08/02/2018 ISSUE 31

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Neon hues: Style solution that works during and beyond a heatwave

BY CAROLINE LEAPER
The Telegraph

What to buy now, when the weath- skin tones and simpler to style. Also, as Goya mentioned, you might neutrals. Pick a bright top, and add
er is hot and hazy but, in theory, the The best neons look as striking on In- not be a person who ever wants to go white or beige to take away the tang. It’s
height of summer dressing has, surely, the full fluro. Even the biggest color the sartorial equivalent to dousing the
nearly been reached? There is very stagram as they do in real life. Designer explosions can be easily diffused with fruit in cream. 
little point in investing in another Stine Goya has found her way to cult
white kaftan dress at this stage of the status of late, thanks to a collection of
game. With the exception of a few sale sweet pink and sour yellow dresses that
bargains and odd holiday necessi- have chimed with the mood of endless
ties, most other undoubtedly summer summer cocktails.
fashion purchases will now see a very
short lifespan, demoted within weeks “We’ve noticed our customers be-
to the holidaywear section of the coming bolder in their choice of prints
wardrobe in the spare bedroom. and color,” she says. Up to 10 women
tag the designer on Instagram every
But there is an emerging trend day, in pictures of themselves wear-
with surprising longevity: brilliantly ing her rainbow styles. “The most
colored clothing. The new neons are popular pieces in our latest collec-
significantly tastier than their prede- tion were two statement pink dress-
cessors – think watermelon, lemon es. If designing with a bright hue, I
and lime, like a palette of delicious usually build it in among a muted
sorbets, rather than a case of dried-up color palette, like dusty earth tones
highlighter pens. or pastels, that will either pair nicely
or contrast.”
Victoria Beckham is wearing her
pink lemonade fizz in the form of Overall, Day-Glo hasn’t looked this
a neat cheesecloth midi dress. The chic in ages. The way to wear it is in a
Duchess of Sussex, in limoncello yel- grown-up power dress or sleek sepa-
low, showed us how to formalize rates, with glossy-looking accessories.
rave hues in structured silhouettes. Satin, crepe and cady fabrics absorb
Browns Fashion says zesty green, hot the color-rich dyes, meaning that the
red and fruity purple have been its most vivid options, generally, are cot-
best-selling colors of the summer so ton day dresses or silk evening wear.
far, with Dolce & Gabbana, and Zim- Neon couldn’t have come further from
merman providing its most popular its glow-stick roots.
bright dresses.
One day, naturally, the sun might go
Wearing even a splash of bold color away. But if you shop savvily (i.e. pick a
has an instant effect on your wellbeing. trans-seasonal silk blouse rather than
It’s “optimistic” fashion, as Ditte Reff- a dress that you won’t wear later), the
strup, the Ganni creative director, puts whole trend carries through to fall, too.
it. “The colors in the collection evoke
the uplifting mood that takes over Miuccia Prada styled citrus brights
when the sun comes out.” with black and navy on her winter cat-
walk. Think how gorgeous that rasp-
Jules Standish, a color expert and berry sherbet top might look, refash-
author of How Not to Wear Black, notes ioned as a “pop of color” when layered
the centuries of research into the effect with a navy, burgundy or camel coat?
color has on the brain. “Bright colors
trigger neurological responses, caus-
ing the glands to release feel-good hor-
mones. As well as the emotions, there’s
a physical effect, improving blood pres-
sure and strengthening the nervous
system. Sunlight (or lack of it) seems to
be an important factor when deciding
on color preferences. When sunlight is
abundant, there is a preference for vivid
hues.” Ergo, a heatwave prompts a sud-
den mass affinity with wearing brights.

Generation Z (born in the mid-Nine-
ties to early 2000s) have claimed a par-
ticularly popular shade of Snapchat-
logo yellow as “theirs” this summer,
but that hasn’t stopped Kate Middleton,
Melania Trump and others not in the
age bracket from giving it a go. The new
shades are easier on the eye than those
that came before, more flattering for all

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DINING REVIEW

12A Buoy: For fresh seafood, this is the place to go

BY TINA RONDEAU
Columnist

After almost a decade, most every sometimes these are great as well. My Seafood Tower. Bacon Gorgonzola
seafood lover within a 30-mile radius of golden tile was served over a wild mush- Encrusted Ribeye
the 12A Buoy knows that the little shack room risotto, and was topped with a PHOTOS BY GORDON RADFORD
on the edge of Fisherman’s Wharf in crab imperial sauce and wilted spinach. Candied Bacon
Fort Pierce is the place to go. A wonderful dish. Sushi Grade Wahoo. Appetizer.

