August 25, 2014
Real Estate Activity August 18th to August 24th, 2014 - New listings, pending sales and closed sales
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New Listing - 108 N. Bounty |
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Pending Sale - Key Largo Yacht Club |
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Sold Listing - 120 Columbus Drive |
Follow the links below to view the listings.
New Listings
Pending Sales
Sold Listings
Listing information is gathered from the Florida Keys Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Listing links will automatically expire after 9/24/2014.
August 20, 2014
Understanding Flood Insurance in the Florida Keys
There are a lot of industry terms used in the real estate market that are not readily understood by potential buyers coming into the area. Terms such as "above flood" or "below flood" and "pre-firm" may be confusing for buyers. I'd like to share this video from Key West that does an excellent job illustrating those terms and more. It also let buyers know that there is a possibility to elevate an existing building to above flood, and what the advantages are to doing that.


August 19, 2014
Market Update - Real estate activity from August 11th to August 17th, 2014
It's that time of year when the kids start going back to school, tourism starts to drop a bit and life in the Keys returns to a slower pace. At least that is what usually happens this time of year. There is still quite a bit of traffic on the Overseas Highway and quite a few people looking at real estate.
Last week, 21 new listings entered the market (with two of them are under contract already). 28 properties went under contract and 14 properties sold and closed.
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New Listing - 25 Coral Drive |
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Pending Sale - 216 Treasure harbor |
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Sold Listing - 1120 Heron Road |
Follow the links below to view the listings.
New Listings
Pending Sales
Sold Listings
Listing information is gathered from the Florida Keys Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Listing links will automatically expire after 9/18/2014.
August 13, 2014
Not the typical boat race - The Annual "Anything That Floats" contest is this weekend
The Florida Keys with its beautiful waterfront setting are well known for boating. It's not unusual to have sailboat races, speedboat races, and more.
But this event is unlike any of the others. In this event, the boats are all homemade - with restrictions. Materials allowed that you can find around your house: cardboard, wood, PVC, duct tape, milk jugs, 5 gallon buckets, saran wrap, old t-shirts, outdoor furniture, old bikes, and pool noodles. Just no motors, inflatable rafts, foam, or pool toys are allowed.
"Boats" need to hold together long enough to hold team members inside during the half-mile dash through a buoyed course set in Blackwater Sound from Key Largo's Caribbean Club to Sundowners and back.
Always a crowd pleaser, this event is sure to be fun for all - both spectators and participants alike.
The race is held on Saturday, August 16th. For more event information, go to www.KeyLargoAnythingThatFloatsRace.com.
August 12, 2014
Market Update - Real Estate Activity from August 4th to August 10th, 2014
What a week! Last week was certainly a busy one with 20 new listings, 15 sold listings and a whopping 35 listings put under contract!
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New Listing - 27 Lake Shore Drive |
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Pending Sale - #503 Summer Sea |
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Sold Listing - 135 Palermo |
To view the listings, follow the links below:
New Listings
Pending Sales
Closed Sales
Listing information is gathered from the Florida Keys Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Listing links will automatically expire after 9/10/2014.
August 07, 2014
Just Reduced - 216 Treasure Harbor Road - Islamorada

Visit www.216TreasureHarbor.com for photos and more information.
August 04, 2014
Weekly Market Update - Real Estate Activity from July 28th, 2014 to August 3rd, 2014
Traditionally, this is the slow season in the Florida Keys. But after speaking with fellow Realtors and even land surveyors, most are reporting that business is booming.
This last week was no exception. 18 new listings were put up for sale (with one of them already under contract), 18 listings went under contract and 21 sales were closed. Not bad numbers for "off season"!
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Plantation By The Sea |
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Moon Bay |
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Ocean Pointe #4312 |
To view the listings, follow the links below:
New Listings
Pending Sales
Closed Sales
Listing information is gathered from the Florida Keys Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Listing links will automatically expire after 9/23/2014.
August 01, 2014
Remodeling - Before and After
When looking at property it's easy to dismiss a property you saw because it didn't have a "wow" factor. However, sometimes all it takes is a little updating with new furniture and a few well chosen accents to make a huge difference.
This beautiful condo in Ocean Pointe just sold. When it last sold, the new owner wanted to do some remodeling. The unit was in wonderful condition when she purchased, but just a few renovations made it truly beautiful. Here is a view of the living room and kitchen taken before and after. The appliances, cabinets and flooring were all left the same. The new owner added new light fixtures in the kitchen, replaced the granite counter-top with a larger piece, removed the popcorn ceiling and mirror panels on the wall. Then, she added crown molding, new furniture and decorations, new ceiling fan and new paint. The difference is amazing.
Remember to think about the potential some changes can make when looking at possible properties to buy.


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