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Volume 10 • Issue 4 • July/Aug. 2017
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OFFERED AT $4,450,000
Custom Transitional estate beautifully sited on a spacious golf front home-site in renowned Isleworth Country Club 6 Bedrooms, 7 Full and 2 Half Baths | 10,701 Square feet | Spacious outdoor living with pool, spa and summer kitchen
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OFFERED AT $3,199,000
NEW PRICE $1,995,000
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
Located in Keene’s Point Country Club, and perfectly sited with stunning golf and water views from two sides 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full and 3 Half Baths | 5,935 Square Feet | Detached guest house | Pool, Spa and Summer Kitchen
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OFFERED AT $1,695,000
Architectural beauty and the elegance of an old world estate. Located in prestigious guard gated lake butler sound 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 2 Half Baths | 6,891 Square Feet | Pool and Spa | Game room | Summer kitchen
OFFERED AT $1,795,000
Rare opportunity to own over 1.6 acres and more than 800 feet of water frontage on Lake Down. This property offers waterviews from Three sides. One of the most spectacular parcels on The Butler Chain of Lakes. This is a very private home site - the width, depth and gentle slope of this parcel offer endless home design possibilities.
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OFFERED AT $1,899,000
NEW PRICE $1,595,000
Perfectly sited on Butler Chain of Lakes in the gated enclave of Bay Point within renowned Bay Hill Country Club 4 bedrooms, 4 Full and 2 Half Baths | 4,695 square feet | Game room | Pool and summer kitchen | Boat dock
Elegant European architectural style custom home beautifully sited in guard gated Isleworth Country Club 5 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 1 Half Baths | 5,427 Square Feet | Sited on over 3/4 of an Acre| Pool, Spa and Summer Kitchen
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NEW PRICE $1,399,000
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
OFFERED AT $1,450,000
Lakefront estate beautifully positioned on close to one acre on Lake Cherokee in Historic Downtown Orlando 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full and 1 Half Baths | 4,172 Square feet | Spa, firepit and spacious outdoor living | Beautifully renovated
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NEW PRICE $1,399,900
Stunning custom built estate perfectly sited on a pristine conservation lot in guard gated Waterstone 5 Bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bath | 3 Car garage | 4,871 Square feet | Pool, Spa and Summer Kitchen
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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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
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THIS STUNNING ESTATE SITS ON ALMOST HALF AN ACRE ON ONE OF WINTER PARK’S FINEST STREETS
TRADITIONAL CUSTOM POOL HOME IN DESIRABLE WINDSONG COMMUNITY
ONE OF A KIND EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY ON ALMOST 7 ACRES
OFFERED AT
$2,200,000
7 BD | 7/4 BA | 9,757 SQ.FT | Winter Park THOMAS BONNER | 407.401.3748
OFFERED AT
$999,000
4 BD | 3/1 BA | 3,545 SQ.FT | WINTER PARK CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
OFFERED AT
$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
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MEDITERRANEAN HOME IN EXCLUSIVE LAKE BUTLER SOUND
OFFERED AT
EXTRAORDINARY ISLEWORTH HOME ON LARGE CONSERVATION LOT
OFFERED AT
EXQUISITE BUTLER CHAIN ESTATE
$1,187,500
4 BD | 5/1 BA | 8,247 SQ.FT | windermere DAVID TAYLER | 407.761.7113
$1,699,000
4 BD | 5/1 BA | 5,610 SQ.FT | windermere CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
OFFERED AT
$2,795,000
5 BD | 4/2 BA | 7,163 SQ.FT | ORLANDO 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
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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
$1,195,000
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