Never mind that the wait for a table You can always count on finding juicy scallops are also one of my favor-
– the 12A doesn’t take reservations – is fresh ocean fish on the menu here. If not ites. Pan-seared medium rare, they just
frequently as long or longer than the swordfish, it might be wahoo or snap- melt in your mouth.
drive from Vero. per. If not golden tile, it could well be
cobia or grouper. And the 12A’s plump, For dessert, there are three homemade
You put your name in when you arrive, choices: a key lime pie, a peanut butter
grab a glass of wine or a craft beer at the pie, and a fudge brownie a la mode. We
bar – the 12A doesn’t serve cocktails – concluded this most recent visit with a
and join the throng hanging around out- slice of the mile-high key lime ($5).
side the front door waiting for the text on
your cellphone that a table is ready. If you really like fresh seafood, this
is the place. The 12A Buoy is the best in
Best that you go, though, on a night our area.
when they are not expecting rain. The
inside of the 12A – which has kind of a I welcome your comments, and en-
dive bar vibe; no white tablecloths here courage you to send feedback to me at
– is relatively cramped and noisy. And [email protected].
the awnings that cover the outside deck,
a spacious area where you can enjoy The reviewer dines anonymously at
your meal al fresco, are more effective at restaurants at the expense of Vero Beach
shielding diners from the sun than from 32963. 
showers.
Hours:
When we arrived at the 12A a couple Wednesday through Monday
of weeks ago, we found the deck had
been closed for the evening in anticipa- (closed Tuesdays)
tion of a downpour, so the wait for an in- 11 am to 9 pm
side table that night had been a bit lon-
ger than usual. But we arrived late (8:15 (10pm Fridays and Saturdays)
– they close at 9) so we got a table pretty Beverages: Beer and Wine
quickly.
Address:
For starters on this visit, I decided to 21 Fisherman’s Wharf,
pass up one of my favorite appetizers,
the steamed clams, and instead try the Fort Pierce
12A’s cold gazpacho ($4 for a cup, $6 for Phone:
a bowl).
772-672-4524
Forgoing the steamed clams was a
tough choice because they are always
wonderful – steamed in a garlic herbed
butter and sherry sauce, and served with
a chunk of grilled bread perfect for mop-
ping. But the 12A’s rendition of gazpacho
– a cold soup made of raw, blended veg-
etables – turned out to be an excellent riff
on this classic of Spanish cuisine.

My husband stuck with one of his fa-
vorites – the creamy, clam-filled New
England clam chowder ($5 for a cup, $8
for a bowl) – which he insists is the best
around.

Then for entrées, I went for one of the
evening’s specials, the blackened gold-
en tile fish ($27), and my husband or-
dered the evening’s fresh catch, sword-
fish ($25).

My husband’s thick piece of sword-
fish was grilled perfectly, and was served
with a large baked potato and asparagus.
His view is that when it comes to prepar-
ing fresh seafood, simple is better.

But the 12A always has a couple of in-
novative preparations on the menu, and

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WINE COLUMN

Schramsberg: The sparkling wine that wooed the White House

BY VICTORIA MOORE
The Telegraph

On his honeymoon in 1880, Robert most recently when French President Blanc de Blancs 2010 Charlottesville, ferent cuvees.
Louis Stevenson and his new wife Fan- Emmanuel Macron visited the White Virginia in a blind tasting at The Vine- I enjoyed the Schramsberg Blanc de
ny spent some time visiting wine pro- House in April. “They paired the Sch- yard Hotel at Stockcross last year, the
ducers in Napa. Among the places he ramsberg Crémant demi-sec with Schramsberg won). Blancs 2015, about a fifth of which is fer-
saw was one – “the oldest vineyard in nectarine tarts and crème fraîche ice mented in barrels. It has a slightly hon-
the valley, 18 years old, I think” – owned cream.” Not much Schramsberg makes its eyed, sweet lemon taste, undercut with
by a ‘jolly’ Mr. Schram. way out of the United States because 97 a flashy acidity. “It would go well with
(Incidentally, when the Schrams- percent of it is consumed domestically oysters on the half-shell or fried cala-
Stevenson wrote in “The Silverado berg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 2013 but a lot of work goes into it. Davies mares,” says Davies. Seconded.
Squatters” that Mr. Schram had started Napa, USA was pitted against the more makes around 300 base wines every
out as a “penniless barber and even af- expensive Trump Winery Sparkling year, from which he blends a dozen dif- I wonder what Robert Louis Steven-
ter he had broken ground up here with son would have made of it? 
his black malvoisies, continued for long
to tramp the valley with his razor.”

