DECEMBER 19, 2006 3:13PM
Author, scion of renowned yogi sell 5BD in Boca Raton for $1.4M
by Ross Franco, BlockShopper Staff
5020 NW 24th Circle
Mrs. Gishen
Selwin and Analisa Gishen sold a five-bedroom, four bath at 5020 NW 24th Circle in Boca Raton to Rebecca Finger for $1.4 million in Dec. 27, 2006.
The Gishens paid $960,000 for the 3,830 square foot house, which was built in 1998, in Oct. 2004.
Mr. Gishen has worked as a trader of Forex, Bond and Equities for private equity funds.
The South African native has also written a number of books such as
Trading the Forex Market, which is a foundation course for online traders. His most recent title,
Mind, urges readers to "Discover how changing your mind can change your life."
Mr. Gishen, who moved to the U.S. in 1976, is a student of the late tantric yoga master
Mani Finger, founder of
Ishta Yoga in South Africa. He married Finger's daughter, Analisa.
Mrs. Gishen is a jewelry designer. Her line, the Om Mani Yoga, is inspired by the life and work of her father.
Home sales in
Boca Raton dropped 26 percent in 2007 compared to sales for 2006. Median sales price fell seven percent from $450,000 to $419,000.
BlockShopper Metrics began tracking home sales in South Florida in 2001.
Address:
5020 NW 24th Circle
Buyer(s): Rebecca Finger
Seller(s): Selwyn Gishen and Analisa Gishen
Sale date: 2006-12-27
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