Enjoy the La Coquille Club of Manalapan

 Being a local resident in the town of Manalapan offers a free membership to the La Coquille Club of the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa (formerly the Ritz Carlton), where guests get to enjoy the luxurious pools, beach, and private dining privileges.  Another local favorite is Lantana beach's best kept secret-The Dune Deck Cafe. This local favorite offers the best eggs Benedict around, you can't beat the casual ambiance directly overlooking the ocean and the good news is that the Dune Deck Cafe now has a liquor license. But don't forget your cash, they do not accept credit cards. Call the Wellman Team to learn more about the town of Manalapan.

22 Seasonal Gardening Tips

Beautiful homes go hand in hand with beautiful landscaping. If you have a green thumb and a lot of DIY pumping through your veins this article is definitely for you. Check out these 22 super gardening tips which will carry you through every season of the year. Side note: If DIY green thumb tips just aren't your cup of tea pass these great ideas on to your landscaper. Trust us they'll be grateful you did.

Follow these 22 seasonal grass care tips to ensure your lawn looks healthy and green spring, summer, winter and fall.Spring Spring is the season when a lawn really needs some tender loving care as temperatures rise and the grass starts to grow, increasing its reliance on water and fertilizer. Early spring is a good time for laying turf because the risk of frost is lower, making the soil more workable. Spring is also the ideal time for sowing seed as the soil warms up and rainy days speed germination.

— 22 Seasonal Grass Care Tips

Olympia Community of Wellington

Discriminating homeowners seeking a family-friendly high-end resort style community with top-flight amenities and stunning homes need look no further than the community of Olympia. Built by award-winning Minto Homes in 2003 and inspired by respected architect, Maurice Fatio, this 24-hour staffed and gated community consists of 1800 Mediterranean-style single-family estate-style homes in fifteen subdivisions ensconced in immaculately manicured tropical grounds with multiple scintillating lakes.

DIY Old Charm Decor

Moving to your dream home is usually accompanied with a complete overhaul of decor and furniture. The ideal approach is to purchase completely new items and build your design theme around those pieces. This fun DIY article takes a different approach by marrying the old with the new. Try incorporating your most cherished pieces from your former home. Re-purpose them; adding character to your new home and creating a unique balance of decor.

          Give a boring, old dresser a playful new style with colorful chalkboard paint.

Materials Needed: dresser, water-based primer, chalkboard paint (tinted to the color of your choice), paintbrush, extra-fine sanding pad, tack cloth, chalk, towel and drop cloth.

— Create a Colorful Chalkboard Dresser

Independent Living Myths

Uprooting your entire life and relocating to an unfamiliar place can be un-nerving. With so much change transpiring myths are easily distributed and held on to. This article debunks three of the most common myths on adult living and gives a few tips on how to make the transition a lot easier.

3 Myths about Independent Living 

Myth- Living in a retirement community or senior apartment means losing independence. 

Reality- You'll have your own space without the hassles. You’ll also maintain your privacy and independence. You can furnish your apartment with your own furniture and personal items and decide how you wish to spend your days and with whom. The doors to your apartment lock and are controlled by you. You should feel at home and absolutely secure in your environment. 

Myth- Moving away from my family means no one will be around to help when needed. 

Reality- Most independent living facilities have built-in safety and security measures along with 24-hour staff, designed to reduce the worry that often comes from living alone. Features are in place to respond quickly in the event that you need someone to help you. 

Myth- Moving to independent living means saying goodbye to hobbies such as gardening. 

Reality- Life at an independent living facility usually means that seniors are more active than they were living alone. Many facilities have gardening programs for residents in addition to fitness programs, bingo, cards, and book clubs. Studies have shown that people who are active and engaged are healthier and happier. Extensive activity programs give all residents options and choices tailored to their specific needs, desires, and lifestyle. They can also reduce the isolation felt when living alone.

— Myths of Independent Living

Florida Relocation Resources

Are you planning to move to Florida? Relocating is commonly accompanied by a long list of to-dos. In the chaos of packing, planning and preparing, important tasks are easily forgotten. Visit our helpful Florida relocation hub for important links and resources to make your move stress free and efficient. 

Vibrant Life in Boynton Beach

The vibrant life in Boynton Beach offers a number of fine & casual dining venues. Downtown Boynton hosts monthly activities for the entire family. It’s not hard to see why Boynton Beach has become one of the most desirable locations in south Florida attracting residents of all ages and offering a bounty of attractions.  Our experienced real estate agents are committed to finding the home of your dreams.

