Gail Marcarelli

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Open House Sunday!

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18619 Lake Bend Drive in The Shores of Jupiter

Open House: Sunday, Dec 2, from 1 to 3

This charming home in The Shores of Jupiter sits in a picturesque setting amongst large, mature trees and a peaceful lake. The front of the home is splendidly landscaped and maintained for a pleasing curb appeal. The home has cathedral ceilings, granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances in a kitchen and family room adorned with attractive new tile. Washer/dryer and water heater have recently been installed. As well as new carpet and paint. A broad, wide reaching Florida room will be a perfect family gathering spot with a panoramic view of the scenic lake. Also a great space for a creative artist. Accordion shutters along with attractive barrel tile roof. Roof was replaced in 2002. All building permits can be viewed here. (Enter 18619 Lake Bend Dr in the address field and click SEND) This is a home you will not want to miss!!

This home has been well maintained but may need updates to suit your needs. Find out how you can get the cost of renovations wrapped into your mortgage with the FHA 203k Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program.

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Jupiter Area Beaches – the best of South Florida

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McArthur’s Beach Park

A beach-lover’s paradise

The beaches of Jupiter, Florida and the surrounding area are a major draw for ocean-lovers. Forty years ago, you would have found nothing but sand dunes covered in sea grapes and Australian pines. Fortunately the sand dunes, sea grapes and pines still exist because the area has been developed with preservation of the natural beauty foremost in mind. You won’t find much commercial development along A1A in Jupiter, Juno Beach or the Treasure Coast. What you will find is some of the most beautiful accessible beaches in all of Florida with lots of free parking, restrooms, showers and picnic areas.

On the Treasure Coast you will find individual beach access to somewhat private spots as well as longer, guard-protected areas like Stuart Beach, Jensen Sea Turtle Beach on Hutchinson Island and Hobe Sound Beach.

Bathtub Reef Park is located at the south end of Hutchinson Island is a special spot for young families where small children can enjoy the surf with the protection of a reef that creates a wading pool adjacent to the beach. That same reef is an attraction for avid snorkelers. The reef is created by the tubeworms in a process that involves cementing together sand and bits of shell.

Coral Cove Park is a  15 acre beach on Jupiter Island with 600 feet  of which is guarded. This beach has and extensive natural limestone reef just offshore, making it ideal for snorkeling. The same geological formations form the spectacle at Blowing Rocks Preserve where breaking waves spray plumes of water through. The spray can reach to astounding heights of 50 feet.

Another family favorite is Dubois Park located on the south side of the Jupiter Inlet. The park has more than 1,200 feet of tropical palm-lined beach, as well as playgrounds and picnic pavilions and a lagoon with a guarded area where children can safely enjoy water play.

Carlin Park is a beach park with an exercise trail and picnic areas with grills, showers, and lifeguards. South of  Carlin Park all along A1A, there are many access points to the beach most with showers. A wide sidewalk spans most of the beachfront making a nice place for walking, rollerblading or biking. On windy days you can see kite-surfers dotting the shoreline of what is now referred to by locals  as “Kite Beach”.

Jupiter’s neighbor to the south, Juno Beach features more  of the same unspoiled, wide, sea-grape-dappled beaches. Juno Beach Park and Fishing Pier features a guarded beach. There are covered picnic areas, restrooms and showers and a 990-foot fishing pier. It’s the perfect spot to fish, surf and swim.

Further south is the barrier island, Singer Island which features some of the area’s most pristine ocean/intracoastal park. John D. MacArthur Beach State Park has two miles of oceanfront beach, boardwalk, picnic areas, nature center with guided tours and live exhibits. A little further south is another great snorkeling spot. The reef is close to shore and can be seen jutting out of the water at low tide. The water is fairly deep on the far-side of the reef for the brave who want to see larger sea creatures including sharks.

Jupiter Beach
Jupiter Beach boardwalks protect the sand dunes and sea grapes.

Visit the Area Beaches

Carlin Park
Loggerhead Park
Singer Island Municipal Beach
R.G. Kreusler Park
Oceanfront Park
Gulfstream Park
Ocean Inlet Park
Delray Beach Municipal Beach
Spanish River Park
Red Reef Park
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Renovated Pool Home in the Heart of Jupiter

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Jupiter Pool HomeGreenwood Cove in Jupiter

701 Kriss Lane, Jupiter

All about the location! This completely remodeled 3/2/2 pool home is immaculate, and move in ready. Situated on a Cul-de-sac extra large .30 acre fenced in lot, the with plenty of privacy and tons of room for all of HIS toys. Quiet family friendly NO HOA community that is truly in the heart of Jupiter. Within a 5 minute drive to some of Florida’s most beautiful beaches. A rated private, public and charter school options. Close to 95/turnpike for easy commuting. Interior has been completely remodeled! Spacious and airy split floor plan with cathedral/vaulted ceilings. Gorgeous custom kitchen with in wall oven, brand new flat surface glass stove top sunk into cooking island. Granite counter tops and tons of storage. The home is immaculate and completely turn key move in ready.

