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Real Service... Real Results January, 2014

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Mid-January already! The holiday season just flies by in a flurry of festivity, parties, and family visits. The BallenIsles new North course has opened to rave reviews and finally our Florida the sunshine has returned!

We include a Things to Do special article on the Sailfish Marina right here on Singer Island. It is the perfect place to chill out and feel like you drove down in the Keys!

And of course, keep up with Real Estate Trends and property news from BallenIsles with our 2013 sales overview.

Have fun you all!

Laura & Tana

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REAL ESTATE TRENDS
2013 BallenIsles Sales Summary
102A Palm Point

What a year!!!! Compare this year's 92 sales with 69 in 2012 and 48 in 2009. The trend is UP and there has been almost 20% increase in sales just this past year alone. Inventory has has shrunk to 50 properties currently on the market but 116 were on the market this time last year. Why? Sellers have re-adjusted their expectations and prices have come way down. Buyers have waited and now feel confident the price is right. Compare the 2012 average list/sold price of $617,100/$540,300 and market time of 244 days to 2013 average list/sold price $581,572/$511,987 and average market time of 235 days. Buyers have noticed the value and know the time to purchase is NOW. Sellers have noticed that the time to move on or trade up is NOW!

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BALLENISLES - 2013 SALES

#	ADDRESS	BR	BA	SOLD	ORIG.	SOLD DATE	MKT TIME
1	1007 GRAND ISLE TERRACE	4	5.5	$606,000	$799,000	01/15/2013	791
2	152 ISLE DRIVE	3	3.0	$185,000	$252,000	01/24/2013	164
3	227 GRAND POINTE	4	4.5	$1,598,000	$1,500.000	01/24/2013	33
4	1150 CRYSTAL DRIVE	3	4.0	$423,000	$565,000	02/04/2013	115
5	121 PEMBROKE DRIVE	4	6.0	$800,000	$1,389,000	02/06/2013	553
6	131 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE	3	3.5	$405,000	$400,000	02/14/2012	86
7	104 VICTORIA BAY COURT	4	3.0	$360,000	$475,000	02/15/2013	1
8	93 LAGUNA DRIVE	3	3.0	$440,000	$599,000	02/15/2013	208
9	120A PALM POINT CIRCLE	2	2.5	$200,000	$249,000	02/19/2013	329
10	102D PALM BAY CIRCLE	3	3.0	$300,000	$325,000	02/26/2013	699
11	132 VINTAGE ISLE LANE	4	4.0	$624,000	$699,000	03/08/2012	68
12	134 SAN MARCO DRIVE	3	3.0	$670,000	$699,000	03/13/2013	7
13	147 ORCHID CAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$343.213	$545,000	03/18/2013	138
14	1002 GRAND ISLE WAY	3	4.5	$700,000	$769,000	03/21/2013	48
15	1113 CRYSTAL DRIVE	3	4.0	$649,000	$678,900	03/29/2013	71
16	52 ST JAMES DRIVE	3	4.0	$755,000	$859,000	03/29/2013	1151
17	129 SUNSET BAY DRIVE	2	2.5	$225,500	$259,000	04/01/2013	22
18	331 SUNSET BAY	3	2.5	$310,000	$329,000	04/04/2013	23
19	18 LAGUNA COURT	2	3.0	$325,000	$425,000	04/04/2013	28
20	42 BERMUDA LAKE DRIVE	4	4.0	$635,000	$689,000	04/04/2013	95
21	1149 CRYSTAL DRIVE	3	4.0	$690,000	$699,000	04/04/2013	1
22	33 ST GEORGE PLACE	4	6.5	$950,000	$1,099,000	04/04/2013	90
23	133 VINTAGEISLE LANE	3	4.0	$465,300	$550,000	04/18/2013	951
24	106 SUNESTA COVE DRIVE	3	3.5	$625,000	$669,000	04/19/2013	156
25	122 SUNSET COVE	4	3.0	$275,000	$399,000	04/22/2013	367
26	169 WINDWARD DRIVE	3	4.5	$462,500	$549,000	04/22/2013	106
27	332 SUNSET BAY	3	3.5	$225,000	$249,000	04/26/2013	186
28	1140 CRYSTAL DRIVE	3	3.5	$400,000	$485,000	05/01/2013	198
29	116 GRAND PALM	4	5.5	$1,000,000	$1,275,000	05/01/2013	346
30	216 GRAND POINTE	5	6.5	$1,425,000	$1,600,000	05/01/2013	94
31	10 LAGUNA COURT	3	3.0	$425,000	$499,000	05/02/2013	160
32	135 VINTAGEISLE	3	3.0	$615,000	$650,000	05/06/2013	49
33	1035 GRAND ISLE	3	5.0	$705,000	$900,000	05/16/2013	294
34	1020 GRAND ISLE	4	5.0	$950,000	$1,095,000	05/17/2013	244
35	1126 CYRSTAL DRIVE	4	4.0	$439,000	$799,000	05/28/2013	404
