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Newsletter                              August, 2014

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HOT, HOT, HOT!  The summer is sizzling and we have had more rain than anyone can remember for this time of year.  Folks feel it is good to chill out and slow down.  Some of us are traveling and many have summertime visitors.  Be sure to check out our feature on the Rapids Water Park, a perfect place to cool down and have a splashing good time.

BallenIsles is also HOT HOT HOT!  18 properties have sold in July making it a banner month for volume and higher sale prices.  The new BallenIsles Club membership equity and fee schedule is now in effect and it will be interesting to see if it has any effect on future sales and membership level preference.

Stay cool and have fun!
Laura & Tana

Featured Property
119 Banyan Isle Drive

Knockout throughout!  Interior designer elegance and appointments including sumptuous saturnia marble floors with inlay details, extensive crown molding, executive built-in wood library, open kitchen with granite counter tops, breakfast bar, gas cook top and Sub-zero refrigerator. The Master suite features solid double wood doors, lovely seating area, and spacious outfitted his/hers closets. The Master bath has a whirlpool tub, dual sinks, bidet and marble topped vanities. The outdoor living is perfect with a screened porch, full cabana bath, large open patio area overlooking the heated pool and spa and extensive landscaping providing privacy and golf views.  Enjoy extras like central vac, 2 car + golf cart garage with separate A/C, laundry room with huge utility closet, sink and built-in ironing board, newly painted outside, new water heater, new gas dryer, and wine cave. Do not miss out this exceptional home and opportunity to have a social membership at fabulous BallenIsles!

 

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Things to Do
Rapids Water Park

Rapids Water Park is South Florida's premiere family water park from the Keys to Orlando. The park features a full-day of fun for the entire family - whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a thrilling plunge down the water slides, or just relax and float around the lazy river... there is something fun for everyone.

 

Rapids Water Park is South Florida's largest water park featuring 30-action packed acres of attractions including 35 of the biggest, wettest, and most thrilling water slides. The park is staffed with Red Cross certified lifeguards to ensure safe fun for everyone. The park provides personal floatation devices at no charge. Two full service snack bars offering a wide variety of snacks and meals including: Cheeseburgers, Hot dogs, Personal and Family sized Pizza, Chicken Tenders, Gourmet Sandwich Wraps and Salads, Grilled Chicken, Appetizers and Desserts.  Other stands throughout the park provide Dippin' Dots, Funnel Cake, U-do-it Slush Factory, Mini Donuts, Cotton Candy and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade.

 

The fabulous new Flow Rider double is Rapids' newest attraction! The continuous, simulated wave system, moves 30,000 gallons of water per minute keeping the waves in one location allowing riders to take turns in the curl riding waves over a fixed surface at 35 mph.  Body board surfing only allowed.

 

 You can go VIP with a rented 10'X10' cabana with drop down privacy curtains, ceiling fan, flat screen TV,  loveseat, 2 chairs and table, personal food and beverage service with preferred menu, a security locker and 6 bottles of water.

 


Call or go online for daily schedule, rates and to purchase tickets.

Rapids Water Park
6566 N Military Trail
Riviera Beach
561 848-6272
www.RapidsWaterPark.com

REAL ESTATE TRENDS BI moongate
BallenIsles Sales

The numbers speak for themselves!  18 closings in July and less than 50 properties for sale.  Inventories are low in many communities and prices are definitely climbing to record highs since the market crash of 2008 and.BallenIsles appears to be flavor of the month.   Many owners are investing in upgrading and we are beginning to see major home renovations.  Combined with superb amenities and ideal location, BallenIsles is poised for continued strength in the property market.

                                
BALLENISLE SALES - JULY * 

ADDRESS   

BR  

BA 

  SALE $

ORIG. $

SALE DATE

MKT TIME      

10 ST GEORGE PLACE

7

7.5

$4,900,000

$3,400,000

07/07/2014

947

106 ORCHID CAY DRIVE

3

3.0

   $525,000

$559,000

07/08/2014

68

101A PALM BAY CIRCLE

3

2.0

   $210,000

$280,000

07/11/2014

280

322 SUNSET BAY LANE

3

2.5

   $265,000

$300,000

07/14/2014

161

26 ST THOMAS DRIVE

4

5.5

$1,645,000

$1,625,000

07/14/2014

59

166 WINDWARD DRIVE

3

4.0

   $299,000

$357,900

07/21/2014

208

46 BERMUDA LAKE DRIVE

5

4.0

   $360,000

$482,000

07/29/2014

129

212 COCONUT KEY DRIVE

3

4.5

   $855,000

$949,000

07/29/2014

94

1036 GRAND ISLE TERRACE

4

5.5

$1,066,000

$1,295,000

07/29/2014

21

132 SUNSET BAY DRIVE

2

2.5

   $250,000

$275,000

07/30/2014

56

114C PALM POINT CIRCLE

3

2.0

   $401,000

$429,000

07/30/2014

15

119D PALM POINT CIRCLE

3

3.5

   $350,000

$429,000

07/31/2014

527

109D PALM POINT CIRCLE

3

3.0

  $460,000

$460,000

07/31/2014

1

119 WINDWARD DRIVE

3

4.0

   $550,000

$550,000

07/31/2014

3

87 LAGUNA TERRACE

3

3.0

   $560,000

$599,000

07/31/2014

4

166 VINTAGEISLE LANE

3

3.0

   $700,000

$799,000

07/31/2014

146

114 SUNESTA COVE DRIVE

3

4.5

   $720,000

$729,000

07/31/2014

26

1015 GRAND ISLE TERRACE

3

3.5

   $925,000

$950,000

07/31/2014

38

 
*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 08/06/14.     
Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
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