Family Friendly Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach continues to thrive in business and new construction. Many families are relocating to the city of Boynton Beach as a result of it close proximity to the Miami metro area. Boynton has enjoyed great residential growth, intelligently managed development and a vital local economy that has never ceased. Discover the beauty of Boynton Beach homes.

Boynton Beach Waterfront Homes

Are you looking to relocate to a city with a warm atmosphere and even warmer weather? Consider the city of Boynton Beach. With stately waterfront homes providing easy access to the beautiful South Florida beaches, Boynton Beach delivers the best of both worlds. As the third largest city in Palm Beach County, Boynton Beach has a current population of just over 68,000 people and is enjoying an increased growth rate in terms of both full-time and seasonal residents. Discover the stunning waterfronthomes of Boynton Beach.

Active Adult Communities: Healthy Living

Looking for active adult communities in Boynton Beach? Active clubs with smaller clubhouses and more emphasis on fitness, tennis, and pool activities would be Tivoli Lakes, Tivoli Reserve, Four Seasons, and Mizner Falls. Large social communities with cafes would be Valencia Isles, Valencia Falls, Valencia Shores, Valencia Pointe, Valencia Palms Valencia Reserve, Valencia Cove, Bellaggio, and the Cascades.

Active Adult Living: Do You Prefer a Larger or Smaller Community?

With over 27 collective years of experience in real estate The Wellman Team has gathered a surplus of knowledge as it relates to active adult living facilities. One of the main questions I am asked by my out of state retirees is this..."Linda, with all the adult communities in Palm Beach County how do I decide which community is right for me?”

 Typically I will ask if having a cafe onsite is important to them, depending on their answer I would eliminate some communities. Another question I ask is if they prefer a larger or smaller more intimate community because that would dictate the type of social environment they desire.

Active Adult Communities: Social Buzz+ Huge Clubhouses

Active communities without cafes include Valencia Lakes, Cascades Lakes, Villaggio, Palm Isles and Coral Lakes...They have a  tremendous social buzz and huge clubhouses, but have a much higher density of a community  offering Single Family Homes, condos and villas whereas the other communities are just Single Family Homes ...which gives a different feel.

Active Adult Living: Top Social Communities

If your main purpose of moving to one of the over 55 communities is strictly to have the best social and busiest of all the clubhouses, I would recommend one of the Valencia communities as the top social choices.

Large social communities with cafes would be Valencia Isles, Valencia Falls, Valencia Shores, Valencia Pointe, Valencia Palms Valencia Reserve, Valencia Cove, Bellaggio, and the Cascades.

Living in one of the Active Adult, 55+ communities in Boynton Beach isn't about getting older, it's about having the time of your life! Imagine having the time to do whatever you please and the friends to share it with...it's up to you how busy you want to be...GL Homes developed the Valencia series offering 8 different communities in Palm Beach county...they keep raising the bar with elaborate Resort Style Clubhouses and all the amenities of any fine Country Club, without paying an equity...take up tennis or golf, whatever you want, these communities have what you need.

— Social Active Adult Living

Active Adult Living: How to Choose the Best Community for You

With over 27 collective years of experience in real estate The Wellman Team has gathered a surplus of knowledge as it relates to active adult living facilities. One of the main questions I am asked by my out of state retirees is this..."Linda, with all the adult communities in Palm Beach County how do I decide which community is right for me?".

Typically I will ask if having a cafe onsite is important to them, depending on their answer I would eliminate some communities. Another question I ask is if they prefer a larger or smaller more intimate community because that would dictate the type of social environment they desire.

Then I ask what type of activities they would get involved in:

If the main purpose of moving to one of the over 55 communities is strictly to have the best social and busiest of all the clubhouses, I would recommend one of the Valencia communities as the top social choices.

Large social communities with cafes would be Valencia Isles, Valencia Falls, Valencia Shores, Valencia Pointe, Valencia Palms Valencia Reserve, Valencia Cove, Bellaggio, and the Cascades.

Active communities without cafes include Valencia Lakes, Cascades Lakes, Villaggio.

Palm Isles and Coral Lakes....They have a  tremendous social buzz and huge clubhouses, but have a much higher density of a community  offering Single Family Homes, condos and villas whereas the other communities are just Single Family Homes ...which gives a different feel.

Active clubs with smaller clubhouses and more emphasis on fitness, tennis, and pool activities would be Tivoli Lakes, Tivoli Reserve, Four Seasons, and Mizner Falls.