Pros & Cons of Living in Delray Beach

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

I absolutely love Delray. If you're having any thoughts about moving to Delray Beach schedule a zoom call with me and I'll be happy to answer any questions. Schedule a Buyer Introduction Meeting with Me-@t

[@josephgrieco4453]

My wife and I stay in Boynton and we always make a trip to Atlantic Ave when we're in town. The dining and downtown vibe are first rate. Always a fun time.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Joseph thanks for watching and I couldn't agree more it is really a fun place to visit. If you ever decide to move here full-time please consider speaking to me about your real estate needs.

[@realsophonline]

Great video! I miss Delray so much, can't wait to be back once COVID calms down a bit more. It's awesome how much your filming has improved since your last Pros and Cons vid, you just gained a new subscriber!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Thank you Sophie, I am trying to get better each time, Hope you get to Delray soon.

[@arnieweinstein3462]

Con: An invisible line on Atlantic Ave going from east to west. Once you cross the tracks you go from a really cool atmosphere to run down. It really needs a refresh

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

They have plans to make it better but it's not done for free

[@arnieweinstein3462]

Nothing in life is free. It’s something I wanted to point out

[@CarlWithACamera]

Favorite pro about Delray Beach is the neighborhoods. Even away from the downtown the neighborhoods east of Route 1 are quiet, walkable and bikeable. Great mix of shade and sun as you stroll or roll along. Same goes for the side streets on the Atlantic side, where you can explore the incredibly lushly landscaped multi-million dollar homes without being ushered out of the neighborhoods. It’s open to all to walk around and dream that you too might one day be able to afford one of those old bungalows or villas.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Thanks for watching the video and your comment. I've done the exact same thing many times, I love riding by those beautiful old homes

[@CarlWithACamera]

@@PalmBeachesPaul I’ve been living in The Philippines for going on 5 years, with a few months in Vietnam. I lived at Porta Bella on Jeffery Street in Boca for seven years before that. And lately I’ve been thinking of coming back and picking up a residence (condo or townhouse, I think) that I can use half the year, and spend the other half out here in SE Asia. I’ve looked ALL over Florida, from Marco Island and Naples to Bradenton and Sarasota and Clearwater, to St Augustine down to Jupiter, but nothing seems to offer the cycling, beach, boating and activity environment that I had living in Palm Beach County. So after scouring Realtor dot com for the last year during lockdown here, I’m back looking at Boca to Boynton, and Delray is the best of those three towns. I’ve seen price increases recently as more and more people seek a nice home to nest in and work from, and FL has been the target of a lot of people’s work-from-home dreams. Luckily, when I sold my condo in Boca in Sept 2016 (899 Jeffery St 5060) I put $226k of the proceeds into 2000 shares of my favorite stock (Apple) and left it there. That’s over $1 million now, so I can justify paying a lot more to repurchase when I return later this year or early 2022. The real estate price increases are a fraction of the returns I got on that one investment. I’ll look you up when I’m getting closer to my return.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@@CarlWithACamera that's amazing congratulations on making such a smart investment. I didn't realize you had a KZbin channel but I just subscribed. It looks very interesting I love channels that show what it's like to live in other parts of the world. Shoot me an email and let's stay in touch, I would be happy to show you some properties once you get over here. [e-mail]

[@CarlWithACamera]

@@PalmBeachesPaul my channel has been dormant this last year; the lockdown here was actually the longest in the world, and nearly as strict as Wuhan. We needed passes to leave our residence and then could go only to the grocery, pharmacy or doctor (if needed). Couldn’t drive our vehicles except on alternating days according to last digit of license plate, etc. So there was no way to make travel videos. It’s just beginning to open here now, so I expect I’ll get to it soon. But thanks for the sub. You got mine too and I’ll email you to exchange contact info.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@@CarlWithACamera stay safe and well and thanks for reaching out.

[@bryanhamlin2533]

My favorite thing about Delray Beach is Paul.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Where do I mail you the check 😄

[@bryanhamlin2533]

Haha I’ve got an eye on moving to Delray from the panhandle, maybe we can work something out on a real estate transaction!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@@bryanhamlin2533 I would be happy to help Bryan, my email and number are listing in the section below the video.

[@MichaelSmittySmithScottsdaleAz]

Love your videos. What camera are you using. Do you have someone helping you video? Thanks

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Thanks Mike. In this video I was using my DJI Osmo Action and I film and edit 100% myself

[@micahmclean35]

Best place ever!

