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MARRIED? DIVORCED? WIDOWED?

If you got married, divorced, or are newly widowed, please contact our Office to avoid losing your homestead exemption!

MARRIED?

DIVORCED?

• Married couples can claim only one Homestead Property Tax Exemption or residency based exemption.

• If both of you currently own a homesteaded property, either in Florida or anywhere else in the United States, one of the exemptions will need to be removed no later than January 1 after you are married.

• Failure to notify our Office could cause you to not only lose your Homestead Exemption, but also you may be subject to back assessment liens, penalties, and interest.

• A Final Judgement for Dissolution of Marriage automatically changes your property ownership from “tenants by the entirety” to “tenants in common.” This means each spouse owns 50% interest in the property.

• A divorce can affect the amount of your homestead exemption as well as who benefits from the accumulated Save-Our-Homes benefit, also known as portability.

• Please contact our Office if you anticipate a divorce so that all parties may understand the different scenarios and portability calculation consequences.

• If you currently benefit from homestead exemption and have become widowed, you may qualify for an additional $5,000 exemption off your property’s assessed value. This equates to approximately $100 in annual tax savings.

• To apply for this exemption, please visit our Stuart or Hobe Sound office and provide your Florida driver’s license, social security number, and a copy of the death certificate.

• Once you qualify and receive this exemption, you are required to notify our Office if you re-marry as the exemption will need to be removed.

2369 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

1455 SE Riverside Drive, Saint Lucie Estates / Stuart

NEWLISTING!

Stunning wide waterfront home on the St. Lucie River, w/dock, 2 lifts (12K Lb & 24K Lb), 50 amp power, 3rd slip & 5’ depth at end of dock. Located on extremely desirable Riverside Drive near downtown Stuart. Extensively renovated with gorgeous travertine stone ooring throughout ground oor. Grand stairway & newly added elevator lead to 2nd oor. All impact glass, whole house generator, gas cooking in main kitchen & in all-new summer kitchen on patio. Too much more to list here! $4,950,000

4700 Gleneagles Drive

Fall in love! Completely renovated 3 BR, 2.5 bath saltwater pool home in Pine Tree Golf Club. This “Glass House” has amazing views of oversized screen enclosed patio & pool. Impressive highend design, all new European style kitchen with lacquer- nish cabinetry, Quartz counters, GE Pro le stainless steel appliances including 5-burner induction cooktop. Surround sound music for entertaining in this stunning home. Gorgeous all new Main Bath, custom walk-in closet, separate soaking tub. Roof 2017. $1,149,000

775 NW Flagler Ave #201 The Harborage / Stuart

Beach

Fantastic location and beautiful renovation make this CBS 3 BR/2 Bath pool home in Stuart, FL very desirable. Lovely breezes from the St Lucie River and easy access to I-95. Wood-look tile oors and crown molding throughout. Kitchen renovated in 2019 with Quartz counters, Shaker Cabinets with custom handles, black stainless-steel appliances and 4-burner gas stove with griddle. Low maintenance Xeriscape landscaping around the screened pool. Whole house on solar program, installed 2021, which will save you money! $599,000

Pga

Undercontract Undercontract Poolhome

Live the Florida dream and have a gorgeous unobstructed river view from this roomy 3 BR/2BA corner condo with wraparound covered balcony in elevator building. Granite kitchen upgraded with taller cabinetry with pullouts, wine rack and glass fronts. New convection oven, dishwasher & fridge in 2022. Whirlpool Duet, full size washer/ dryer. Crown molding, 9’ ceilings and tile on the diagonal throughout. Spacious Master Bedroom with view of yachts galore! This tastefully appointed home has a beautiful, renovated Master Bath with beachy gray wood-look oor tile and more. $595,000

Updated 2 BR/2.5 bath townhome with “smart home” features for AC, music, lighting, refrigerator & more. Extended granite kitchen w/tons of storage, tile oor throughout.Renovated Master Bathroom with an Extra Large Shower, like a Wet Room, very spa-like ambience. Command the hue lights & music to come on & change colors, volume & channels. Just say, “Hey Google”, “play music” or “all lights on to white”, etc. So cool! Also unique are the grandfathered-in concrete workshop/shed in the courtyard patio & new screen enclosure for the courtyard patio. Easy strolling distance to Glenwood Townhomes community pool, pickleball & racquetball courts. Fabulous newly renovated restaurants & cool Lobby Bar for your enjoyment in PGA Resort plus miles of walking trails & two parks. $439,000

Lorna Day is an author, local celebrity chef & owner of Ooo La La Life, a boutique wine and provisions store specializing in gifts, classes, tastings, wines by the glass, appetizers & catering. Call or text to order your wine and get on Ooo La La 's list for specials. 772-233-0456 or ooolalalife.com

B R E A K I N G B R E A D P I N K Z I N

O k a y , p l e a s e c o m e t a s t e t h i s w i n e ! B r e a k i n g B r e a d W i n e s h a v e b e e n b r e a k i n g r e c o r d s w i t h t h e i r n a t u r a l w i n e ; i t i s l i t e r a l l y o f f t h e c h a i n d e l i c i o u s , i n a n u n e x p e c t e d w a y E r i c M i l l e r , t h e w i n e m a k e r h a s u s e d a n a t u r a l f e r m e n t a t i o n p r o c e s s t h a t l e a v e s s o m e m u s t a n d s e d i m e n t i n t h e b o t t l e g i v i n g t h i s w i n e a u n i q u e f l a v o r a n d c o l o r , i n f a c t m y g u e s t r o o m w a l l s m a y o r m a y n o t b e i n t h e p r o c e s s o f b e i n g p a i n t e d “ p i n k z i n ” . T h i s i s g a l a x i e s a w a y f r o m w h i t e z i n s o d o n ’ t g e t y o u r p a n t i e s i n a w a d , l e t ’ s p o p a c o r k a n d b o t h b e a s t o n i s h e d t h a t t h i s w i n e e x i s t s !

WHO KNEW YOU NEEDED THIS?

This sleek, little olive spoon with a jar of olives an dsome great cheese makes the perfect gift.

O H H O N E Y !

T h i s a d o r a b l e b e a r h o n e y d i p p e r i s a p e r f e c t h o u s e w a r m i n g g i f t , e s p e c i a l l y w i t h s o m e f i e l d h o n e y o r s o m e o f o u r C h e s t n u t h o n e y f r o m F r a n c e O o o L a L a w a t c h f o r o u r n e w o n l i n e s t o r e c o m i n g s o o n !

Rebecca Beckett, CFP ® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ rbeckett@hjsims.com

561.620.2173