The housing experts say the market is “normalizing.” But what does that mean for the Palm Beaches? Will home prices in Palm Beach County and rents finally come down? Will more homes go up for sale? And what does the year ahead have in store for the real estate market?

“The nation’s housing market, after a wild surge that sent home prices up over 30 percent in some cities in 2021, will be less intense next year”, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

The NAR 2022 housing forecast anticipates the market will continue slowing down from the frenzy seen in the spring when prices shot up to new heights. However, prices will stay high, inventory will remain tight, and mortgage rates will rise. Other…

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Ring in the New Year early with the kids and family at Rosemary Square, 700 South Rosemary Avenue in West Palm Beach. This is a free family-friendly event. In addition to the festivities at the individual restaurants, there will be family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations featuring children’s activities with Rhythm & Hues. There will be live music and a New Year’s Eve countdown at 9 p.m. under The Wishing Tree. December 31 from 6 PM - 9 PM.

Click here for more information on the TGIFamily event this New Year's Eve.

If Boca Raton is more in your vicinity bring the kids and family to New Year Eve celebration at Sugar Sand Park Holiday Funtacular. The Funtacular evening is at 300 South Military Trail in Boca Raton. Ring in the New Year with…

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It is time to begin the dreaded gift return process. Many Palm Beach County retailers have reasonable return policies, however, there are things you should know. Most retailers extend their return policies during the holiday season. Retailer return policies vary widely, but many normally allow full refunds for returns of unopened merchandise if they are made within 30 days of the purchase. During the holiday season, however, the window for returns and exchanges is sometimes extended to 90 days, and the return period begins after Christmas rather than the day the purchase was made.

Every retailer sets its own return policies. Confirm where the item was purchased (hopefully the present came with a gift receipt), and then visit the retailer's website…

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Quick before you make that resolution to eat better and exercise more in the new year, you must try Crumbl Cookies in Alton.  The gourmet cookie shop is located at 5240 Donald Ross Road, Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens. It all started with one big dream and two crazy cousins. and the perfect combination of flour, sugar, and chocolate chips. In 2017, after finally developing the perfect recipe, the pair and their family opened Crumbl’s first store in Logan, Utah.

Crumbl Cookies' unique pink boxes are designed to perfectly fit each 4,6,8, or 12 award-winning chocolate chip cookies side-by-side. As Crumbl continued to grow, so did their flavor offerings!   They now focus on creating unique and delicious cookies inspired by popular flavors, foods,…

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Celebrate Kwanzaa from Delray Beach to West Palm Beach this holiday season. This winter holiday takes place from December 26 through January 1 each year. Kwanzaa celebrates harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili.

Although Kwanzaa is based on ancient and modern celebrations in Egypt and Southeastern Africa, the Kwanzaa holiday as we know it today was started in the United States. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor at California State University, Long Beach after the Watts Riots in Los Angeles. 

The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red, and green. Black represents the color of the people of Africa. Red…

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Whether you forget an ingredient for the Christmas meal, need a last-minute gift, or want to go out to eat, your options will be limited Saturday as it is Christmas Day. The majority of stores in Palm Beach County will stay closed for Christmas Day.

While all hope is not lost, the mileage may vary on how far you will have to travel for any forgotten items. Most Walgreens and CVS locations will be open along with several convenience stores including 7-Eleven, Wawa, and Cumberland Farms.

If you are looking to grab a snack or a meal on Christmas Day, most national restaurant chains like Chili’s, Taco Bell, and Chick-fil-A are closed, but many Starbucks, McDonald's, IHOP, Denny’s, Waffle House, and Dunkin' locations will be open. 

Looking for a…

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It is down to the wire and the last opportunity to wrap up your Christmas shopping. The Palm Beach County malls are packed with people, many short on patience and always rushing about. Parking can be an issue. Why not consider alternative gift buying locations? Consider the following suggestions. 

Most items at a zoo gift shop are perfect for the animal lover — and who does not love animals? For example, at the Palm Beach Zoo shops or Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, you can find animal-related clothing, plush animals, toys, books, home décor, and other unique items available only there.

At a science museum shop, the range of gifts — including books games, apparel, build-it kits, rocks, and more. Check out the South Florida Science Museum…

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Ring in a brand-new year at Southeast Florida's most zenful, seasonal retreat. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are pleased to announce their January programming. The Japanese Gardens are located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray. The programming will include a ceremonial kimono demonstration, Shibori scarves workshop, and the art of bonsai.

If you are craving introspection, take a few moments walking and meditating. The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of Morikami's gardens.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens first two weeks in January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

The Art of Bonsai (Class)

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Time to pick up some fresh items for the upcoming holiday with a trip to the best green market in West Palm Beach. The West Palm Beach Green Market, is in Downtown, is celebrating its 27th season. This season the farmers market begins with national recognition. The GreenMarket was named the #1 farmers market in the United States by USA TODAY. It is the only Florida market included in the Top 20!

The 2021-2022 season is the largest GreenMarket in history. There are an added thirty new vendors, raising the total vendor count to 100. The GreenMarket opened almost thirty years ago. If you are interested in which vendors will be featured, please visit the Green Market Vendors page to see a complete list.

Free parking is available in the City of West…

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