We just completed another deal with Mr. Rathbun and I have to say I am even more pleased with his…read morework than I was when I wrote my first review. In my opinion, he is simply the gold standard when it comes to South Florida real estate. Don provides a level of service, communication and expertise that you'd be hard pressed to find with any other broker. He's accessible, honest and thoughtful and makes every aspect of home purchasing very smooth. I wholeheartedly recommend him for buying and selling property in Boca Raton and beyond. Five stars doesn't even come close to being an adequate rating for him.

Thank you for your assistance over the past 10 years. Your dedication to ensuring the best possible…read moredeal always comes first. I especially appreciate your help coordinating with contractors to renovate my residence, which tremendously aided the sale. Thanks to those efforts, the first viewer purchased my home and the closing was swift. I would highly recommend you and your team to anyone in need of realtor services. Thank you again for everything.

Predatory Theft by Deception of a Disabled Boynton Beach Senior Citizen…read more We purchased our home in Boynton Beach through Joan Saqui of the Rucco Group in December 2018.  She said we needed a new roof or we may not clear inspection/have higher house insurance.  The house inspector never mentioned it but my husband was concerned. In March of 2020 - He called Joan and she sent her husband Steve Saqui to our home to pitch his roofing company (FHIA) (Florida Home Improvement Associates) to my husband Kevin - who was recovering from a cerebral hemorrhage stroke suffered in January 2020.  Steve sold Kev the "best hurricane roof ever" with a 50 year warranty.  Even better - His company worked with a government funded loan through YGRENE/PACE in which the roof cost was absorbed right into our mortgage and we would barely feel it throughout the course of our mortgage term.  He also said that the loan would be transferable to a new buyer in the event of a sale. He made no credit check and I was not included in the contract even though my name is on the deed.  He had an electronic tablet with him and had Kev docu-sign.  My husband who is 65 and just suffered a stroke had no business signing anything. In February 2021 - we were stunned to find our mortgage payment suddenly jump from 2600/month to 3775/month.  I asked Joan Saqui and she told me - Oh - Everyone in Boynton Beach had their taxes doubled this year.  Not the case. I did more research and found that our Non Ad Velorem jumped from $394 to $6,499 from 2019 to 2020,  The roof cost was $44820 at $1600 a square for 3300 sq feet for a 2900 sq foot house.  Then an 8.74 intertest charge for twenty years making the interest alone $48,088. MAKING THE ROOF COST $92,908.000 !!! In further research online - I found several class action suits against YGRENE and the contractors peddling this criminal and deceptive loan.  The loan is in fact a lien on our house that takes precedence to the bank debt and must be paid in full before any sale of the property.  In fact Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will not even fund a loan involving any property attached to a PACE loan.  This is an outrage and we were completely duped. My husband just had a third stroke this February (the week after we discovered the truth about this loan) and was hospitalized for over three months.  He has a good pension but his pension dies with him - leaving me only his social security (when I turn 60) and life insurance policy.  This loan scam has us paralyzed - and when my husband passes I will be faced with no other choice but to be foreclosed upon since I have no means to downsize and pay off this ridiculous lien. We were deceived and lied to.  This type of loan is being outlawed in counties in CA and FL and the list of victims is growing to 62k. The stress of this travesty brought on my husband's massive cerebral stroke this past Feb 12th and led to being hospitalized for over three months - ventilator, feeding tube and brain damage. I had to spend over 10k to an elder care lawyer (Mark Shalloway) to attempt to move him from Medicare over to Medicaid in the expectation that he would never return home and be permanently hospitalized. By the grace of God - He recovered and is back home with us finally,  But I lost all my money and the stress of our precarious financial situation now still remains and is impairing his recovery. I have also written to the Florida Attorney General, Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Marco Rubio, Boynton Beach Mayor Steven Grant, the Boynton Beach City Council, WPBF and The Palm Beach Post. Amy & Kevin Walter 4061 Blue Sage Path Boynton Beach, FL 33436 908-247-0833

