Florida Keys Real Estate Blog
Flagler’s Old Seven Mile Bridge Reopens After Major Restoration
Anyone who has driven to the Lower Florida Keys has traversed one of the most famous and iconic bridges in America - the Seven Mile Bridge. The bridge that is used today for automobile traffic, however, is not the original Seven Mile Bridge. The first bridge was originally built in...
...read more13th Annual Key West Food and Wine Festival Coming This Month
Decadent meals. Tasty trendy bites. Culinary innovation. Wine pairings and sampling. All of these and more will be on hand at the 13th Annual Key West Food and Wine Festival this month. Scheduled to take place from Wednesday January 26 through Sunday January 30, the event is always at the...
...read moreWhy Understanding Florida Keys Environmental Regulations is Imperative When Living in the Keys
The Florida Keys has one of the most spectacular and unique environments and ecosystems in the world. In order to protect the fragile natural landscape and animal life that exist in the Keys, there are myriad environmental and wildlife protections in place that residents of the Keys simply must know...
...read moreMovie Producer’s Islamorada Mansion Comes to Market
Iconic movie producer, and active member of Upper Keys society, Jon Landau and his wife Julie have listed their stunning Islamorada mansion for sale. Known for producing movies like Avatar and Titanic, the Landau’s are no strangers to the Keys. They have given much to the community that they love...
...read moreKey West Sidewalk Dining Here to Stay
Those residing in Key West homes and tourists alike have been enjoying the multitude of sidewalk cafes that have popped up in the wake of the pandemic. In an effort to allow for social distancing and to promote public health, city officials have been permitting restaurants to place chairs and...
...read moreRemote Work Driving Housing Demand and Trends
Working from home became the norm during the height of the pandemic. Now, nearly two years later, it continues to be a driving force in the housing and lifestyle demands of many Americans. Online real estate giant, Zillow, has even come up with a name for this time - “The...
...read morePopular Florida Keys Resort Lands a Spot on Prestigious Conde Nast Gold List
Every year popular luxury travel magazine, Conde Nast, publishes a special edition which highlights the best and most prestigious resorts and vacation destinations in the world. Several lists are created to recognize different categories of leisure travel, including three main lists that resorts dream of getting on. The Reader’s Choice Awards...
...read moreFannie Mae Predicts Two Year Home Sales Slump Beginning 2022
Early 2021 predictions of home sales numbers are being increased by real estate analysts at Fannie Mae. Early predictions of 2021 sales growth were set at 5.3%. However, the Economic and Strategic Research Group has done detailed analysis on the national real estate market. The numbers are showing, as the...
...read moreMarathon Set to Tackle Vacation Rental Violations
Marathon City Council met this week to tackle several large issues facing the city. Among the largest of the issues was the problem of illegitimate or unlawful vacation rentals. Vacation rentals have become increasingly popular in the Florida Keys. Families and tourists who want to come and stay a while...
...read moreWhat Are First-Time Homebuyers Looking for in 2022?
2022 looks to be a prime year for millennials and first-time homebuyers to move away from renting and enter the real estate market to purchase a home. 2021 was a tough year for new buyers, with competition incredibly steep. With mortgage rates still low, incomes high, and the price of...
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