His wine estate still bears his name,
but it was bought in 1965 by Jack and Ja-
mie Davies, and is now run by their son
Hugh. The Davies seniors did not have
obvious winemaker credentials.

“Mum was in the art business, selling
paintings; dad was an aerospace execu-
tive who sold parts that made planes
and rockets,” explained Hugh. “But they
wanted to have their own business, and
they wanted to do wine.”

The first Davies wine project was in
the Santa Cruz mountains, but they sold
up and bought Schramsberg Vineyard
in Calistoga. The German immigrant
who founded it, and those who followed
him, had made only still wines but the
Davies’s were inspired by the caves that
had been dug out of the rock to make an
American version of champagne using
chardonnay and pinot noir.

This turned out to be a good idea.
Schramsberg sparkling wine has now
been poured at White House events un-
der nine U.S. presidents.

Davies says that, as far as he knows,
it has been served twice under Trump,

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ON FAITH

Invest your wisdom and compassion in ways that matter

BY REV. DRS. CASEY AND BOB BAGGOTT did invest well. In fact, they doubled spective, results matter. determined was worth investing ev-
Columnists their master’s money. But the third But if the master in Jesus’ little par- ery bit of her life and her energy in.
servant buried his master’s money in Annie wanted to work with the blind
Jesus once told a provocative little the ground in order to be sure to pre- able about the servants and their tal- and difficult children. A position was
parable about a master who, in leav- serve it. In the end, the master returns ents is really telling us about God and found for her. Anne Sullivan went to
ing town, left his possessions in the and rewards the industrious servants God’s expectations for the gifts given Tuscumbia, Alabama, to help care for
hands of three servants. To one ser- and rebukes the one who simply bur- to us all, then the “results only” philos- and instruct a little girl named Helen
vant the master gave five talents, to ied the treasure given him. ophy is not one that God has adopted. Keller. Was Anne Sullivan’s invest-
another he gave two talents, and to the Instead, it seems God expects us to use ment successful? Well, you might say
last he gave one talent. Now a talent We’ve always wondered what would the gifts or talents we’ve been offered she more than doubled her invest-
was no insignificant sum. Each talent have happened if the two industrious and to put them to work in ways that ment. Helen Keller was the first blind
was equivalent to roughly 15 years of servants who invested their master’s are aimed at benefiting God’s plans and deaf person to graduate from
earnings for an average laborer of the money had invested poorly and lost and God’s purposes. We may be wildly college. She wrote 12 books, traveled
day. So the master was placing truly it all. Would the master have been an- successful or then again we may not. widely and lectured extensively in
significant wealth into the hands of gry? The parable doesn’t tell us that, But the expectation is that we try. Per- support of significant causes. Anne
his servants and asking them to invest but judging from the master’s frustra- haps the effort will yield more than we Sullivan invested all she had, and the
it and increase it. Two of the servants tion with the servant who did nothing could have imagined. result was extraordinary.
with his wealth, it seems that the mas-
ter cared more about the effort than Not long ago we ran across the story How have you invested your assets
the result. of a little 10-year-old girl named An- – not just your financial assets, but
nie who in 1876 was placed in a poor the less tangible assets that have been
Of course, most of the world sees house for children. She was nearly entrusted to you? Have you invested
things differently; the outcome is ev- blind and her relatives found the lit- your energy, enthusiasm, kindness,
erything. We care more about our tle girl too hard to handle. Alone and love, compassion, wisdom, insight
team’s success on the field than about friendless, Annie would have been and faithfulness in ways that matter?
how hard it practiced. We care more said to have possessed next to noth- In places where there is need? In peo-
about students’ grades than about ing. No “talents” had been lavished ple whom only you might influence
hours spent doing homework. We care upon her. for good? If so, then your stash of “tal-
more about whether the plumber can ents” must be earning a tremendous
actually unclog the pipes than if he Eventually, however, when Annie dividend. 
tried his best to do so. From our per- was sent to the Perkins School for
the Blind, she developed a goal she

