Think AIR TRAVEL and the first thing that’s likely to come to mind is unending hassles and delays. That’s why a recent survey of passengers flying in and out of Palm Beach International Airport – a stone’s throw away from Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens – is bound to make you sit up and take notice.

The airport ranked seventh in customer satisfaction among 24 of North America’s smallest airports according to the study by J.D. Power and Associates.  And that’s a good thing if you’re interested in Jupiter real estate or are actively seeking Jupiter homes for sale.

Some of the most prized Jupiter real estate – such as Valencia at Abacoa®, the only custom home community in Abacoa — is located just 20 miles north of Palm Beach International Airport.  In no time, you could shed your everyday cares at the stunning Valencia at Abacoa community — combining old world grace and Mediterranean styling, curved Moorish style roofs and open loggias to capture cool tropical breezes.  Surrounded by green areas, lakes, parks, and pristine beaches, it’s the perfect place to live and love life.

Jupiter is easy to get to…hard to leave.

The ease of the airport – which fared highest in the study’s airport accessibility category– makes it a breeze for buyers like you to check out Jupiter homes for sale.  In as little as 15 minutes, you can whisk yourself from Palm Beach International to your new Valencia at Abacoa second home or Admirals Cove weekend getaway retreat.  So you have more time in the bright Florida sun and less time dealing with stressful travel.  And there’s nothing wrong with that!

With one of the country’s finest small airports, Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens neighborhoods known for style and sophistication, well-maintained property values and sparkling lakes, the only thing missing from the equation is the right Jupiter Realtor®.  That’s me.   So go ahead…let me put you in a Jupiter, Florida state of mind. After all, if even our airport is designed to eliminate stress, imagine what the finest houses this side of paradise will do for you!

There was nothing safe or sane about the Revolutionary War for Independence. It was a bloody, risky business, but well worth the price. Our celebrations of that event, however, run from the beautiful to the tragic.

At Roger Dean Stadium in Abacoa Town Center, the emphasis will be on safety and beauty…as glorious fireworks displays will be set off after the baseball games on July 2^rd and 4^th. That’s a smart place for kids to view them. Along with the Classic Car Show on Main Street. And similar organized displays will be going on at locations up and down the coast. Romantic, exciting, holiday flares will light up the night sky.  Hot dogs and burgers will vie with watermelon, corn on the cob and ice cream for appetite appeal. And a great time will be had by almost all.

But even as the fun continues, emergency sirens will blare and emergency rooms fill up with people who make poor holiday choices… mishandling their own fireworks or driving lit up. And while I’m sure our founding fathers would be thrilled with our remembrance, I doubt they’d find that prospect worth celebrating.

So as my husband Dane and I wish you all a happy, yummy, family fourth…we also wish you careful handling of the holiday and all that goes with it.

You come across the house at 320 Murcia Drive. This 6-bedroom, 4.5 bath, 3600 square foot home sits on a surprisingly oversized lot across the street from the clubhouse and a park.

Inside it’s not just a fabulous, cream-colored dream of a house. It’s pristine … mint-condition … immaculate …perfection.  From the crown moldings to the recessed double tray ceiling in the formal dining room to the wrought iron spindles up the staircase to the Chicago pavers that deck out the most completely private pool out back … this house has style.

And the kind of extras you rarely come across. Well equipped with plenty of extras. Deep walk-in/storage. White wood plantation shutters in the huge family room and kitchen. French doors that lead from the living and family rooms onto the pool deck and covered lanai. A separate guest suite downstairs…a Jack and Jill two-bedroom/1 bath connecting suite upstairs. A two-car garage with one side so deep, it’s a tandem space … for two cars or one plus loads of storage. Then there’s the master suite with a walk-in closet nearly large enough to qualify as a room all its own. 

Yes, just when you thought you’d seen it all, you come across a perfect jewel. A small estate home perfectly located, ideally situated and waiting, just waiting for someone like you.

Frankel Paone’s ‘Monaco’ model — with beautiful proportions & wonderful light, gave  this 12 month renovation the perfect beginning. With family as inspiration, the homeowner raised the bar in a neighborhood already known for its quiet sophistication. Leaving no stone unturned with a fine attention to detail and uncompromising standards. The finished product…. grandeur.

102 Segovia Way is as grand as the life it affords.

Grand as the wrap around front porch. Or the grand foyer. A 30 foot cupola amid a huge staircase…. Surrounded by gathering places for friends & family. Wide plank walnut wood floors throughout, keep the design flowing from room to room. An artful use of shadow boxing and wainscoting. A marvelous mix of organic textures tie it all together.

Plenty of family oriented spaces…

A gourmet kitchen and large breakfast nook with picturesque views of pool & garden. A sense of informality invites you to kick your feet up nearby in the intimate family room. Or just outside, a shady loggia surrounded by tropical landscaping, freeform pool and grassy play area.

Ceiling to floor windows & double doors lead to the downstairs master suite where romantic charms combines with light & ease. A master bath of marble & onyx turns a place of necessity into a sanctuary with large shower & separate jacuzzi.

And it keeps getting better…

Upstairs, it’s all about a warm & functional family lifestyle.  3 large bedrooms each with an in suite bathroom. Each exquisitely designed. A loft for homework & play with plenty of storage. Every space has a purpose. A cozy, comfortable and beautiful place to live & grow.

At $1,275,000 this home offers ever feature you seek in an estate home.

