Real Estate 101

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at one of the Palm Beach County Irish pubs with a pint. Go green and cheers to the Emerald Isle with a pint of Guinness or a shot of Jameson traditional Irish food, excellent music, and plenty of good times or "craic."

O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 531 Clematis St., West Palm Beach

This downtown staple will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a block party featuring live bands all day including The Reelin Rogues and Rogue Theory. There will also be entertainment by Palm Beach Pipe and Drum, the Aranmore Irish Dancers, DJ Gabo & Nico in the courtyard and more.

Paddy Mac’s, 10971 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens

Enjoy a warm welcome from staff, many whom hail from the Emerald Isle, at this establishment which opened over

Floridians already knew that this is one of the best states to live in and now it has been confirmed by U.S. News & World Report!  Florida ranked No. 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best states in the country. It also ranks among the top five states in education and among the top 10 states in the economy and fiscal stability categories. As a Florida resident, it is hard to believe that the beaches of Jupiter, nightlife in South Beach, and infamous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, that Florida did not rank higher in the standings.

States were ranked in 71 metrics across eight main categories:

-        Health care

-        Education

-        Economics

-        Infrastructure

-        Opportunities

-        Fiscal stability

When you think of South Florida, many expensive zip codes come to mind–Palm Beach, Jupiter Island, Star Island, Orchid Island and many more.  But is one of those areas the most costly zip code in Florida? 

Homeownership is the definitive symbol of achieving the “American Dream”. It is also the largest purchase most Americans will ever make. Naturally, home values are not uniform across the country, and in nearly every state, there is at least one ZIP code where the median home sale value is well above the national average.  

Housing prices are determined by supply and demand forces as well as what buyers are willing to pay and thusly influenced largely by what they are inclined to offer. Not shockingly, in places where the median home sale price

Copacabana Cuban Cuisine eatery is a throwback reminder of Cuba in its glory days. The Cuban cuisine eatery located at 1209 Main Street, Suite 101, is a unique blend of authentic taste of glorious Cuba in Jupiter.  Step back into the 1950’s in a tropical setting with an abundance of photographic memories of Cuba when it was a high society island destination.  

The owner, Gustavo, was raised and educated in Cuba. He was inspired to strive for the “American Dream”.  His ambition was to own his restaurant in the "free country". His American dream became a reality in 2007 when he opened his first restaurant Casa Cuba in Miami.  Together, he and his wife, decided to create a diverse cultural restaurant combining outstanding international cuisine and

According to a recent study by WalletHub, a quaint city in Broward County, Florida was named one of the “happiest” cities in the U.S. Smile, Pembroke Pines, you are the happiest city in South Florida! The content Broward city of 170,000 residents ranked No. 21 on the 2020 list. 

Broward County is located south of Palm Beach County and north of Miami-Dade County.  This is the second most populous county in Florida, with just under 1.8 million residents. With more sunny days than not, Broward County is a favorite locale by globe trotters. Offering the warm Atlantic Ocean, white sandy beaches and beautiful seaside living, it is no wonder so many people flock to the area.

Pembroke Pines may have scored so well because it is known for its small town feel

Covid-19 has changed the world we live in.  Here in Southeast Florida, it has been realized that a multifunctional home is the name of the game in 2021. Now that everything such as: living, working, learning, exercising, eating/cooking, teaching, creating and anything else one can imagine, has moved inside the home, our home and interior spaces need to become multi-functional. Having a place of calm in which you can perform some of your household duties and a little extra work, is an incredibly valued addition to a home.

No longer is the home a sacred space where one merely relaxes and unwinds. Multifunctional spaces must do double duty! A home must work in a multifunctional way, allowing our whole life to take place within its four walls.  A lot

South Florida seems to follow closely with design trends for the home.  The new year, 2021, brings new dining room design trends.  Ideas that are stylish and cozy. These ideas are not just for function but for aesthetic purposes as well.

In the last couple of years, round dining room tables have been gaining favor in popularity.  2021 design trends are indicating round tables being a very big trend.  Round dining room tables are very stylish in appearance and very practical in smaller spaces.

Round tables come in a wide variety of design concepts.  The curves of the round table create a more comfortable and personal environment to dine.  It chicer and more intimate than a long rectangular table.

To update your dining room simply, just add

The Town of Jupiter has a rich historic timeline filled with stories. Tales of the area ranging from the ancient Indians, Tequesta Tribe, that lived here until the European discovery of the area by Ponce de Leon. The Seminole Indian War battles fought here.  Jupiter’s earliest known records date as far back as 1565.  After early settlers set up homesteads, the waterways were a huge source of transportation, as well as the new Flagler Railroad.

The town’s most identifiable landmark, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was erected in the 1800’s. Hidden in the sandy soils near Jupiter Inlet are signs of human habitation (Native Americans) dating back at least 5,000 years. Long before Europeans arrived, prehistoric people fished the rivers and ocean, and hunted

Pantone, a company known for forecasting design trends, announced its colors of the year earlier this month: “Illuminating” a sunny hue, and “Ultimate Gray” a timeless neutral shade. Palm Beach County has an abundance of "sunny" in the area, why not add it to your interior design? This is only the second time the company has made a double color selection. The last time was in 2016, with Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue.

The selection of colors encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly. It is a message of happiness supported by fortitude, the combination of PANTONE 13-0647 “Illuminating” and PANTONE 17-5104 “Ultimate Gray” is hopeful and gives us promise. These colors allude to the feeling that