36	117 ORCHID CAY	3	3.0	$420,000	$549,000	06/03/2013	314
37	109 WINDWARD DRIVE	3	3.5	$449,000	$574,900	06/04/2013	453
38	27 LAGUNA TERRACE	4	3.5	$455,000	$499,000	06/10/2013	25
39	133 ST MARTIN DRIVE	3	3.5	$835,000	$949,000	06/10/2013	337
40	115D PALM POINT CIRCLE	3	3.0	$385,000	$449,000	06/11/2013	114
41	1014 GRAND ISLE TERRACE	4	4.5	$865,000	$900,000	06/11/2013	238
42	144 ISLE DRIVE	3	3.0	$305,000	$399,000	06/12/2013	65
43	120C PALM BAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$425,000	$475,000	06/12/2013	134
44	1102 CRYSTAL DRIVE	4	4.0	$550,000	$575,000	06/13/2013	226
45	40 LAGUNA TERRACE	3	3.0	$350,000	$390,000	06/17/2013	31
46	130 SUNSET BAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$176,000	$385,000	06/20/2013	811
47	92 LAGUNA DRIVE	3	3.0	$500,000	$619,000	06/20/2013	5
48	120B PALM BAY DRIVE	2	3.0	$285,000	$325,000	06/24/2013	71
49	132 SUNSET BAY DRIVE	2	2.5	$200,000	$250,000	06/26/2013	244
50	127D PALM BAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$235,000	$249,000	06/28/2013	7
51	159 SUNSET BAY DRIVE	3	2.0	$327,000	$300,000	06/28/2013	43
52	145 WINDWARD DRIVE	3	4.0	$400,000	$400,000	07/15/2013	79
53	103A PALM BAY CIRCLE	3	2.0	$420,000	$450,000	07/16/2013	62
54	2 BERMUDA LAKE DRIVE	3	3.5	$525,000	$599,000	07/16/2013	29
55	47 ST JAMES DRIVE	4	3.5	$655,000	$825,000	7/30/2013	170
56	106 COCONUT KEY CT	3	4.0	$800,000	$1,049,000	7/31/2013	179
57	301 GRAND KEY TERRACE	4	6.5	$1,782,000	$2,300,000	7/31/2013	14
58	127A PALM BAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$279,000	$369,000	08/01/2013	754
59	107 CHASEWOOD CIRCLE	4	4.0	$540,000	$639,000	08/12/2013	256
60	123B PALM BAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$350,000	$375,000	08/15/2013	10
61	116 ORCHID CAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$253,400	$445,000	08/22/2013	504
62	106 EMERALD KEY LANE	3	3.0	$475,000	$524,900	08/23/2013	77
63	83 LAGUNA TERRACE	3	3.0	$455,000	$599,000	08/28/2013	193
64	101 VICTORIA BAY CT	3	3.0	$325,000	$435,000	08/28/2013	313
65	167 VINTAGEISLE	3	3.5	$650,000	$1,195,000	08/28/2013	719
66	165 WINDWARD DRIVE	3	4.0	$500,000	$599,000	08/30/2013	41
67	202 CORAL CAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$188,000	$279,000	09/03/2013	341
68	112A PALM POINT CIRCLE	2	2.0	$299,000	$299,000	09/18/2013	153
69	330 SUNSET BAY LANE	3	2.5	$195,000	$299,000	09/26/2013	548
70	162 SUNSET BAY DRIVE	3	2.5	$230,000	$250,000	10/07/2013	84
71	1021 GRAND ISLE TERRACE	4	4.0	$860,000	$900,000	10/07/2013	51
72	213 CORAL CAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$140,000	$284,900	10/23/2013	343
73	108 SAN MARITA WAY	4	3.5	$780,000	$899,000	10/29/2013	139
74	120D PALM POINT CIRCLE	3	3.0	$350,000	$350,000	10/20/2013	181
75	58 LAGUNA TERRACE	3	3.0	$425,000	$525,000	10/30/2013	62
76	38 LAGUNA TERRACE	4	3.5	$485,000	$649,000	10/31/2013	357
77	110 VINTAGEISLE LANE	3	4.0	$595,000	$700,000	10/31/2013	94
78	218 COCONUT KEY DRIVE	3	4.5	$700,000	$829,000	11/01/2013	339
79	106D PALM POINT CIRCLE	3	3.0	$350,000	$445,000	11/07/2013	1
80	1 BERMUDA LAKE DRIVE	4	3.5	$550,000	$679,000	11/07/2013	29
81	206 COCONUT KEY DRIVE	4	4.5	$610,000	$895,000	11/07/2013	300
82	268 ISLE WAY	3	3.0	$275,000	$349,000	11/08/2013	438
83	118 ORCHID CAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$350,000	$479,000	11/15/2013	82
84	122 VINTAGEISLE LANE	3	4.0	$650,000	$700,000	11/19/2013	13
85	119 WINDWARD DRIVE	3	4.0	$365,000	$449,000	11/22/2013	34
86	109 ORCHID CAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$490,000	$525,000	11/27/2013	124
87	122 SUNSET COVE LANE	4	3.0	$300,000	$335,000	11/29/2013	130
88	393 ISLE COURT	3	3.0	$332,560	$499,000	12/06/2013	41
89	31 BERMUDA LAKE DRIVE	4	4.0	$652,000	$689,000	12/06/2013	14
90	119C PALM BAY DRIVE	3	3.5	$445,000	$479,000	12/18/2013	154
91	1113 CRYSTAL DRIVE	3	4.0	$679,000	$550,000	12/18/2013	174
92	117 PEMBROKE DRIVE	4	4.5	$639,000	$585,000	12/27/2013	107

