Volume 10 • Issue 3
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BUTLER CHAIN LAKEFRONT
11536 LAKE BUTLER BLVD. $4,495,000 MORE INFO ON BACK PAGE.
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OFFERED AT $1,389,000
Custom estate beautifully sited on a spacious home-site in gated Reserve at Cypress Point in Dr Phillips. 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full and 2 Half Baths | 7,151 Square feet | Spacious outdoor living with pool, spa and summer kitchen
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OFFERED AT $3,199,000
Located in the renowned community of Isleworth this stunning custom home overlooks the golf course and Chain of Lakes 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full and 1 Half Bath | 6,477 Square feet | Pool, spa and summer kitchen | Media room and Game room
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OFFERED AT $2,259,000
NEW PRICE $995,000
Beautifully sited on one acre and located in prestigious guard gated Lake Butler Sound 5 bedrooms, 5 Full and 1 Half Baths | 6,537 square feet | Media room | Pool, spa and summer kitchen
One of only two remaining lakefront lots in guard gated, Lake Butler Sound. This lot is located off a private cul-de-sac and neighbors two of Windermere's largest estates. Build your dream home and enjoy direct access to Lake Butler.
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OFFERED AT 1,949,000
Captivating newly built custom home ideally situated on the first fairway of the famed Bay Hill Country Club golf course 5 Bedrooms | 5 Full and 1 Half Bath | 4 Car Garage | 5,122 Square feet | Game room | Pool, spa and summer kitchen
OFFERED AT 1,499,000
Transitional Florida home well sited on an acre and located in upscale guard gated Bellaria 6 Bedrooms | 6 Full and 2 Half Baths | 3 Car Garage | 6,308 Square feet | Pool, water slide and fire pit | Game room
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NEW PRICE $827,500
OFFERED AT $849,000
Located in South Bay, and sited on a large home site, this stately custom built home is truly stunning 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths | 4,995 Square feet | Spacious outdoor living with pool, spa and summer kitchen
Beautifully sited on one acre in Windermere, this custom home offers privacy and elegance 4 Bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths | 4,755 Square Feet | Game room | Pool and spa
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OFFERED AT $1,350,000
Elegant European architectural style custom estate is beautifully sited on one half acre on Lake Conway 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full and 1 Half Bath | 3 Car Garage | 3,790 Square feet | Spacious patio, Pool and boat dock
OFFERED AT $1,195,000
Exquisite custom estate on close to one acre in Dr Phillips exclusive guard gated Cypress Point 5 Bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half bath | 5,982 Square feet | Game room and theatre| Pool, spa and summer kitchen
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OFFERED AT $1,475,000
Stunning custom built estate perfectly sited on a pristine conservation lot in guard gated Waterstone 4 Bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bath | 3 Car garage | 4,871 Square feet | Pool, Spa and Summer Kitchen
OFFERED AT $1,595,000
Beautiful custom home under construction on a waterfront lot in Keenes Pointe Country Club 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 1 Half Bath | 4,610 Square feet | 3 Car garage | Pool, Spa, Summer kitchen and boat dock
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UNFORGETTABLE LAKE FRONT LUXURY LIVING JUST 20 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
EXQUISITE, CUSTOM-BUILT LAKE FRONT ESTATE BY SIGNATURE HOMES
GRAND 2.4 ACRES IN GUARD GATED ISLE OF OSPREY BUTLER CHAIN ESTATE
OFFERED AT
$1,395,000
6 BD | 5/1 BA | 6,264 SQ.FT | CLERMONT CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
OFFERED AT
$1,495,000
6 BD | 6/1 BA | 6,591 SQ.FT | SANFORD MARIE HELEN LEDBETTER | 407.286.4363
OFFERED AT
$6,900,000
7 BD | 10/3 BA | 14,477 SQ.FT | ORLANDO BRUCE ELLIOTT | 407.497.1684
T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E
WORLDWIDE
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THIS STUNNING ESTATE SITS ON ALMOST HALF AN ACRE ON ONE OF WINTER PARK’S FINEST STREETS
OFFERED AT
$2,600,000
