Florida Keys Real Estate Blog
Fishing Spotlight - FWC Considers Lottery for Fishing Goliath Grouper
Anglers in the Keys will be thrilled to hear that a prize trophy fish, the goliath grouper, may soon be back as a harvest option in South Florida. The goliath grouper, which can grow to be a massive 800 pounds and over eight feet in length, has been firmly on...
...read moreBoat Docks Driving Real Estate Trends in the Keys
In the Florida Keys, boating is a way of life. It has always been a priority for current and prospective buyers of real estate in the Keys to have access to the water in one way or another. But these days, it is more important than ever to buyers to...
...read moreThe Looming Building Cap and What it Means for Florida Keys Real Estate
Real estate in the Florida Keys is booming! The market today, for a variety of reasons, is white hot with no signs of slowing down. So why are current and prospective residents of Monroe County worried that a decades old law might change everything? In accordance with a 1972 law,...
...read moreArguments in Favor of the 2023 Building Permit Ban - Part 2
When the Florida Environmental Land and Water Management Act was passed, one of the primary purposes of the building ban was to protect citizens in times of emergency. In order for all residents to safely evacuate the Florida Keys within 24 hours of an emergency, such as a major hurricane,...
...read moreArguments in Favor of the 2023 Building Permit Ban - Part 1
While many remain skeptical or even antagonistic toward the impending build out of 2023, especially as it relates to Florida Keys real estate, there are many who argue strongly in favor of enforcing this law for a variety of reasons that benefit both the residents of the Keys and its...
...read moreArguments Against the 2023 Building Permit Ban - Part 2
A primary argument in favor of the building ban in 2023 is population control. In addition to safety during hurricane season, many are in favor of limiting population to protect the slow pace and casual lifestyle that Florida Keys residents enjoy. Those who would seek to get rid of the...
...read moreArguments Against the 2023 Building Permit Ban - Part 1
By now, most are aware that - in accordance with a law passed decades ago - Monroe County will stop the issuance of all new building permits in 2023. This has been a divisive topic in the Florida Keys, with residents and investors alike having strong opinions as all are...
...read moreWho is Buying Florida Keys Real Estate in 2021?
As Florida Keys residents, we are well aware of how amazing it is to live here. Living in the Florida Keys is like living in paradise. For years, however, our tropical paradise has been an undiscovered treasure to many luxury real estate buyers throughout the country. Typically, we have seen...
...read moreNew Construction Homes Coming to Coco Plum in Marathon
In this bustling real estate market, and with the 2023 build out looming on the horizon, those looking for new construction in Marathon are in luck. On August 16, 2021 the Marathon Planning Commission approved 21 new construction properties in Coco Plum by builder Guillermo Torres. The projects will be located...
...read moreUnderstanding the History of the 2023 Florida Keys Building Ban - Part 2
After the turbulent years previous, following the passing of the laws regulating land development in the Florida Keys, the future of the Florida Keys real estate market was uncertain. The 1980's saw many attempts by local governments to regain some of the control that was taken over by the state...
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