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Looking for a real estate investment with great benefits?

Condos on Singer Island offer strong income potential and a highly-desirable South Florida location.

Why Condos?

• You are the owner: A condo is a private residence within a larger building or community and each condo unit comes with a deed or title.
• Less maintenance: Condo ownership provides maintenance-free freedom. Exterior maintenance issues—from mowing the lawn to fixing a leaky roof—are managed by the association.
• Excellent amenities: Condos are synonymous with service and luxury. Take a plunge in a resort-like pool. Ask for help from a 24/7 concierge. Get in a workout at a private gym. Never worry about parking. Security, including cameras and guards, are provided. Many

With 2020 nearly in the rear-view mirror, let's look at what to expect for home buyers and sellers in 2021.

• Prediction: Increased home prices that became a hallmark of the COVID-19 crisis may be here to stay.
• Thought: Sellers can continue to capitalize, but it’s still important to price a property correctly at the start. Buyers will need an astute negotiator in their corner to get the best possible deal.

• Prediction: Total active listings were down in 2020, but sellers will be more confident to list in 2021.
• Thought: The sale price on a listing and the offer a seller is willing to accept depends greatly on the supply/demand balance. If there is more competition, that balance changes. As someone who has been working

2020 hasn’t been an easy year for many. But, keep your spirits bright! Here are the holiday events still happening near Singer Island.

If you go, please follow all COVID protocols for keeping you and your family safe and healthy.

Sandi the holiday sand tree returns to West Palm Beach

Starting on Saturday, December 5, 2020

Welcome back Sandi, the world’s only 35-foot, 700-ton holiday sand tree. Sandi will be on display and host nightly music and light shows through New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2020.
The light shows run between 6 pm – 10 pm.
Additional elements at the festival will include (although subject to change):

• Santa at Sandi: Santa will be safely distanced in his lifeguard chair!
• Sing-along and/or Storytime with

Soon enough, the season of snow and ice will arrive. The colder weather will keep us cooped for another long stretch after months of staying safer at home. But with interest rates at historic lows and opportunities that are never better for real estate investments, now is the right time to make your move to Singer Island in Palm Beach County, Florida.

The Allure of South Florida

In South Florida, almost every day promises sun, sand, leisurely comfort, and time for outdoor pleasures, like year-round golfing, water activities, and days at the beach.

You can be guaranteed visits from the grandkids as well. Florida’s most famous tourist attractions are just a day-trip away. And if they also love being active in the outdoors, you’ll have plenty of

Support Your Local Eateries

We are fortunate to have restaurants that serve up delicious food and company in and around Singer Island. These distinctive places with an emphasis on local cuisine have withstood the test of time. Because of the impact of restaurant dining restrictions, some of my favorites could use our support right now. Please consider patronizing these wonderful local staples:

Sailfish Marina Restaurant
98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores

Located within the tropical vacation paradise of the Sailfish Marina Resort, this waterfront dockside eatery offers fresh local seafood and daily chef’s specials. From food to atmosphere, this place has everything you’d want from a seafood bar and restaurant. The food is delicious and the

Are you prepared?

Like all Floridians, we take hurricane preparedness quite seriously. When you live here, residents learn what to do in a weather emergency. Here on Singer Island, where condo living on the sand is the popular choice, buyers should look for hurricane protection features in their residence. They’ll also need to pay attention to condo-specific preparedness concerns.

Hurricane-Impact Glass

When you purchase a condo with “hurricane-impact glass” on sliding glass doors and windows, you’re securing a tremendous benefit for your residence. Windows that are hurricane-resistant or stormproof are constructed with impact-resistant glass treated with a layer of PVB or EVA. While this glass will likely shatter upon impact from flying

and Singer Island is a vacation year-round

We a firm believer in vacation time. Studies have shown that taking time away from the job can have physical and psychological health benefits. When you vacation, you have lower stress, a better outlook on life, and more motivation to achieve goals. 

This summer, John's family headed 700 plus miles north to Cashiers, North Carolina, to their beautiful second home on 10 acres of land. Located high on a plateau in the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina, it’s about a 720+ mile trip north for them, but wow, what gorgeously scenic trip it is.

A popular vacation destination, Cashiers is in the middle of the Nantahala National Forest. It's a cool, lush area filled with rivers and waterfalls,

Keeping active at home.

I consider myself a fitness enthusiast. With so many outdoor experiences to choose from here in South Florida, I wasn’t concerned about ever running out of options.
 
Then came the coronavirus pandemic, and those options dwindled drastically.

In Palm Beach County, all boat ramps and marinas are closed to recreational boaters. Public and private golf courses are also closed, as are all Palm Beach city and county parks.
 
Thankfully, one of my favorite activities is still possible: taking my granddaughter out for walks around the neighborhood. But if you’re looking for something else to do to stay fit that is in line with social distancing mandates, here are a few FREE ideas:

• The YMCA of South Palm Beach has partnered

The Gem of Palm Beach

The ideal South Florida lifestyle promises sun, sand, and everything you need to live comfortably. In Palm Beach County, there are many incredible choices but only one Singer Island. Several magnificent waterfront condos dot this oceanfront neighborhood as far as the eye can see. 

If you're looking for the convenience and amenities of a condo in a stunning waterfront location, here are just a few of the top reasons why you’ll want to live on Singer Island:

Unbeatable location & gorgeous weather

On one side is the peninsula; residents enjoy calm Intracoastal waters. On the other, they enjoy the lively Atlantic Ocean’s crystal blue waters. Both shores offer long stretches of pristine, white sandy beaches. Thanks to the warm

Royal Palm Residences is a new condominium building planned for downtown Boca Raton and will feature the latest in luxury touches and technology. When finished, the Royal Palm Residences development will strand nine-stories high but still provide owners with boutique condominium style living with just 48 units in all. 

The exterior design of the development will be a juxtaposition of bold, modern, architecture and the rich, artistic, history of Boca Raton. The project will also be made up of three mini towers, with residences ranging from 2,425 square feet to over 7,100 square feet, including six penthouses and 4 villas

The spacious condos at Royal Palm Residences are comprised of 3-5 bedrooms and include some truly remarkable finishes and features