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Newsletter                                                                            June, 2017

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Summer has arrived and it is getting HOT.  Lots of violent afternoon thunderstorms which are quite exciting to watch if you are safe inside!  Along with the hotter weather we get a special treat.  Restaurants all over Palm Beach are offering exceptional value with their summer specials.  This month we include a few to show some of the amazing possibilities.

Real Estate activity in BallenIsles has not slowed down a bit with 16 closings in the last 2 months!  Be sure to check out the sold and for sale listings we have included.

Stay cool and have fun!
Laura & Tana

Featured Property
110D Palm Point Drive

Carefree living in this spacious Majesty model with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 car garage and gorgeous golf course views.  This home is truly outstanding with its stunning decor and classy designer background.  Features include a private elevator, custom window treatments, outfitted closets, separate laundry room, open eat-in kitchen with honey oak wood cabinetry and granite counter tops, and a spacious tiled balcony with expansive golf views.  Newer A/C and SS appliances. This property will make you shout fabulous!  Ideally located in the heart of BallenIsles with a separate neighborhood pool and within easy walking distance of all the luxury amenities of the club.  Golf equity membership ($120,000) purchase required.  Master bedroom and bath, dining room fixtures excluded.


Summer Dining
 
Special dining offers are just so numerous that it is not possible to list them all.  See some local ones below and check out more online.  Just type in Palm Beach Summer Dining Specials and see what goodies pop up.  Be sure to call ahead to make sure of dates and and times available.  Bon appetit!

CHEZ L'ÉPICIER
288 S. County Road, Palm Beach; 561-508-7030; www.palmbeach.chezlepicier.com
The deals
Early dinner specials: Take 50 percent off all entrees from 5 to 6 p.m. daily.
Three-course summer prix fixe dinners: Choice of four starters, entrées and desserts for $34.
Wednesday: Farm to table flatbreads - $15 and up.
Thursday: All-you-can-eat P.E.I mussels and french fries with four different sauces. $24.

MEAT MARKET PALM BEACH
191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach; 561-354-9800
Signature Steak Sundays: Get half off the top-shelf prime grade "signature steaks" on Sundays. Normally $24 to $58 these are 6- to 16-ounce prime cuts, including New York strips, ribeyes and filet mignons.

AVOCADO GRILL
125 Datura Street, West Palm Beach; 561-623-0822
The deal
Monday: Oysters half price.
Tuesday: All bottles of wine 1/2 price (except for Chef Julien's reserve)
Happy hour: $5 lite bites.

TEMPLE ORANGE MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO
Eau Palm Beach, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan; 561-540-4924; www.eaupalmbeach.com
The deal
Prix Fixe Summer Dining: Three-course prix fixe dinner for $45.
Veuve RICH Brunch: Noon to 2:30 p.m. Sundays $42; $16 for ages 4 to 12; free for younger than age 4.

KITCHEN
319 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach; 561-249-2281; www.kitchenpb.com
The deal
Three-course prix fixe meal for $40.

BARCELLO
11603 US Highway One, North Palm Beach; 561-660-8222; www.barcellopbg.com
The deal
Monday - Saturday: 5-6pm - 33% off your bill.
Thursday - Saturday: 9-11pm - 33% off your bill.

SPOTO'S OYSTER BAR
11603 US Highway One, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-776-9448
The deal
Sunday - Thursday: Prix-fixe dinners with choice of entre, $35.

PISTACHE FRECH BISTRO
101N. Clematis, West Palm Beach; 561-833-5090; www.pistachepb.com
The deal
Monday: All you can eat mussels with the purchase of an entre after 5:30pm.
Picnic Takeout Package: Casual French fare meant to share with tablecloth, basket, plates and cutlery.  $55 and up.

REAL ESTATE TRENDS
BallenIsles Sales

As the BallenIsles Real Estate market nears the end of its peak selling season, there have been 34 closed sales in just the first 5 months of 2017.  Inventory is incredibly low at just 64 properties for sale and Buyers are struggling to find the right property and membership combination.  We are also finding that Buyers are disinclined to renovate. When selling, kitchen and bath renovations and a fresh look are a sure bet in terms of a higher sale price and a shorter market time. 