$3,995,000
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
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MODERNIZED BAY HILL LAKE FRONT MASTERPIECE
OFFERED AT
ELEGANT EQUESTRIAN ESTATE NEAR CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITIES OF LAKE JEM AND MOUNT DORA
OFFERED AT
COMPLETELY RENOVATED HOME
$3,995,000
6 BD | 6/1 BA | 8,183 SQ.FT | BAY HILL CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
$5,000,000
3 BD | 3/2 BA | 4,742 SQ.FT | lake county LAURA CRAWFORD | 352.636.3095
OFFERED AT
$709,000
4 BD | 3/4 BA | 2,710 SQ.FT | WINTER PARK GORDON KYLE | 407.486.6971
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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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
$1,050,000
3 BD | 3/0 BA | 2,864 SQ.FT | WINTER PARK THOMAS BONNER | 407.401.3748
$1,189,000
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
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LUXURY LIVING ON THIS 5.45 ACRE ESTATE
OFFERED AT
$1,098,000
5 BD | 4 BA | 4,963 SQ.FT | EUSTIS DAVID TAYLOR | 407.761.7113
BUTLER CHAIN ESTATE LOCATED IN THE GUARD GATED COMMUNITY OF LAKE BUTLER SOUND
UNPARALLELED ISLEWORTH ESTATE WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF LAKE BUTLER
OFFERED AT
$3,995,000
6 BD | 6/1 BA | 8,379 SQ.FT | WINDERMERE CHRIS CHRISTENSEN | 407.312.8003
OFFERED AT
$5,750,000
6 BD | 7/3 BA | 11,100 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
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ISLEWORTH GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB VILLA LOCATED IN THE GARDENS OF ISLEWORTH
BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED WINDERMERE HOME ON OVER ONE ACRE
LOCATED IN THE DESIRABLE DR. PHILLIPS AREA IN THE GATED COMMUNITY OF PALM LAKE
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
$750,000
6 BD | 4 BA | 4,695 SQ.FT | ORLANDO GORDON KYLE | 407.486.6971
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
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE LAW Special Promotional Feature
WHAT FEDERAL JURORS SHOULD KNOW BUT AREN’T TOLD Service as a juror ensures that personal liberty is protected from government abuse. By returning a verdict of not guilty in a criminal case, jurors effectively veto police and prosecutors’ actions that wrongfully seek to punish a citizen. The right to have 12 jurors stand between the government and the citizen facing the loss of liberty was guaranteed by the Founding Fathers in the 6th Amendment of the Constitution.
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Today’s jurors are not told about the factors that Federal Judges consider when sentencing a defendant. Jurors are also not told of minimum mandatory sentences which require the court to impose imprisonment for two years to life, depending on the crime. Likewise, jurors are not told of the maximum sentence for each charge. Prison terms for 10, 15, or 20 years and longer are common in federal court. The jury is told by the Judge that they are not to consider the punishment when reaching their verdict, yet punishment is a realistic concern to the jurors and society. Jurors are not told that in the early days of this republic, juries routinely returned not guilty verdicts because the punishment was too harsh or the law was improperly applied against the defendant. Many people believe that early parole reduces sentences. Jurors are not told that parole no longer exists in the Federal system and that the defendants will serve 85% of the sentence even with exemplary behavior in prison. Juries do not know that in determining a sentence, the court will consider crimes on which the jury returned not guilty verdicts. For example, if the jury finds the defendant not guilty on four counts of mail fraud and guilty of one count, the sentence can vary from 0 to 20 years in prison. The court will consider the counts on which the defendant was found not guilty as if the defendant was found guilty on the charges. In many cases this will result in a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison rather than probation or a short term of incarceration.
