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How would you react to winning a Mega Millions jackpot?  The gentleman who won the $120 million had been playing the same numbers since June of 2005.  The numbers consisted of birthdays and anniversaries, which he bought at a local 7-Eleven. When he checked his iPad and confirmed the winning numbers to his ticket and they all matched he stated “I just sat back and let it all soak in”  very calmly.

What would you do if you suddenly found a large sum of cash in your bank account?  Would you pay off your mortgage, take a trip around the world…the choices seem endless don’t they?  Most of the lucky lottery winners seem to choose to pay off their home immediately and then distribute the wealth into other areas.

The simple biggest reason to pay off…

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness and raise funds for research, prevention, diagnosis, and most importantly, a cure!   It is an excellent opportunity to remind everyone about early detection. 

In 1983, the first Race for the Cure was held in Dallas, Texas with 800 participants in attendance.  By 2012, tens of thousands of people participate in events to raise funds and awareness, in locations internationally, in hopes and remembrance of loved ones who have battled breast cancer. It has been 20 years since the inception of the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign began.  It is active in more than 70 countries and has raised more…

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Rob Thomson Winner of the 2012 Billionaire's Club Award

Robert Thomson, Managing Partner of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities, was recently inducted into the exclusive Billionaire’s Club of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate.  

At the recent conference, held in Scottsdale, Arizona, a network of the most prominent global luxury brokers met to discuss current real estate trends and other topics pertaining to serving their high net worth demographic clientele.  A highlight of the 17th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference was the Awards Presentation. 

 

Rob was presented with the Billionaires Club Award.  This award is given to individuals who sold at least $1 billion in real estate in their successful career.  Of the more than 70,000 agents worldwide in Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, only …

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Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate

Congratulations are due to the dedicated team of agents and staff at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities after attending the Luxury Real Estate Conference in Arizona. This year Rob Thomson joined the “Billionaires Club.” This prestigious club grants award to agents who have sold over a billion dollars in real estate and Mr. Thomson is the youngest to ever receive such an honor. Waterfront has been overjoyed to accept some other honors from the LRE group. In 2008, the Waterfront team was given the “Most Innovative Marketing Technique” award. Joan Thomson took home the “Lifetime Achievement Award” 

These awards are given by one of the most prestigious real estate companies in the world. The Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate-LuxuryRealEstate.com is…

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The classy and clever women of Waterfront Properties and Club Communities will board Waterfront I on Oct. 6 to help raise money for two Palm Beach County cancer charities.

Eleven anglers from the Jupiter-based real-estate and brokerage firm will participate in the fourth-annual kingfish, dolphin and wahoo challenge benefiting Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope and Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper.

The fun and festive tournament at Castaways Marina gets under way Oct. 5 and features a mix of fishing, boat decorating, cocktail concocting and costume contests, as well as an awards party to raise money for local breast- and ovarian-cancer patients who are in financial need. Since 2009, “Bluewater Babes Fish for Cure” has raised more than $100,000.

The…

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WHO’S WHO IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE  

17th ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE 

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Waterfront Properties and Club Communities is pleased to continue their long standing relationship with Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and LuxuryRealEstate.com, more importantly, our commitment to our clientele! Robert Thomson, Managing Partner, of Waterfront Properties serves on the exclusive Board of Regents of Luxury Real Estate. 

The Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate is a global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world!  The Board of Regents is a group of distinct brokers with the most legendary names in the industry.  They are a network of the most elite luxury real estate brokers in the world who provide the highest level of personal services and…

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The latest GardensArt exhibit at Palm Beach Gardens City Hall is titled “Floral & Marine Life” and depicts tropical plants and underwater creatures.

The artist, Nancy Tilles, is an award-winning oil painter who has lived in South Florida for more than 30 years. Originally from New York – as most owners of South Florida real estate are – she now lives in Palm Beach Gardens.

GardensArt is an art-in-public-places program sponsored by the city and an asset to those who own homes in Palm Beach Gardens. The program presents the work of local artists year round in the building’s lobby. All exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public.

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  1. Fantastic Weather: The average high temp in Singer Island is in the 80’s with its lows in the 60’s. Singer Island is perfect for enjoying recreation and the outdoors with its temperate atmosphere. You can’t get better weather than Singer Islands! 

 

  1. Range of Housing Options: Singer Island has a wide range of home styles and floor plans that are considered to be some of South Florida’s most highly desirable real estate. Whether your looking for an expansive single family home, a luxurious townhome or condominium, or live in a golf course or country club community Singer Island has the perfect property for you.

 

  1. Numerous Recreational and Cultural Venues: Singer Island offers the best in recreation and cultural opportunities. There is…

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The 2010 Tax Relief Act extends through December 31, 2012 and the extended “Bush” tax rate cut revert to previous levels in 2013.  President Obama recently proposed additional tax changes for 2013.  

The 2010 Tax Relief Act also maintained “the reduced maximum capital gains rate of 15% on adjusted net capital gain on noncorporate taxpayers (for regular tax and AMT purposes) and 0%  capital gains rate on adjusted  net capital gain of noncorporate taxpayers in the 10% or 15% income tax bracket.”  The favorable taxation of qualified dividends received by individuals, trusts or estates at capital gain rates was also extended through 2012. 

Without any further legislation, the individual income tax rates will revert to 15, 25, 28, 36 and 39.6 percent. …

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Looking for your dream home? Why not find it in paradise?  

Not only do we feel an exceptional connection to Florida but it seems that the “sunshine state” has nationwide fans. Jupiter is just one of the prime examples of perfect south Florida living. Palm Beach County is known for its yearlong good weather, stunning real estate and limitless fun. For those who live in Palm Beach County, the beach is your backyard; boating and fun in the sun is commonplace.  

The Travel Chanel has dubbed Florida’s beaches as some of the best in the world. The beaches offer visitors and residents a sandy escape from the hectic world. South Florida has become synonymous with lavish living, a relaxing environment and a great deal of culture and fun. Of the Travel…

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