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"SOUTH FLORIDA LISTED AS ONE OF TOP 10 HOTTEST HOME MARKETS FOR 2014”

Seattle based Zillow, an online real estate database known and respected in the industry for its housing precisions, has released its 2014 list of TOP 10 Hottest Home Markets For 2014.  Our area is right in middle of the list!

The Seattle based group report; released on December 5, 2013, has South Florida in Fifth Place!   Zillow reports, “The list is intended to give an early view into the housing markets that are likely to experience a heavy demand for homes, as well as increasing home values."

Four bold housing predictions by Zillow for 2014 include:

1.  U.S. Home values will increase by 3 percent.
2. Mortgage rates will reach 5 percent by the end of the year.
3. It will be easier for borrowers to get a mortgage in 2014.
4. Homeownership rates…

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DECEMBER 7, 2013…19th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE PEANUT ISLAND to JUPITER

The 19th Annual Holiday Boat Parade and Toys for Tots Drive kicks off the holiday season this year on December 7, 2013.   Last year the Boat Parade collected more than 18,000 toys for needy children in Palm Beach County!  Favorite area businesses and local municipalities continue providing ongoing support for the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County event.
 
The boat parade is led by a traveling fireworks display, provided by Zambelli Fireworks, as it travels north up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the historic Jupiter Lighthouse.   The official Holiday Boat Parade “after party” will be held at The Square Grouper Tiki Bar.  Grand Marshall’s will be Mo and Sally, from the Mo & Sally Show of KOOL 105.5

The Holiday Boat Parade…

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Rory Mcllroy Gets First Win of 2013

While it might not have taken place on the PGA Tour, Rory Mcllroy is a champion and major winner in 2013. After going winless on both the PGA and European Tours in 2013, Mclrroy decided to head "Down Under" to try and change his luck, competing in the PGA Tour of Australia's Australian Open.

Entering the day four shots back of home town hero Adam Scott, the Palm Beach Gardens resident shot a 6-under 66 to beat Scott by one stroke and spoil Scott's chance of winning his home country's triple crown.

"I wanted to get a win and finally I've been able to get one," McIlroy said. "But more satisfying than that is being able to take one of the best players in the world down the stretch and come out on top."

Mcllroy eagled the seventh and birdied the…

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NEWEST REFINEMENTS IN OUTDOOR AMENITIES

Beautiful South Florida weather beckons for outdoor living!  Many of the stunning waterfront properties listed with Waterfront Properties and Club Communities feature outdoor amenities aimed at enjoyable living.

Archeticects have masterfully designed homes with resort style pools and cascading waterfalls, koi ponds, wine cellars and home theaters.  Sometimes amenities are just unusual – hydraulic lift transports in the garage to allow double level parking – exotic cars upper level and daily driving cars lower level.

When you incorporate an outdoor living area into your home design, its literally having the outside come into your home.  Welcoming in the sounds of nature and the free flowing sounds of the resort style swimming pools’ cascading waterfalls.  It…

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Six Local Golfers Advance to Qualifying School Finals

Six golfers from northern Palm Beach County survived the second stage of the PGA Tour's qualifying school and will now advance to the Q-School finals in December.

Dan Berger, Ryan Armour, and Derek Fathauer of Jupiter, Sunny Kim and Kevin Johnson of Palm Beach Gardens, and Jon Curran of Tequesta all advanced from their respective qualifying spots last week and will now move on to the Q-School finals in California.

Berger, Curran, Kim, and Armour advanced from the Plantation qualifier, while Fathauer and Johnson advanced from the Brooksville qualifier. The Finals take place in La Quinta, California December 12th through the 17th and will be held at PGA West's Nicklaus Tournament Course and TPC Stadium Course.

While all golfers that advanced to the…

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Stacy Lewis Wins Season Ending Vare Trophy

Although she came up short at the LPGA Tour's season finale, Palm Beach Gardens resident Stacy Lewis did enough to lock up the Vare Trophy for low scoring average.

Lewis finished in a tie for sixth at the CME Group Titleholders with rounds of 71, 73, 63, and 71. As a result, the Medalist member finished with an average of 69.484 strokes per round which was good enough for the low scoring average on the LPGA Tour in 2013. By winning the Vare Trophy, Lewis became the first American to win the award since Beth Daniel in 1994.

"As Americans, we hear about that all the time -- it's been 18 years or it's been 20 years or whatever it is," Lewis said. "I'm just glad to have that kind of checked off the list. We've got to get American golf on the map.…

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THE VERY BEST BROKERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ACROSS THE GLOBE STAY CONNECTED

It is an undisputed fact in the luxury real estate market when someone is looking for uncompromising service, membership within the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate is advantageous. 

Waterfront Properties and Club Communities has been a member of this discerning network for many years.  Who’s Who is a collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers and firms from around the globe. 

Bonneau Ansley, and Hil Harper of The Ansley Group, #1 Team at Harry Norman Realtors, and Mark Spain, CEO, of the prominent Mark Spain Team, of Keller Williams Realty International  #1 Team, recently visited the Waterfront Properties and Club Communities corporate offices located in Jupiter, Florida.  Mark’s team has successfully sold and closed over $1billion dollars…

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Peter Uihlein Wins European Tour Rookie of the Year

On Monday, Peter Uihlein became the first American ever to win the European Tour's Rookie of the Year honors.

The part time Palm Beach Gardens resident and roommate to fellow European Tour golfer Brooks Koepka won the Madeira Islands Open, had two runner-up finishes, and earned over $1.8 million during the 2013 season. In addition to earning his European Tour card this year after playing the last two years on the European Challenge Tour (the European Tour's equivalence of the Web.com Tour), Uihlein finished 14th in the season-long Race to Dubai.

Uihlein won the Madeira Islands Open in May and then followed that up with runner-up finishes at both the Wales Open and Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. He also finished in a tie for fifth at the BMW…

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Dustin Johnson Wins First World Golf Championship Title

He might have had to travel all the way to China to get it, but Dustin Johnson now has a World Golf Championship title to add to his resume.

Playing in the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International lead for three out of the four rounds and finished with a 6-under par 66 on Sunday to win by three shots over Ian Poulter. Setting a tournament record with a four day total of 24-under par, the Loxahatchee River resident also won 550 FedEx Cup points. This year's edition of the WGC-HSBC Champions awarded FedEx Cup points for the first time in the tournament's history as it became part of the 2013-2014 wrap around schedule.

This was the second time that Johnson has won his first tournament of the season that he has competed in. Johnson also won last…

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ALL ABOARD…TRANSPORTATION NEWS…MOVING ALONG

The All Aboard Florida passenger rail project will be a cost effective and environmentally friendly way to travel between South Florida and Orlando, with potential to expand to Tampa and Jacksonville.  Trains will operate at speeds up to 125 miles per hour, meeting the United States Department of Transportation definition of “high speed rail” and thusly reducing travel time between Orlando and Miami and other connections offered.  Trains will offer a full range of first-class amenities including Wi-Fi internet service, gourmet meal service, beverage service, reserved business class seating and coach service seating, luggage and bicycle accommodations.
 
Two crucial pieces popped into place for Florida East Coast Industries and their plans for the proposed…

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