Many people think that real estate in Southeast Florida suddenly comes to a stop when the holiday season approaches. Homebuyers searching during the holidays are typically more motivated to get into a home faster than buyers home shopping during other months of the year. They may also be eager to close on the house before the end of the year, whether it is for tax purposes or to get settled before kicking off a new job.

Consider the following:

  1. People who look for a home during the holidays are generally more serious buyers.
  2. The supply of homes listed will dramatically increase in January, thusly more product, less demand, demanding in less money for your home.
  3. Buyers may be more emotional during the holidays, thusly more willing to pay…

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Holiday cheer is coming early this year a yuletide pop-up bar known as “Miracle” at  Death or Glory Bar in Delray Beach will be open through the end of the year. Visitors will be sharing in an array of merriment-inspired cocktails, including a Christmas Cosmo and Santa’s Pants.  Ugly Christmas sweaters, tacky ornaments, and raunchy inflatable reindeers set the mood and an evening deserving of a second glance at the naughty or nice list will be required! Now through Dec. 31, Death or Glory will be transformed into a Christmas party palace, decked out in plastic Santa’s and cheesy holiday movies, snow machines, and mischievous reindeer. 

Drinks will be served in festive glassware that will be available for purchase. "Miracle" at Death or Glory is…

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The holiday season is here! It is the time to bring out the holiday decorations, brilliant lights, holiday gifts, ornaments, and a perfect Christmas tree. There is no better way to get in the holiday spirit than visiting one of Palm Beach County Christmas tree vendors to find the perfect tree to bring home and decorate with family and friends.

North Pole Christmas Tree has been selling holiday décor and Christmas trees in Palm Beach County for 40 years. The Christmas trees arrive every 3 days from North Carolina and are some of the freshest trees around. The trees range in height and size and include top-quality trees such as Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, and Balsam. North Pole Christmas Trees is open 7 days a week starting November 19th through the end…

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The holidays should be full of health and happiness. Many families in Palm Beach County and Martin County need assistance to fulfill those dreams. Some families will go without gifts, food, or even shelter. Those with means have the wonderful opportunity to assist those of lesser means.

During the holidays, Palm Beach County and nearby charities help children from low-income families. There are free Christmas toys, books, games as well as regional programs including Toys for Tots and Angel Tree from Salvation Army. Other assistance during Christmas and other holidays is available for senior citizens, the homeless, and the unemployed, among others. Everything from free Christmas presents to meals, gift cards, toys, dinners, clothing, and much more.…

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The temperatures have cooled in Palm Beach County and the manatees are back in our warm shallow waters.  The warmer water provides the ultimate opportunity to meet one of our most-loved residents, the Florida manatee. The loved “sea cows” are massive marine mammals that live in the coastal waters of Florida.

Manatees have earned the reputation as gentle giants.  They are large, slow-moving marine mammals with an elongated, round body and paddle-shaped flippers and tails. Manatees are herbivores, feeding solely on seagrass, algae, and other vegetation in freshwater and estuarine systems in the southeastern United States.  Manatees on average weigh up to 1,000 pounds and up to ten feet in length.

Visit Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach to have a…

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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. The first floor of the Flagler Museum, also known as Whitehall, is decorated in traditional Gilded Age holiday grandeur. The focal point of the holiday décor is the large 16-foot Christmas tree in the Grand Hall, filled with Gilded Age-style ornaments and colored lights. The exterior gates of the grand estate are decorated with holiday wreaths and lights. The museum has been transformed into holiday heaven as part of the annual holiday tradition known as “Christmas at Whitehall.”

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Closer to the holiday’s the museum is offering evening hours from December 20th through December 23rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. The…

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The West Palm Beach GreenMarket, 101 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, is celebrating its 27th season. This season the farmers market begins with national recognition. The GreenMarket was named the #1 farmers market in the United States by USA TODAY. It is the only Florida market included in the Top 20!

The 2021-2022 season is the largest GreenMarket in history. There are an added thirty new vendors, raising the total vendor count to 100. The GreenMarket opened almost thirty years ago. If you are interested in which vendors will be featured, please visit the GreenMarket Vendors page to see a complete list.

Free parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach managed Evernia and City Center garages until noon, at which time current…

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Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, often referred to as the "Festival of Lights." Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights, starting on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev.  Hanukkah 2021 starts at sundown of November 28 ending at sundown on Monday, December 6, 2021.   For eight nights, families say prayers and then light candles in an eight-branched candelabra called a menorah. Most families also serve special holiday foods, sing songs, play games, and give gifts including Hanukah gelt also known as chocolate coins.

The Hanukkah story is based on historical events that took place in 165 BCE in Jerusalem. After the Second Temple in Jerusalem was desecrated, a Jewish priest, Mattathias, and his sons rebelled. Retaking Jerusalem and the Temple,…

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Have you ever wondered where the phrase “Black Friday” came from?  Well, “Black Friday” is a term used for two unrelated occasions. While many people believe the term “Black Friday” finds its roots in the implication of black meaning “showing a profit; not showing any losses”.  That is not the case.

“Black Friday” is now most popularly used in America to refer to the day after Thanksgiving.  It is often considered to be the first day of the holiday shopping season and is known for featuring discounts from retailers. This is how most people interpret the phase.

Historically, “black” has been associated with days of economic stress as opposed to days of booming commercial success. The name “Black Friday” is also used to refer to September 24,…

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 Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf of our entire family of staff and agents at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities, we wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our clientele for putting faith in our proficiency in aiding their real estate transactions.   Kindest regards,   Rob Thomson    Waterfront Properties & Club Communities  

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