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*This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 01/06/2014.

FEATURED PROPERTY

101D Palm Point Circle

This superb Majesty model condo overlooks expansive vistas of the East golf course 7th hole and is surrounded by lush foliage. In an end building, this unit is just steps from the neighborhood pool, mailboxes and extra parking. Designer finishes are evident throughout this former model wi
th bright eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and large open great room. Features include a private elevator, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, accordion hurricane shutters, custom built-ins and draperies, silhouette shades, new carpeting in all the bedrooms, large ceramic tile floors and separate laundry room. 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) required.

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THINGS TO DO

Sailfish Marina

Everyone who visits the marina spends time walking on the docks looking at the million dollar yachts and watching hundreds of fish in the crystal clear water. With unique guest quarters, ship's store, and a dockside restaurant, everything for a relaxing tropical getaway is at your finger tips.

The captains and mates who operate the charter fleet are knowlegable and, most importantly, friendly. If you take the opportunity to walk the Charter Dock (nearest the Ship's Store), you may hear some of those now famous fish stories and learn more about the history and the excitement of catching a trophy fish.

Indulge in waterfront dining at its finest with daily features, enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Sailfish Marina Restaurant, where fresh local seafood is the true star of the menu. Your choices range from Abaco grouper and dolphin to Florida spiny lobster and stone crabs. They buy right off the fishing boats when available.

The Ship Store offers a wonderful collection of treasures for all, from near and far...for the beach, the boat and beyond. They've got you covered from head to toe, sunrise to sunset, with collections of fine Resort Wear, Footwear, Accessories, Jewelry and Books, Games and Toys for the entire family.

The Bait and Tackle shop has all the supplies for fishing and your days in the sun. Bait and boat supplies are ready for early departures and products for sun protection, sunglasses, hats, flip flops, beach towels, beach toys, snacks, soda, beer, and ice are always available. Please don't leave before buying "fish food" to feed the fish in the Seawall Aquarium. A delightful experience for everyone.

In the midst of this beautiful tropical island setting you will find the premiere arts and crafts show of the Palm Beaches. Be prepared for a fun filled evening as you browse through the arts and crafts. On any Thursday evening you may find wood sculpture, pottery, watercolors, blown glass, gold and silver jewelry and much, much more. There are 35 artists from as far away as Seattle, WA and as close as Palm Beach Shores, FL. Musicians often come to try their musical skills out on the patrons of the Marina. Sometimes there's a steel drum band or there might be someone singing and playing their guitar. Whatever type of music graces your evening we know you will enjoy the skills of the musician and the ambiance of the Marina.

The Palm Beach Water Taxi is the BEST way to "sea" the Palm Beaches. Travel by water on a narrated sightseeing cruise, private charter, or the shuttle service to the greatest destinations in Palm Beach. Come aboard one of the 20 passenger covered vessels or one of our 49 passenger Corinthian Catamarans to cruise scenic and historic Palm Beach. The vessels make frequent excursions from Sailfish Marina Resort to all areas of the Palm Beaches. Reservations are highly recommended (561) 683-TAXI.

SailFish Marina

98 Lake Drive

Singer Island

(561) 842-8449

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