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Vero Beach Museum of Art - Astronomy Pho- 4 RT Star’s Back to School Party, in partner- Live on the Loop free entertainment at 6:30 p.m.
tographer of the Year exhibition thru Sept. 16; ship with Education Foundation of IRC, 10 772-231-6990 18 A Brewin’ Birthday Bask, 5 p.m. at
Post-War Impressions: Printmaking in the Unit- a.m. to 2 p.m. campus-wide performances for American Icon Brewery with free chil-
ed States after WWII thru Sept. 23; 150 Years of and by kids and interactive displays to get chil- 11 Perseid Meteor Shower & Star Party, dren’s activities on the lawn to celebrate 4th
Painting & Sculpture from the Permanent Col- dren ready for school. Free. 772-231-6990 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Environmental birthday of Little Birthday Angels, which pro-
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McKee Botanical Garden cooking classes: with Ballet Vero Beach, 2 p.m. at Riverside time & Space Craft for kids, followed at 8 p.m. 24|25 Riverside Theatre Comedy
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AUGUST
8 A Bond Unbroken art exhibition reception 12 Summerfest Chamber Concert pre- 31 Main Street Vero Beach’s Downtown
2-4 City of Vero Beach Recreation Dept. and sale to benefit Next Generation Veter- sented by Symphony of the Americas, Friday Street Party, 6 to 9 p.m. on 14th
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troupe using dance to ‘illuminate, educate and p.m. at Heritage Center to benefit Vero
question.’ $10 to $75. 772-905-2651 10 Mango Madness-themed Grill Out Heritage Inc., with live entertainment, and wine 2 Vero Beach Lifeguard fundraisers: 7 a.m.
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3|4 Riverside Theatre Howl at the tian River Area Chamber of Commerce, with Se- Crawl to beachside bars, leaving from Waldo’s
Moon Experience, 7:30 p.m. & bastian businesses offering up refreshments and 17|18 Riverside Theatre Howl Restaurant and returning for 6:30 p.m. zany
summer sales. at the Moon Experience Barefoot Beach Ball, with live music, food and
games ending at sunset with a ‘black-tie’ conga
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in July 26, 2018 Edition 1 ARM 1 ALKALINE through sponsorships, food and drink sales. 772-
3 MERRY 2 MOONBEAM 778-2832
6 CAR 3 MISERY
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12 YET 7 RAGA p.m. 772-231-6990
15 NEAT 11 YES
17 SOCK 13 TORTOISE 8 Tunnel to Towers Vero Beach 3.43-Mile
18 MOG 14 SKETCHER Run & Walk,7:30 a.m. at Riverside Park to
22 THERMOSTAT 16 TOT benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation in memory
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26 SWISH 20 ARISTO sponders and military members.
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Staff Writer

The allure of oceanfront living in
a walk-to-it-all location is too good
to pass up. The 2-story, 3-bedroom,
3.5-bath luxury townhome at 1025
Gayfeather Lane has it all: sun, sand,
sea and high-end residential luxury.
On top of all that, besides being only
steps away from the ocean, the home
is located in the heart of Vero’s sea-
side village, close to restaurants,
shops and cultural attractions.

The West Indies-style townhome
was designed by architect Gregory
Anderson P.A. and built in 2014 by
Vic Lombardi, owner of Water’s Edge
Estates, LLC. Located at the “east
end” of Gayfeather Lane, just south
of Humiston Park, the East End de-
velopment is tucked away in a private
enclave, yet you could throw a stone
(or maybe a seashell) and hit Ocean
Drive’s shopping and restaurant dis-
trict.

Anderson’s vision for the town-
homes was to create a casually-ele-
gant coastal feel. High ceilings and

floor-to-ceiling windows with tran- Coast Sotheby’s International Realty,
soms offer a space filled with warmth of the block construction with con-
and light, making the most of the crete and steel pilings and impact-
sometimes serene and sometimes tu- resistant windows and doors for an
multuous view of the Atlantic Ocean. added layer of security.

“Solidly built,” notes Kimberly The townhome is accessed through
Thorpe, Broker-Owner of Treasure a private courtyard on the landward

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side of the 5-unit building, where the
cool waters of a plunge pool beckon
visitors to get into their swimsuits
and dive in. “The courtyard adds
some space and creates intimate ar-
eas to get out of the sun and wind,”
says Anderson.