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Juries are also not informed that if the defendant is found guilty of one count, the court, in sentencing, may consider conduct for which the defendant was not even charged and tried. The uncharged acts are never considered by the jury but can significantly increase the sentence. Jurors are also told that they must accept the law given by the court. In the past, many juries returned not guilty verdicts because laws were unfair or applied to the defendant unfairly. One of the most famous examples of this was the prosecution of William Penn in England before he came to America and founded Pennsylvania. Penn was on trial for disturbing the piece for preaching his religion at an unlawful assembly. The court instructed the jury on the law and when the jury returned a verdict of not guilty the court refused to accept it. The judge told the jury to return a verdict of guilty. William Penn told the jury not to give in to the Judge. One of the jurors yelled “Nor will we ever do it” (return a guilty verdict). The jurors were kept in detention for four days and deprived of food; but finally, the Judge accepted the not guilty verdict. The Judge then imposed criminal fines on the jurors for returning the not guilty verdict. The jurors were put in jail until the fines were paid. Four jurors filed a suit to be released from jail. The result of that case was that no juror would again be prosecuted for returning a verdict that the court did not like. In order for jurors to fulfill their constitutional role, many believe they should be told of the potential sentence and that juries have historically returned not guilty verdicts when they believed the law was not proper or was applied unfairly. Today, the court instructs the jury that they must accept the law. The jury’s power to veto government prosecutions with a not guilty verdict is an important cornerstone of our constitutional protections.
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TO RETIRE OR NOT TO RETIRE WITH YOUR SPOUSE DENISE KOVACH, CFP®, AIF®, NSSA®
And since they will be adding to their retirement funds, not drawing down on them, this will allow for larger withdrawal amounts when they do finally make retirement a reality. Also, Social Security benefits they are entitled to may increase because they are still paying their FICA taxes (but only if their earnings are part of their 35 highest years used to calculate their benefits). If one spouse continues to work, they can keep health coverage provided through their employer. This would save you from having to pay for higher health insurance premiums at an individual rate for an extended period (medical expenses will be one of your biggest expenses in retirement). Emotionally, losing one’s sense of identity through work can be a major adjustment, and when a working couple retires at the same time, they suddenly find themselves together much more. This can often disrupt established relational boundaries. It may be easier if only one spouse goes through this process at a time, which gives them some time alone to begin creating a new identity and hopefully avoid creating friction in the relationship. Relationship expert, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, sums it up nicely: “People can have different mindsets and priorities when they retire, which don’t always coincide with their spouse’s.”
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Dreaming of retirement and the day you can sail off into the wild blue yonder? Great! But, should you retire at the same time as your spouse? Giving careful thought about whether this is the best course of action will be in your best interest, both financially and emotionally.
In summary, staggering your retirement dates may be in your best interest in order to make the transition easier. Thinking about it now, well in advance of your decision, only makes sense. Do I or don’t I… that is the question!
Financially, when one spouse works longer, the continued income gives them longer to save for retirement. For example, even working for an additional three years and contributing the maximum of $24,000 (age 50 and older) each year to the company 401k plan would increase their account value by over $76,000 based on a 6% growth rate for the three year period. That same $76,000 grown at 6% for another ten years would be valued at $136,104. This would provide $17,445 a year of additional income for ten years (again, using a 6% growth rate).
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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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5120 FAIRWAY OAKS DR, WINDERMERE, FL 34786 Expansive view of hourglass lake and number 12 of the Prestigious Isle worth golf course. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 6584 square feet, pool andspa, summer kitchen, built in 2007.
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13327 LAKE CLARICE DR, Windermere 1.26 acres on Lake Clarice, beautifully appointed 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4,867 square feet, pool and spa, summer kitchen with gorgeous views.
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5425 Osprey Isle Lane (Front Night) - Butler Chain of Lakes, In Isle of Osprey of Bay Hill Country Club 6 Bedroom 7 Full and 1 Half Baths, 7,779 square feet, Pool Spa, Summer Kitchen, Fire Pit
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6088 Green One Ct Brand New Transitional Golf Course Front Home in Bay Hill!! 5 Bedroom, 5 Full and 1 Half Baths, 5,122 Square Feet, Pool, Summer Kitchen and Fire Pit
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11246 Bridge House Rd Mediterranean Custom Home in The Reserve at Lake Butler Sound 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 5,182 Square Feet, Pool and Spa, Summer Kitchen, 12 Ft Ceilings, Travertine Floors, .95 Acre Lot
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