7 BD | 7/4 BA | 9,757 SQ.FT | Winter Park THOMAS BONNER | 407.401.3748
TRADITIONAL CUSTOM POOL HOME IN DESIRABLE WINDSONG COMMUNITY
OFFERED AT
ONE OF A KIND EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY ON ALMOST 7 ACRES
OFFERED AT
$1,055,000
4 BD | 3/1 BA | 3,545 SQ.FT | WINTER PARK CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
$5,490,000
12 BD | 10/1 BA | 15,391 SQ.FT | SANFORD CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E
WORLDWIDE
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STUNNING LAKE VIEWS PROVIDE THE BACKDROP FOR THE GRAND FOYER AS YOU ENTER
EXTRAORDINARY ISLEWORTH HOME ON LARGE CONSERVATION LOT
LOCATED IN THE GORGEOUS SUBDIVISION OF VIZCAYA
OFFERED AT
$3,495,000
6 BD | 7/2 BA | 8,247 SQ.FT | Butler Chain THOMAS BONNER | 407.401.3748
OFFERED AT
$1,699,000
4 BD | 5/1 BA | 5,610 SQ.FT | windermere CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
OFFERED AT
$725,000
5 BD | 3/1 BA | 3,889 SQ.FT | DR. PHILLIPS ROBIN BOCUSE | 407.924.2466
T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E
WORLDWIDE
407.749.0700 | REGALREALTYORLANDO.COM
GORGEOUS BUTLER CHAIN CANAL FRONT HOME
OFFERED AT
SIX PRIVATE LUXURY TOWNH0USES LOCATED IN THE HEART OF WINTER PARK
OFFERED AT
ONE OF A KIND KEENE’S POINTE BUTLER CHAIN MANSION
OFFERED AT
$1,295,000
4 BD | 6/0 BA | 5,247 SQ.FT | ORLANDO CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
$2,144,000
2 BD | 3/2 BA | 3,244 SQ.FT | Winter Park MICHAEL GONICK | 407.383.2563
$4,150,000
5 BD | 6/1 BA | 9,207 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E
WORLDWIDE
407.749.0700 | REGALREALTYORLANDO.COM
GORGEOUS COLONIAL STYLE HOME, IN THE HEART OF BALDWIN PARK
ELEGANT EQUESTRIAN ESTATE NEAR CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITIES OF LAKE JEM AND MOUNT DORA
EXQUISITE MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECE WITH PRIVATE TENNIS COURT
OFFERED AT
$1,199,000
6 BD | 4/2 BA | 4,879 SQ.FT | ORLANDO CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
OFFERED AT
$5,000,000
3 BD | 3/2 BA | 4,742 SQ.FT | lake county LAURA CRAWFORD | 352.636.3095
OFFERED AT
$1,249,000
4 BD | 4/4 BA | 4,304 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E
WORLDWIDE
407.749.0700 | REGALREALTYORLANDO.COM
MAGNIFICENT FRENCH COUNTRY ESTATE
OFFERED AT
$3,675,000
6 BD | 7/1 BA | 7,159 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE NORMA LIPSCOMB | 321.438.0174
MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECE BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED IN ITS ENTIRETY
OFFERED AT
SITUATED IN THE EXCLUSIVE GATED COMMUNITY OF WINDERMERE COUNTRY CLUB
OFFERED AT
$1,100,000
3 BD | 3/0 BA | 2,864 SQ.FT | WINTER PARK THOMAS BONNER | 407.401.3748
$1,299,000
5 BD | 5/1 BA | 5,911 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE MARIE HELEN LEDBETTER | 407.286.4363
T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E
WORLDWIDE
407.749.0700 | REGALREALTYORLANDO.COM
PRIVATE GATED ENCLAVE ON THE BUTLER CHAIN
OFFERED AT
MODERNIZED BAY HILL LAKE FRONT MASTERPIECE
OFFERED AT
BEAUTIFUL HOME, LOCATED IN DESIRABLE GUARD - GATED LAKE BUTLER SOUND
OFFERED AT
$1,795,000
6 BD | 6 BA | 5,844 SQ.FT | DR. PHILLIPS CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
$3,995,000
6 BD | 6/1 BA | 8,183 SQ.FT | BAY HILL CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
$1,750,000
4 BD | 5/1 BA | 5,388 SQ.FT | Lake Butler CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E
WORLDWIDE
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ISLEWORTH GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB VILLA LOCATED IN THE GARDENS OF ISLEWORTH
BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED WINDERMERE HOME ON OVER ONE ACRE
BUTLER CHAIN ESTATE LOCATED IN THE GUARD GATED COMMUNITY OF LAKE BUTLER SOUND
OFFERED AT
$1,899,999
4 BD | 4/1 BA | 3,745 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE THOMAS BONNER | 407.401.3748
OFFERED AT
$1,295,000
5 BD | 6/1 BA | 5,783 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE SANDY HARVEY | 321.229.1285
OFFERED AT
$4,250,000
5 BD | 6/0 BA | 8,379 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E
WORLDWIDE
7 SMART HOME DEVICES THAT COULD PAY OFF WHEN YOU SELL Adding smart home devices not only could help your home sell faster,1 but it could cut your home insurance bills in the meantime.2 Consider these devices to get started.