I cannot say enough about the tremendous job that Steve at local real estate Co. accomplished for…read moreme. Steve was fantastic in helping me identify not only what was in my budget, but also, what would be the best fit for me and my future. Steve was incredibly patient and caring as we navigated through one of the most stressful parts of life (purchasing my first home). As a single young female I was unaware of what to look and check for when touring new properties , and I felt confident with Steve by my side. He knew exactly what questions to ask what plumbing or HVAC closets to inspect. Regardless of the volatile housing market we're in, Steve and his team were able to find me my perfect first home. I was out of state for closing day and Steve was able to help execute a mobile notary through the title agency he has a personal relationship with to make for a smooth closing (even out of state) Upon my arrival back in town Steve greeted me with a warm hug and along with all my new house keys and paperwork.... And even checked my air filter knowing I wouldn't have looked at it yet :) In conclusion, without the help of Steve and the rest of the Local Real Estate Co. I would have had a far less pleasant experience buying my first home. I am so very thankful for them! Cheers to Local Real Estate Co! I hope everyone has the opportunity to support their LOCAL realtor :)

Cole just helped my wife and I close on our dream home! We've been here for about a month and we…read morelove it. Cole was patient with us through out the whole process as we were first time home buyers. He explained the in's and out's of the whole process and trust me, there's a lot to learn and many aspects to it. If you want a realtor who is knowledgeable, knows S. FL, is highly competitive and is available nearly all around the clock, then you need to speak with Cole. He's available through text or phone calls, and will find out the answer to any questions you may have. As soon as we found the right one, Cole worked hard and secured the house for us, even though other buyers were actively interested. The closing process was a breeze and Cole was there every step of the way, we never felt alone or lost with him by our side. Even after closing, we know he's there to help us with anything we need. That's about it - Happy house hunting!

CRES Amazing PM! Jimmy Tassi! The speed, efficiency and…read moreexpertise/ haven't found equal! He had my place rented by a great tenant and got it approved by HOA all in less than a month. In addition, Jimmy T, is a straight arrow man, easy going, honest, with swift/clear communication methods. He is easily accessible by text, phone, and e-mail. Most of all he is prompt and dependable. He knows his craft. I am so happy, I found him! Looking forward to continued superb service. If you are looking for hassle free, smooth renting experience (landlord or tenant), I highly recommend Jimmy T.

Dave is very diligent, responsible, and knowledgeable about homes. He is my go-to when it comes to…read moreanything that involves my home. I know my home is in good hands when my husband and I go on vacation. I highly recommend his services to anybody!

I highly recommend Greg. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free, communicated clearly at…read moreevery step, and was always responsive when I had questions. Greg handled everything professionally and made sure I always knew what to expect.

Greg and his team were a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend! Got the loan closed quickly.read more

When looking for the right person for the job to either sell your home or to purchase one, Paul is…read morethe right choice. He has done his research in your best interest to assure you, that your decision is correct! He knows the area, schools, merchants and services offered. Put your trust in an honest and hard-working realtor with outstanding knowledge in your corner, you will be very happy you did!

Brett was fantastic to work with with We worked with him to sell my moms place after she passed…read moreaway he was incredibly knowledgeable and guided us in all the right directions He was always responsive with all my questions and helped me manage the prep and sale at every step of the process On top of that, he is a really good guy who projects care and thoughtfulness in everything he does I could not recommend him highly enough if you are looking for a realtor We also went into contract under a week after listing and closed in about three weeks Amazing results and great process

Brett went above and beyond for my brothers and me as we endeavored to sell my mother's townhome…read more From his leading edge tools of virtually staging my mother's house to advising us weekly on local sales, we definitely felt like we were his only client even though we absolutely were not. He was always just a phone call away and was prompt on returning all every email. Would definitely higher again and recommend to anyone in the state of Florida.