Florida Keys Real Estate Blog
Florida Keys Mosquito Control Project Reaches Next Phase
For many residents of the Florida Keys, one of the biggest nuisances is the prevalence of biting mosquitoes found throughout the islands. Of even greater importance, however, is the fact that a particular genus of female mosquito is responsible for carrying and spreading harmful diseases. The Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, making...
...read moreWhat Does the Pandemic Have to Do With Rising Insurance Premiums?
It seems that in the past two years, the answer to every question is the pandemic. From our travel habits to our school systems, everything about the way we live our lives seems to have been impacted by covid. Now, it seems that we can add something new to the...
...read moreDetailed Housing Forecast for 2022 Released
Every year, national real estate titan Realtor.com releases a detailed housing forecast full of predictions for the coming year. Using analysis of current real estate trends and financial data, they forecast the future of the national real estate market. The recently released report for 2022 shows predicted continued growth and...
...read moreKey West’s Debate Over Cruise Ships Intensifies
There is no doubt about the fact that Key West, like the rest of the Florida Keys, relies on tourism to sustain its economy. For years, however, residents of Key West homes have clashed about the role that cruise ships should play in this balancing act of helping the economy...
...read moreKey Largo Neighborhoods Included in Proposal to Receive Funding for Flood Mitigation Projects
The state of Florida is rolling out a brand new measure to counteract environmental issues facing Florida’s coastal areas. The Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise and Resilience Plan will be presented to the state legislature for approval of funding for a variety of projects to deal with the effects...
...read moreSoaring Home Prices Lead to Tough Rental Market
2021 has been a record year in real estate, from the number of transactions to home prices. This trend, seen nationally, is on overdrive in South Florida. We have seen Miami shatter records for annual number of transactions in just ten months. Nationwide home prices have increased 18% in 2021,...
...read moreIslamorada Considering Measures to Extend Building Permits Until 2026
Most residents of the Florida Keys have at least a basic understanding of ROGO and how it impacts building in the Keys. Anyone looking to build on a parcel of vacant land in the Florida Keys is most likely waiting to be issued a building permit before work can begin....
...read moreGovernment Helping to Make Homeownership Possible for More Buyers Even in Luxury Real Estate Markets
Since their inception, government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been helping to make buying a home easier for many homebuyers across the country. Both agencies function by purchasing home loans from lenders to free up available funds to be loaned again, and then making a return on the...
...read moreHurricane Season Officially Ends for 2021
Hurricane season is something every resident of the Florida Keys watches closely and prepares for carefully. There is arguably no greater concern for many Florida Keys homeowners for the months of June through November. The good news is that hurricane season for 2021 is officially over! Coming to a close on...
...read moreWhat You Need to Know About King Tides in Monroe County
Living in Monroe County is a unique experience. While we have year round beautiful weather, the most beautiful tropical scenery, and a breezy lifestyle, sometimes living in a waterfront home in the Florida Keys can present its challenges. One thing that residents of Monroe County need to be aware of,...
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