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Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
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Newsletter                            September, 2014

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The rains have eased off, the temperatures have moderated and the humidity is finally a bit more comfortable.  We have had our busiest summer season ever for Real Estate and it promises to be a very active upcoming season.   We have Buyers and Seasonal Tenants looking and extremely frustrated by the astonishingly low inventory.   

Be sure to check out our feature on the McCarthy Animal Sanctuary. This incredible find is close by and surprisingly few local people seem to know about.  It is the number #1 attraction on TripAdvisor for West Palm Beach!

Best regards,
Laura & Tana

Featured Property
54 Laguna Terrace

Fabulous Great Room home on a beautiful lot with 3 bedrooms plus a den/office and 3 full baths. Lovely water views from the paver stone patio with heated pool. The double entry doors lead into a spacious foyer which flows into two separate guest suites and office/den with custom built wood cabinetry. A separate formal dining room then onto an open kitchen with breakfast bar, casual dining and huge family room area. A large master suite with double entry doors, well appointed master bath and 2 spacious walk-in closets. Beautiful appointments like crown molding and designer window treatments make this home perfect seasonal or year round residents. Available furnished if desired and ideally located in the center of BallenIsles. Enjoy all the luxurious BallenIsles country club amenities with required purchase of a golf equity membership!  

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Things to Do
McCarthy Wildlife Sanctuary

Looking for things to do in the West Palm Beach area. Your wait is over.  The number #1 rated attraction in West Palm Beach has some cool stuff to see and do.  An unbelievable opportunity to have an informative, personal tour and get up close and personal with animals usually only seen in zoos and circuses!  Five lush acres of endangered wildlife surrounded by a botanical garden situated in the pine forest of West Palm Beach with  over 170 animals from White Tigers to African Black Mane Lions.  Seen from just three feet away, you can't get any closer than this by law!  Hands on experiences with parrots, snakes, and well who knows what else.  You will have to come by and experience it for yourself!     

 

They are a non-profit wildlife rescue facility and take in injured wildlife, orphaned babies, and unwanted exotic pets! Your experience here goes hand in hand with helping them with the tremendous expense in this cause.  Many of the exotic animals have been donated to them by wildlife officers who confiscated these innocent creatures from the previous owners because of neglect, abuse, or illegal possession. Some were pets that owners could no longer care for and felt McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary would provide the animals a safe haven.   

 

Price is 25 dollars for adults 15 dollars for children and reservations are required.  Sorry but no children under 5 permitted . Guided tours of the sanctuary are available by appointment only: Tuesday - Saturday Tour times are at 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 and last about 2 hours.   

  

McCarthy Wildlife Sanctuary 

12943 61st St N,
West Palm Beach
 (561) 790-2116

REAL ESTATE TRENDS BI moongate
BallenIsles Sales

BallenIsles has had continued pressure from lower inventory and high buyer confidence reflected in the rising prices and steady pace of pending sales.  As we move into our busier season in the months ahead, it would be prudent for anyone considering listing a property to begin the process.  We have clients unable to find the right fit and buyers seeking to "beat the rush" of the peak season.  Please let us know if you are contemplating a sale of your property.  We would be happy to provide a confidential market analysis and marketing plan so that we can position your property for optimum exposure and sale price. 

                               
BALLENISLES SALES - AUGUST * 
 

ADDRESS

BR

BA

SOLD $ 

ORIG. $

SOLD DATE

MKT TIME 

29 SOMERSET DRIVE

5

5.0

   $875,000

$758,000

08/01/2014

9

130 SUNSET BAY

3

3.0

   $320,000

$400,000

08/08/2014

1

77 LAGUNA DRIVE

3

3.0

   $515,000

$549,000

08/08/2014

124

131 PEMBROKE DRIVE

4

3.0

   $423,000

$450,000

08/11/2014

62

128D PALM BAY TERRACE

3

3.0

   $425,000

$449,000

08/12/2014

76

126 GRAND PALM WAY

3

4.5

$1,090,000

$1,275,000

08/15/2014

110

*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 09/04/14.     
Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
561.758.8625      561.389.6838

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