The walled courtyard, which lies
between the homes garage (with
guest house above) and the main
house, provides a perfect setting for
relaxing and unwinding after a long
day at work, or for having a cookout
after a fun day on the beach, which is
just 100 feet away.

Three sets of French doors open
onto the courtyard. The open-entry
foyer is flanked by the formal liv-
ing room appointed with fine fin-
ishes, including tray ceilings, deep
baseboards and other deluxe mill-
work, a level of detail which carries
on throughout the townhome. The
open space leads to the butler’s gal-
lery connecting the living room to the
kitchen.

Granite countertops, under-lit cab-
inetry and an iridescent-glass vessel
sink add touches of elegance to the
space, and the pearlescent mosaic
backsplash seamlessly ties the but-
ler’s gallery to the kitchen.

Limestone flooring throughout the
first level creates a sense of continuity
from one room to the next and leads
the way down the hall where a pow-
der room with granite countertops
and the beautiful iridescent-glass
vessel sink brings a bit of the sea in-
side. Opposite, the private elevator
waits to carry guests upstairs who
don’t want to use the finely-crafted
main staircase.

The home’s main living space fac-
es the ocean and features floor-to-
ceiling views of the Atlantic through
glass transoms and French doors that
open onto an oceanfront patio.

The unobstructed views are en-
joyed in the chef’s kitchen as well,
which is equipped with stainless-
steel KitchenAid appliances, an is-
land with a prep sink, granite coun-
tertops and EuroCave wine cooler.

Six Edison-style vintage light bulbs

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ensconced in thick glass hang from nected common areas create a liv-
the ceiling over the distressed, din- ing space conducive to congregating.
ing room table defining the space Double doors open onto the covered
naturally from the adjacent family oceanfront terrace with panoramic
room. A beadboard tray ceiling adds views of the sea.
to the beachy elegance prevalent
throughout the property. The con- “The views are spectacular,” says
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dive for an afternoon snack. “The pa- wood flooring warms the bright spac-
tios are private, and the association es. The master bedroom offers ocean
has a deeded access dune crossover views through French doors leading
boardwalk. It’s a great location.” out onto a generous private balcony
from which the owner watches the
The upstairs can be reached via sunrise from his hammock. An in-
staircase or the elevator. Dark, hard- verted bedroom ceiling with bead-
board detail adds volume to the
space.

The master bathroom is filled
with light, which shines brightly
through a large window that offers
views from the soaking tub and the
walk-in shower. Marble floors, gran-
ite countertops, his and her sinks, a
walk-in closet and water closet cre-

VITAL STATISTICS
1025 GAYFEATHER LANE

Neighborhood: East End
Year built: 2014

Home size: 3,049 sq. ft.
Construction: Concrete block with a combination of lap siding and stucco

Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3 full baths and 1 half-bath
Additional features: Gated community, central vacuum, spa bath, Kitch-

enAid appliances, wine cooler, butler’s gallery, plunge pool, elevator,
second-floor laundry room, coffee bar, guest suite with Murphy bed, pri-
vate oceanfront patio, detached 2-car garage, private courtyard, private

guest cabana and deeded beach access.
Listing agency: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International Realty

Listing agent: Kimberly Thorpe, 772-532-5233
Listing Price: $2,550,000

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ate a spa-like experience. garage. “The design provides a variety
The laundry room is located on the of indoor living spaces and flexibility
as to the uses, from accommodating
second floor with generous counter- guests to home offices,” explains An-
tops and cabinets. A coffee bar with derson.
a sink, microwave and mini-fridge
are situated just outside the second- “New construction is not abundant
floor guest suite. The large, open on the island,” says Thorpe of the
space doubles as an office with a gently lived in property.
built-in work area and Murphy bed
tucked away for guests. The cov- “The home is basically new. I love
ered, sunset balcony offers beautiful the fact that it’s oceanfront and lo-
views overlooking the courtyard. cated right along Ocean Drive. It’s
just a short walk to the Tides, Citrus
Across the courtyard, a private Grill or Cravings.”
staircase leads to the guest cabana
above the detached two-car garage. East End is located in the Central
The cabana includes a private bath, Beach area within walking distance
kitchenette and west-facing balco- of Humiston Park, a guarded public
ny so guests can live autonomously beach, shopping and dining. Season-
while on site. al live concerts and parades are eas-
ily reached by golf cart, and the Vero
Anderson created separate spaces Beach Museum of Art and Riverside
by placing the guesthouse above the Theatre are nearby. 