Call us!  We can make your Real Estate dreams a reality.   
 
BALLENISLES SALES 2017*

#
ADDRESS
BR
BA
    SOLD $
    ORIG. $
    DATE
MKT TIME
1
104A PALM POINT CIRCLE
2
2.0
   $320,000
   $359,000
01/03/2017
121
2
123C PALM BAY TERRACE
3
3.5
   $555,000
   $599,000
0110/2017
94
3
137 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
3
3.5
   $575,000
   $699,000
01/11/2017
74
4
152 SUNSET BAY DRIVE
3
3.0
   $475,000
   $499,000
01/12/2017
31
5
1120 CRYSTAL DRIVE
3
4.0
   $570,000
   $599,000
01/13/2017
47
6
205 GRAND POINTE DRIVE
4
6.0
$1,200,000
$1,375,000
01/31/2017
559
7
111 SUNSET COVE LANE
2
2.0
   $250,000
   $275,000
02/01/2017
11
8
121 GRAND PALM WAY
4
6.5
$1,265,000
$1,400,000
02/06/2017
110
9
214 COCONUT KEY DRIVE
3
4.0
   $875,000
   $940,000
02/16/2017
36
10
130 CORAL CAY DRIVE
3
3.0
   $215,000
   $235,000
02/23/2017
655
11
42 LAGUNA TERRACE
3
3.0
   $530,000
   $599,000
02/27/2017
92
12
110 WINDWARD DRIVE
3
3.0
   $475,000
  NON-MLS
03/02/2017
 
13
157 SUNSET BAY DRIVE
3
2.5
   $480,000
   $499,999
03/17/2017
116
14
132 SUNSET COVE LANE
4
3.0
   $340,000
   $360,000
03/20/2017
215
15
20 ST JAMES DRIVE
3
3.5
   $800,000
   $899,000
03/23/2017
121
16
63 LAGUNA DRIVE
4
3.5
   $590,000
   $675,000
03/23/2017
302
17
109B PALM POINT CIRCLE
3
2.0
   $367,500
   $411,000
03/23/2017
172
18
20 ST JAMES DRIVE
3
3.5
   $800,000
   $899,000
03/23/2017
121
19
61 ST JAMES DRIVE
3
4.5
   $940,000
   $989,000
04/03/2017
353
20
1142 CRYSTAL DRIVE
4
4.0
   $450,000
   $575,000
04/07/2017
113
21
149 CORAL CAY DRIVE
3
3.0
   $320,000
  $349,000
04/11/2017
13
22
50 ST JAMES DRIVE
3
4.5
   $850,000
   $949,000
04/14/2017
142
23
139 SAN MARCO DRIVE
3
3.5
   $630,000
   $749,000
04/17/2017
24
24
120 SUNSET COVE LANE
3
2.5
   $450,000
   $499,500
04/18/2017
169
25
118 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
3
3.0
   $300,000
   $549,000
04/18/2017
445
26
131 VINTAGE ISLE LANE
3
4.5
   $720,000
$1,099,000
04/21/2017
588
27
306 GRAND KEY TERRACE
4
6.5
$2,700,000
$2,850,000
04/24/2017
75
28
116D PALM BAY DRIVE
3
3.0
   $351,000
   $439,000
04/26/2017
46
29
107 CORAL CAY DRIVE
2
3.0
   $285,000
   $349,000
04/26/2017
667
30
127 ST MARTIN DRIVE
3
3.5
$1,125,000
$1,350,000
05/01/2017
113
31
115A PALM BAY DRIVE
3
2.0
   $360,000
   $429,000
05/03/2017
21
32
125 ST EDWARD PLACE
4
5.1
$1,520,000
$1,999,000
05/05/2017
139
33
150 VINTAGEISLES LANE
5
4.5
   $983,904
$1,200,000
05/31/2017
5
34
111 ST MARTIN DRIVE
3
4.5
$1,065,000
$1,190,000
05/31/2017
77
*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 06/06/2017.       
Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
561.758.8625      561.389.6838

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