People innately love being near the water. Just the act of looking at a body of water measurably lowers stress levels. Jupiter and several other beach towns in Palm Beach County and Martin County have made the list for the "50 Best Beach Towns To Live In" according to WalletHub. The survey and study compared and rated beach towns across the United States.

Every beach town has its pros and cons, and the ratings were based on six categories for the study. The categories were weather, safety, affordability, education, health, and quality of life. The towns and cities ranged in population and most cities and towns on the list are in the state of California or Florida. Palm Beach County and Martin County have a few beach towns that have made the list.

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One of the premier country club communities in the United States, Admirals Cove, is located in Jupiter.  The Club at Admiral’s Cove offers the finest appointments. It is comprised of expansive estates and inviting villas on the water and/or on the championship golf course. Beyond the gates of the community, you will be welcomed by lushly lined streets alongside one of the finest golf courses in the nation. Offering first-class amenities, Admirals Cove features outstanding restaurants, bars, and lounges for members and their guests. The Club has an on-property hotel as well as a world-class spa and salon providing state-of-the-art services in a Zen atmosphere. Residents and members of The Club have nothing but rave reviews. 

For the avid golfer,…

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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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Every year The Heights of Jupiter puts on a Christmas light display worth the drive.  This Jupiter neighborhood collaborates to create a beautiful display of Christmas lights and they never disappoint! You can spend over an hour absorbing all the showy inflatables and dazzling lights.

The Heights of Jupiter is a community of 1,500 single-family homes in the oceanside town of Jupiter.  The official name of this subdivision is North Palm Beach Heights, but most locals simply refer to it as the Heights. It is located between I-95 and Abacoa.

The biggest attraction of The Heights is its affordability given the location. There is no governing body, so homeowners have no homeowner’s association fees and do not need to comply with association rules.…

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South Florida residents should be aware of more restrictive measures announced Thursday by President Biden as the Omicron variant of COVID-19, has been detected in the United States. New regulations are just continuations of what people who have been traveling internationally.

Starting next week, all travelers entering the U.S., regardless of their vaccination status or nationality, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one calendar day of their departing flight. Previously, a negative test administered up to three days before boarding a flight was considered valid. Biden has also extended the current rule mandating mask-wearing on airplanes, trains, buses, and at airports which were scheduled to expire in January to mid-March. 

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Many people think that real estate in Southeast Florida suddenly comes to a stop when the holiday season approaches. Homebuyers searching during the holidays are typically more motivated to get into a home faster than buyers home shopping during other months of the year. They may also be eager to close on the house before the end of the year, whether it is for tax purposes or to get settled before kicking off a new job.

Consider the following:

  1. People who look for a home during the holidays are generally more serious buyers.
  2. The supply of homes listed will dramatically increase in January, thusly more product, less demand, demanding in less money for your home.
  3. Buyers may be more emotional during the holidays, thusly more willing to pay…

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 Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf of our entire family of staff and agents at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities, we wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our clientele for putting faith in our proficiency in aiding their real estate transactions.   Kindest regards,   Rob Thomson    Waterfront Properties & Club Communities  

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Sea Glass is the newest luxury oceanfront condominium development being constructed on Jupiter Island.  The exclusive condominium development is located directly on the sand.  It offers 21 residences, including 2 penthouses with large rooftop terraces.  The 10 story condominium is perfectly situated on the southern end of Jupiter Island and it is surrounded by two protected preserves. The luxury “boutique” style condominium development is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway on exclusive Jupiter Island in the Village of Tequesta.

With a projected completion timeframe of Fall 2022, each of these expansive three-and four-bedroom corner residences maximizes unobstructed, panoramic ocean-to-Intracoastal vistas, and spans 3,781…

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