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Closing costs can be a budget buster when buying a house

BY KENNETH R. HARNEY reasonable or ridiculously high. For your $133,000 home came to $2,029,
example, if you lived in Pottawattamie with zero transfer taxes.
Washington Post County, Iowa, where home prices av-
erage a little more than $149,000, you But real estate is all about location,
In the emotional rush that precedes would have paid just $1,821 when you and when the location is in or close
buying a home – negotiating contract closed on your house. That included all to a big city or along the East or West
details and price, beating away rival the regular services – such as title, ap- coasts, you tend to have to pay a lot
bidders, searching for the best mort- praisal and surveys – plus $117 in taxes. more – for the house, for settlement
gage deal – closing costs often aren’t a Pretty cheap. You’d also probably feel fees and taxes. So it’s not surprising
pressing concern. Yet what you pay at you’re getting a good deal in Tippeca- that the highest average total closing
settlement can be surprisingly expen- noe, Ind., where the closing charges on fees, including taxes, are in the District
sive, even a budget buster.
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Would you believe that the aver-
age buyer of a single-family home in SEAGROVE 5/5.5 $2,995,000 OLD RIOMAR 3+Den/3F 3H $1,975,000 CENTRAL BEACH 2/2.5 $1,295,000
Kings County, N.Y. – better known as Karen Smith 772-559-1295 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388
Brooklyn – got hit with $57,333 in clos- Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 201699 Karen Smith 772-559-1295 200953 Karen Smith 772-559-1295 201238
ing costs at settlement during the past
year? Or that the average buyer of a HISTORIC JUNGLE TRAIL 3/3 $998,000 OLD RIOMAR 4/4.5 $895,000 NEW LISTING
home in Washington, D.C. shelled out Alex MacWilliam IV 772-473-6972 201593 Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 ALTAMIRA 3 /3.5 $699,000
more than $20,000? Karen Smith 772-559-1295 193859 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027 207275

Ouch! Granted, the average cost of NEW PRICING RIVERWIND 3/3 $499,000 OAK HARBOR Hamilton 3/2.5 $379,900
the houses was between $900,000 and GRAND HARBOR Coventry 3/3 $589,000 Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 206202 Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 195655
$1 million in Brooklyn and close to Stacey Clawson 772-559-7984
$800,000 in Washington. In both cases, Diane De Francisci 772-538-1614 193144
the largest component of the closing
bill was transfer taxes imposed by the NEW LISTING SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS 3 /2 $320,000 OAK HARBOR Camden 2 /2 $165,000
local government – a stunning $50,189 DIAMOND LAKE 4 /3 $335,000 Alex MacWilliam IV 772-473-6972 206788 Jim Knapp 772-913-0395 195663
in Brooklyn, $14,022 in D.C. Mary Stevens 772-696-1154 207131

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compilation of what buyers pay for
closing services and taxes in the 50
states and D.C., plus hundreds of coun-
ties and “core” metropolitan statistical
areas. The study was conducted by
ClosingCorp, a data and technology
company for the real estate industry.
It covered more than 900,000 home-
purchase transactions that went to
settlement between October 2017 and
March of this year.

The study’s primary focus: measur-
ing the fees charged for the services
typically involved in closings – title
insurance (lenders’ and owners’ cover-
age), appraisals, recordation, land sur-
veys, settlement charges – plus transfer
taxes. The variations buyers can en-
counter are eye-opening.

On a national basis, the average-
priced single-family home purchased
during the study period cost $318,362.
The average appraisal charge was $526;
lender’s title insurance policy, $1,282;
owner’s title insurance, $517; and re-
cording fee, $197. The settlement fee
charged by the agent or attorney ad-
ministering the closing came to $916.
Real estate transfer taxes added $3,438,
and the total for all services plus taxes
came to $5,651.

Depending on where you live, $5,651
in closing fees might strike you as low,

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Real Estate Sales on the Barrier Island: July 20 to July 26

The barrier island real estate market picked up last week with 10 transactions reported, including two for
more than $1 million.

The top sale of the week was of a riverfront home in The Anchor section of The Moorings. The property at
155 Anchor Drive was listed on April 2 for $1,699,000. The sale closed on July 20 for $1,460,500.

The seller of the property was represented by Janyne Kenworthy of Treasure Coast Sotheby’s. The
purchaser was represented by Erika Ross of The Moorings Realty Sales Co.

