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Spotlight on Abacoa

Abacoa Town Center

Abacoa is one of the more recent communities developed in Jupiter.  We have been residents of Abacoa for over six years.  We enjoy the close proximity of restaurants, shops, work and school.  It is a young community were the average adult age is approximately 36 yrs.  However, it caters to every age group.  It is a planned community on over 2,055 acres of land, including some areas of greenway preserves throughout the town.

Roger Dean Stadium has become the home for spring training for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins.  The stadium is conveniently located in the heart of Abacoa and brings great family entertainment to our community.  Other fun-filled activities include golfing at Abacoa Golf and family nights at the Abacoa Town Center.  The Abacoa Town Center is filled with retail shops and restaurants.  Most weekends at the town center are filled with live music, movies, and festivals for residents to enjoy.  Other businesses in the area inlude Florida Atlantic University and Scripps Florida Institute.  Since Scripps arrival, Abacoa has become a hub of scientific technology with the following of the Max Planck Society and other scientific institutes from around the world.

There are many community of homes that make up Abacoa.  A wide selection homes are currently for sale.  Prices begin at $84,000 for a condominium at the Village at Abacoa, located directly above the town center shops.  Townhomes in Antigua begin at $154,900 and single family homes start at $305,000 in Paseos and top out at just over $1,300,000 in Valencia.

For more information about the communities in Abacoa, visit our community page about Abacoa or the Abacoa website.

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Abacoa Green Market to Open on Saturdays

I’m looking forward to the Green Market coming to Abacoa this year.  Years previous it was always open late in the afternoon on Wednesdays.  The time made it hard for us to attend with school, sports, work, etc. 

The season opener will be Saturday, October 18.  Rain or shine the market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday.  Vendors will be on hand displaying fresh fruits, vegetables, artisan bread and pastries, beautiful plants and natural goods.

Tracking A Real Estate Investor

Not too long ago, I would have many friends, neighbors and coworkers calling me and following me to see where I would buy next. As an investor, I was always looking to see where the best “preconstruction” deals were and how I could be the first in line to get the best picks. Sometimes I would pay people to stand in line. On at least one occasion I hired someone to sleep overnight while waiting in line for the games to begin the next morning.

We began this journey at Tuscany, a subdivision in Abacoa. That was a lark. In the beginning, all I wanted was one piece of investment property. The next thing I know we had close to 50 properties. After Tuscany, the list goes something like this…Botanica, Harbour Oaks, Antigua, Traditions, Harborage, the Edge, Midtown, Martinique, Mallory Creek, Canterbury, Astor, Boca Rio and on and on we went.

I became friendly with the sales people from most of the developers and that gave me an extra advantage from time to time. At the peak of the buying frenzy, I remember going to one “lottery” and there were 4,000 people lined up at 8:00am, each holding a cashiers check for $40,000.00. We were there to get one of 120 units. Everyone was going crazy. They picked names out of a hat and I got picked early. Everyone was told that if they got picked, they would only be allowed to purchase one unit. Our sales person allowed us to buy four units without a hitch. It’s good to have contacts!

I have learned more about buying investment property in the last 5 years than what most people learn in a lifetime. I haven’t stopped buying. As a matter of fact, I’m aggressively looking for great deals today. I recently picked up three units in Jupiter, preconstruction that will not be completed until the end of this year. The great thing about these units are this…they won’t be done until the end of the year and they may be the best deals I ever made…so far.

The phone  has stopped ringing and the knocks stopped knocking. Where are all of my friends now? It’s funny how quick things change. But, investing in real estate is something only for those who have the stomach for it and in the case of the current market…deep pockets. If you believe in long term investing, you have to believe in real estate.  I’m not sure if we have hit bottom yet, but I’m not waiting to find out before I buy my next few units.

I was on the phone today negotiating with a developer for four more units. I may get lucky and pick these up to add to the portfolio, I may not. One thing is for sure, it’s a buyer’s market and I’M A BUYER!

You may not be ready to buy and that’s understandable. If you would like to follow me on my searches and purchases, let me know. I will be more than happy to let you in on my purchases. You can decide for yourself if you think I’m doing well and whether or not you would follow. Give me a call or send a quick e-mail and I will fill you in on my latest buys.

Whether you decide to rent or buy, always consult the advice of a Realtor®.  You will want a Realtor with strong negotiating skills backed with a long history of buying experience.  A Realtor® who can put his money where his mouth is.

Happy hunting and e-mail me to hear about my investment picks.

ARTrageous at Abacoa Town Center

By Susanne Quirk

The ARTrageous festival will be at the Abacoa Town center this weekend. It’s the 2nd annual event for artists to display their fine art work. Mediums include photography, sculpture, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media. This is a great opportunity for fabulous finds for your home. 

The festival is Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Admission is free.

Pop Culture Friday

Thank God it is Friday.  It has been a great week, but I am looking forward to a relaxing night out with friends and family.  So, I thought I would keep today’s posting light and fun.  Lets see what is going on around town this weekend…

Film  – On the films front, the top 10 box office hits were:

1. The Brave One
2. 3:10 to Yuma
3. 3.  Mr. Woodcock
4. 4.  D-War
5. Superbad
6. Halloween
7. The Bourne Ultimatum
8. Balls of Fury
9. Rush Hour 3
10. Mr. Bean’s Holiday

Check out the current movies playing at Cobb Theater and  Jupiter Theater.  Be sure to send us a review if you are able to catch any of them this weekend.  

Music  – Dave Matthews is playing a sold out show tonight at Sound Advice and country singer, Brad Paisley will play at the same venue Saturday night.  Tickets are still on sale for Brad Paisley.

Around Town – Has anyone tried the new III Forks  on PGA?  We love steak and would love to hear your thoughts on the place.  Go van Gogh in Abacoa is hosting a family night tonight at 5:30 p.m.   Delray Beach Craft Festival will host over 100 artisans from around the nation both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Find the festival on Atlantic and Second Avenues downtown Delray Beach.

Let us know if you hear of anything else going on.  Have a great day!