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Newsletter July, 2015

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Summer is here and daily thunderstorms are now the norm. 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.

It's been a banner 6 months for Real Estate activity in BallenIsles. Be sure to check out the SOLD and FOR SALE listings we have included.

Stay cool and have fun!
Laura & Tana

Featured Property

110 Windward Drive

$35,000 CREDIT TO GOLF EQUITY MEMBERSHIP INITIATION! This stunning home sits on an exceptionally large, lush lot. Completely updated to the highest standard it has a contemporary feel with high ceilings and very open floor plan. The renovated kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops and all three baths have been remodeled. The gracious master suite has huge his and her custom outfitted closets and an elegant marble bath. The enormous paver stone screened in patio has a large pool you can actually swim in, waterfall spa, a comfortable seating area and built in grill. Additional features include a wet bar, formal dining room and a separate golf cart garage. Walking distance to clubhouse and sports complex. Enjoy fabulous Ballenisles amenities including spa, salon, fine dining, tennis, fitness & a broad range of social activities.

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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. Bon appetit!

264 The Grill, in the heart of Palm Beach for more than 35 years, serves prime steaks, chops, seafood, pasta and burgers. Try the Summer Lobster Explosion for $24.95. Lobsters are prepared several ways and include two sides: choices of soup, salad, starch and vegetables. Also popular is the Prix Fixe Sunset Three course Menu for $19.95 includes wine for $5. 264 is known for great entertainment. Friday and Saturday includes music and dancing. Sunday welcomes Jazz Jam.

Gulfstream Bistro and Seafood Market, has summer Lobster Specials: 1.25-pound steamed Maine Lobster with two sides, $16.95; Seafood Fra Diavolo (no side), $17.95; 1.25-pound twin steamed Maine Lobsters with two sides, $29.95; bottle house wine, $16.95. Lobster dinner specials must be purchased with any beverage.

Vic & Angelo's restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens is rolling out an ideal summer menu for two. The three-course sunset deal includes an individual entrée, plus an appetizer and dessert to be shared with your dining companion. The menu is offered Monday through Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Bonus: The meal includes a bottle of red or white wine per two diners.

Limoncello has three-course meal for $21.95! Menu includes choice of an entree, a soup or salad, and American coffee with dessert. Entrees include veal, chicken, seafood and pasta. All orders must be placed by 6 p.m. Open 4:30-10 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Spoto's Oyster bar features Monday, 50 percent off select wines by the bottle, 5-10 p.m.; Tuesday, Lobster Clam Bake, 5-10 p.m., $25.75; Sunday, 2-pound lobster, 5-10 p.m., $36.75 or Market Price, which may be lower.

Portobello $14.95-$19.95 has an early dining special. Choose from more than 20 entrees, including veal, pasta, seafood and chicken. Includes soup or salad. House wine and well drinks, $4. Orders must be placed by 6 p.m. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 5-10 p.m. "Food A, Service A" by Liz Balmaseda, Food Editor of The Palm Beach Post.

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REAL ESTATE TRENDS

BallenIsles Sales

The past six months have seen an amazing 52 closings! Inventory remains exceeding low at 53 properties for sale. Buyers continue to struggle to find the right membership and property combination. The rental market for next year for those wishing to enjoy a full golf membership is essentially closed. We continue to get lots of calls for a 2016 seasonal rental and regret to pass on the disappointing news. Let us know if you would consider renting your property for a few winter months, perhaps to travel or to bring in income. We can promise you top rental fees.

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
110 PEMBROKE DRIVE	3	3.5	$350,000	NON-MLS	01/09/2015
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
62 ST JAMES DRIVE	3	3.5	$893,000	NON-MLS	04/17/2015
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 PEMBROKE DRIVE	3	3.5	$600,000	NON-MLS	05/01/2015
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
138 ISLE DRIVE	3	3.0	$440,000	$489,000	05/27/2015	61
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
124D PALM BAY TERRACE	3	3.0	$450,000	$525,000	06/01/2015	37
79 LAGUNA DRIVE	3	3.0	$560,000	$599,000	06/01/2015	50
30 SAINT JAMES DRIVE	3	4.0	$870,650	$1,100,000	06/01/2015	0
41 LAGUNA TERRACE	3	4.5	$500,000	$629,000	06/19/2015	114
17 LAGUNA COURT	3	2.5	$491,275	$549,000	06/25/2015	24
124 ISLE DRIVE	3	3.0	$530,000	$599,000	06/30/2015	0
104 WINDSOR POINTE DRIVE	4	4.0	$1,085,000	$1,275,000	06/30/2015	50

*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 07/02/15.

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