1
Nest Learning Thermostat ($249) Adapts temperature automatically, based on your preferences and the change of seasons. Also lets you control temperature from the Web.
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Nest Protect ($99) Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm. When it goes off, it explains by voice what and where the problem is and also sends an alert to your smartphone in case you’re not home.
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Nest Cam ($199) Monitors activity in- and outside your home. Outside version alerts you when someone approaches the home so you can talk to the person.
6
Rachio Sprinkler System ($250) Adjusts irrigation based on local weather forecast. Also, you can monitor and adjust cycles from your smartphone.
3
August Smart Lock ($229) Lets you control access to your home with your smartphone. Pair it with the August Doorbell Cam ($199) so you can see and speak to visitors, like service personnel, to decide whether to let them in.
7
leakSMART leak protection kit ($399) Protects your home from water damage by automatically shutting off water to your home if one of its sensors detects a leak. Also, it can send an alert to your smartphone.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Smart Home Marketplace Survey, Insurance companies, including State Farm and Travelers, now offer discounts if you install smart home devices that reduce the chances of fire, water leaks or burglaries.
4
LIFX Wifi Bulb ($60) Energy-efficient LED light bulb adjusts color and brightness through your smartphone. Also works with Nest products, for example, to dim lighting when a Nest product senses no activity.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE LAW Special Promotional Feature
Mark L. Horwitz
POLICING FOR PROFIT Must End
By Mark L. Horwitz Criminal Defense Attorney Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A. 17 East Pine St.Orlando, FL 32801 P: 407-843-7733 • F: 407-849-1321 mark@mlhorwitzlaw.com www.mlhorwitzlaw.com
Civil forfeiture, also known as ‘policing for profit,’ has received widespread criticism because of police seizing assets including cash and vehicles belonging to citizens who were never charged with a crime or even arrested. An example of such police practices was discussed by Justice Thomas in an opinion issued on March 6, 2017. A Texas police officer made a traffic stop on a ‘known drug corridor’ which is police speak for any highway between major cities. Police found no illegal drugs or other contraband in the car, however, they did discover $201,100 cash and a bill of sale for a home in Pennsylvania. The police seized the money for civil forfeiture. The driver of the car related that the money belonged to his mother and was the proceeds of a sale of the home in Pennsylvania. The driver’s mother filed a claim for the money, however, the Texas courts held that the forfeiture was justified because the State proved by a preponderance of the evidence (the lowest standard of proof in the justice system) that the money was either the proceeds of a drug sale or intended to be used in such a sale. Examples of abuse pointed out by Justice Thomas included a town in Texas which routinely seized property of out-of-town drivers passing through the town. Police, in collaboration with the district attorney, would coerce drivers into giving up their property. In one example, the officials threatened to file unsubstantiated felony charges against a Latino driver and his girlfriend and to place the children in foster care unless they signed over the property that the authorities wanted to forfeit. In another example, cited by Justice Thomas, the authorities seized a plant worker’s car and all his property including cash he planned to use for dental work. He was jailed for a night, forced to sign away his property, and then released on the side of the road without a phone or money. Justice Thomas wrote that the historic use of civil forfeiture was limited principally
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to objects used in violation of customs and revenue laws and resulted in the forfeiture of ships and cargoes. He noted “I am skeptical that this historic practice is capable of sustaining, as a constitutional matter, the contours of modern practice, for two reasons.” First, historic civil forfeitures were narrower in most respects than its modern usage. Second, treating forfeitures as civil rather than criminal carries important implications for protections such as the right to trial by jury and the proper standard of proof. The opinion by Justice Thomas sends a signal that he is concerned about the abuses and constitutionality of current civil forfeiture practices. The Supreme Court did not consider the issue because it had not been properly raised and therefore, not preserved for review. All should be concerned about current civil forfeiture police practices. The abuse of civil forfeiture can impact even law-abiding citizens. For example, travelers taking cash through TSA check points at any airport can be pulled for questioning causing them to miss their flight and have their money seized. Cash seizures at airports have ranged from tens of thousands of dollars to as little as $500. The abuse of citizens by taking their property under the guise of civil forfeiture continues. The problem is not only with federal law enforcement but also state law enforcement, as well. While Florida has modified its civil forfeiture laws, major areas of abuse still exist. It is time to repeal all civil forfeiture laws and allow forfeiture only in criminal cases thereby preserving important constitutional safeguards to protect people against policing for profit.