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History Buffs: Check out this Town of Jupiter announcement!

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Public and press welcome to attend the dedication ceremony for the Celestial Railroad’s official historical marker!On February 22, 2017, the Town of Jupiter will hold a ceremony to dedicate the Florida Historical Marker for the Jupiter and Lake Worth (J. and L.W.) Railway, also known as the “Celestial Railroad.”  The railroad was categorized as an official Florida Historical Landmark in 2010.

The J. and L.W. Railway began operation on July 4, 1889, and traveled the seven and a half miles from Jupiter Inlet to Juno at the north end of Lake Worth.  The line carried both passengers and freight cargo, replacing a wagon route that used oxen for transporting people and goods.  The railroad was nicknamed the “Celestial Railroad” in an 1893 article in Harper’s New Monthly Magazine due to its stops at Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Juno.

Town of Jupiter Mayor Todd Wodraska commented, “The Celestial Railroad is a unique and interesting piece of our Jupiter history, and I’m pleased that we’re able to continue to share its story with an historical marker.”

The dedication ceremony will take place at the Inlet Village Marina at 5:00 p.m. on February 22.  Public and media are welcome to attend.  For more information, please contact Kate Moretto, Town of Jupiter, 561-741-2575 or katem@jupiter.fl.us.

 

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Moving? How to break it to the kids.

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You have just found the perfect home for you and your family. Your next challenge is to prepare your kids to for the move the new home, new neighborhood and new school. How can you keep the drama to a minimum?

Five steps to ease the pain when moving with kids.

The younger the child, the less able he or she is to “see into the future.” Children tend to focus on losing what’s familiar, and they worry about missing friends and family. Before you sit down to tell your children about an upcoming move, prepare a comforting strategy:

  1. Let your children know, step by step, what is happening and what is likely to happen next.
  2. List all the advantages in the move. For example, will the family be closer to a favorite person, place, or activity? Will your children be able to see old friends and family?
  3. Share as much as you can about the new home, such as where their rooms and baths are and special features like a new playroom or swimming pool.
  4. Introduce your children to their new home online and in person, if possible. Show them where schools and parks are, and other points of interest to help them orient themselves in their new surroundings.
  5. Be ready for “What about me?” questions. Contact organizations for information about ways to continue your child’s special interests. Knowing they won’t have to give up favorite hobbies or sports goes a long way toward helping children adjust to a new environment.

Your preparedness will go a long way in reassuring your children that their needs are being considered, even while big changes are happening around them as your family prepares to move into a new home.

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More buyers are entering the market

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Competition just got tougher especially in the entry level market. However, financial challenges seem to be hampering some buyers. According to Jonathan Smoke,  the chief economist of realtor.com:

  • The share of first-time buyers has jumped to 51%.
  • 35% of buyers have just started to explore but are not ready yet to buy.
  • 59% of buyers had been looking for less than three months.

As more people enter the market new challenges arise:

  • Supply-demand imbalance drives up home prices.
  • 9.4% of buyers report having difficulty qualifying for a mortgage.
  • 19.5% of all buyers need to improve their credit scores
  • 25% of buyers do not have enough for a down payment

Despite these challenges, the market has seen growth in part because of pent-up demand from very qualified buyers who were able to meet the challenging mortgage qualifications that are the norm these days.

If you are among those first-time buyers who are just starting to look, there are a few things that you can do now that will improve your chances of success in the future:

  • Get your financial house in order. Know your FICO score, and work to get it above 700 to improve your ability to qualify and to get a better rate.
  • Understand what you can afford to put down. The average down payment this year is 11% nationally, but it varies dramatically by market and by loan type. If you are struggling to come up with a down payment necessary for your market or type of mortgage, research down payment assistance programs.
  • Get all of your financial records organized, including recent bank and financial statements, the past two years of income tax filings, and pay stubs.
  • Record the details of any debts you may have, from revolving credit card balances to car payments and student loans. You will need all of this before you can work with a lender.
  • Finally: Find a lender and get pre-approved. We still have very limited supply, so being pre-approved continues to be a key part of a successful buying strategy if you intend to finance a purchase with a mortgage. A pre-approval letter as part of an offer will communicate to the seller that you have the ability to close.

See the full article here: First-Time Home Buyers Come Out in Force—but Face New Challenges

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