Saturday Night in Jupiter, FL - Where to go??

I'm local boy (if you hadn't guessed by now).. I love taking in the sights and sounds that make Jupiter my home.

With the terrible weather happening further North, I'm sure we're all tempted to stay in and cozy up for the night... However, if you're up for going out, might I suggest one of my fave restaurants in Jupiter - Guanabana's

Their menu is impressive and prices are reasonable for the food. My favorite dish is the fish tacos.... yummy :)

Tonight Guanabana's has live music at 9pm. So call up some friends and head on over!

Cheers,

Sean

Notes on a housing commercial...

While flipping through tv channels, I happened to catch a commercial by the National Association of Realtors® (of which I am a member - full disclosure). And I thought of how much owning a home means to a person, to a community.

It's really quite amazing - being a homeowner. Not only do you satisfy a basic need for security and shelter, but you provide an environment for your spiritual growth.

By having our own homes, we build shrines to memories, to our past. We lay foundations for our future and the generations to come. We nurture the landscape and lend our own flavor to our neighborhoods. All of this by setting down roots and claiming our share of the American dream. All by owning a home. Isn't that something?

Oh and if you want to take a look at the commercial, here's the link
http://bit.ly/eM4nh2

Hope you have a fantastic week.

Sean

It's Friday... If you haven't any plans...

 I'd like to share a local spot guaranteed to move you - the Square Grouper Tiki Bar and Castaways Marin. Now some of you may recognize this place as the home of Alan Jackson's video "Its' Five O'Clock Somewhere” - the video also starred Jimmy Buffett.  

http://www.squaregrouper.net/

Their bar boasts an excellent collection of spirits to help you enjoy the water views of the Jupiter Lighthouse... whatever your poison - they will have something for your palate.

While the show started just a little bit ago (who says you can't be fashionably late?), Jeff Harding is playing tonight. http://www.facebook.com/jeffhardingband

If you want a little more time to plan your night, Taylor Road is on tomorrow night. http://www.myspace.com/taylorroad

Take a little drive and go enjoy the view, a cold drink and raise a toast to living in paradise.

Jupiter = Paradise

Sean

Some important FHA changes

 April brings forth a list of significant FHA program changes that we all need to be aware of. If you have a current FHA mortgage or are thinking about an FHA mortgage, please take note.

Effective 04/18/2011
Changes to FHA’s annual mortgage insurance premiums which add .25 bps to the current annual premiums. These new premiums are effective for cases assigned on and after April 18th.

Current annual MI premiums through April 17th:
Term is greater than 15 yrs
>95% LTV = .90
<=95% LTV = .85

Term is less than or equal to 15 yrs
>90% LTV = .25
<= 90% LTV = n/a

New Annual MI premiums effective April 18th
Term is greater than 15 yrs
>95% LTV = 1.15
<=95% LTV = 1.10

Term is less than or equal to 15 yrs
>90% LTV = .50
<= 90% LTV = .25

In honor of Opening Day..

One of my favorite local destinations is Roger Dean Baseball Stadium. I did say it was in honor of Opening Day.


http://www.rogerdeanstadium.com/


Think about it.. Spring is in the air.. What's better than feeling the sun on your face, cold drink in hand, sitting in the cheap seats and staring out at the diamond? All around you are fans of the game. Old and young alike. The smell of popcorn, pretzels, beer and sun block everywhere. Cheering (and booing) as favorites take to the field or take their turn at bat. It's the perfect way to play hookey (even Ferris Bueller took in a game on his day off)

So I say, put on your cap, grab your sunglasses and let's PLAY BALL!

So.....

.It's been way too long since my last post...That's both good and bad. Good - business is keeping me busy. Bad - my poor readers are probably bored...  so I've decided to try something new... Been thinking about places in and around Jupiter that I like to frequent.

For the next ten posts, I will be sharing some of this places.. Maybe you will see a familiar name.. or maybe you will discover something new. Either way, if you see me there, come say hi.

Also if you have a favorite place, tell me about it.