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special feature ║ allyson sullivan<br />
Allyson Sullivan<br />
Gives Insight Into Delray Beach Real Estate Trends<br />
By nicol jenkinS<br />
photos by melissa korman<br />
{For more than a decade, Lang Realty’s Allyson Sullivan has successfully<br />
assisted clients with pursuing their dreams of buying their perfect home<br />
or selling in the City of Delray Beach and throughout Palm Beach County.<br />
As a Realtor, Allyson has seen the progression<br />
of the Delray Beach real estate market<br />
over the years and continues to grow her<br />
business through her world-class real estate<br />
representation.<br />
The local agent has seen many trends in<br />
the real estate market this year to include an<br />
increase in investment property ownership.<br />
Several of her clients (prior buyers of townhomes<br />
and condominiums) are “upsizing”<br />
- buying larger homes - and retaining their<br />
original residences as rental and investment<br />
properties.<br />
“A lot of people in South Florida own or<br />
have a desire to own an investment property,”<br />
said Sullivan. “Many are in the market<br />
to buy a property to flip or rent out. While<br />
in years past, owners would sell their townhome<br />
or condo, we are seeing more hold<br />
onto these properties.”<br />
“This is great for the economy, especially<br />
in Delray Beach, where the rental market is<br />
More and more homeowners are creating high end out door spaces<br />
Free standing bath tubs are very popular in East Delray<br />
always strong due to the high demand and<br />
influx of new residents,” added Sullivan.<br />
In addition to an increase in investment<br />
homes, Delray Beach has seen many trends<br />
in terms of home décor and upgrades to include<br />
tiki huts, fire features for pools, new<br />
summer kitchens, freestanding tubs, sharkfin<br />
grey stained cabinets, energy efficient<br />
features, marble pavers and more.<br />
“Luxurious outdoor living space is very<br />
much in vogue right now in Delray Beach,”<br />
said Sullivan. “We are seeing everything<br />
from newly added and updated summer<br />
kitchens to poolside tiki huts. And, while<br />
Delray Beach has long been known for<br />
74 <strong>November</strong> <strong>2016</strong> | www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com
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