The impact windows & doors are just a few features that point to the rational reasons. Security & safety for family. ‘A’ rated schools. But it’s the sense that this will always be home to happy little voices and busy little feet, dinner parties and birthday parties that makes it feel ” just right.”

More people than you know suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) … caused by the lack of sunlight that accompanies fall’s short days and winter’s long nights. Oddly, that lack of light can play havoc with you physically and emotionally. According to the Mayo Clinic, it can trigger feelings of depression, lethargy, fatigue, anxiety, social withdrawal, weight gain, even difficulty concentrating. No doubt about it … the winter blues can severely impact your daily life.

That said, treatment is really quite simple. You can spend hours a day sitting in front of a full spectrum light box. Or you can simply up and move to Jupiter, Florida, where sunlight is a cure-all … and the only blues you see are the cloudless sky and white capped water.

Is it any wonder so many New Englanders, Midwesterners and Northeasterners flock here every winter. And many never fly back. Especially now, because the only thing you’ll find depressed in South Florida this winter is real estate. So there’s more reason than ever to come buy, and stay to smile:)

In a Jupiter, Florida neighborhood known for remarkable homes, it’s no wonder properties often sell before they hit the market.  That said… there’s nothing like the inside scoop!

Spring Preview Open House March 5th & 6th.

This weekend… we’re ready to raise the roof with an insiders look at one of Valencia’s highly anticipated, awe-inspiring estate homes about to embark on the market.

110 Villa Bella - Valencia at Abacoa’s rarely available cul-de-sac

The unique personality of this home… its mixture of seductive textures, space & light… makes it one-of-a-kind and not to be missed.  At $1,150,000 its sure to disappear quickly. So make it a point to see it before its sold!

See you this weekend at 110 Villa Bella from 1:00 – 4:00!

Admirals Cove offers a wide range of magnificent homes, from a bit more modest to outrageously divine! Each one a standout, worthy of consideration on its own particular merits. But great residences are just one reason to seek out Admirals’ Cove… one of Palm Beach County’s premier addresses. Most choose it for a lifestyle based around yachting, golf or tennis.

There you’ll find six miles of inland waterways, backyard docks, ocean access, a 72-slip marina, marina shop, and marina cafe. 45 Holes of championship golf—with the newly redesigned Von Hagge course with dramatic elevations, 27 holes of challenging play on the more traditional West Course, and an additional 18-hole course on the East. And, if you’re game, 12 Har-Tru tennis courts. But that’s just the beginning.

You’ll also find superb casual and formal dining in the two Clubhouses. 32 Guest suites at The Club’s Inn for family and friends of Members. A health and fitness center, beauty salon, Wachovia private banking center as well as a spa and two golf pro shops! Overall, it’s hard to find a finer place to live anywhere in South Florida!

Frenchman’s Reserve is a private, gated country club community in Palm Beach Gardens featuring elegant single-family estate and custom homes by Toll Brothers. Reminiscent of the elaborate Palm Beach mansions designed by 20th Century architect Addison Mizner, the awe-inspiring architecture throughout the community continues the rich traditions of the Mediterranean Revival. The homes range in size from 3,400 square feet to nearly 7,500 square feet…with grand entrances and foyers, soaring ceilings, oversized family rooms and living areas, gourmet kitchens, elegant formal dining areas, marble-appointed master baths, and dramatic grand staircases. And the community itself is every bit as elegant as the homes themselves. With an Arnold Palmer Championship golf course, 7 clay tennis courts, a fitness center, dining, and guest suites for visitors, Frenchman’s Reserve is a delightful place to live year-round, or enjoy as a vacation residence. It is quite simply the best in South Florida golf real estate.

It’s not just because it’s a glorious sunspot for boating, fishing, golfing or hitting the beach. It’s because it now offers a remarkable combination —a laid-back place to live, and a booming place to invest in Florida properties!

From Boca to Stuart and beyond, you’ll be seeing home prices start to rebound dramatically. The reason is simple. Northern Palm Beach County is beginning to enjoy the benefits of a growing biotechnology cluster focused on Scripps Florida… right here in Jupiter!

That’s right folks, if you own a Jupiter home, you’re at the very heart of what’s happening. There’s a significant amount of job-creation activity already. And the biotech corridor is going to continue to grow and create a real foundation of high-wage jobs north into St. Lucie County that is bound to enhance the long-term value of residential properties in Jupiter, Tequesta and Palm Beach Gardens.

So, if you need more incentive than this buyer’s market to invest… you have it. But you better get moving. The market is shifting all the time and you want to be in on the low end rather than upside down on a loan because you waited too long.

Yes, it’s true. I live in Valencia at Abacoa. But even if I didn’t, I’d want to. Abacoa is a pretty remarkable planned community by anyone’s standards. And Valencia is by far its crown jewel. Sure, green parks, little bridges, a delightful lake, community clubhouse and pool add to its charm. But what I love about this particular little enclave is it’s gated community feel and value without the yoke of an equity membership!

Valencia is the architectural product of four top builders…Frankel-Paone, Issa, The Spear Group and Delcrest.  Each brings different floor plans, perspectives and personal touches to its Mediterranean style. It’s a neighborhood designed with winding streets, rear-entry garages, Corinthian columns, charming front porches and lush landscaping. No cookie cutter community…it warrants those higher (high $600’s to $2 million) price tags.  And Valencia residents make sure those values are well maintained!

So if you’re in the market for something that offers just the right measure of exclusivity, take a close look at Valencia at Abacoa…where every house, every street will surprise and impress you.