:

Single family homes with yards and pools are in the most demand

The single-family home market in South Florida experienced explosive growth in 2020. Here are some of the things the most people want right now in a

I’ve always been a big fan of happy hour. After a long day of selling Delray Beach real estate I like to get out and have some fun at my favorite local spots, but I also like to get home early (very helpful when you have a 15-month-old baby who likes to start her day at 5:30 a.m.)

The coronavirus has put an end to safely enjoying happy hour at the bar, but luckily many local restaurants have adapted and begun offering it at the tables. Here are some of my favorite local spots offering great happy hour deals at their socially distanced tables:

The Best Delray Beach Happy Hours Right Now

Cut 432

Gone are the days where one must wait in line to snag one of the limited bar seats to enjoy Cut 432's amazing happy hour. Now you can feast on

Delray Beach-area homes are selling at an all-time high & inventory is low.

Our neighbors up North and out West are flocking South. Between the pandemic and taxes, sunny South Florida is looking more and more attractive to our feeder markets.

Most people want single family homes with yards (huge bonus if it has a pool), and there aren't enough houses to satisfy this influx of new Floridians. As we all know, whenever supply is less than the demand, home values are given the opportunity to rise.

If you've been on the fence about selling, now is the time to act and get top dollar!

Contact us today for a free market analysis to discuss what your home is currently worth! It may be worth more than you think! Here is an example of a home we sold in

Pam Orzan is originally from Cleveland, and she has called Delray Beach home for over 20 years. Pam has consistently won awards since starting her real estate career in 2000. Here, she shares what she loves most about real estate and the South Florida lifestyle.

Why did you choose to become a real estate agent?

My background was in the apparel industry. I was 28 and an assistant buyer for a women’s fashion catalog. I found myself inside all the time, and not happy with my career. My mom had her house on the market, and I went over for dinner. Her realtor was there. She was happy, social, and a lot like me. She convinced me to give it a try, and if I didn't like it, I could go back to my old career path...meanwhile 20 years later!

What do you

Mark Blum is an accomplished real estate broker whose industry experience dates back to 2000. Here, he shares what he loves most about real estate and the South Florida lifestyle.

Why did you choose to become a real estate agent?

I initially got into real estate because I have a love for homes. Then I fell in love with working with the people.

What do you love most about your job?

I really love helping people realize their dreams. Real estate can be a stressful situation. My goal is to take the stress out of the transaction for people and protect their interests. As a joke, when people ask what I do, I say I practice therapy through real estate loll!!

What are you most excited about regarding the local real estate market? 

It seems

Rolly Mouchaty is the newest addition to the Mizner Residential Group team. Here, she shares what she loves most about real estate and the South Florida lifestyle.

Why did you choose to become a real estate agent?

I have the freedom to work from anywhere. I can work from home, my car, the coffee shop, or even the beach or any place in the world. I can create my own schedule, so I spend more time with family and friends. No profession allows me the privilege to plan and choose how to manage my time better than Real Estate. There are laws to obey and rules to follow as a real estate agent, but there’s also plenty of room to run your business as you like.

What do you love most about your job?

I love real estate because you never stop

Meredith's passion for ocean front living drew her to South Florida. As a resident of Highland Beach she is a local expert on the A1A lifestyle. Here, she shares what she loves most about real estate and the South Florida lifestyle.

Why did you choose to become a real estate agent?

I moved from Long Beach, Long Island with my husband in 2015 and was excited for a career change.  Coming from the bustling NYC area I wanted the opportunity to be my own boss, make my own schedule and meet new people.  There is a great satisfaction achieved by helping clients make one of their biggest life decisions.

What do you love most about your job?

I love meeting new people and the satisfaction that comes from taking their hopes and wishes to help them

Although it might seem like an odd time to open a restaurant, several new spots have recently opened up in Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Here are some new spots to try out!

Hawkers Asian Street Fare is a great new addition to the Ave. because there is nothing else like it. (Let’s be honest, the Ave. definitely doesn’t need another Italian restaurant or ice cream shop). Inspired by the food centers and street fare of SE Asia, Hawkers serves up a variety of unique Asian small plates, noodles, rice dishes, and salads. Outdoor seating is available. Hawkers is located at 640 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach.

End of the Ave. is a casual new spot by the eastern end of Atlantic that serves hotdogs, tacos, and other snacks that can easily be transported

We’ve mentioned the weekly Delray Beach GreenMarket before—namely the fact that the market was open during the summer, something that the City of Delray Beach hoped would encourage year-round residents to mingle and enjoy the downtown area. But now that season is getting started, the real, true GreenMarket is back and it's bigger than ever. One of our favorite things to do on the weekends at Mizner Residential Realty has always been to check out this weekly local event, and now there are more reasons than ever for you to look into it, too. The Delray Beach GreenMarket opens on Saturday, October 26, 2019 for its 24th season.  The GreenMarket is situated at Old School Square Park on NE 2nd Avenue right in the heart of the downtown area. The winter

A great local outdoor event, as the weather is finally cooling down from our hurricane free 2019 summer, is the first Friday Art Walk!

Taking place in Downtown Delray Beach, in Artists Alley and in the local art galleries and studios on Friday night October 4, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm kicks off the new season.

Bring your walking shoes to get you around Downtown Delray Beach, and your open eyes to take a look at the artwork, photography, sculptures and other pieces of our Delray Beach natives.  

There will be live entertainment about, and the first Friday event is completely FREE!  No tickets or passes needed.  Come as you are and enjoy the 4 participating neighborhoods of The Set, Artists Alley, Pineapple Grove, and of course the worlds famous