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND LOTS

SUBDIVISION ADDRESS LISTED ORIGINAL MOST RECENT SOLD SELLING
ASKING PRICE ASKING PRICE PRICE
$1,195,000 $1,100,000
$798,000 $640,000
SHORELANDS 1566 SHORELANDS DRIVE E 8/17/2016 $799,000 $1,195,000 7/26/2018 $662,500
$395,000 $337,000
SILVER SHORES 702 SILVER SHORES ROAD 2/2/2018 $409,000 $695,000 7/24/2018 $375,000

VEROMAR 445 EUGENIA ROAD 1/11/2018 $699,000 7/24/2018 $520,000
$555,000
OCEANAIRE HEIGHTS 9475 SEAGRAPE 8/6/2017 $359,900 7/23/2018 $300,000
$220,000
SUMMERPLACE 1980 W CAYMAN ROAD 7/1/2018 $409,000 7/20/2018

TOWNHOMES, VILLAS, CONDOS, MULTIFAMILY AND INVESTMENT

VILLAGE SPIRES DEVEL 3554 OCEAN DRIVE, #901N 11/21/2017 $565,000 $545,000 7/25/2018
CALEDON SHORES CONDO 4600 HIGHWAY A1A, #304 4/2/2018 $645,800 $560,000 7/25/2018
SOUTH COVE CONDO 1480 OCEAN DRIVE, #2H 1/22/2018 $360,000 $315,000 7/21/2018
EAST WIND 910 E CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD, #C17 6/1/2018 $225,000 $225,000 7/20/2018

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Shorelands, Address: 1566 Shorelands Drive E Subdivision: Silver Shores, Address: 702 Silver Shores Road

Listing Date: 8/17/2016 Listing Date: 2/2/2018
Original Price: $1,195,000 Original Price: $798,000
Recent Price: $1,195,000 Recent Price: $695,000
Sold: 7/26/2018 Sold: 7/24/2018
Selling Price: $1,100,000 Selling Price: $640,000
Listing Agent: Kay Brown Listing Agent: Lori Davis

Selling Agent: Premier Estate Properties Selling Agent: Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Not provided Lori Davis

Not provided Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.

Subdivision: Veromar, Address: 445 Eugenia Road Subdivision: Caledon Shores Condo, Address: 4600 Highway A1A, #304

Listing Date: 1/11/2018 Listing Date: 4/2/2018
Original Price: $799,000 Original Price: $645,800
Recent Price: $699,000 Recent Price: $560,000
Sold: 7/24/2018 Sold: 7/25/2018
Selling Price: $662,500 Selling Price: $555,000
Listing Agent: Christine McLaughlin Listing Agent: Beth Livers & Maria Caldarone

Selling Agent: Shamrock Real Estate Corp Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

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Here are some of the top recent barrier island sales.

Subdivision: Village Spires Devel, Address: 3554 Ocean Drive, #901N

Listing Date: 11/21/2017
Original Price: $565,000
Recent Price: $545,000
Sold: 7/25/2018
Selling Price: $520,000
Listing Agent: Beth Livers & Maria Caldarone

Selling Agent: Berkshire Hathaway Florida

Not provided

Not provided

Subdivision: East Wind, Address: 910 E Causeway Boulevard, #C17

Listing Date: 6/1/2018
Original Price: $225,000
Recent Price: $225,000
Sold: 7/20/2018
Selling Price: $220,000
Listing Agent: Steven Rennick & Samantha Irvin

Selling Agent: Rennick Real Estate

Pam Pendleton

Alex MacWilliam, Inc.

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($20,228), New York ($15,254), Mary- second-most-expensive, California is be expensive at closing. But here’s an who conduct the closing? Analyzing it
land ($13,358), Delaware ($13,293) and next at $5,276, followed by New York alternative way to look at it: Putting this way allows you to gauge the costs
Pennsylvania ($10,206). Removing ($4,915) and Washington state ($4,860). aside local tax levies, what portion of a of the services themselves relative to
taxes from the equation, D.C. is still home-sale price is paid for actual ser- the price of the house.
the highest-cost “state” in the coun- But focusing on dollar amounts paid vices rendered – such things as title in-
try with average closing-service fees at settlement is not the only useful way surance, surveys, appraisals, and the Bottom line: Check out local closing-
of $6,206. Excluding taxes, Hawaii is to look at closing costs. High-priced money paid to the attorneys or agents cost variations before you purchase.
housing markets will almost always Thousands of your dollars are at stake. 