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Newsletter June, 2015

June and the weather is still glorious! Few afternoon storms and the heat and humidity are still not oppressive. It is easy to get tee and court time, no traffic and the full timers are enjoying a slower pace.

We include an article on Laura's favorite spring flowering tree. The jacaranda is a treat to see in full flower. Read more about this stunning addition to any property.

And of course, keep up with Real Estate Trends and property news from BallenIsles sales overview and Featured Property section..

Have fun you all!

Laura & Tana

Featured Property

20 Saint James Drive

This glorious three bedroom plus library home enjoys fabulous water and golf views and has huge curb appeal. Enter thru impressive double solid wood doors into a soaring foyer and see right through to the lake. Marble floors, crown molding, elegant formal dining room and grand living spaces impress immediately. Features include a remodeled kitchen with warm wood cabinetry, granite counter tops and top of the line appliances, wet bar, outdoor living space with pool, spa and patio for outdoor dining and relaxing. The master suite has a lovely seating area and extra-large his/hers custom outfitted closets. The marble master bath has a tub, dual sinks, and large glass enclosed shower. Enjoy the peace of mind of a replaced roof and hurricane rated glass slider doors. Ideally located in the very desireable St James neighborhood in the heart of Ballenisles and close to all club amenities, This custom estate home has it all!

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Flora of BallenIsles

The Jacaranda Tree

One of the most beautiful spring flowering trees, the jacaranda blossoms in April or May after the bare branches of this briefly deciduous tree begin sprouting new growth.

This is a big tree, best used as a single yard specimen in a medium-size yard, or anywhere that works well on a larger property.

The bright lavender flower clusters are huge - up to 12 inches long and as much as 8 inches wide.

Some people consider this beautiful tree "messy" because as the petals fall they blanket the ground beneath the tree.

Placement on a lawn rather than by sidewalks or drives makes the fallen blossoms more picturesque with little or no clean-up needed.

Jacarandas take a while to flower - if you plant from grafted cuttings (what nurseries sell) your tree will begin flowering when it's between 5 to 7 years old. Plants grown from seed (such as you'd get from a well-meaning friend) take much longer.

Once the jacaranda flowers are done for the season, the leaves fill in with fine-leafed foliage to create a dappled shade environment beneath the canopy. Growing with a somewhat funky shape when young, the branches form a nice rounded crown when the tree reaches about 20 feet tall.

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REAL ESTATE TRENDS BI moongate

BallenIsles Sales - 2015

Stong performance generates demand! As the BallenIsles Real Estate Market nears the end of its peak selling season, it is hard not to be confident in our community's vitality. Our area has been buoyed by a record tourist season, equity recovery by households that held onto assets during the market downturn, consumer confidence in our driver markets, and pent-up demand. BallenIsles boasts a luxurious lifestyle and first class amenities catering to all interests. Call us! We can make your Real Estate dreams a reality.

BALLENISLES SALES 2015

ADDRESS	BR	BA	SOLD $	ORIG. $	DATE	MKT TIME
205 CORAL CAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$200,000	$230,000	01/09/2015	1832
142 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE	3	4.5	$700,000	$725,000	01/15/2015	55
140 ORCHID CAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$470,750	$559.000	01/23/2015	325
111 CORAL CAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$320,000	$375,000	01/26/2015	58
119 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE	3	4.5	$657,500	$725,000	01/30/2015	165
18 ST GEORGE PLACE	4	4.5	$1,260,000	$1,500,000	01/30/2015	2
16 ST THOMAS DRIVE	4	4.5	$1,650,000	$1,750,000	02/12/2015	15
125C PALM BAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$390,000	$429,000	02/12/2015	31
162 VINTAGEISLE LANE	3	3.5	$1,075,000	$1,199,000	02/17/2015	269
41 ST THOMAS DRIVE	6	5.5	$1,500,000	$1,700,000	03/02/2015	127
109 COCONUT KEY COURT	3	4.0	$1,000,000	$1,100,000	03/03/2015	259
19 SOMERSET DRIVE	3	3.5	$600,000	$700,000	03/11/2015	22
1026 GRAND ISLE TERRACE	4	5.5	$1,500,000	$1,699,000	03/16/2015	46
104B PALM BAY CIRCLE	2	2.0	$397,300	$449,000	03/17/2015	62
124 WINDWARD DRIVE	3	2.5	$485,000	$525,000	03/17/2015	25
108 ST MARTIN DRIVE	3	4.0	$1,000,000	$1,200,000	03/17/2015	63
106 VINTAGEISLE DRIVE	3	4.5	$975,000	$1,075,000	03/17/2015	585
209 SUNSET BAY COURT	3	2.5	$299,000	$299,000	03/26/2015	7
114 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE	3	4.5	$690,000	$749,000	03/26/2015	15
120 ST MARTIN DRIVE	4	4.5	$900,000	$1,200,000	03/26/2015	155
21 ST JAMES DRIVE	3	4.0	$732,000	$850,000	03/30/2015	98
119 SAN MARCO DRIVE	4	4.0	$645,000	$699,000	03/31/2015	244
205 COCONUT KEY DRIVE	3	3.5	$975,000	$1,075,000	03/31/2015	91
28 LAGUNA TERRACE	3	3.5	$497,625	$559,000	04/08/2015	195
203 GRAND POINTE DRIVE	4	5.5	$2,058,400	$2,499,000	04/08/2015	2
114 GRAD PALM DRIVE	4	5.5	$1,160,000	$1,200,000	04/14/2015	259
121 SAN MARCO DRIVE	3	3.0	$690,000	$749,000	04/15/2015	83
22 LAGUNA TERRACE	3	3.0	$650,000	$690,000	04/17/2015	0
117 CHASEWOOD CIRCLE	4	3.5	$669,000	$679,900	04/23/2015	61
231 CORAL CAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$270,000	$309,900	04/27/2015	75
109 VINTAGEISLE LANE	4	4.5	$864,000	$1,049,000	04/28/2015	16
223 CORAL CAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$340,000	$369,000	04/30/2015	228
110 GRAND PALM WAY	3	4.0	$1,200,000	$1,275,000	05/01/2015	22
1126 CRYSTAL DRIVE	4	4.0	$480,000	$539,000	05/06/2015	100
110 ST EDWARD PLACE	3	3.5	$1,600,000	$1,650,000	05/08/2015	7
46 ST JAMES DRIVE	4	4.5	$765,000	$795,000	05/13/2015	1
150 ORCHID CAY DRIVE	3	3.0	$625,000	$649,000	05/18/2015	1
150 ISLE DRIVE	3	3.0	$368,000	$380,000	05/22/2015	114
121A PALM BAY TERRACE	2	2.0	$350,000	$400,000	05/28/2015	94
60 LAGUNA TERRACE	3	3.0	$585,000	$695,000	05/28/2015	146
123 SUNSET BAY DRIVE	4	3.0	$300,000	$339,000	05/29/2015	144

*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 06/04/2015.

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