SPOTLIGHT
Special Promotional Feature
SURPRISE! MANY DIVORCEES QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY SPOUSAL BENEFITS DENISE KOVACH, CFP®, AIF®, NSSA®
Here’s the low-down: The maximum benefit you can get is half of the amount your ex is entitled to at their full retirement age, presently age 66. The age when your ex files to begin his benefits does not affect the amount you are eligible to receive. You are entitled to a divorced spouse benefit if: • You are not entitled to receive a higher benefit based upon your own work history. • You were married at least 10 years. • You are both at least age 62. • You are unmarried (if you remarry you will lose benefits). • If you have been divorced for at least 2 years, then your ex doesn’t have to already be receiving benefits. Otherwise, he must be for you to qualify. There is no deadline for filing for spousal benefits, but you will have to prove the marriage with the marriage certificate and divorce decree. It will also be helpful if you can remember your ex’s social security number.
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Social Security is the one of the most valuable retirement assets that most Americans have, but unfortunately there’s a widespread confusion about the rules. I was recently speaking with a woman in her mid-sixties who recently got divorced after 30 years of marriage. She was a stay-at-home mom and keeper of the home. The divorce settlement favored her ex-husband and she was struggling to pay her basic living expenses. She had no idea that she was entitled to Social Security benefits based upon her-ex-husband’s work record. I explained to her that she could do this and that she could receive as much as 50% of what her ex-spouse is entitled to receive when he is at full retirement age.
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Denise is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP®), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and National Social Security Advisor (NSSA®) with Certified Advisory Corp (“CAC”), an affiliate of Certified Financial Group (“CFG”). Tracing CFG’s roots back to its start in 1976, it has become one of the largest independent financial planning firms in the state. With over 300 years of combined planning experience, Denise and her colleagues have a vast wealth of professional knowledge. When working with Denise, you will obtain a clear picture of your current financial status, a prioritized list of your most important financial goals, investment strategies to potentially help you reach your goals, and well-defined action steps to take, now and in the future. Through CAC, she acts as a fiduciary for her clients while providing high quality, fee-only asset management services free of any conflicts of interest (there are no “proprietary” products). She has her clients’ best interests at heart and strives to provide the best possible service. CAC is CEFEX (Center for Fiduciary Excellence) certified. CEFEX awards its certification to firms that meet the highest standards of fiduciary excellence in their investment management, governance and operational processes. CEFEX certification is a formal, independent recognition demonstrating trustworthiness to the general investing public. For your complementary consultation with Denise, call 407.869.9800. CAC offers Fee-Only Planning and Asset Management. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certifications Certified Financial Planner™ and CFP®.
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Quite possibly the most serene & luxurious retreat on the Butler Chain of Lakes. Few homes compare to having over 550 feet of shoreline on Lake Butler, 8000+ square feet of low-country style living space, and a place to park your sea plane! Exquisite lake views are just the beginning of this impeccably appointed estate home. As you enter the grounds of this 2+ acre property you are greeted by timeless elegance that is a classic plantation style manor. Step inside the grand foyer of this 5 bedroom, 8 bath residence to find formal details like decorative crown molding, beautiful fluted columns, and superb millwork. Owners will fall in love with the lavish master suite featuring a separate sitting area, gas fireplace, his and her closets, and a wall of French doors that lead to a private terrace offering a commanding second-floor view of the lake and gardens.
5 Beds | 6/2 Baths | 8,051 Sq. Ft.
OFFERED AT $4,495,000
CHRIS & JULIE CHRISTENSEN BROKER / OWNER, REALTORÂŽ
407.312.8003 Chris@RegalRealtyOrlando.com
WINTER PARK | DR. PHILLIPS | CELEBRATION