Abacoa & Alton Neighbors December 2020

30 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 0 Two Palm Beach Gardens professionals who have been friends for more than 25 years, have joined forces to introduce a new business to the South Florida market. Stephen Mathison, managing partner of Mathison Whittles Attorneys at Law, a full-service firm offering real estate business estate planning and complex civil litigation services, and Charles Siebrecht, licensed Florida real estate broker, state certified residential appraiser and owner of Siebrecht Properties and Siebrecht Appraising, have launched Professional Real Estate Advisors (PRA). The office for PRA is located at 5606 PGA Blvd., Suite 111, Palm Beach Gardens. PRA uniquely combines Mathison’s legal real estate expertise with Siebrecht’s front line experience with buying and selling homes. In addition, realtor Brig Edwards brings his commercial real estate expertise to PRA. “With historic low interest rates and the volatile stock market due to COVID-19, many people are choosing to invest their money in real estate,” said Siebrecht. “What’s unique about Professional Real Estate Advisors is there is no one else in the market like us. We are a one-stop shop for companies, individuals and even realtors themselves. We have decades of experience in the real estate market on the legal, listing, buying and appraising side of the business. We want to be the quiet force in real estate; here for your interest with value added and ethics you can trust.” Individuals in the northeast have long been attracted to Florida’s favorable tax laws. Even more recently with the global pandemic, the sunshine state has seen an increase in those wanting to permanently relocate. “As Florida based professionals, we are seeing a tremendous interest on the part of individual and business clients in relocating from northern states where they are subject to personal estate and income tax both at the state and in many cases, the city level which can no longer be set off or credited against Federal tax,” said Mathison. “We work with our clients to implement best practices and strategies in making this important transition.” Siebrecht has more than 25 years’ experience as a realtor and appraiser in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. His knowledge and experience in the real estate sector has had him recognized as an expert on many panels throughout the county. Siebrecht has his Associate of Arts degree from the University of Florida. He currently lives in Jupiter with his family. He has been involved with The Lord’s Place in West Palm Beach and enjoys spending time with his four young children, ages 19 months to 10 years old, and playing golf in his down time. Mathison has practiced real estate, business and estate planning law in Palm Beach County for more than 35 years. He has worked on such projects as BallenIsles, Frenchman’s Creek, Gardens Mall, PGA Commons and most recently Avenir. He is a founding member and past chairman for the PGA Corridor Association and the current economic and development chair. He is a member of the Palm Beach Gardens Charter Review board, chair of the North Palm Beach Country Club, longtime chair and board member of the Palm Beach State College Foundation Scholarship and is on the board of numerous financial institutions. Mathison has a Bachelor of Science degree from Palm Beach State College and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida. He currently lives in North Palm Beach and is an avid golfer and musician. “Today, buyers are looking for additional price concessions as a result of not directly seeing the home or condominium unit, while sellers believe there should be a price premium due to the migration of northeastern residents to Florida,” Established Local Attorney and Realtor Launch Professional Real Estate Advisors South Florida natives, Stephen Mathison and Charles Siebrecht, bring a full-service approach to new venture By Heather Vidulich COMMUNITY NEWS