[@trondsteensns8670]

Aside from the great content, I think your production quality has improved greatly over time. Especially when it comes to sound where you must have acquired some gadgets to replace your old microphone. Keep it up!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Really appreciate you saying that and watching the videos. There is an even better version of the microphone I'm using now that I think I'm going to add soon.

[@Prewittfit]

Looking forward to it Paul

[@kellisheppe]

Great video. Thank you! I am just beginning my research on where i want to retire. I appreciate the info on Delray!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Thanks Kelly be sure to check out all my other videos. I have lots of them about Delray Beach and other areas in Palm Beach County

[@kellisheppe]

@@PalmBeachesPaul So many places do now allow pets! I have two 25lb Aussiedoodles. I'd like to be in a 55+ community so i'm able to meet new peeps and join some activities. I don't golf ,,,so there is that :)

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

If you shoot me an e-mail I can set you up on a property search of exactly what you're looking for and then when you're ready you can reach out to me and I can help you find one to purchase

[@RedHeadAgent]

Great video, Paul!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Thanks 😊

[@LucasBuchegger]

Great Cinematic Footage,You have my Like

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Thank you for watching

[@napalm_rn1295]

My favorite thing about del Ray is the street fairs and art festivals.

[@CarlWithACamera]

Holy crow! I left Boca Raton for the Philippines in late 2016 and I just saw at the 8:46 mark in your video that same pink car I always saw when riding my bike up A1a to Delray’s gorgeous beach. That car is hideous, and famous, I guess.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

It was actually in 2 clips but I cut one of them.lol

[@marcyanshen6630]

Please talk about west Delray and Boynton.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

I plan on doing that, thanks for watching.

[@yayalove2967]

Awww! People are so rude! I just moved out here and want you to know I appreciate you!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

That was nice of you, I have thick skin and dont take anything personally because they dont actually know me. Thanks for watching.

[@MusicandTravel-2024]

Sir what is the best place to buy in DR for $1 million ?

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

I would be happy to provide you with some information. Why don't you send me an email [e-mail]

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

What’s your thoughts on south Palm beach?

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

South Palm Beach iw very nice, you're close to the Lake Worth Pier, Downtown Lake Worth but you're also close to the Town of Palm Beach. Mostly condos.

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

@@PalmBeachesPaul how do rank it in terms of desirability compared to the other ocean front towns from say Delray to top of Palm Beach?

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

It's definitely a little quieter, has lots of nice condos, some of them in the millions of dollars a couple very fancy hotels nearby but no restaurants other than the Dune Deck Cafe in Lantana and a couple restaurants up at the Lake Worth Pier but really you have to drive into downtown Lake Worth or Palm Beach, West Palm Beach to do any type of shopping and dining as opposed to Delray Beach where you have Atlantic Avenue which has everything you could ever want for shopping and dining not to mention condos Townhomes single family homes and Villas to choose from although still very expensive depending on what and how close to the beach you want to live

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

@@PalmBeachesPaul thanks. I looked at a few of the limited townhouses there.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@@user-id8ng9eq9h let me know if you need any help I'll be more than happy to do a live video of places for you like I have my other clients.

[@russgordonmiamiso.fla.3296]

yes much more b roll pls

[@seand4033]

Suggest that you take the camera around town and do a voice over

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@@PalmBeachesPaul Please don't listen to rude people Paul I really enjoy watching you and listening to your kind voice.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@@danacaro-herman3530 that's alright I'm used to people making comments that's what happens when you put yourself out in public. I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoy my videos and he was nice, you should see what I have to delete lol

[@sensorymemory777]

Paul, if my father who's 61 years old, purchases a home in a 55+ mandatory community in Boynton Beach, can I live with him? I'm 36 years old.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

It all depends on the rules that a particular community has.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

All my contact information is listed in my videos, if you want to have a conversation please email me or give me a phone call. Thanks

[@janethill4365]

Delray has an overly aggressive government.

[@micahmclean35]

I used to house sit for Peter Lynch,s ex wife! I so want go back there. !

[@jeffwood601]

Still need more scenery. Once we see you, all we need is your voice in the background.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

👌

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@Jeff Wood. How about not being so rude this is a nice gentleman.

[@jeffwood601]

@@danacaro-herman3530 he asked for feedback. I find his work very informational and view all his videos. Not rude, but trying to be helpful and increase his number of viewers.

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@@jeffwood601 oh, I'm sorry, gee I didn't realize that please forgive my ignorance🙏